rennog: Slight difference in opinion here on owning weapons. As a country boy I was brought up with guns since I could manage to keep it from dragging in the dirt. During

our big depression here from 1929-1939 they kept meat on the table around here.

They were a tool and one cherishes good tools. Yes, I carried a M-1 rifle and later a

Thompson SMG in Infantry combat, Again, they were necessary tools of keeping alive.

And many times I cussed their weight and the weight of of the ammo carried. But, I

was not "turned off" by them. Fact is, after wars end a few of us "country boys" enjoyed our hunting in Germany while waiting to go home.. Our cooks also enjoyed

cooking up a company meal of German raebucks (deer) for the company after a hunt.

Fact is, even to this day I still shoot at our club range, and have a 40 ft. range in my

basement for handguns and light rifle shooting. Also do all my own reloading for rifles,

handguns, and shotguns. I have shot in competition till about 6 years ago and since

then just for enjoyment due to age. Hopefully enclosing a pic of some of my longuns.

The handguns I deep in a file cabinet mostly. I still find it a enjoyable hobby. Our laws

here are not too restrictive as yet. Joe

Dear j3rdinf,

You're my men till 2 years ago I shoot competition to and reloaded all my ammo myself, now with 3 Kids an old House I haven't enough time for competition.

You have quite a collection of long guns there I'm just missing an M14 in the row.

On the left in the picture is that a competition barrel for the M16 or Ar15?

Over here in Luxembourg you need permission from the government to own and buy guns and for shooting you must go to an enclosed range, no full auto shooting is allowed but you can own fullauto guns, I own a full auto UZI, M14, RUGER AC556 and an AFN. (Same typ as the SAFN from FN just in auto)

I had several MG's but sold them sometime ago and I should not have do that but now it's to late

I wish I had a range in my basement I can shoot with my airrifle there but not more, I'm definitely born in the wrong country!

Did you come through Luxembourg during the War?

Here a pic. of one of my safe's I like to display the rifles on the wall but I think it's better to keep them away from the Kids.

Joe said:

Fact is, even to this day I still shoot at our club range, and have a 40 ft. range in my basement for handguns and light rifle shooting.

Wow! Cool! But those basement ranges don't circulate the air enough for me to shoot my Black Powder guns.

Love that Nylon 22 and a couple of ole 22 pump actions.

But what is the 2nd one down on the Left? A Chinese rifle?

Steve

Yes, you guys are right. It is a competion setup for the AR-15. 1 in 8 twist barrell for the .223 Siera 69 gr. match bullets. Can only be used in Target Rifle Class, for Service

rifle class I ran stock G.I. parts (modified for legality). And yes that is a Chineese SKS

(7.62 X 30 ). Also correct, damn it I sold my Match Grade Springfield M1A1. It was

not my favorite rifle though. Somehow we never hit it off too well together. That is why it is missing. Enclosing pic of my main reloading bench. Somehow we 3 should get

together, even via E mail for a good bull session. Joe

If you are talking to me, well, I don't Re-Load::::unless you count Muzzle-Loading.

Yes, you guys are right.  It is a competion setup for  the AR-15.  1 in 8 twist barrell for the .223 Siera 69 gr. match bullets.  Can only be used in Target Rifle Class,  for Service

rifle class I ran stock G.I. parts (modified for legality).  And yes that is a Chineese  SKS

(7.62  X 30 ).  Also correct, damn it  I sold my Match Grade  Springfield M1A1.  It was

not my favorite rifle though.  Somehow we never hit it off too well together.  That is why it is missing.  Enclosing pic of my main reloading bench.  Somehow we 3 should get

together, even via E mail for a good bull session.    Joe

Hi Joe! Just saw and read the collection you have. I know you are very

proud of it. And I fully understand why ,your love for guns and rifles. But

me being a city born and bred hot tamale you know guns were taboo.

So my only time with them or I should say 2, Springfield '03 and the M-1

not the carabine. WAS YOU KNOW WHERE. Joe like I told you before, our distance is to great and

OUR AGE is not on our side.. Hell in Aug. I'll hit 84 and it still seems like

a lifetime away. So buddy keep enjoying your God given love for your

pastime and that goes for the others that share your love for the sport.

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,JOE.......Roque

Dear Joe your loading bench looks darn good to me , mine is a bit smaller but big enough to stay in business like you I use Lee RCBS Redding and Lyman dies.

I owned a Russien SKS too from the fifties but sold it years ago.

My M1A is not my favorite shooter too I shoot pretty good with it but I like more my AR15, I don't know but it's easier to make the points with the AR15.

You know what when I'm back from the cemetery this afternoon I'll hit the range and smoke some 22's and 44's.

Maybey we should have Marion rename this the reloaders forum I have had a few health problems and havent had a chance to organize my reloading room yet so Im usig an old microwave cart,some book cases and an old desk .I like the midway freestanding press mount and will probley incorporate it into the scheme.Ive downloaded your pictures to help me out with the design.I guess I should move the reloading room up the priority list but that would cut into the reloading time.

When I got home from the hospital after the accident last fall, I decided I would try to do some reloading. It took me about a week to reload the first 25. then I loaded over 100 in about 3 days. The rehab people were suprised at how well I was coming along. that was 7 months ago and I have reloaded several thousand rounds since. Here' my corner of the house

Chris I am so happy to see that your hobby is helping you with your return to health. As far as the forum name... God bless all of you. I'm happy to have you here.

Chris your corner looks good to and like Marion I'm glad that it helps you to get back in good health.

What is your favorite shooting Rifle or Handguns?

I guess it's rifle because I only see rifle ammo in your shelf.

Have a nice Weekend you all

Martin

Hey a friend stopped by last night and Lee was telling him that I loved to shoot some WWII guns, well... No problem he said, come on by some time, I'm an instructor and she can shoot an M1 Garand. Too cool!

I would take up that offer to shoot the m1 as soon as possible,Marion.Take something like a towel or some thing to use as a recoil pad. you might enjoy a few more rounds that way. Also , I bet I speak for everyone here....We all want to see pictures.

A local automatic weapons club is meeting today and will rent to the public.This might be my chance to fire a BMG.I'll keep you all posted.

I got a pretty wide range of rifles and hand guns in my collection , Martin.I think I would have to say that my Rugers are my favorites.I have taken more big game with a Ruger #1 in 25-06. Lately I have been playing around with a Marlin 45-70.

I am more of a wheelgun fan for handguns and like the .45 Colt Blackhawk but carry the Smith and Wesson .44 in bear country.

I believe that American history is tied directly to fire arm developement and technology. Kentucky long rifles, Colt,Winchester, Sharps Browning,Krag,and Garand, all have their corresponding eras in American historyIn my perspective they form America's timeline.

Will talk guns any time.I'd like to hear more on your collection and experiences in Europe.

This might be my chance to fire a BMG

Do you mean 50 BMG????

Wow I wish I could shoot one time with a 50 BMG,I've shot German mg 34 and 42 those German mg's were real killers the 34 shoots around 1200 rpm and the 42 even 14oo rpm, the British Bren mg was a good weapon to shoot around 700 rpm "not sure about", I was able to hit the target at 400 meter with 3-4 shot burst.

I do not hunt because over here you need a Hunting permission and to get it you have to go to school to learn everything about the woods the animals and and and, but when I'm honest the first reason I didn't tried to get the permission I'm to soft for killing those animals.

But I'm not against hunting not at all it's just not my thing

My collection is pretty small now but there were a time I had 47 guns, I'm a wheelgun fan to the only pistol I like is the 1911 in 45 acp I bought one 2 years ago for 400 bucks it was a from a collection only minor scratches but never shoot I tried it once it's a tuck driver shoot there where you aim, I put it in my bedroom safe just in case of...

My favorite rifles are the Garand and M14 but for match shooting I'll take the AR15 because it's accurate light cheap on powder and doesn't kick like a mule.

Now I only own 1 ruger rifle the ac 5.56 it's the fullauto mini 14, I sold an gp 100 in 357 magnum 6 or 7 years ago.

I read an article in the American Rifleman about the Ruger 50th Anniversary .44 Magnum "Flattop" New Model Blackhawk and I got the bug I'll see to get one I realy like that kind of wheelguns.

Here a funny link for the gunners between us ah sigh I wish I had been born in the USA.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=58...686068870249151

Martin

OK Martin...

I passedup the 50 bmg to fire a .30 Browning air cooled. I also fired 50 rounds through a Thompson. I chose the 30 because that's what my Dad fired.His discharge papers say #1 Light Machine gun.

I fired 250 rounds through the .30. I shot at empty propane bottles at 100 yards and had them flying in all directions Nine hours later my adrenalin level is still up there. I have a few questions about the German mg's you fired.

We also had old cars etc to shoot at.

Joe...

I think I would be pretty good with a thompson after a couple thousand rounds I liked the feelof a tommy gun

Here's a great archived instruction video on the Garand. It's from 42-43 and is from the army's training films. This film is public domain and can be copied.

http://www.archive.org/details/Rifle_Marks...M1_Rifle_Part_1

Here is an instruction manual too that is in PDF format:

http://www.archive.org/details/How_to_Shoo...e_US_Army_Rifle

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