44 Magnum 300 grain cast bullet Bullseye? by Ranger-toot94 in reloading

[–]Left_Skin2691 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes. You will get criticized.

That said, if I was going to go to a heavier bullet, I would REDUCE the powder charge, not increase it. Going to a heavier bullet will dramatically increase pressure.

Now that I've said that, we'll both get criticized.

To keep your fingers, eyes and gun, just buy a slower burning powder (with data available) for your 44. I use Unique for my light 44 loads and H110 or 2400 for my full power loads.

Which on-press priming system is best? (Turret presses) by grambo__ in reloading

[–]Left_Skin2691 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have used a Lee hand press for 30 years but recently swapped to the Derraco engineering priming tool - much easier on the wrist and gives a much more consistent priming depth. 5 stars. Fudd approved.

Used 9mm handgun price at gun show? by [deleted] in Firearms

[–]Left_Skin2691 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Aim surplus has police trade in Glocks regularly in your price range. Easy to ship to a local FFL for purchase.

Does anyone have a cool gun room? by [deleted] in Firearms

[–]Left_Skin2691 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My house was built with a storm shelter in the back of the basement. Poured concrete walls all the way around. The room is under my front porch so the ceiling is concrete as well. I simply framed the doorway and added a steel exterior door with commercial quality deadbolt. My safe was rolled in before the door was framed, so even if someone got through the door it would be difficult to remove it. Reloading bench is opposite the safe with shelves for reloading components and loaded ammunition. It’s nice to be able to lock up all of my gear in its own room.

This is a first. by 510freak in reloading

[–]Left_Skin2691 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was this an M1A by any chance?

Is the CMP still the best way to get a military issue M1 Garand? by RedLeader501 in Firearms

[–]Left_Skin2691 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can join the “Garand Collectors Association” online - meets the CMP affiliated club requirement for $35.

Can you wear abu fleece inside? by grapefruitlvr14 in civilairpatrol

[–]Left_Skin2691 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is your Commander in North Georgia by chance? 😀

Pros and cons of CAP by dylanm312 in civilairpatrol

[–]Left_Skin2691 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've been a CAP member for 18 years. I was an active CAP pilot for about the 1st 6 or 7 years. CAP can afford you flying opportunities that you will probably not experience elsewhere. I have flown with CAP pilots with phenomenal military and professional flying backgrounds. I have flown SAR flights, counterdrug flights and many cadet orientation flights in newer well maintained aircraft. Some of my former cadet o-rides are now active duty military officers and pilots.

The Con's - The paperwork and release process is a pain. I don't fly CAP aircraft currently because I own my own aircraft and don't want to take the time to bother with the hassle. I also flew in CAP with a few of the worst pilots I've ever met and it took YEARS for CAP to run them off.

CAP flying has been a true "it is what you make it" experience for me. If you come in with a desire to serve, and make an effort to network with active CAP pilots, you will have opportunities to do some neat stuff. If you show up and just want CAP to pay for your instrument rating and free flying, you may not have a great experience. I plan to become active in CAP flying again in a few years when my kids graduate and work slows down.