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Forum: Wanted to Buy February 18th, 2021, 12:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 825
Posted By linkstate
Lol. Somewhere I have a couple Ruger 20 round...

Lol. Somewhere I have a couple Ruger 20 round mags cause someday I’ll own one... bought them at Bass Pro right before the 2013 nonsense went into effect.
Forum: Wanted to Buy February 18th, 2021, 12:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 825
Posted By linkstate
Finders Fee Offered:Wanted: NIB Mini14

Call Atlantic Guns. Pretty sure they had a couple a few weeks ago last time I went. Can’t for the life of me remember if they were stainless or not. Just remember thinking someday I’d like to add one...
Forum: Recreational Shooting February 10th, 2021, 02:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,058
Posted By linkstate
Need some advice.

Get well OP. What do you want to do with it? Defense, hunting, clays? Shotguns can be loaded mild to wild depending on purpose. Smaller gauges are typically lighter but a 12 gauge all steel shotgun...
Forum: Central Maryland February 10th, 2021, 12:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 696
Posted By linkstate
Anywhere in HoCo to get rid of rotors

Alpha ridge landfill has a metal section. Mostly free for HoCo residents.

There isn’t much they won’t take:
...
Forum: Gunsmithing February 3rd, 2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 687
Posted By linkstate
If it was me, I would just take the grips off and...

If it was me, I would just take the grips off and wipe down what I could. Maybe hit it with compressed air to get excess oil out of the nooks and crannies if it’s really drenched.

Parkerized...
Forum: Reloading January 29th, 2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 19,297
Posted By linkstate
Congrats to people that got some. Or copped some...

Congrats to people that got some. Or copped some as the kids say... I didn’t get any email or Discord alerts... oh well.
Forum: Black Powder January 26th, 2021, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 739
Posted By linkstate
The Lyman/Investarms muzzleloaders have a reduced...

The Lyman/Investarms muzzleloaders have a reduced chamber (some call it a patent breech but supposedly it is not a true patent breech). You need to use a smaller diameter brush to reach all the way...
Forum: Reloading January 23rd, 2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,749
Posted By linkstate
Agreed. OP, you said you liked the idea of a...

Agreed. OP, you said you liked the idea of a single stage press. Can’t go wrong with a Rock Chucker and that kit has a lot of useful stuff even if just for the press and scale. You can always sell...
Forum: Reloading January 22nd, 2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,377
Posted By linkstate
I batch reload and prime using a Rock Chucker...

I batch reload and prime using a Rock Chucker press using what comes with it. It works fine but it’s slow. I’m ok with slow cause I just prime until I’m done or get tired.

I think you get a good...
Forum: Recreational Shooting January 22nd, 2021, 12:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 770
Posted By linkstate
Checkout this page:...

Checkout this page: https://www.marylandshallissue.org/jmain/about-us/agc-range-badge-eligibility

Also, you can pay for your AGC membership on the AGC website. As long as you pay before the end of...
Forum: Introductions January 20th, 2021, 10:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,588
Posted By linkstate
I thought I had clicked on the BPD gun...

I thought I had clicked on the BPD gun confiscation photo thread but realized there is too much matching ammo.

Congrats OP.
Forum: Wanted to Buy January 18th, 2021, 11:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 297
Posted By linkstate
WTB #10 Percussion Caps

I just checked my stash and most of what I have are CCI #11 magnums. I bought a bunch when Bass Pro used to sell them. I use Track of the Wolf stainless nipples that recommend that size and brand for...
Forum: Reloading January 18th, 2021, 08:28 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 19,297
Posted By linkstate
Good info. Thanks again.

Good info. Thanks again.
Forum: Reloading January 18th, 2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 19,297
Posted By linkstate
Cool. Thanks! I'm not desperate yet but getting...

Cool. Thanks! I'm not desperate yet but getting close on primers.

I've had email alerts with Midway and Brownells for a few weeks and either they haven't restocked or they're sold out before the...
Forum: Reloading January 18th, 2021, 07:33 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 19,297
Posted By linkstate
So I had Discord on my phone for some reason. I...

So I had Discord on my phone for some reason. I joined the 'Reloading" forum or whatever it's called. Then I went to #notification-selection and clicked what I wanted. Then went to notification...
Forum: Black Powder January 11th, 2021, 06:41 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,533
Posted By linkstate
I’ve never used RWS caps so can’t comment. ...

I’ve never used RWS caps so can’t comment.

Not sure where you are but the following places in MD at least used to carry caps and real BP but who know nowadays. Been awhile since I l’ve bought...
Forum: Black Powder January 11th, 2021, 12:00 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,533
Posted By linkstate
Regular percussion caps don’t say magnum. ...

Regular percussion caps don’t say magnum.

The cap # is not the same size across brands.

Typically IME, Remington #10 caps fit best on stock nipples.

Aftermarket nipples generally call for...
Forum: Curio and Relic (C&R) January 6th, 2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,750
Posted By linkstate
For some of your more esoteric pieces, maybe...

For some of your more esoteric pieces, maybe contact these folks:

http://www.baltimoreshow.com/about-the-show/about-maryland-arms-collectors/
Forum: Reloading January 4th, 2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,579
Posted By linkstate
Damn. Sorry. Sgt. Oddball chastised me for them...

Damn. Sorry. Sgt. Oddball chastised me for them negative waves.
Forum: Reloading January 4th, 2021, 09:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,579
Posted By linkstate
Hope it works out for you but assuming this is...

Hope it works out for you but assuming this is the right website:

https://alflahertys.com/shipping-policies-returns-terms-conditions/

“We do not ship ammunition, including primers and gun...
Forum: Handguns December 26th, 2020, 11:58 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 9,879
Posted By linkstate
Another vote for a service sized .38/.357...

Another vote for a service sized .38/.357 revolver loaded with .38 specials of some kind.

Not sure what is right for your wife but my wife picked my Smith and Wesson model 66 years ago over the...
Forum: Outdoor Sports December 24th, 2020, 08:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,778
Posted By linkstate
Since we’re spending someone else’s money, I’ve...

Since we’re spending someone else’s money, I’ve always drooled over the classy Sako Bavarian full stock. In 6.5 x 55 of course.

https://www.sako.fi/en-us/rifles/sako-85/85-bavarian-carbine
Forum: Recreational Shooting December 23rd, 2020, 12:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,214
Posted By linkstate
This reply is perfect [emoji846] I was a...

This reply is perfect [emoji846]

I was a member years ago before I joined AGC.

Been a few times to browse or look for supplies.

If you want to try it out, try it out. Then you will know if...
Forum: Reloading December 14th, 2020, 08:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,116
Posted By linkstate
Like replace black powder loading cap and ball...

Like replace black powder loading cap and ball with any smokeless powder? Like the other guys said, no and don’t do that. For a host of reason but just don’t. Even TrailBoss....

Pretty sure AGC...
Forum: Reloading December 13th, 2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,522
Posted By linkstate
The Lee Loader is designed to reload brass fired...

The Lee Loader is designed to reload brass fired in a specific gun. Sometimes things work in different chambers, sometimes not.

Do you have calipers?
Forum: Black Powder December 13th, 2020, 01:08 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,533
Posted By linkstate
Go with the standard barrel: Classic looks and...

Go with the standard barrel: Classic looks and handling but more importantly, longer loading lever for more leverage. Better sight radius.

Since this is probably a just for fun pistol, get the...
Forum: Shotguns December 10th, 2020, 10:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 663
Posted By linkstate
I don’t know a gunsmith but google ‘Remington...

I don’t know a gunsmith but google ‘Remington 1100 Action Bar’. That might be what he means by a broken slide. I’ve never had one break but I understand it’s common.

If that’s all it is, should...
Forum: Handguns November 22nd, 2020, 12:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 862
Posted By linkstate
Cool! Would love to hear a report once you get...

Cool! Would love to hear a report once you get it. Especially since you’ve had a real Colt in the past.
Forum: Reloading November 21st, 2020, 12:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,226
Posted By linkstate
I started reloading using that Lee Loader. For...

I started reloading using that Lee Loader. For low volume on a budget it will work fine.

Couple things:
Resizing .45 Colt takes some pounding. I think Lee even calls out it takes more force than...
Forum: Black Powder November 19th, 2020, 12:57 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,533
Posted By linkstate
Beginner BP revolver advice

This is all IMHO and IME:

Stick with Uberti or Pietta.

Get a steel frame. Brass trigger guard and grip are fine.

If using stock nipples, use Remington #10 caps. Stock nipples are a pain to...
Forum: Handguns November 15th, 2020, 01:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 862
Posted By linkstate
I might have some terminology wrong but as you...

I might have some terminology wrong but as you probably know, the original firing pin is in a fix position and would rest on the primer when lowered, hence the load five for safety mantra.

The...
Forum: Handguns November 15th, 2020, 01:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 862
Posted By linkstate
I’ve got a Cimarron US Cavalry. This version is...

I’ve got a Cimarron US Cavalry. This version is supposed to be pretty close to a Gen 1 Colt. It has the thin sights, black powder base pin screw and floating firing pin. In the last few years, most...
Forum: Gun Shows November 14th, 2020, 02:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,181
Posted By linkstate
Anybody know if J&K associates are there this...

Anybody know if J&K associates are there this weekend?
Forum: Maryland 2A Issues November 13th, 2020, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 857
Posted By linkstate
I don't have answers to your questions but don't...

I don't have answers to your questions but don't you need to send the firearm in to the MSP as part of the application?

I would think you would need to partner with an FFL, no?
Forum: Reloading October 30th, 2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,227
Posted By linkstate
I use an RCBS beam scale and one of those pocket...

I use an RCBS beam scale and one of those pocket sized FA scales.

The FA scale works fine and is spot on with what I get from the RCBS.

The pocket sized FA doesn’t work too well if trickling....
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