Bill_in_Utah

Just something different. Not needed IMO but to each their own. I like my 10/22 takedown rifle. Take care, bill

Yeah a one round mag would be useless. Mine came with one of the excellent BX-25 as the only mag. I've tried a few of the other after market magazines and while everything works well, the Ruger branded ones do load easier and insert/remove better than anything else. I have found that the Ruger branded clear 10 rounds do go in a little tight. They are slightly wider than the black ones.

Just got one of these and I have to say LOVE IT! Decided on the Davidsons edition as it was threaded and liked the fiber optic sights. (though my old eyes are having problems with ANY close sights these days) Also Ruger got their 25 round magazine done right!

I've found Clays (and Clays Universal) to be a *little* cleaner but I suspect that its the lube from the lead causing some of your soot like Barry said. Bill

Bummer on the PAL. Figured it was something like that. Interesting. While the only .22lr rifles that have detachable mags are the Savage and Ruger 10/22. I've felt the mags are not that bad on the Savage? I've got a Marlin 22MAG and IMO the mag is worst on it. But I love the tube fed rifles. Nice and smooth and nothing to lose. (except the plunger...<grin>) Love rimfire weapons. Started with them many decades ago and will end up prob never getting rid of any of them. Take care

Wow those sure shot up in price. I've got one that I bought for $119 a few years ago. Its the blued model which I put on a 4x32 Bushnell on it. VERY nice weapon. My wife loves it along with her Marlin 981T. What is a PAL? Enjoy!

Oh trust me, there are some states here that would LOVE to have the same "rights" as you folks have up there. There is a reason why I live where I do. Walk in and get what you want (if they have it) unless its fully auto or suppressed. Even with those just pay more and wait a little if interested. Carry around is legal with the CCW. Most states allow you to do so with the same permit. You will hear that any savings you get with reloading you'll spend shooting more. Well then I am saving something since I get to do more with the same $$. And it has the fun factor of dialing in the loads for the mission. You'll never look at a shooting range the same way. Finding brass has a new meaning... Take care, Bill

Welcome Chris! While it is true you guys can have weapons its nothing like we have in America but folks do know the differences. Glad to see you getting into reloading. I sure LOVE doing it! (plus its the only way to be able to shoot due to cost and having the components) Be safe! Bill

I've got both a Goldenboy and Hr001 in .22lr. The HR001 shoots really for to the right but I've scoped it so all is okay (I should send it back for them to fix) The Goldenboy is a real nice rifle. Both have great actions, very accurate and I'd buy them again. Never had a failure with either. Also have one of their Pump action .22lr which is fun. Take care, Bill PS: I've notified the Mods to place this in the rimfire area.

I agree. More weapons are worn out from over cleaning (esp .22LR IMO) than shooting. I clean a weapon after firing with q-tips and cloths and a little cleaner after every outing. Then I clean/wipe the finish off with a rag, then use a silicone cloth (if blued) and put it back in a sock. When I clean the bore, I try to get from the chamber end if possible with a brush, then a few patches till they come out semi clean then a lightly oiled patch and call it a day. Place a little oil/grease where needed depending on the weapon. Works for me for decades. Take care, Bill

Hope everyone has a safe year!

Until they ban imported lead to save us...

Love the Springfield XD 9mm. Both the normal size and the 5 inch model. Normally you can get one with 2 mags and Springfield has their 3 mag rebate around Oct-Nov but don't know about this year. M&P are great. So is the SR9C from Ruger. Bill

Welcome! Love the lever actions too! Spent many a round down range with my Marlins, Henrys and Brownings. Take care, Bill

(Always late to the party) Good advice! One thing I would like to add, don't use a trigger lock if possible. We have seen many ADs due to them. If you want to lock up a weapon with out a case/safe then lock the action. Trigger locks are NOT (IMO) safe.. Esp in a semi-auto. Bill

Very nice Paul! For me, one of the better looking revolvers. I also LOVE the looks of a pre-lock Smith & Wesson 586 in the 6". The model 27 was also a looker....

A few years ago they tried it here in Provo and they were giving $50 (rifle) and $100 (evil handguns) in gift cards at the grocery store. So quite a few gun buyers went there. Left and right they were buying weapons for $60 and $120. It was great! The police in one end of the lot (it was at a public park and they could not make us leave) and the "gun nuts" in the other end. Media between us. I scored a VERY nice Ruger P90 for $125 and a Ruger 10/22 for $75. Even had the police run them to make sure they were not hot (since they could not do anything stopping us buying they decided to see if they could catch any thing that was "missing") The one thing is *IF* the weapon came up hot then questions would be asked by the police where as if you took them in for the gift cards no questions asked. I watched one guy get a 4 inch Colt Python for $120! It was in great condition but the owner wanted to be rid of the terrible item left to him... Both parties were happy... Lesson learned? The city has not had another one since that one.

Love my P345 and I love the SR platform. Have to check out a SR45 *IF* they ever become available and in stock. (have doubts in the current environment) So they are going to keep the LCP with the LC380? (using the LC9 as the basis of model) While the LC9 is a excellent weapon (once I had Ruger replace the firing pin) if I'm going to have a .380 its going to be as small as possible which the LCP is. The one more round of .380 is not enough for the slightly improved firing/better sights firearm. (and twice the weight ) Bill

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Be safe and get ready for the fight of our lives next year! Bill

And Friday they lifted all the bans. BLM took 900 acres away since they have built up close to the BLM land and homes are getting hit by 'stray" bullets. Off to shoot early am without a 20 mile drive!

Its good. I don't have a trigger gauge so I can't tell you exactly what it breaks at but I'd say prob around 4-5lbs. No creep and little take up. Took about 500 rounds I'd say to clean up and have the full stroke of the trigger to be smooth throughout. The mags are hard to find (for me) so when you can get them get a few. Other than that I really like the gun. Bolt works well, stock is well done (got the plastic one which is fine for me) and I'd call it very accurate with pretty well any ammo I've put through it. I'd recommend it without question for the value alone! Take care, bill

Many other rounds that IMO (and experience) are harder to load. .357 Sig is no picnic for example. Even with using .40 S&W to resize the base and .357sig to take care of the bottle and neck its still a pain. .223 is a walk in the park for me. Bill

In .223 I've got Lee, RCBS and Hornady dies (bought one and the other two I've ended up with in trades and such) When loading I seem to grab the Lees every time. They just work well and loaded thousands and thousands of very accurate ammo. (okay with a little help from me) Take care

Rant mode on.... As what has been on the news lately we have been in a drought. Drought increases the chance of wild fires which we have had quite a few this season.. (over 500) So a few of them have been started by "target" shooters which is interesting since I've shot hundreds of thousands of rounds and never started a fire. But we had one big fire that was started by idiots who were shooting exploding targets (which are illegal in most countries in Utah already) So since SIXTEEN of the FIVE HUNDRED fires were started by target shooters (their numbers) the state fire "cheif" has made it illegal to shoot anywhere but at a paid range (which I'm sure someone in his family owns a few) Of course all the Sheriff are out like ants now writing up everyone they can when normally you'd see maybe one every 6-10 trips out on BLM land. Why were they not out in "force" when the restriction was not in place policing the guys shooting the illegal exploding targets? No I have not been ticketed as I've been a good boy staying out of the areas that I normally shoot. I don't do ranges so I drive out about 15 miles now and shoot just like I have before. But I am ticked that they go overboard and nail everyone over 16 of 500 fires. (if that much) Bill PS: When does the "temporary" ban expire? Oct 31st 2012... PPS: And YES I am writing everyone one I can on this from the Governor to local PD. Also stating if they had dirt back stops made (give me a afternoon with a back hoe and I'll make it safer) that would prevent anything from possibly happening. Rant mode off...