Howard County Fairgrounds July 14-15

lee2 · Jul 14, 2018

Alphabrew said:
It was very nice chatting with [MENTION=15447]MilsurpDan[/MENTION] and [MENTION=14009]FFBWMD[/MENTION] at the SCSG table. I walked away from them with a beautiful 1948 M44 from the amazing collection of Sarah Palin’s #1 fan!

What we're they going for?

Bullfrog · Jul 14, 2018

Alphabrew said:
Spent all my money at SCSG within 5 minutes.

Before walking out the door, I asked the ATF agent at the ATF table if I need an FFL to sell guns to Mexican cartels.

The correct answer should have been "Not if you work for us", while handing you an application...

:lol2:

RepublicOfFranklin · Jul 14, 2018

Saw some decent stuff there. Unfortunately (for me not for my wallet) a lot of the dealers were cash only. I did see a real nice sporterized 1917 Eddystone, and some nice 10/22’s. One dealer had some real head scratcher prices which were amusing.

I figured the ATF was there to make sure no one brought in a dog.

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SavageShooter · Jul 14, 2018

Pathetic show. I knew it would be light because summer vacation time. I didn't think it would be as bad as it was. Last October show wasn't much better.

Squaregrouper · Jul 14, 2018

The ammo can guy had some NICE .50 cal cans for $10
A seller had Sierra game kings in 6.5 for $15 or 2 for $20. Yup, i got 200 game kings for $20
I also got a long, passionate hug from Rack at the MSI booth.

Augie · Jul 14, 2018

squaregrouper said:
Is there usually a reloading booth there?
I want to get some powder, primers and some 6.5/.264 ELD-M bullets.

Did not see any reloading stuff as far as powder/primers, I think Howard County won't let the powder guy set up anymore.

Squaregrouper · Jul 14, 2018

Augie said:
Did not see any reloading stuff as far as powder/primers, I think Howard County won't let the powder guy set up anymore.

Primers were at 4-5 booths- always mixed in with ammo at the "assorted ammo tables". I saw zero powder for sale.
Did I mention a long passionate hug from Rack?

ironpony · Jul 14, 2018

Augie said:
Did not see any reloading stuff as far as powder/primers, I think Howard County won't let the powder guy set up anymore.

I believe the powder guy had a VA license so worked some legal deal to have a MD licensee sell it for him there.

Rack&Roll · Jul 14, 2018

squaregrouper said:
The ammo can guy had some NICE .50 cal cans for $10
A seller had Sierra game kings in 6.5 for $15 or 2 for $20. Yup, i got 200 game kings for $20
I also got a long, passionate hug from Rack at the MSI booth.

squaregrouper said:
Primers were at 4-5 booths- always mixed in with ammo at the "assorted ammo tables". I saw zero powder for sale.
Did I mention a long passionate hug from Rack?

I miss my warrior homies! Especially Cubic Jewfish!!

Tag you’re it, bitchez!

guccijayda · Jul 14, 2018

I might go sunday. I have two personal md legal rifles id love to practically give away

lee2 · Jul 14, 2018

guccijayda said:
I might go sunday. I have two personal md legal rifles id love to practically give away

And what would they be?

DopplerOctopus · Jul 14, 2018

Picked up 2 guns from the Collectors Corner guys. An Arisaka 99 w/ Mum and Airplane sights and a rather nice Yugo m24/47.

https://imgur.com/a/Nk4qs45

The show was a lot more empty than last year though.

Art3 · Jul 14, 2018

Agree that it was pretty empty...both of vendors and attendees. My gun fund has been pretty well depleted, so it was mostly a looking trip. I recently filled the Trapdoor shaped hole in my collection, so, naturally, I saw a lot of beatiful Trapdoors that could have come home with me :rolleyes:

The Krag shaped hole is unfilled...so, of course, there were a few of them teasing me, too. :sad20:

I came home with a few odds and ends. We did a lot more socializing than buying...but, like I said, I'm broke. I could have spent money if I had it. I'd say it's still better than Timonium.

I got to see the unwrapped Enfield No4Mk2 as it was leaving SCSG. I was in no position to buy it anyway, but it was neat to see a brand new 60+ year old rifle.

It was cool to hang out with Bigfoot44 and Rack when we could really talk (i.e. not on a mission in enemy territory), and to meet Mr. Ed. I feel like I may have met him before, but it could just feel that way from seeing his picture on the Picket threads. This time definitely makes it official. :wave:

My dad wanted to go, but had family obligations. He's probably reading this to see what he missed out on

Overall, I wouldn't call it a waste of time, but you really didn't miss out on anything from your wishlist that I'm aware of. :shrug:

Mr. Ed · Jul 14, 2018

Nice to see you and the Mrs. today! I agree that we've crossed paths before, but at my age I'm lucky if I can remember my own name and face. :innocent0

Art3 · Jul 14, 2018

Mr. Ed said:
Nice to see you and the Mrs. today! I agree that we've crossed paths before, but at my age I'm lucky if I can remember my own name and face.

You look way younger in person than your avatar

Mr. Ed · Jul 14, 2018

Art3 said:
You look way younger in person than your avatar

Thanks! Better living through modern chemistry. :lol2:

Biggfoot44 · Jul 14, 2018

Yes , Art and Ed have overlapped during Monday Nite at the Mall , but with the hive of activity there don't always get the chance to mingle with everyone .

lowoncash · Jul 14, 2018

guccijayda said:
I might go sunday. I have two personal md legal rifles id love to practically give away

Sell them here. At the rate you’re going you’ll have 50 posts in another hour.

ted76 · Jul 14, 2018

Went this afternoon and only bought 2 boxes of .45 Gold Dot ammo. I did see a pistol, that I would like to buy, but I may need to buy a computer next week, if I can't figure out how to fix the one I have. I got to meet Rack & Roll and Mr. Ed at the MSI booth and talk to them along with Bigfoot 44.
The show was a bit slow, without many attendees and a few venders missing, it was like the Harrisburg show, that I went to last month.
I heard thre were more people that in the morning.

noddaz · Jul 14, 2018

nutz, I will miss this.

Forgot about this, was helping my daughter and running errands today. And doing errands on Sunday morning and donating platelets at 1pm.
Maybe next time.

And nice looking rifles Doppler. Do the Collector Corner guys have a shop? TIA

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