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The best choice is the one you like most. Its really that simple. So long as your comfortable with the gun you shoot then there is the best for you. What fits your style may not work for someone else. I never rag people for their guns. Only for their lack of safety when it comes to being at the range.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kitkat22
Thanks Cal Dad.. I like my .38's. Wouldn't mind owning a Browning.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by califdadof3
There is so much out there and usually so much you can do to personalize one your options are almost unlimited. Its always "best" if you can handle it first before you buy one but with sites like gunbroker and auctionarms you can be like a kid in a candy store ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Kitkat22
We usually visit a few gun shows. I'm not that much into gun shows but hubby likes them... Some of those guys (mine included) look at those guns like their looking at a woman:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by califdadof3
Well, guns are more reliable than women ;)
:D:D:D: Sneezy, I knew one of you guys would say that! How did I know that? NO.. it can't be. I'm Psychic... NOOOOOOOOOOOO. Maybe psycho:DQuote:
Originally Posted by ISneezeFunny
Maybe you should moderate the Psychic thread. How many times in a day can you type "I won't tell you your wedding date."?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kitkat22
Probably about ten times.. then I would lose my ability when the madness took over. :D Back to your response about Trigger. He was stuffed:eek: How many Triggers did they use?:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Catsmine
Speaking of target practice...
I was a miner for several years. Underground hardrock mines.
No coal mines they are a different world.
But we drilled and blasted are way around , unlike coal mines .Machines dig 'em.
So having the blasting certification I can purchase explosives easily and legally.
Have you ever shot dynamite with a gun? What fun that is!
The slugs hit with enough force to set off the dynamite.
I used 1/2 stick of 16" 90% per target. Set them at 125 to 150 yards out. Gave a target of 1" wide, 8" high.
When hit it sounds like a thunder clap . A good sized dust/dirt cloud too. It is more fun than humans should be allowed to have.
We would go out 40 miles in the west desert ,we call it, to be safe about it. No people , no animals, very little plant life.
Usually.
We had shot 15 of the 16 we had out this particular trip, when I saw a pickup heading our direction,
It pulled up by where we were and a couple of the local red necks got out and came over to us.
We been hearing some damn loud bangs . That you boys?
The one who could talk said.
I said yes , more than likely . We had been loading up bigger powder charges in the 300 mag and they were pretty loud. Kicked like a mule too. (I speak red neck)
Then I went to the stand, sighted in and shot the last target.
Literally open mouthed wide eyed stares from both for about 10seconds , Then the one who could talk looked at me and said, Will you load me up some of them , I'll pay you?
The person I was with has a nasty streak of morality and explained what we were doing.
But added we had special Federal Permits, and you would go to Federal Prison for 15 years if you got caught doing it without a permit.
Sos donebe dewinit!
I thought the one who only grinned and shook his head was going to cry.
Shooting is a fantastic sport.
Here is the legal stuff. And its pretty cool too. Not dynamite but still cool and did I mention legal??
Lol
Also they are great people.
https://www.tannerite.com/shop/categ...rifle-targets/
Check the vid section.
I have little faith in anything legal and exploding :mad:.Quote:
Originally Posted by califdadof3
I can buy dynamite legally... and posses it legally... Now you mention it , the legality of shooting it may need defining.:confused:
This "legal" stuff could be a good backup. Thanks!:D
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Originally Posted by martinizing2
What good are hollow points? I know a .22 revolver isn't as effective as
Say a glock or .32 Browning auto. I would think a .38 Smith or a Colt .45 would be the better weapon. My husband says, " If you are ever confronted by someone who intends to harm you, you better have more than a .22. He said they would have to standing real close for a .22 to do the job.
When a hollow point hits , the bullet "mushrooms" and the energy is spread out into what it hits more than a regular bullet that uses the energy to "pass through" a target.
A well placed shot from a .22 will work. But the bigger the bullet, the more power it has when it hits to "stop" a target.
Like hitting someone with a pebble or a fist sized rock . The big rock will always work better
The little hollow is really good for filling with mercury or silver or arsenic. A cap of paraffin and it is dispersed inside the target, guaranteeing a dose of heavy metal poisoning even if the bullet can be removed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kitkat22
If you can get it, nicotine sulfate is an even better filling.
Maybe a nano-nuke in the future!:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Catsmine
I can dream:rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by martinizing2
Yeah!:eek:
The .22 was a feared bullet to many police as it could pass through a bullet proof vest. In a rifle its used today by our military. The cartige is called .223. That's what most of the AR15 platform is. AR10 would be .308.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kitkat22
Hollow points have a less likely chance of passing through a target. They usually have a small entrance wound and a hoge hole on the other side. As already noted they mushroom out. What that does is reconfigure the bullet and caus tumbling. Its meant to make the intended target bleed out much faster. Also its safer in some situations as they don't pass through walls as easily. Where a FMJ (full metal jacket) might pass through and hit your neighbor.
Oh my:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by califdadof3
For target prctice. Use FMJ that is the same grain (weight) bullet as your hollow point. Use the hollow for self defense. Also shoot hollows every once in awhile as many are made with a hotter (more punch) load.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kitkat22
You can compare pricing here for te different types of bullets.
AmmoEngine: .223 Remington/5.56x45mm, Instock For Sale Premium & Discount Ammunition, Ammo Deals
Thanks Cal dad:)Quote:
Originally Posted by califdadof3
I think you might like this video. It pretty much says it all ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Kitkat22
YouTube - Round point Vs hollow point bullets
Hello dad:
I'm a fan of Top Shot on the History Channel. Have you seen it?
I was awarded two shooting ribbons when I was in the Navy; distinguished pistol and distinguished rifle.
excon
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Originally Posted by excon
Exy... I knew a guy who was in the navy who told me he used to shoot a .50 cal machine gun at garbage they threw off the ship. He was standing at the fantail on the Cannaberra.:eek:
I have been watching it but last nights show was a little disappointing. They made it too easy. Looked like beach ball size baloons for targets and furthest out was 150 yards. No brainer there. Lol. Exy thank you for your service to this country.Quote:
Originally Posted by excon
Did you see the "shooting gallery" episode yet?
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Originally Posted by califdadof3
We watch a lot of Military Channel... I like the episodes about WW2 and Vietnam weapons.
Did you catch any of the new WW2 they had on history channel. They went back and enhanced the films before they tied it all together. It was like being there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kitkat22
I think I read somewhere or I may have dreamed this... A lot of footage used in "Saving Private Ryan was provided by the History channel. Didn't know they could do that. Have you seen the one about the real Jessee James and the one about Doc Holiday... he sure didn't look like Val Kilmer:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by califdadof3
Lol :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Kitkat22
I wonder if CurlyBen got his name from the CurlyBen in Tombstone?:pQuote:
Originally Posted by califdadof3
The History Channel had a segement a while back on the Old West.
I sit and watch these old westerns wher they can shoot twenty five times from a six gun and never have to reload.:D
The funny thing about those 6 shooters is that they weren't near as accurate as portrayed. Have you ever shot a gun that took 45 lc ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kitkat22
While cruizing the internet highway I found this. Looks like great ricing on targets for practice.
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Official Shooting Targets
Since it has been awhile I thought I would post something a little different to this thread. As many of us are awre there are places where gun ownership is frowned upon or for the person that wants a choice of non lethal weapon I have come across something of interest to all.
In another thread I suggested a paintball gun that shoots pepperballs. Well if you have never seen one nor heard of it before I thought a link to it would be helpful. It's a nonlethal choice for those that would like an option or don't have the option of a lethal weapon.
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PepperBall Technologies Incorporated | Products
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Originally Posted by califdadof3
The TAC -700 looks like my kind of baby. If I were being stalked and he came near me here in the US I would shoot him. I'm rabid when it comes to my family and children. I could drop him from 30 ft with my S&W 38.
Sure but as we are seeing our northenly friends don't really have the same options. Also some don't like the lethal option. So this is a solution that could get them out of trouble. The FPS on a paintball gun is pretty high. Just imagine it filled with pepper balls. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Kitkat22
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Originally Posted by califdadof3
Those are awesome and are another option. Can you imagine being popped in the head or eyes with Tac-700? :eek:
If shot in the eye then that person may not survive it. That would directly inject it into the brain. And the paintball gun is accurate to 60 ft and is a semi automatic so you can pop them and keep popping them or lay down a field of fire to protect against multiple attackers. Great nonlethal option.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kitkat22
Did you see the solid nylon ones? They are called glass breakers.
My hubby liked that. Now he's wanting to go shooting at the range tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by califdadof3
Hehehe. Time to click the target link and go for it!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kitkat22
Official Shooting Targets
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Originally Posted by califdadof3
Wow!
They have great pricing. Im going to be ordering some soon from there. It's a lot cheaper then buying from my local stores or wallyworld.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kitkat22
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