firearms

[ColoSwiss]

M829 vs T-72.

The penetrator went through the berm; then through the tank.

[Chako]

Thanks, I hadn't noticed. 

[kirk13]

Ok...looks like my luck keeps on rolling. 

I took a closer look at that New Englander and noticed after looking closely at the ram rod down the barrel that it was longer then it should be. I examined the barrel closely with a bore light and just can see a lead ball down the barrel!

The local gun shop sold me a loaded muzzleloader! Now how in the hell am I supposed to get that out? Well I took a look online and it appears there are 3 main ways of doing this. First is to use a CO2 canister to somehow push the ball and I guess powder out of the barrel. Second is to try and fire it. Third is to use a ball puller.

I don't have a puller yet...but it looks like I should buy one ASAP anyhow. Guess I will call the gun shop and see what they are willing to do for me lol. I just called a local gun smith and he tells me he can remove it for me. Firing this is not an option as I have no clue if there is power, or how much was put in.

For Pete's sake, does the gun shop not know what they are doing? I just like the idea of driving around with a freaking smoke pole loaded. 

 

Did you tell them you mentioned them in your will?

Seriously, you need to find another gun shop, ASAP!

+1! You'd wonder how they stay in business if your a typical example of their customer service!

[Chako]

I like to think I am special. 

[HarleyXJGuy]

I like to think I am special. 

We have always known you are........special.

[Chako]

[HarleyXJGuy]

Point made.

[Chako]

  

[ColoSwiss]

I like to think I am special. 

 

[Gerhard Gerber]

Happy days 

I was starting to get worried, but I just picked up the license for my grandfather's .410/.22 side-by-side rifle, great relief to have it legal and on my name! 
Collecting it from the gun shop at 4pm 

[kirk13]

Happy days 

I was starting to get worried, but I just picked up the license for my grandfather's .410/.22 side-by-side rifle, great relief to have it legal and on my name! 
Collecting it from the gun shop at 4pm 

Brilliant! Now,about those photos

[Gareth]

That's fantastic Gerhard!

Looking forward to seeing it.

[Gerhard Gerber]

Thanks guys, it's a huge relief because they tightening up the licensing process and .22 more often as not get turned down.

Photos to follow this evening, 3 month debt I'll pay with gladness.   

[Gareth]

Thanks guys, it's a huge relief because they tightening up the licensing process and .22 more often as not get turned down.

Photos to follow this evening, 3 month debt I'll pay with gladness.   

That's interesting.  Any particular reason for it?

[Chako]

Yes, I would be interested in why .22LR is mostly turned down?

Good news on the acquisition! 

[Gerhard Gerber]

Very simple, .22 is the ultimate poaching rifle.

I guess it helps the ammo is cheap, and as much as silencers are almost expected on the hunting farms these days, not very many years ago the only suppressed rifles I'd seen were all .22 and........frowned upon. 

I've been told Botswana does not allow .22 at all, but they do use .22 air rifles, and I'm guessing you'll need to jump more than a few hoops to get it licensed.....
Botswana is probably the only African country where most people realize that wild animals are worth more as tourist $$ than in a pot.

[dks]

Very simple, .22 is the ultimate poaching rifle.

I guess it helps the ammo is cheap, and as much as silencers are almost expected on the hunting farms these days, not very many years ago the only suppressed rifles I'd seen were all .22 and........frowned upon. 

I've been told Botswana does not allow .22 at all, but they do use .22 air rifles, and I'm guessing you'll need to jump more than a few hoops to get it licensed.....
Botswana is probably the only African country where most people realize that wild animals are worth more as tourist $$ than in a pot.

500 posts!

[dks]

The main hunting season is starting

[Chako]

Well did a little more organizing in the gun room...but still need to do a lot more until I am somewhat happy with the layout.

I bought a cheap over the door hanger to better store my two competition belts. One belt will have my 9mm holster and 3 double mag holders, and the other will have my .45 ACP holster and 3 double mag holders. Here is the one belt somewhat ready minus the Norinco 1911 .45 holster. Going to set the other up for my M&P 9mm.


Yeah, a whole lot better then it was...although I do seriously need to tackle the above shelf something fierce. Note I had just placed my um...er...freshly bought used percussion cap sidelock there to store it for the night trying to figure out what I was going to do with it. It is now trigger locked and locked once again inside one of those plastic hard-cases. Going to the gunsmiths tomorrow to extricate the ball.


The upper shelf is perfect to store all of my handguns and range bag. I have already bought 3 same keyed wire bicycle locks. When I string them together, I should be able to lock those handgun cases to the locker. That should help prevent someone just breaking in and taking them. Mind you, they would have to  break into the case, and get past the trigger lock...but I would rather they not leave my gun room at all.


I was having big issues with keys. So I bought this key box. Now all my keys are locked in there and I only need to carry one key to get into that box.

[Chako]

Finally got some good news I think. Looks like they received 2 Norinco front sights...but the email message said they were black. 

They also asked me what colour fiber optics I originally had. Frankly at this point, I will take anything they have and not cry about it. Only time will tell if this gets resolved.

I also took a gander around town to find some supplies to support my two 50 caliber percussion sidelocks. Got a date with the local gunsmith tomorrow to see if my TC New Englander is indeed locked and loaded. I still didn't have anything to support them...so a little shopping was in order.

I was going to use one of those clear plastic ketchup bottles, but this one had a closing valve that might make loading my measure a little more convenient.


Got this empty bottle that might make cleaning the nipple easier.


Hoppe's #9 black powder gun bore cleaner and patch lubricant.


Need something to make boom...Pyrodex Rs should do the trick.


This capper should make placing #11 percussion caps a little easier.


Needed a powder measure. Good from 10 grains to 120 grains


100 lead balls.




Even got a 50 cal mop.


100 #11 percussion caps.


200 non lubricated patches.


200 lubricated patches.


200 bulk cotton patches of various sizes and shapes.


And a sealed dry box to keep it all in, and the moisture out. 

So with that done, I should be ready to go.

[Smitty44]

Looks like the start of some good smoky fun. 

[Gerhard Gerber]

Photos to follow this evening, 3 month debt I'll pay with gladness.   

My ISP had other ideas.....PPPoE timeout, and I was forced to speak to the biggest collection of 1st and 2nd line "support" idiots south of the Sahara.......still dead in the water at home, can't post pics from work.     

[Gareth]

Photos to follow this evening, 3 month debt I'll pay with gladness.   

My ISP had other ideas.....PPPoE timeout, and I was forced to speak to the biggest collection of 1st and 2nd line "support" idiots south of the Sahara.......still dead in the water at home, can't post pics from work.     

Damn, that's a shame.   Hope you get things up and going soon.

[Chako]

Got some good news. I brought the TC New Englander to the gunsmith and he told me that it wasn't loaded. Whew. He told me that was the breech plug I saw. That combined with a longer ram rod than the other two that I have gave me the feeling there was something down the barrel. I guess I showed my green colours, but safety is number 1...so I am quite happy with the results.  In this case, I am quite happy to be wrong.

[David]

Better safe than sorry!

[dks]

Bought some serious game cartridges (for 2 guns)

[ColoSwiss]

Bought some serious game cartridges (for 2 guns)

They have Jaguars in Cyprus?      

[Chako]

Yikes. Would you believe I am up to 16 firearms...and to think I almost added either a Taurus 357 Mag Tracker, or a DPMS Oracle because it was the cheapest AR 15 style rifle in the shop. Tell me why I am thinking I need something that uses 357 Magnum rounds, or .223 rounds? Lucky enough, i didn't bite today.

I recall someone saying I would be collecting sooner than later. 

01. Buckmark .22LR semi auto pistol.
02. Cimmeron Plinkerton .22LR single action army.
03. Ruger 10/22 .22LR carbine.
04. Savage Model 64F .22LR rifle.
05. Hi Point 9 mm Carbine.
06. Smith & Wesson M&P 9 mm.
07. Savage Axis II 30.06 Rifle.
08. SKS 7.62x39 with laminate stock.
09. SKS 7.62x39 with Strike Force stock and extras.
10. Uberti single action army in .45 Colt.
12. Norinco 1911A1 .45 ACP.
13. Remington 870 SPS 12 gauge.
14. Hatsan Escort 12 gauge.
15. Thompson Center .50 caliber Impact inline muzzleloader.
15. Thompson Center .50 caliber New Englander percussion sidelock.
16. Traditions .50 caliber Deerhunter percussion sidelock.

Sorry for listing them...but even I am having a hard time believing I am up to 16! 

[ducttapetech]

Are you just going to stick with rounds balls for the traditional sidelocks or are you gonna try some Minnie Balls with them?

[Chako]

Funny you should ask that. I tried to get some minie balls locally but nothing could be found for 50 caliber. Round balls for now.