First Firearm Thread.

[dijit]

Originally Posted by cigarmonkel

Bob i would start with the .40 and see if its for you before you jump into 223/556 or both. Pistol is easier to reload. The case brass for pistols won't expand like rifle brass will. As long as your OAL for your .40 is good to go the entire round should be good to go. You can save some money so you don't have to buy a brass trimmer and primer swag for your 556 that way. If you like/enjoy reloading then you can go get the proper equipment to reload for your 223/556. Unless money aint no thang then do both!!

Anything with a straight wall or not bottle neck shape is pretty easy to load. If you start with new brass you should be able to get two or three reloads before the brass becomes measurably longer. Watch for discoloration just above the bottom crimp or primer plate. This could indicate the brass may be weakening. get the manual first determine the loads you want to experiment with. If you really start getting into it you can learn the math for the chamber pressures and how it effect accuracy.

[Chainsaw13]

Originally Posted by cigarmonkel

Bob i would start with the .40 and see if its for you before you jump into 223/556 or both. Pistol is easier to reload. The case brass for pistols won't expand like rifle brass will. As long as your OAL for your .40 is good to go the entire round should be good to go. You can save some money so you don't have to buy a brass trimmer and primer swag for your 556 that way. If you like/enjoy reloading then you can go get the proper equipment to reload for your 223/556. Unless money aint no thang then do both!!

Since I'm near you, any chance of a primer (pun intended) lesson?

[Chainsaw13]

Originally Posted by dijit

Anything with a straight wall or not bottle neck shape is pretty easy to load. If you start with new brass you should be able to get two or three reloads before the brass becomes measurably longer. Watch for discoloration just above the bottom crimp or primer plate. This could indicate the brass may be weakening. get the manual first determine the loads you want to experiment with. If you really start getting into it you can learn the math for the chamber pressures and how it effect accuracy.

Good info. I have to look do some research first to see if it's another hobby I need and can afford. As I've been told, you don't end up saving money as you tend to shoot more, offsetting the savings.

[cigarmonkel]

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Good info. I have to look do some research first to see if it's another hobby I need and can afford. As I've been told, you don't end up saving money as you tend to shoot more, offsetting the savings.

I think you would be lucky to break even. I always find myself saying "meh.. cheaper then buying it at the store.. lets go shoot!" unfortunately I have yet to find a valid reason to tell myself "no.. don't go shoot".

I've heard if your using a different material case they will only last 2-3 rounds before you start to have to size them or toss them but I've heard brass you can shoot A TON before you trim or toss em.

[cigarmonkel]

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Since I'm near you, any chance of a primer (pun intended) lesson?

Absolutely! It's super easy. only the 5.56 will have mil spec crimp since obviously .223 is not mil spec. It's easy to spot if they have it or not and your deprimer in your turret press won't like it either and will refuse to take it out. As far as I am aware of no pistol ammo will have that primer crimp so you shouldn't need a primer swag for your .40

[Chainsaw13]

Originally Posted by cigarmonkel

Absolutely! It's super easy. only the 5.56 will have mil spec crimp since obviously .223 is not mil spec. It's easy to spot if they have it or not and your deprimer in your turret press won't like it either and will refuse to take it out. As far as I am aware of no pistol ammo will have that primer crimp so you shouldn't need a primer swag for your .40

Thanks! I got your PM as well. I'll get in touch with ya to set something up soon. Gotta see what my work entails first. Gonna be busy on the new Mustang.

[cigarmonkel]

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Thanks! I got your PM as well. I'll get in touch with ya to set something up soon. Gotta see what my work entails first. Gonna be busy on the new Mustang.

Ohh tasty! ! What kinda mustang?

[Chainsaw13]

Originally Posted by cigarmonkel

Ohh tasty! ! What kinda mustang?

The new '15.

[Fordman4ever]

Nice

[GTsetGO]

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Thanks! I got your PM as well. I'll get in touch with ya to set something up soon. Gotta see what my work entails first. Gonna be busy on the new Mustang.

nice.

throw some pics up here and on my other site www.moddedmustangs.com

[Lockspur]

I miss my Mustang.

[GTsetGO]

got my alien gear holster in.






and went to my best-friends place and put together my ar.

[8zeros]

Originally Posted by 8zeros

I have a 16 in. flat top floating barrel AR with no sights on it yet. I can't see through iron sights so well any more and no sense in putting a scope on this. I already have a scoped 20" HBAR setup.
What ideas y'all have for sighting this? I've already done some research but I'm throwin' it out here.

Originally Posted by cigarmonkel

eotech aimpoint or trijicon!

Yep, quality name brands. I was wondering about things like toughness, reliability, ease of sight acquisition, battery life, size and weight, ease of zeroing and of course price. Just anyone else's experience here.

[Chainsaw13]

Picked this up yesterday. Slightly used, but in excellent shape.

[Bax]

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Picked this up yesterday. Slightly used, but in excellent shape.

Love mine!

[Chainsaw13]

Originally Posted by Bax

Love mine!

Cool! I can't wait to take it to the range.

[Remo]

Good grab Bob, I really liked mine, like my Shield better though.

[Chainsaw13]

Originally Posted by Remo

Good grab Bob, I really liked mine, like my Shield better though.

It was a toss up between the two. I didn't like the palm feel of the thin grip on the Shield as much. But I bet it's nicer to carry. Hey, ya never know. With the OT I'm going to get this year, I may end up with a Shield too.

[Remo]

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

It was a toss up between the two. I didn't like the palm feel of the thin grip on the Shield as much. But I bet it's nicer to carry. Hey, ya never know. With the OT I'm going to get this year, I may end up with a Shield too.

Ya, the thinness finally won me over, I was getting lazy about carrying, the thinner Shield will hopefully help that

Ya, just buy another, can never have too many

[Chainsaw13]

Originally Posted by Remo

Ya, the thinness finally won me over, I was getting lazy about carrying, the thinner Shield will hopefully help that

Ya, just buy another, can never have too many

Got that right. I'm probably going to be in the market for a new safe too at this rate.