Dare I say this...

[aslrookie]

I’m actually getting tired of buying gun stuff. Not that I plan on selling any of it without intent of getting something else, but the American consumerist in me keeps wanting more. It’s like a bottomless pit.

Anyone else feel the same way? I feel like I should be content with what I have.

 

[Bender]

Log off,

never come back.

 

[Blue Sky Country]

Start your own store and business.

I want to build my own old style rifling press and rig one of these days and thankfully there are prints out there and places like Dixie Gun Works sells the components needed to make the essential parts, and then I will be able to turn out my own barrels. It might take a quite bit of a while for one guy to reach anywhere the level that Shiloh Sharps Mfg. has reached, but good, old fashioned gunmakers are starting to make a major comeback. The modern PRS scene has been breathing a lot of life and interest back into BPCR and silhouette...

 

[sirhrmechanic]

 

[Gunfighter14e2]

Some people wake up earlier, than others,...

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Start your own store and business.

I want to build my own old style rifling press and rig one of these days and thankfully there are prints out there and places like Dixie Gun Works sells the components needed to make the essential parts, and then I will be able to turn out my own barrels. It might take a quite bit of a while for one guy to reach anywhere the level that Shiloh Sharps Mfg. has reached, but good, old fashioned gunmakers are starting to make a major comeback. The modern PRS scene has been breathing a lot of life and interest back into BPCR and silhouette...

I don't see one on the 2020 calendar, but I have seen rifling courses offered through the NMLRA.

NMLRA GunsmithingSeminar 2020 Class Descriptions

Class Descriptions for the 2020 NMLRA Gunsmithing Seminar at WKU, Skills learned and Instuctors listed.

www.nmlragunsmithingseminar.org

These are amazing classes for folks who want to learn the art. And even if they don't have a rifiling class in the near-term, the contacts you make will probably let you find everything you need.

BTW, you can make your own machine from wood fairly easily. Even do things like gain twist rifling if you make your 'cam follower' right.



Here is an actual machine owned by the NMLRA.

Cheers, Sirhr

 

[oneshot86]

That's real cool

 

[HMRamateur]

I’m actually getting tired of buying gun stuff. Not that I plan on selling any of it without intent of getting something else, but the American consumerist in me keeps wanting more. It’s like a bottomless pit.

Anyone else feel the same way? I feel like I should be content with what I have.

Maybe you'll feel better if you're buying it for someone else. I'll volunteer for you to find out

 

[johnnycat]

It's time to start shooting that which you have bought.

 

[The D]

Maybe you'll feel better if you're buying it for someone else. I'll volunteer for you to find out

This, the best way to feel good about yourself is to make someone else feel good. I’ll volunteer too and I won’t even be that greedy. All I want is a rh long action Mausingfield. I’ll pm you my address

 

[Blue Sky Country]

I don't see one on the 2020 calendar, but I have seen rifling courses offered through the NMLRA.

NMLRA GunsmithingSeminar 2020 Class Descriptions

Class Descriptions for the 2020 NMLRA Gunsmithing Seminar at WKU, Skills learned and Instuctors listed.

www.nmlragunsmithingseminar.org

These are amazing classes for folks who want to learn the art. And even if they don't have a rifiling class in the near-term, the contacts you make will probably let you find everything you need.

BTW, you can make your own machine from wood fairly easily. Even do things like gain twist rifling if you make your 'cam follower' right.



Here is an actual machine owned by the NMLRA.

Cheers, Sirhr

That is some real kickass stuff right there. Legit porn for trad fanatics LOL. Knowing how to build, maintain, and operate a rig like that properly is a SERIOUS props to the reputation of any gunmaker who wants to join the established club...

 

[sirhrmechanic]

This got me starting to look for an old Saturday Evening Post serial that was reprinted in Gun Digest in the 1980's... About a gunsmith who was based on H.R. Pope.

And I came across this.

San Diego Schutzenguilde

sandiegoschutzenguilde.org

I am still looking for the article about the gunsmith, fictionally named J.M. Pyne. I think the article was called "Secrets of the Master."

Sirhr

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Here it is. Unless someone else beats me to it, I'll expand the JPG's and post later. The story is great!

Pope Catalog 1899 by halp

www.pbase.com

I read this as a kid and it inspired a lot of future hobbies!

Cheers,

Sirhr

 

[Longshot231]

I’m actually getting tired of buying gun stuff. Not that I plan on selling any of it without intent of getting something else, but the American consumerist in me keeps wanting more. It’s like a bottomless pit.

Anyone else feel the same way? I feel like I should be content with what I have.

For something different, take up archery or engage in sylvan pursuits giving fair chase to wild game clad in loin cloth whilst flinging darts with the ancient atlatl.

 

[Strykervet]

I hear 'ya actually.

But my problem is more along the lines of firearms vs. optics vs. loading shit.

In my case the M2HB did me in. I could have another safe full of nice shit were it not for that one weapon. Mk123's, Mk93's, UPA's, T&E's (both types) high power IR illum., Trij. 6x, PVS30, KAC mounts, Surefire lamp/rail... And I still need a jeep and pintle unless I wanna tote 300lbs of shit up a half mile hill just to spend $500 (otherwise known as firing 100rds).

I'd love to start a business and am considering it but I need more questions answered before I can do it. I really want a manufacturing business as opposed to retail though.

 

[gsd1983]

I’m not really “tired” of buying gun stuff, but my ideals have changed. By that I mean I’m focusing more on particular use firearms rather than quantity. Sold a few, trading off a few, all to settle in to two or three specific rigs.

What’s that Frank always quotes...”Beware the guy with one gun...”

 

[Rthur]

I don't see one on the 2020 calendar, but I have seen rifling courses offered through the NMLRA.

NMLRA GunsmithingSeminar 2020 Class Descriptions

Class Descriptions for the 2020 NMLRA Gunsmithing Seminar at WKU, Skills learned and Instuctors listed.

www.nmlragunsmithingseminar.org

These are amazing classes for folks who want to learn the art. And even if they don't have a rifiling class in the near-term, the contacts you make will probably let you find everything you need.

BTW, you can make your own machine from wood fairly easily. Even do things like gain twist rifling if you make your 'cam follower' right.



Here is an actual machine owned by the NMLRA.

Cheers, Sirhr

OP To do the above well, deep/gun drilling and rifling is a rabbit hole deep enough to last you the
rest of your lifetime trying to perfect.
Good luck.

R

 

[Blue Sky Country]

This got me starting to look for an old Saturday Evening Post serial that was reprinted in Gun Digest in the 1980's... About a gunsmith who was based on H.R. Pope.

And I came across this.

San Diego Schutzenguilde

sandiegoschutzenguilde.org

I am still looking for the article about the gunsmith, fictionally named J.M. Pyne. I think the article was called "Secrets of the Master."

Sirhr

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From time to time, as he 'illcs, he lights a cigarette with a cigar lighter. But it is no ordinary lighter. It is e glass syrup jug a foot high filled with soaked cotton batting and having a flint wheel soldered to its top. One filling win last a year.
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You can tell all about the character of a man when he builds custom Zippos for Chuck Norris...

Awesome article. Writing style straight out of the legendary DGW Black Powder Annual magazines. The part above reminds me of one time when we, having forgotten to procure a length of proper historical nitrate soaked rope match for the Tokugawa-era Tanegashima arquebus that we were testing, simply affixed a lit Marlboro to the serpentine of the weapon and touched it off. It worked... For that one shot, as the blowback shredded the cigarette and sent tobacco flecks flying into my face and arms.

 

[Maggot]

I’m actually getting tired of buying gun stuff. Not that I plan on selling any of it without intent of getting something else, but the American consumerist in me keeps wanting more. It’s like a bottomless pit.

Anyone else feel the same way? I feel like I should be content with what I have.

 

[aslrookie]

I grew up shooting archery. It was fun for a few years until I could start buying my own guns. The only appealing part about archery for me now are the earlier/longer hunting seasons. The 3D bow comps never really sparked my interest enough to try it even when I was heavy into archery.

The only major expense left on my list is an ATPIAL-C with Unity TAPS switch X2 for both of my SBR's. The rest is just little stuff but adds up like usual.

 

[OldSalty]

 

[Aaros143]

Where does one find an atlatl to buy?

 

[Longshot231]

Where does one find an atlatl to buy?

I don't have one myself but merely expressing a feeble attempt at humor. I've been tempted to get the Carbon Express Atlatl and some extra darts. This is one place that I've found them...

https://www.3riversarchery.com/search.html?&w=atlatl

I tried a real atlatl once. I sucked at it but it was still fun.







I made a shepard's sling once and was amazed at how far I could hurl a stone with a piece of leather and some string. Don't get me started on that.

 

[Aaros143]

I did the sling. A little bit of paracord and some golf balls go flying.

 

[Maggot]

I don't have one myself but merely expressing a feeble attempt at humor. I've been tempted to get the Carbon Express Atlatl and some extra darts. This is one place that I've found them...

https://www.3riversarchery.com/search.html?&w=atlatl

I tried a real atlatl once. I sucked at it but it was still fun.







I made a shepard's sling once and was amazed at how far I could hurl a stone with a piece of leather and some string. Don't get me started on that.

We used to make those (Shepherds Sling) when we were kids. I got quite good at it. You can really make a rock sail andcan see how Dave fucked up Goliath.

 

[Alphatreedog]

My personal lament around firearms is continual edge of the 2A abyss . All of my purchases tend to be for utility . There are some firearms that I'd love to purchase just for their beauty . A beautiful over and under . A python with Royal Bluing so d÷p I could lose myself staring into it's depths . Maybe a Browning High Power or a beautifullied brindled Pennsylvania or Kentucky musket . But due to the ever pesent danger of infringement , red flag and confiscation I wind up buying ultilitarian pieces .

 

[Maggot]

My personal lament around firearms is continual edge of the 2A abyss . All of my purchases tend to be for utility . There are some firearms that I'd love to purchase just for their beauty . A beautiful over and under . A python with Royal Bluing so d÷p I could lose myself staring into it's depths . Maybe a Browning High Power or a beautifullied brindled Pennsylvania or Kentucky musket . But due to the ever pesent danger of infringement , red flag and confiscation I wind up buying ultilitarian pieces .

 

[aslrookie]

My personal lament around firearms is continual edge of the 2A abyss . All of my purchases tend to be for utility . There are some firearms that I'd love to purchase just for their beauty . A beautiful over and under . A python with Royal Bluing so d÷p I could lose myself staring into it's depths . Maybe a Browning High Power or a beautifullied brindled Pennsylvania or Kentucky musket . But due to the ever pesent danger of infringement , red flag and confiscation I wind up buying ultilitarian pieces .

Same, all of my stuff is utilitarian and not specific for gaming or collectors. But this harsh push towards infringement makes me want to spend more. These days seem worse than any period under obama.

 

[Longshot231]

Same, all of my stuff is utilitarian and not specific for gaming or collectors. But this harsh push towards infringement makes me want to spend more. These days seem worse than any period under obama.

Two words: more ammo.

 

[aslrookie]

Two words: more ammo.

Working on that part. Can’t decide if I want to reload or pony up $400 for 1k of 5.56.....I have enough ammo to get me through competition season, but not enough for larping against tyranny lol

 

[jcam]

“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”

 

[Longshot231]

Working on that part. Can’t decide if I want to reload or pony up $400 for 1k of 5.56.....I have enough ammo to get me through competition season, but not enough for larping against tyranny lol

People use to laugh at me for picking up 9mm and 5.56mm brass at the range. Not anymore.

 

[aslrookie]

People use to laugh at me for picking up 9mm and 5.56mm brass at the range. Not anymore.

Yeah, when I was heavy into reloading I had 5gal buckets full of 5.56 brass. Then I got tired of sorting brass because loading them all the same was too inconsistent. I also didn’t have a fast way to trim and check casings either. Just got tiring.

 

[BullGear]

I'm in the same boat. I've been very Blessed to be able to buy almost everything I've wanted over the last 40 years. I don't have many wants at this time. At 59 years old and in bad health, my shooting time has diminished to indoor pistol shooting. I'm okay with it. I still have fun when I can get out.

 

[2aBaC̶a̶]

What are you buying that is so boring?

 

[Jscb1b]

6.5cm's.

 

[Aries256]

Could take up headphones as a hobby. A American made Abyss 1266 is around $5k, a Audeze LCD-4 is around $4k. Oh youll need a good amp too that’ll run ya oh $1k-5k also. head-fi. Welcome, sorry about your wallet.

 

[broncoaz]

I’m actually getting tired of buying gun stuff. Not that I plan on selling any of it without intent of getting something else, but the American consumerist in me keeps wanting more. It’s like a bottomless pit.

Anyone else feel the same way? I feel like I should be content with what I have.

Content is difficult when there is always new cooler shit coming out. The entire gun industry is based on separating your money from your wallet In the pursuit of more cool shit. I’m certainly guilty of participating.

I go through phases where I obsessively have to buy the next thing and then other phases where I buy nothing for months at a time. My phase right now is the “getting rid of shit I don’t use” phase, I’ve liquidated lots of stuff (guns, optics, parts) in the past 6 weeks and I’m still going. I have a couple more totes full of gun stuff I want to sell off, and about 20 active listings on ar15.com. I have another 8-9 guns that I’d like to sell off, one of those is my first rifle (haven’t shot it since 2004) and another is a .30-06 my dad got me as a birthday present in about 2003 (that I haven’t shot in ~10 years). I hate to think about selling off sentimental guns, but there are too many just taking up space, my dad is still alive, and I have no kids to leave it to.

A wise man I was purchasing a used Glock from once told me there will come a time where your collection moves from quantity to quality, that is where I am now. I have a bunch of quality pieces that I enjoy, and a bunch of stuff that is nice but I don’t use. I did take some of my proceeds from recent sales and buy a Trijicon 1-8 LPVO, new Timney PCC trigger, Modlite PHLv2, a couple RMR’s, a few green dot MRO’s and mounts, etc to improve my quality pieces. I think I’d be happy with a couple dozen pistols, a dozen rifles, and maybe half a dozen shotguns. Target rifle wise I’d be fine with just my Bergara 6.5 and CZ 452 trainer, the two I actually shoot regularly.

 

[Darayavaus]

I’m actually getting tired of buying gun stuff. Not that I plan on selling any of it without intent of getting something else, but the American consumerist in me keeps wanting more. It’s like a bottomless pit.

Anyone else feel the same way? I feel like I should be content with what I have.

been there. the only solution to gun collecting ennui, is to sell off everything you have for pennies on the dollar. then, start from scratch all over again.


PM me a list of what you have.

 

[Maser]

Get into buying old Pong consoles then!

 

[Alphatreedog]

Content is difficult when there is always new cooler shit coming out. The entire gun industry is based on separating your money from your wallet In the pursuit of more cool shit. I’m certainly guilty of participating.

I go through phases where I obsessively have to buy the next thing and then other phases where I buy nothing for months at a time. My phase right now is the “getting rid of shit I don’t use” phase, I’ve liquidated lots of stuff (guns, optics, parts) in the past 6 weeks and I’m still going. I have a couple more totes full of gun stuff I want to sell off, and about 20 active listings on ar15.com. I have another 8-9 guns that I’d like to sell off, one of those is my first rifle (haven’t shot it since 2004) and another is a .30-06 my dad got me as a birthday present in about 2003 (that I haven’t shot in ~10 years). I hate to think about selling off sentimental guns, but there are too many just taking up space, my dad is still alive, and I have no kids to leave it to.

A wise man I was purchasing a used Glock from once told me there will come a time where your collection moves from quantity to quality, that is where I am now. I have a bunch of quality pieces that I enjoy, and a bunch of stuff that is nice but I don’t use. I did take some of my proceeds from recent sales and buy a Trijicon 1-8 LPVO, new Timney PCC trigger, Modlite PHLv2, a couple RMR’s, a few green dot MRO’s and mounts, etc to improve my quality pieces. I think I’d be happy with a couple dozen pistols, a dozen rifles, and maybe half a dozen shotguns. Target rifle wise I’d be fine with just my Bergara 6.5 and CZ 452 trainer, the two I actually shoot regularly.

Start reloading for precision . That should be a deep enough rabbit hole for you .
Which bullet ?
What weight ?
What powder ?
What charge ?
Sort brass by ; headstamp and weight
Jump , how far or lands ?
Mil or Tigerking
45 or Metro Sexual

 

[Longshot231]

If you are addicted to the precision rifle game too much or wish to feel contentment to what you now have, the West Africans have a cure for that.

I was hoping to find a video with English subtitles but the one below is the best that I can do. Roughly translated, the gentleman on the left side of the video is a shaman who specializes in ridding patients of unwanted addictions, bad habits or evil spirits. The gentleman to the right is an intern.

The patient seated on the ground is the Senegalese National PRS Champion. He's addicted to the sport. It's so bad that he has virtually no relationships outside the PRS shooting genre.

He's spent everything he had on rifles, optics, reloading equipment, shooting accouterments, range fees and club memberships. Every dime of his prize money goes to more of the aforementioned paraphernalia and new rifles. His wife and children have been neglected to the point that they have gone to Ethiopia for food cause the can't get it in Senegal.

As a last resort the PRS patient has sought the services of the Shaman to rid him of his addiction. The Shaman, in the video below, is treating the patient.

Based on early reports, the procedure has been successful. The patient has renewed old relationships outside the PRS world. He has reunited with wife & family. He sold all of his PRS rifles and equipment and is taking origami lessons with his wife.

 

[aslrookie]

Well I went out to the range today and got some lead slinging therapy in. Felt good. If only I had some other things though...

kidding...but ammo is definitely on the list

 

[Maggot]

Could take up headphones as a hobby. A American made Abyss 1266 is around $5k, a Audeze LCD-4 is around $4k. Oh youll need a good amp too that’ll run ya oh $1k-5k also. head-fi. Welcome, sorry about your wallet.

Headphones???Bwahahahah

Geez, for that I could build you a real audio system.

But youre right, high end audio is ridiculously expensive. Makes gunz look like child's pay. The Clearaudio Goldfinger phono cartridge below is (the last time I heard) is $15,000. There are some that are even more.

 

[Jgunner]

I’m not really “tired” of buying gun stuff, but my ideals have changed. By that I mean I’m focusing more on particular use firearms rather than quantity. Sold a few, trading off a few, all to settle in to two or three specific rigs.

What’s that Frank always quotes...”Beware the guy with one gun...”

Same place i am at

 

[Bender]

If you’re content, then go shoot the damn thing.

buy more ammo. Always.

 

[Aries256]

Headphones???Bwahahahah

Geez, for that I could build you a real audio system.

But youre right, high end audio is ridiculously expensive. Makes gunz look like child's pay. The Clearaudio Goldfinger phono cartridge below is (the last time I heard) is $15,000. There are some that are even more.

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Jeez and I thought the Grado carts were expensive. A good pair of headphones can sound just as good as a room full of speakers. Esp planar mag and electrostats. I dont even lust after speakers anymore. Havnt tried air transformer headphones yet tho.

 

[Maggot]

Jeez and I thought the Grado carts were expensive. A good pair of headphones can sound just as good as a room full of speakers. Esp planar mag and electrostats. I dont even lust after speakers anymore. Havnt tried air transformer headphones yet tho.

They wont sound as good as my current home system. Bass cabinets are 7 'x 32"high x 34' deep and 106 db efficient, I had the Magnapan 20.1's and never cared for them.

 

[broncoaz]

They wont sound as good as my current home system. Bass cabinets are 7 'x 32"high x 34' deep and 106 db efficient, I had the Magnapan 20.1's and never cared for them.

To quote a friend of mine, that’s some serious fucking white people shit.

 

[nesikabay]

I’m actually getting tired of buying gun stuff. Not that I plan on selling any of it without intent of getting something else, but the American consumerist in me keeps wanting more. It’s like a bottomless pit.

Anyone else feel the same way? I feel like I should be content with what I have.

I guess your tired of getting layed also. The rookie in your name says it all.