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I never order primers or loaded ammo on line. Cabela's isn't the only store(s) that this has happened.

In the Navy we called that a roll of reenlistment papers.

I can recommend what gloves not to use when shooting. Wool knit gloves. They slide around to much on the hammer and trigger. An accidental discharge could be a bad thing. Like John Boy I use regular old leather work gloves but I do not wear gloves on my trigger finger (right) hand when shooting.

Do you have any more info on what Cowboy Bob's business info might be? I cannot find it anywhere.

I used round nose bullets once when I could find no RNFP. The whole match I wondered if it was such a good idea. Why wonder? Play it safe.

Ya can't blame a guy for trying

Father Kit, One thing you could try is get yourself a Lee Challenger Press Kit set up. It's a single stage press with all the things that you need to start reloading except for dies, a dial caliper and a way to clean your brass. They run under $150. Get a good reloading manual that explains how to reload. Read the reloading section and then read it again. Follow the instructions in he manual and those that come with the press (which ever one you buy) and start reloading. It isn't brain surgery. Follow the safety recommendations and keep your loads within ALL the specs. Select a powder that works for you and one that is readily available. There are lots of good powders out there that will work for our sport. Unique is a good basic powder to start with. You can load all your match ammo with that and if you ask you will get a dozen other recommendations on powders to try but pick one and stick with it until you learn more and are comfortable with reloading. A single stage takes a lot longer but it's simple and easy to learn on. There is only one process going on at a time and you can concentrate on each step as you do it. I learned on a Lee single stage press and used that for years. Yes, it takes more time to load a batch of ammo but it works and when / if you move up to a progressive press you will still have the single stage for other uses, like developing loads or for small batches of rifle ammo or teaching someone else how to reload. If you shoot only one or two matches a month a single stage may be all you need and they aren't as intimidating as starting off with a progressive press. Once you get the hang of reloading you can update, change or modify your reloading preferences or processes as you go.

Dukes Up Dan, As you can see there are many different opinions on this issue and many different methods of cleaning one's guns...or not cleaning Some people like Hoppe's, some use something else. Some use bore snakes, others use rod systems. Some people use lube often some don't. Does that mean that anyone here is wrong in their methods? NOPE They are your guns, not mine, nor anyone else's here. Do what you are most comfortable with. Try different methods, if you like, and see what works for you. I wouldn't stress about it.

I will have to look into this. Thanks for posting, Bailey Creek.

Dropping a shell or two and looking to see where they went. Don't worry about them. Grab another or two and go! - I have done this a few times. And, what Rooster said...

Michigan Slim, you must be proud! Ms Kaya, don't be nervous. Just be yourself and you will do fine, I'm sure. Have fun with it. :-)

American Rifleman Guns of the Old West The complete book of Revolvers (magazine) Oregon Hunting and Game Regulations

1 pound of powder = 7000 grains Technically If you load: 5 grains of powder you could load approx 1400 cartridges. 7.5 grains of powder = 933 cartridges 10 grains of powder = 700 cartridges and so on. THESE ARE NOT LOADING SPECS BY ANY MEANS - JUST EXAMPLES

"Back in the day"...Grrrr

"Pain is Life" That has been my motto since about age 35. I wake up in pain everyday in some form or another. I am pretty sure that if / when I ever wake and something doesn't hurt I will be dead or stoned out of my mind on something someone slipped me. Embrace the pain.

I would say that if your flash hider looks like any of these in the link below you should be okay if you are making your own. This is about the most comprehensive list that I have ever seen. I have tried a few different ones and the best one that I found for flash, noise direction and a partial muzzle brake was the YHM Phantom. http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2015/06/jeremy-s/ar-15-flash-hider-shootout/

Just in simple terms I would think a "flash hider" that is enclosed could be deemed a "sound suppressor" and therefore fall under NFA regs. BUT, there is always a "but", there are "compensators" or "muzzle brakes" that are somewhat enclosed that force the sound and flash forward.

What kind of vehicle do you drive, Trigger Mike? On trucks I have had good luck with BFG A/Ts in regards to road hazards.

Generally I clean the bore and chambers of my revolvers and the bore and chamber of my rifles after every match or target shooting session. Nothing major. I will run a swab with CLP through the bores / chambers and let them be over night and then the next day or 2 later I do a traditional cleaning with a rod, brush and patches on a jag. Once every 6 - 12 months, depending on use, I do a full tear down clean and lube. I will no longer rely on bore snakes for a majority of my cleaning but will run one if shooting dirty factory ammo. Bore snakes do not cut it for long term maintenance in my book but they are good for a quick touch up if you keep them clean.

Bucharest Jack, You have to ask yourself one question - "What do I really want"? Do you want a gun that rocks and rolls from the very start or do you want a good gun that may or may not need upgrades or mods at a later date for competitions? I say this because back in the 80's and 90's I used to shoot tactical and target shooting competitions with 1911s. My first gun was a Colt Combat Government series 70. It needed no mods, no 'smithing, no doodads of any sort. I did very well with that gun. Later I had other basic 1911s and in the 90's I had a basic 1991A1. I had sold the Combat Government when times were very hard and I regret that decision to this day. The other 1911s that I owned all needed work to be and stay competitive and operational as put I lot of rounds down range with them. Parts wear and springs weaken. AND I was one to jump on every whiz-bang doodad wagon that rolled by so I could have the latest mod or feature that all the other guys had. I never did that with the Combat Government because I didn't need to. When it did need tuning I contacted Colt and it was handled...real quick. Why? Because it was one of their premium guns at the time and they wanted to make sure that anyone with one of their premium guns got better service. I know nothing about how Colt does business today or how well their guns run nor do I own any 1911s any longer. I am just relating my experience that I had 20-30 years ago. These days I am a pretty basic guy when it comes to guns. I want what works and doesn't need any fussing. If this is a gun for the occasional match or tactical course, go basic and possibly have some work done to make it how you want it. If you plan to use it a lot and do not want to fuss with modifying it or tinkering with it spend the money now and smile when others are spending money later on their guns. Like I said, I really do not know any longer how the newer Colt guns are made or how reliable they are but these are just my 2 cents. I hope you get what you want and enjoy it.

I have seen this joke at least a dozen times...I will never tire of it

In a modern fridge or freezer: Fridge 24 hours. The food should be cool but still edible. Freezer 36 or more...It won't be frozen at 36. Might not be frozen at 24. After that. Smell test.

Unless you are shooting with light springs I would think they would be just fine. They may be just fine with light springs as well. If you are shooting stock springs I wouldn't worry about it. Think about it. This isn't Benchrest shooting. As long as the powder ignites you should be okay.

I ill be 56 in a couple weeks. I plan to retire at 62. That is when the majority of my benefits kick in.