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Well it's collecting dust, so ???

I agree with the prior posts. I'd try some different loads. I have an older Winchester that jams everytime I use S&B loads.

The trend for officers is 9mm and most departments are going to 9 nationwide. The FBI is going back now as well. The new bullets are earning their keep. Given the choice I would gladly carry a Glock 34 on patrol. Remember in law enforcement shot on target is number 1 priority for the officer and department since misses cost millions. We all know a 40 is a neutered 10mm. Which was developed because the FBI wanted a 10 without the recoil so everyone could shoot well enough to qualify. So cops in the know according to you should carry a 10mm for that touch more energy. Last I checked Special Forces mission purpose is to kill things and break stuff with extreme efficiency. Not sure what other aim they have... Well I'll be damned. I stand corrected. 9mm ARE now finding renewed favor. I haven't been H2H training with LEO's in the last couple of years, so I did not know this. Articles I read said that changes to the bullet construction have improved the damage that the 9mm is capable of, and this is the reason (along with ease of shooting) that it is finding renewed interest. It lost favor at the time it did because LEO's were having issues putting perps down (lots of holes in guys who were still moving well). Hence the 10mm ... and the reduction (neuter) to .40 was because the 10 proved too much for a lot of people to shoot/control (or so I have heard). Even neutered it provided more energy and put down power ... which was the point in the statement. No offence meant to the 9mm crowd ... heck I own one. Whatever you shoot best is what is good for you. I like a 10mm ... I have no issues shooting it. But it is definitely not for everyone. Neither is a .40. I like the .45ACP (just a preference) in a carry, and a .44Mag when I am in dangerous animal areas (again ... preference).

So I have gotten to thinking about this, and the talk about energy not meaning anything doesn't make any sense. Yes ... shot placement is, generally speaking, the most important thing. Bullet construction and characteristics are also extremely critical ... but why? Because these have a direct effect on the energy that the bullet can impart on the target ... especially at range. To those that think energy isn't important I have this question for you. You are a cop. You have a choice between a 9mm (which is widely known to have great penetration) or a .40 S&W to carry. Which do you choose? I'm willing to bet that better than 9 out of 10 cops (who know their stuff when it comes to sidearms), and you if you are smart, will pick the .40. The reason is simple. It has more knockdown power and creates more damage due to the energy conveyed to the target. Yeah ... someone is going to say that Special Forces carries 9's. I know. They have a different aim in mind. Another quick example as I write this and think about it. You are in Alaska in an area known to have large Coastal Browns. You can have a 7mm Mag or a .458 Lott. Anyone really going to bet their life on the 7? They all have their importance ... yes ... even energy.

So some of you are saying that retained and imparted energy isn't critical for a kill? Am I understanding that right? How about for an ethical/humane kill?? Is the "hole" more important, or the "wound channel"? Just curious.

There are locators down there who can image the cables. They should get you "safe zones" to go in. With a house the cables are spaced pretty wide so once imaged you "should be" ok.

I have the B&C. Nice stock for the money. But get the 1 piece bottom metal.

28 Nosler over 7 STW...similar ballistics in a shorter non-belted case. Either will be overbore if you care about that. 280 AI is a great performer with a lot less powder.

Weight Schmeight. Carry it like it is. Seriously though...I have heard of issues with guys fluting factory barrels. Something about stressing the barrel and affecting the harmonics.

There is one advertised on here if its not sold. No too long ago.

HEY!!!!! Quit killing the small ones ... let 'em grow!!!! Nice buck!!!

I got some Drool on my Keyboard ... DARN YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

Just call a good glass shop. There are loads of them out there. Personally, I use Mirror Works and Desert Ridge Glass ... but they are more Commercial.

Looking for a good place, or a good someone, who does Lawn Tractor Repair. My oldest, God love him, ran the tractor into the horse fence and bent something in the front end. Front tires are now splayed outward. I am pretty handy, but I don't know a darn thing about a John Deere Tractor ... I'd just be guessing what is wrong. Bent doomawhatsis ... torqued thingamaflachie. No idea. Anyone know of a place or a someone in the SE Valley? I know the place on Warner and Countryclub ... I have a feeling I'd pay less buying a new mower.

THanks. I'll give that a shot.

Coach ... If he needs one right away, I have a Poulan Pro 18" he can use for as long as he needs. My Dad gave me a 20" and I don't need 2. It's not a Stihl, but he can use it as long as he likes.

I grew up on Winnie's ... mostly Mauser Style. Hard for me to break that habit. But after my son bought a Tikka T3 Ultralight in .22-250, I've got to say I'd be hard pressed not to go for one if I was getting an "Off the Rack" rifle. They are light, smooth, accurate, and the trigger is pretty darned good. His shoots TIGHT groups ... easily Sub MOA. If I was spending a few more bucks I'd get the Tikka's big Brother ... SAKO is ONE heck OF A RIFLE.

I'll throw in whatever shells and brass I have for it as well. Nice gun. Shoots well.

$650 with rings and custom Lucas bore guide?

I have a 14'×6+ double with brakes. Needs fenders...I cut slots in the middles so I could ramp quads on sideways. Not sold on getting rid of it, but haven't used it in quite a while, and getting rid of my RZR soon, so not sure I have a need. What are you looking to spend??

You looking for a 7-08? I have a Winchester M70 Classic Compact Featherweight my son has outgrown. Nice shooting rifle. He want to customize one of my ther rifles, so I know he's consider letting it go.

Look up that dustless blasting. They have links to local contracors I think. Its a cool lrocess with little cleanup.

Never been a big fan of bear hunting. Tagged along a couple of times, but I don't think I could hunt one myself. That said, I'd sure shoot one if it were charging me.

Great truck. Pre Super Duty Fords are my favorite from the Blue Oval.