The tax argument depends on your income. For my situation, the lower state income tax offset the increased property/school tax entirely - negligible change in my total tax payments. Factor in the fact that my builder was selling identical houses (on a smaller lot) in Edgewood, MD for $70k more...
Think of reloading 9mm as a "gateway" cartridge. Great way to start a new hobby because the components are all cheap and (usually) readily available.
I've loaded about 500 rounds so far, at $0.13/ea, for a total of $65. How close can you come to that with factory ammo? :-)
At the moment I've...
That powder measure comes with the kit you linked, but I'd suggest you get the auto disk pro upgrade kit. Check out prices at https://fsreloading.com, good prices on Lee stuff.
ABC's of Reloading
Lyman 49th
Hornady 9th
Nosler #7
Each has strengths and weaknesses. ABC's has good general info. Lyman has a great amount of cast bullet data, plus good general info. Hornady and Nosler are great if you use their bullets (I do). I've got the Hodgdon 2013 manual too...
It took me a month to get mine, but that was ordered in late Nov, before Sandy hook (delivery was just before Christmas). I'd be surprised if things have improved since then.
Location can help improve security considerably. The only way a burglar would be able to swing an axe at my safe is if he first chopped through a wall. Not tough, but does add to the time requirement.
I got one of these a year or two ago. My delivery guy took it off the truck and rolled it into my garage for me - only about 100' and perfectly level, but still was nice.
Mine has a multi-outlet panel inside, I think 4 plugs total. Also has one or two USB ports for remote data storage.
Rope...
Several of you are complaining about those of us asking for others' opinions on clarification of the law with the assumption that if it won't affect us, we don't care.
Consider the other side. An educated opposition is stronger than an emotional opposition. I feel specific, personal examples of...
Safe to assume there won't be a handgun in stock anywhere in MD for the next 8 months.
I'm curious how stripped lowers will be dealt with, almost sounds like they'll have to be complete guns but doesn't write say that. And what components can be changed legally? Swapping an MOE for an ACS...
If I read this right, handguns currently in your possession would not need to be registered and the handgun permit would only be necessary for new purchases, essentially grandfathering all current handgun owners. Is that right?
No luck at Amazon, eBay, or B & N. Midway, Natchez, Graf's all have them, but I really just want one right now and can't bring myself to pay $10 shipping a $20 book. Guess it's time to muster up some patience and wait until I need to place a bigger order.
Thanks for the advice guys!
Anyone know where to find reloading manuals in Harford county? I'm looking for the new Nosler or Hornady. Missed the free shipping at midway and don't feel like paying $10 shipping...
Thunderstick Enterprises (industry partner on this forum) in fawn grove and Mallin's Rod and Gun just across the river in Lancaster county are both good for supplies.