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  1. LngRngShtr

    Fav protein shake recipe?

    Currently in a Lg. Nalgene bottle 2 scoops Vanilla Muscle Milk 1/3 the bottle hot coffee SHAKE 3 ice cubes SHAKE Top off with water or 2% Milk used to add some sugar but since stopped Like a cold coffee milk drink when I was a kid back in S.E. Mass. Interested to hear...
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    My story of fitness, which I hope can be an inspiration to someone...

    Between posts like this and taking my wife to cancer treatment, and seeing 2 kinds of folks at the hospital, those who are just meant to have problems and those who are there due to unhealthy choices and realizing I was the second group I have now finally gotten motivated and starting at...
  3. LngRngShtr

    Any good sewing projects?

    Strykervet, Spent a few years doing custom cars, boat canvas, boat interiors and sailmaking I have an old Consew 206RB and have made a few things, scope/muzzle cover notebook cover kayak cockpit cover and mend my hunting gear also planned a battle belt for 3 gun and a mat/case for the AR...
  4. LngRngShtr

    F T/R Competition "The Rules"

    Not to transgress Rule 23 but would seem this was adopted from my other sport of cycling Velominati ? The Rules a wonderful adaptation and should be applied to any sport/hobby and I try to modify and apply to my daily comings and goings
  5. LngRngShtr

    Question on 03A3 Springfield

    Page 13 of TM-1270 click = 1 inch with division or marks every 4 inches windage a graduated slide marked every 100 yds with adjustments every 50yds for elevation
  6. LngRngShtr

    FTF Garand - Help

    7th Round Stoppage Surplusrifle Forum ? View topic - M1 Garand DOesn't Like The 7th Round. http://www.nicolausassociates.com/PDF/TroubleshootingGuide.pdf When I got my M-1 (Blue Sky re-import) back in 1990 brought it home cleaned and greased as per the TM and on the first trip to the range...
  7. LngRngShtr

    Gunsmithing Used to much loctite

    preheat oven open oven door cookie sheet on lower level set receiver on cookie sheet with barrel out almost closed door bake not positive on temps to affect receiver or barrel but 300 shouldn't hurt it
  8. LngRngShtr

    New GAP-10 Rail design. prototype's in!

    Bottom rail long enough for most bipod attachment methods ? maybe take it to 6 grooves like the top for a balanced look and to fit say a YHM adapter block for Harris bipods etc. like the slotted look ! John
  9. LngRngShtr

    Help ID this old US Springfield Rifle

    Could always just call Springfield Armory Museum over in Springfield and see if you can take it in for them to look at since you are in Mass. went there once as a kid best museum ever !
  10. LngRngShtr

    Diy snap caps

    find someone locally who reloads and have them resize a fired case, seat projectile and fill the primer pocket with a pencil eraser drill the case body with a 1/8" bit and sand smooth
  11. LngRngShtr

    What are your rimfire cleaning procedures?

    clean bolt face, breech face, muzzle with a rag Q-Tip the chamber wipe bolt down with oily rag and silicone rag the rest of the rifle as needed nothing down the barrel except bullets. I only brush the barrel when I acquire them to establish a starting point or if they start shooting...
  12. LngRngShtr

    Gun cabinet dehumidifier

    If close to a power outlet you could rig a low watt light bulb sort of a poor mans golden rod dehumidifier ($30.00) The trick is to put the heat source at the bottom of the safe so that the warm, dry air rises and flows continuously around your guns. Also you can use a hygrometer from a...
  13. LngRngShtr

    Any Roadies Out There

    1997 Fuji Team 58cm 8 Spd Shimano ran short of bar tape last go around so I split the colors at the brake hoods.
  14. LngRngShtr

    Who all's got a "Vintage Sniper Rifle"

    1903A4 with a Weaver El Paso 2.5 split vertical rings post reticle scope here first serial number block all Remington mint bore and I shoot it like I stole it, got it in a trade for a SS Colt Officers Model :)
  15. LngRngShtr

    Tactical M1 Garand??

    H 4895 and IMR 4895 are NOT interchangeable.... Reloading magazine did an article about the two awhile back though close do not mix data was looking at 165 SST at one point once I use up my stockpiles of Sierras might have to go RED.
  16. LngRngShtr

    I will be reloading for a .308 H&K Mode 91 Semi soon

    get a port buffer it will help save the brass, a bit and FL resize should be good to go. you will get flute marks my Dad loads the 147 FMJ in his not sure what powder he uses
  17. LngRngShtr

    Tactical M1 Garand??

    Should be fine with what you have listed.... I have several reloads on both commercial (Rem. Win. and PMC ) and Mil brass just watch the trim to on the brass and keep them trimmed I also use the bent paperclip trick to check for incipient case separation FMJs for hogs ? Tenn. doesn't allow...
  18. LngRngShtr

    Tactical M1 Garand??

    Can be hard on commercial casings there is an adjustable gas plug for them that helps mine is stock except for a NM rear sight aperture Reload to M-2 specs "Port Pressure" is important IMR-4895 or Varget and keep the slugs between 147-180 I am sure there are posts in the reloading forum...
  19. LngRngShtr

    Samson Evo rail or something else? Need advice and input

    I have a Rainier Arms 12.37" which is made by Samson 11 ozs. if I recall correctly John Barrel is a BHW 18" rifle length gas
  20. LngRngShtr

    Hi-Cap mag Natchez complaint!

    Corporate Lawyers say LIABILITY and Executives see their Bonuses going to Legal fees so they broadbrush it Don't make it right but that is the way it seems to be. John