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  1. AirborneFO

    New Guy from FL

    Welcome, the waters are crazy for sure.
  2. AirborneFO

    muzzleloader sniper rifles?

    I don't know what specific style the rifle will be. The gun builders name is Donnie and he lives in North Alabama. I told him what I wanted; a good hunting rifle, good long range accuracy, and still be able to re-inact our fur trade era campouts. He suggested the 54 cal Virginia. I don't have...
  3. AirborneFO

    muzzleloader sniper rifles?

    I have done tons of research and talked to many bp enthusiust since this thread was started and a whole new world has opened up to me. I have decided on going back earlier than the 1861 and I'm having a flintlock Virginia rifle built; I cannot wait to shoot it. I may have to start a new thread...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Having problems with my 92fs

    Re: Having problems with my 92fs A buddy of mine has the same problems with the same gun. Factory mags and after market mags. We also tried other shooters. We are still working through the issues but all we have done so far us weed out probable causes.
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    Gunsmithing Excedrin anyone?

    Re: Excedrin anyone? Holy crap!
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    muzzleloader sniper rifles?

    Re: muzzleloader sniper rifles? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sirhrmechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">On right now on the History channel is a show called "Plots to Kill Lincoln" made in 2004. </div></div> Missed it but I found when it...
  7. AirborneFO

    308 loads

    Re: 308 loads Typically a 1:10 twist will allow many different weights of bullets to be fired accurately. You will have to find out what your rifle likes best. With your twist the heavier bullets will be most accurate. My 1:10 Shilen barrel loves 180 grain+ bullets. Sierra manual accuracy...
  8. AirborneFO

    308 loads

    Re: 308 loads Typically a 1:10 twist will allow many different weights of bullets to be fired accurately. You will have to find out what your rifle likes best. With your twist the heavier bullets will be most accurate. My 1:10 Shilen barrel loves 180 grain+ bullets. Sierra manual accuracy...
  9. AirborneFO

    Gunsmithing From the aircraft maintenance world,penetrant/lube

    Re: From the aircraft maintenance world,penetrant/lube Question: Are most of you Plane fixers as anal about your guns as you are with your planes? This is one reason I hate working on cars, even my own! I keep wanting a GOOD IPC for them. I am just as anal on my cars and guns as I am with...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Stills from crappy high speed video

    Re: Stills from crappy high speed video Good action shots. I've got a Sony I, should try that. Thanks for the idea.
  11. AirborneFO

    muzzleloader sniper rifles?

    Re: muzzleloader sniper rifles? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: seaaggie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm seriously looking into building one of those kit rifles. </div></div> I am on the finishing stages on my first kit. It is 45 cal...
  12. AirborneFO

    Boring Cabela's Plastic ammo Box to WOW!!!!

    Re: Boring Cabela's Plastic ammo Box to WOW!!!! Dang it! More stuff I want. Looks awesome.
  13. AirborneFO

    muzzleloader sniper rifles?

    Re: muzzleloader sniper rifles? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wolvenhaven</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> $479.00" I'm really tempted to sign up for it, what do you guys think? </div></div> I would do it in a heartbeat. Just a little more...
  14. AirborneFO

    Sidearms & Scatterguns My new .45

    Re: My new .45 Awesome! Enjoy
  15. AirborneFO

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Looking For A New 1911

    Re: Looking For A New 1911 Where in Alabama are you from? The reason I ask is because I have a full custom 1911 10mm built by a friend here in south AL. His work is superb and we could link up sometime if you want to check out his work. He can give you more accuracy and features for your...
  16. AirborneFO

    Gunsmithing Painting Barrel and Action

    Re: Painting Barrel and Action Also I have had request to paint 4 other guns from friends and family. They all think it did a really good job and the guns keep coming. I think I've done 6 guns now with the original cans of paint; multi camo scheme.
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    Gunsmithing Painting Barrel and Action

    Re: Painting Barrel and Action I've used Duracoat and didn't have great results with the south Alabama humidity. That was my fault, I realized I needed something more beginner friendly. My Rustoleum guns look better but they don't last as long. It mainly depends on what you are doing. If you...
  18. AirborneFO

    muzzleloader sniper rifles?

    Re: muzzleloader sniper rifles? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ANG Pilot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here's a YouTube link to a guy shooting a Euroarms repro .451 Alex Henry rifle at long range. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBUYQ7wG2NA...
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    muzzleloader sniper rifles?

    Re: muzzleloader sniper rifles? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: plastikosmd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ugh cannons, don't get me going. I only have some small ones. This one is cute,2 1/8 bore. Perfect for lobbing concrete filled tomato paste...
  20. AirborneFO

    Questions on what to do...

    Re: Questions on what to do... Also go to the RCBS website and watch for sales on their reloading kits. A few years ago I was able to pick up an entire turret kit ready to reload for $300.