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    Target stands

    Here is a target stand I built today for my conceal carry classes I teach. I used 1" screws to secure the fittings so I can disassemble it in sections if I need to replace a piece and for transport. Built all of it for $34.75 plus cost of lumber. It's built from 1-1/2 pvc pipe. Just thought I...
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    Gunsmithing Smithing Screwdrivers?

    I see all the brands of "gunsmithing" screwdrivers in Brownells and such but was curious as to what brand screwdrivers whether 1 pc or bit style the pros are using. I'm needing a set bad and figured buy once. Thanks for any info.
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    Training Courses High Caliber Training near Memphis

    Is this facility still open? I've called several times and gotten a voice mail of what seems to be someones mobile phone. Have not gotten a return call. Looking to take a handgun course from somewhere. Thought I would check the folks closest to me first. Thanks for any info.
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    My first vintage rifle

    My father in law brought this rifle to my family today. It was acquired by my wifes' grandfather as payment for doing AC work for a lady years ago. My father in law got it when grandpa passed away in 1974. It was last shot in 1976 on a hunting trip. I've been trying to find out some history on...
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    Hunting & Fishing How much insulation is in your hunting boots?

    I'm in need of new hunting boots after this season. The ones I have are '95 model field and stream 1200gr thinsulate. Hunting in Ar. usually doesn't get down to the teens. And when it does I generally don't go to the deer stand. I have a problem with my feet sweating and then getting cold, so I...
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    what is this stock?

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    Sidearms & Scatterguns I / my wife needs better kitchen knives.

    I did the best I could carving the turkey today with the equipment I had in the kitchen. I need some help picking out some QUALITY kitchen knives. I'm needing the three most commonly used size of knives for the kitchen. I know very little about how to choose correctly. I assume that the brands...
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    Gunsmithing sponge paint cerakote?

    Anyone ever sponge paint a rifle using cerakote either c or h series. I called NIC and they told me they had never tried it. Thinking about a coyote base and maybe desert sponge patches. Thanks for any info.
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    Gunsmithing dust collector for blasting cabinet

    I have a HF 40# blasting cabinet that I'm running AO in. After a few times of use I have dust all in my garage. What can I do to reduce the dust in the cabinet and in my garage? I hooked a shop vac to it, but it almost sucked the gloves out of the cabinet. And the vac sounded like it was...
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    woolrich tactical pants any Hide dealers?

    Is there a Hide member that sells these pants and if not, who has the best price on the woolrich tactical clothing line? Thanks
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    Gunsmithing cerakote c series vs h series

    I've cerakoted around ten firearms with the h series without any issues other than applicator error. Today I sprayed some bases with c series OD green and it ran off like water. I mean I couldn't make it stay on long enough to cover the white of the metal. I had them prepped just like the...
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    Data Book organization?

    I have a data book that I'm going to start using. My question is do y'all organize your range sessions by month, temp, baro reading, or just keep it in order of range session and thumb through them to find matching conditions? Thanks for any help.
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    Hunting & Fishing Foxpro Scorpion on its way!

    I ordered a Scorpion today and hope to have it Monday. How many of you guys run one? I've been running one of the original Foxpros for a while. It is the one without remote. I've playing call sequences through it off of my ipod. I hope the scorpion will allow me a bit more control over what I...
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    Who is the Hide's Savage barrel goto guy

    A friend of mine has a Savage 110 he's looking to re barrel from a sporter to a varmint contour. Who is our go to guy to buy a barrel from? If this goes as smooth as I think it is, I may have to rethink the Savage vs Remington battle I have in my head. lol Thanks.
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    Hunting & Fishing 110gr bullet .308 instead of .243?

    I've been wanting to get a fast twist .243 built for over a year. I cant' seem to keep my money saved up long enough to get it started. I do have a couple rem 700 .308s and was wandering about running 110 Hornadys through them for coyotes. Do any of you guys "light load" your .308s for coyotes...
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    Hunting & Fishing Indian reservation deer hunting?

    Has anyone ever done a whitetail or mule deer hunt on an Indian reservation? Was just looking for alternatives to guided hunts or public land hunts. I've never been out of state on a big game hunt. Thanks for any info.
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    Hunting & Fishing ground hunting whitetail

    So, I've been thinking. I may start hunting exclusively from the ground for whitetail. The biggest buck(10 pt) I've killed was at 17 yards on the ground with a smokepole. I've killed 2 or 3 doe with rifle sitting on the ground too. I've even missed a nice buck at 42 yards with a bow while...
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    What extra AR parts to take to a class?

    I'm signed up for an Urban Precision Rifle course and I'm taking my Armalite midlength carbine. Im thinking I might should take extra parts for it. What kind of a parts list do you guys take when going to a class or comp? Should I be shopping for a number 2 to take with me or just a sack of...
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    Good gun shops near orange beach alabama?

    Going down there on vacation and was hoping there would be a place for ME to shop after the wife and kids drag me through the outlet mall. Lol thanks for any info.
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    Does progressive and precision go together

    I have been reloading on my RCBS Turret press for a few years and I'm considering going to a dillon. I reload to a tenth of a grain using a chargemaster. It seems to stay as accurate as I can drive the firearm. I do shoot F/tr but, I shoot it against myself and I only get to make about three to...