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by stateofbliss
24 Apr 2010, 01:23
Forum: Lounge
Topic: What should i shoot at... Going to an open range...
Replies: 33
Views: 17133

Re: What should i shoot at... Going to an open range...

disc brake rotor? These are better with .30 cal or better. but it would be interesting to see what a 5.7 would do to one. Dress up the ham in a lot of clothes, to see what impact clothing has on it. Second on the small propane tanks. Old hard drives. worn out down pillows. Here's a thought - take th...
by stateofbliss
17 Apr 2010, 13:56
Forum: Shotguns
Topic: Whats the best shotgun to buy?
Replies: 73
Views: 104252

Re: Whats the best shotgun to buy?

Are there two kinds of 870s? I bought an express model and it was a POS. The mag tub spring retaining cap (removed to get the plug out for quail hunts) was flimsy. It was just impressively cheaply made. Out hunting dove, I overhead another hunter say "I wish he'd let one go by." referring to my budd...
by stateofbliss
14 Apr 2010, 22:14
Forum: Shotguns
Topic: Whats the best shotgun to buy?
Replies: 73
Views: 104252

Re: Whats the best shotgun to buy?

You want to hunt or you want home defense? A BENELLI Super Black Hawk can do both, with some one used to quick reloading like experienced in TX dove hunts (or getting badbutting with a let them fly skeet shooting opportunity). The 3.5" chamber allows too many opportunities. On my Moss Marine stainle...
by stateofbliss
24 Oct 2009, 10:05
Forum: Classifieds Feedback
Topic: Buffman
Replies: 24
Views: 44175

Re: Buffman

+1 for the Buffman. Packaged well and good product. Thanks again on the heads up PM they were ready (in numbers) post manufacturing. I get on the forum sporadically - so THAT really helped. :thumb: After seeing the product (inert rounds) I decided to get more than I committed earlier for - the lesso...
by stateofbliss
19 Oct 2009, 17:41
Forum: Classifieds Feedback
Topic: Wollychop
Replies: 8
Views: 10541

Re: Wollychop

We did a swap on some ammo.

He had me wait for his to arrive before sending him the stuff of mine.

He said Thanks, but never let on if he thought it was a good swap. :ponder:

I guess if it wasn't, I'd be out in the cold... :thumb:
by stateofbliss
24 Sep 2009, 13:25
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Dems were Right
Replies: 14
Views: 9266

Re: Dems were Right

As much as it pains me to say this, I have to admit it - my Democrat friends were right. They told me if I voted for McCain, the nation's hope would deteriorate, and sure enough there has been a 20 point drop in the Consumer Confidence Index since the election, reaching a lower point than any time ...
by stateofbliss
22 Sep 2009, 01:40
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Ryan Herle aka Medula Oblongata
Replies: 109
Views: 182334

Re: Ryan Herle aka Medula Oblongata

ha, what about me?, im a stupid ass 18 year old New York college student :laugh:. I probly know less about reloading and have less experiance with guns than 98% of the people on this forum. Christ ive only went to my first gun show like last month. I feel as if im at the very least SOMEWHAT liked a...
by stateofbliss
14 Aug 2009, 13:24
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Forum Sponsored Membership Drive Offically Closed
Replies: 344
Views: 147297

Re: Forum Sponsored Membership Drive Offically Closed

You can always buy the the current winner's pic even though it has not been taken yet :lmao: So its not to late to get a ammo belt rather than a bikini pic ? :thumb: I asked for both these promotional renewal incentive photos :cool: . Lisa said she forwarded that on to Jay. :thumb: I hoped it was f...
by stateofbliss
09 Aug 2009, 18:42
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Forum Sponsored Membership Drive Offically Closed
Replies: 344
Views: 147297

Re: Forum Sponsored Membership Drive Offically Closed

Since I want to stay in the Gold status, I'm going to see if I can "gift" it to someone. That would add to our lot. And a potential addition to next year's membership drive raffle. Why dont you offer it to Sgt.Strikeout? Im sure we could use a guy with all that....expertise :skep: :rules: :banned: ...
by stateofbliss
09 Aug 2009, 13:48
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Forum Sponsored Membership Drive Offically Closed
Replies: 344
Views: 147297

Re: Forum Sponsored Membership Drive Offically Closed

I bought tickets, and all I got was this lousy gold membership... That would have worked better if there hadn't been a Gold membership as a prize... but oh well. I has it no, you can't take it back!!!! Fifteen tickets - I think I got the Silver... Since I want to stay in the Gold status, I'm going ...
by stateofbliss
09 Aug 2009, 06:57
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Forum Sponsored Membership Drive Offically Closed
Replies: 344
Views: 147297

Re: Forum Sponsored Membership Drive Offically Closed

panzermk2wife wrote:I still say a pic of Jay & Ryan in matching bikini's as a booby prize :laugh:
Two too Funny!!
by stateofbliss
08 Aug 2009, 16:45
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Forum Sponsored Membership Drive Offically Closed
Replies: 344
Views: 147297

Re: Forum Sponsored Membership Drive Ends Tonight @ 11:59 P.M.

Count me in! After following the forum for over a year I figured my gold membership was long over due. Thanks! Me Too!!! Some how a mental note from WAY back was pecking at what I use to think with now, and well - count me aside you kingnebs. I figured the powers that be were just being nice. But t...
by stateofbliss
31 Jul 2009, 22:59
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Forum Sponsored Membership Drive Offically Closed
Replies: 344
Views: 147297

Re: Forum Sponsored Membership Drive Offically Started

A great many thanks to the sponsors of this forum for their prizes and a huge thanks to the individuals who moderate and administrate the forum. And to those others who have made valuable and informative posts - including those who have asked questions that generated the profound information that ot...
by stateofbliss
28 Jul 2009, 02:43
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: 5.7mm Snap Cap/Dummy round
Replies: 71
Views: 45196

Re: 5.7mm Snap Cap/Dummy round

Buffman, are any of these available (still, yet)?

I'd like a few as well; Both modes (void primer in plain finish and and finished filled primer). A nice work of art, form and functionality.

Thanks.
by stateofbliss
18 Jul 2009, 22:23
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: Sealed case of 2000 SS192 for sale
Replies: 25
Views: 18597

Re: Sealed case of 2000 SS192 for sale

Gotta have the SS192 or SS195 before you can get the bullets themselves as FN refuses to sell it as a component, if you're referring to loads with the 28gr JHP I don't understand why they would sell you the bullets only (implied) if you have SS192 or SS195. How would they know if you didn't have th...
by stateofbliss
09 Jul 2009, 20:31
Forum: Handguns
Topic: AR-57 handgun
Replies: 7
Views: 8171

Re: AR-57 handgun

MrSlippyFist wrote:...Maybe if it had a COMP M4 or EOTECH on it....
:agree: That would sure look sweet - and make a mag change easier.
by stateofbliss
08 Jul 2009, 21:10
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Palin resigns
Replies: 37
Views: 18815

Re: Palin resigns

I think a big part of it is this: I saw on some tv network, can't remember which - maybe ABC Family, a show about a 14 year old girl being pregnant. A sitcom about how it's OK. It's not OK. When did it become OK for kids to be pregnant? It's a failure of parents and society. I don't believe what TV...
by stateofbliss
08 Jul 2009, 11:28
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Palin resigns
Replies: 37
Views: 18815

Re: Palin resigns

True, how true about the parents and kids comment. I knew a lot of kids in HS that were just plain spoiled and went on to become real social and judicial problems, better identified as losers. I don't know the daughter(s) personally, and I didn't think my 1st wife (16) was a whore when she got pregn...
by stateofbliss
06 Jul 2009, 18:04
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Palin resigns
Replies: 37
Views: 18815

Re: Palin resigns

Oops - didn't mean to get off topic...

Maybe this should be put up as a sticky someplace instead?

Viva el gobernador Palin y su familia!!! Or something like that.
by stateofbliss
06 Jul 2009, 13:27
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Palin resigns
Replies: 37
Views: 18815

Re: Palin resigns

Don't know if this is a possible repost from someone else, but here's

"The Obama Gone countdown" widget

http://www.kapustabrothers.com/
by stateofbliss
29 May 2009, 17:04
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Other 5.7x28mm System Resources on (and off) the Web
Replies: 29
Views: 115688

Re: Other 5.7x28mm System Resources on (and off) the Web

Thanks Esteves.

I am pretty sure Lee is now offering the 5.7 x 28 dies over the phone. Components - (dieset parts) are listed in their 'products.txt' on their website.

The dieset is:
90603,V_LTD_2_DIE_5.7X28,41.98,1020,0
by stateofbliss
20 May 2009, 22:45
Forum: Looking To Buy
Topic: WTB USG barrel (for spare)
Replies: 3
Views: 3368

WTB USG barrel (for spare)

Never know when one may need another. Pretty sure I won't need one, but a safety net doesn't hurt.

BTW, 'no' to Jarvis... But if there's any other threaded ones out there, please PM me.
by stateofbliss
20 May 2009, 21:54
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Storm Lake Barrels
Replies: 33
Views: 20090

Re: Storm Lake Barrels

I called Ryan last week about some trick I saw on the USG 5.7 by the new gunsmith I found locally. I'd really like to find a threaded barrel and since my experience with the crap Jarvis threaded barrel left me in a "Ron White rage", I decided to let the gunsmith try his mojo on my only barrel. I'll ...
by stateofbliss
20 May 2009, 21:33
Forum: NFA Weapons
Topic: PS90 - To SBR or not to SBR? That is the dilemma!!
Replies: 9
Views: 9856

Re: PS90 - To SBR or not to SBR? That is the dilemma!!

I'm certain you can take a suppressor out of the state as far as the NFA branch of the BATFE is concerned. But, you will want to be certain suppressors are OK to posses in the state(s) you are traveling through (and to). Yep, that's it; You should leave it with a SOT if your journey does take you f...
by stateofbliss
09 Apr 2009, 08:59
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Lee Factory Crimp Die
Replies: 7
Views: 6564

Re: Lee Factory Crimp Die

This was included in the three die sets I originally ordered from Lee. However, those sold here were 2 die sets because Pat said he couldn't accomplish making a FCD using the materials on hand. There is such a high demand for them, and I've requested then more than twice, always to get "We're deep ...
by stateofbliss
26 Feb 2009, 14:14
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Reloading equipment for 5.7x28mm
Replies: 235
Views: 424025

Re: Reloading equipment for 5.7x28mm

The second batch had a .22 Hornet seating plug instead of the shorter .57x28. Lee sent/sends out free replacements though.

That was the only issue I was aware of. Remember to clean and polish, if needed, any die set you use (don't try 'out of the box').
by stateofbliss
16 Feb 2009, 17:51
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Reloading equipment for 5.7x28mm
Replies: 235
Views: 424025

Re: Reloading equipment for 5.7x28mm

RCBS offers a SMALL Base Die set PN 11703 that you should positively NOT use. They had the wrong thing in mind when they made that set. Personally, I am leaning towards the Lee Dies. But they must be inspected for the correct length bullet seater and a general clean-up buffing/polishing. I contracte...
by stateofbliss
14 Feb 2009, 18:19
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: question about 5-7 conceal carry in different states
Replies: 12
Views: 9066

Re: question about 5-7 conceal carry in different states

NJ is a strange state...

I met a policeman a few years ago that told me even though they might have duty 13 round mags, they can't have more than 10 rounds in them.

I could only express that I hoped his backups would get 'there' in time.
by stateofbliss
26 Jan 2009, 20:05
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: 5.7 dies now on Lee's Website?
Replies: 18
Views: 13410

Re: 5.7 dies now on Lee's Website?

Was looking around on Lees website and found this page http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi/catalog/textcart.cgi?&acct_num=1232226161.581&CODE=1020&CATEGORY=Rifle+Dies" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; You will see part number 90603 ..... Is this the dies I would need to start reloading for...
by stateofbliss
18 Dec 2008, 22:13
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Unit Patches, stickers and other SWAG
Replies: 58
Views: 43186

Re: Unit Patches, stickers and other SWAG

Scientific Wild A$$ Guess was a SWAG for as long as I can remember (old as dirt). What's it been changed to now, anyway? BTW, did anyone notice how the liberal coast changed the meaning of 'organic'? One too many drinks - but is EA interested in a wooden round called the OrganicTOR? A buddy gave me ...
by stateofbliss
16 Dec 2008, 15:51
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Unit Patches, stickers and other SWAG
Replies: 58
Views: 43186

Re: Unit Patches, stickers and other SWAG

:lmao:
My wife's the same way... My stuff is "disposable", her stuff is "indispensable".

I'd send some stuff, but it's got memories I'd like to keep. Would a pic be ok?
by stateofbliss
04 Nov 2008, 18:48
Forum: Looking To Buy
Topic: WTT/WTB FAL .308
Replies: 3
Views: 6035

Re: WTT/WTB FAL .308

Still looking...
by stateofbliss
23 Sep 2008, 12:21
Forum: Accessories For Sale
Topic: WTS New Custom Lee 5.7x28 die set $55 see text
Replies: 11
Views: 23870

Re: WTS New Custom Lee 5.7x28 die set $55

Any left? I PM'ed you on the old forums right before they died! Found your PM of 8/7. :thumb: I know I replied and had not heard back from you before the old forum went down 8/18 or later... :huh: On the old forum, someone asked the very same question you did - "Any left?". I responded and reserved...
by stateofbliss
17 Sep 2008, 19:58
Forum: Site Info
Topic: Feature Request
Replies: 140
Views: 107662

Re: Feature Request

Jake,

At the bottom of each post there is a "TOP". PDMaF and get TOP to read BOTTOM?

PITA to PM/REPLY someone until spanked enough to realize "TOP - PROFILE - PM - EMAIL" s/b "BOTTOM - PROFILE - PM - EMAIL". But the learning curve was good for this old "Pfsssst".

Thanks
by stateofbliss
17 Sep 2008, 16:14
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Britain Adopts Islamic Law...
Replies: 29
Views: 21153

Re: Britain Adopts Islamic Law...

They are to kill all infidels that do not convert. Those that do convert are considered second class and allowed to live. If they are unable to convert or kill, they are to lie and deceive the infidel until he can be killed. That's what I understand of Islamic religion. I may be wrong, but then the ...
by stateofbliss
15 Sep 2008, 21:09
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Reloading equipment for 5.7x28mm
Replies: 235
Views: 424025

Re: Reloading equipment for 5.7x28mm

I also like the Lee Adjustable Charge Bar for getting very getting good powder charges with the True Blue. Works nice on the Lee Turret. Infinitely adjustable between .28 and 1.6 cc. Lifetime nylon with solid brass, zero backlash micrometer. Easy to set. Lee Adjustable Charge Bar90792 Can I get a v...
by stateofbliss
15 Sep 2008, 20:49
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: FN FiveSeven, Jarvis Barrel, Gemtech Can, Elite Subsonics
Replies: 31
Views: 24798

Re: FN FiveSeven, Jarvis Barrel, Gemtech Can, Elite Subsonics

Clymer used to list two different 5.7x28mm reamers that had slightly different dimensions. Their reamer design page is "under construction" now http://clymertool.com/design/index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Jarvis never responded to me as to which reamer they were using. It ...
by stateofbliss
15 Sep 2008, 09:12
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: FN FiveSeven, Jarvis Barrel, Gemtech Can, Elite Subsonics
Replies: 31
Views: 24798

Re: FN FiveSeven, Jarvis Barrel, Gemtech Can, Elite Subsonics

Please do me a favor... I would like to see if he changed anything. Can you post pics of the spend casings from the Jarvis Threaded bbl next to spent casings from the standard FN bbl or unshot cartridges? Jarvis was using SAMI specs instead of CIP specs rendering the spent casings unusable. One casi...
by stateofbliss
15 Sep 2008, 08:55
Forum: Firearms For Sale
Topic: WTS: Ruger Security-Six 6" SS .357mag
Replies: 10
Views: 10480

Re: WTS: Ruger Security-Six 6" SS .357mag

good to hear. i love this area, i just wish there were more places to shoot and buy shooting supplies around here. If im not shooting my .22, ive got to drive 45 min to watauga lake in tennessee to shoot anything else. Theres that, and now the only gun shop in my town has closed up and I have to dr...
by stateofbliss
15 Sep 2008, 08:09
Forum: Looking To Buy
Topic: WTT/WTB FAL .308
Replies: 3
Views: 6035

Re: WTT/WTB FAL .308

Wollychop & me looked it over and he's hanging on to his.

So, I'm still looking...
by stateofbliss
15 Sep 2008, 08:05
Forum: Looking To Buy
Topic: - WTB the Group
Replies: 6
Views: 7857

Re: - WTB the Group

Although usually used in literature, it sounds like someone wants the "FN Trilogy"
by stateofbliss
14 Sep 2008, 20:34
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Decap live primers?
Replies: 24
Views: 21478

Re: Decap live primers?

Can you elaborate more on this as you lost me in the post of making the slide stick back a bit.
by stateofbliss
14 Sep 2008, 11:46
Forum: Lounge
Topic: TEOTWAWKI and Zombies
Replies: 677
Views: 760634

Re: TEOTWAWKI and Zombies

No one seems to have any comments on vegetarian zombies?

Shirley, they cun't be all meet eaters... sorry, auto correctness turned off...
by stateofbliss
14 Sep 2008, 11:08
Forum: Lounge
Topic: If you're going to need gas soon, go fill up NOW
Replies: 36
Views: 21713

Re: If you're going to need gas soon, go fill up NOW

A buddy of mine drove here from Montana and arrived Thurs eve and he filled up then. We were out yesterday and he comments about the same station having gas over 30 cents more "overnight" as we went by it. Which is interesting too, as I met some guy at car dealership who said he got a $1200 dividend...
by stateofbliss
13 Sep 2008, 17:14
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Dillon 550b
Replies: 29
Views: 28543

Re: Dillon 550b

Mine has a slight play to it too but not as excessive as Hoilday89's.

I've ordered one from 'the other guy' (who is now 'banned') to check it out.
by stateofbliss
08 Sep 2008, 16:16
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Decap live primers?
Replies: 24
Views: 21478

Re: Decap live primers?

*just checked...cannot seperate the decapping pin from the full length lee sizing die* You can on the Hornady size die and I think the RCBS dies as well. Lee uses the 'decapping die' to resize the case back to a form but also - as the decapping pin is pulled out - provides the correct neck for bull...
by stateofbliss
29 Aug 2008, 14:36
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Gun factory mastermind jailed for life
Replies: 27
Views: 21769

Re: Gun factory mastermind jailed for life

Spray and pray - the M16 made that popular in Viet Nam - not MACs!!! In the 70s the MACs were briefly used by military security detachments and anti-terrorist details but use was not widespread in VN.

But you knew that...
by stateofbliss
20 Aug 2008, 13:33
Forum: Looking To Buy
Topic: WTT/WTB FAL .308
Replies: 3
Views: 6035

WTT/WTB FAL .308

Don't know if I'll go the metric or inch version, but I'd like to see what someone might have lying around...
by stateofbliss
20 Aug 2008, 13:22
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: SS197SR Clone
Replies: 17
Views: 18497

Re: SS197SR Clone

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If you are reading this, thank a teacher. Since it's in English, thank a soldier.
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by stateofbliss
20 Aug 2008, 13:17
Forum: Accessories For Sale
Topic: WTS New Custom Lee 5.7x28 die set $55 see text
Replies: 11
Views: 23870

Re: Best Dies?

Thanks.

You'll need to put the shipping info in with PP payment at that time - and mention your forum name (ie CCarryG23).

Oh, add a phone number to put on the shipping form?

Thanks,
SoB
by stateofbliss
20 Aug 2008, 13:03
Forum: Site Info
Topic: New forum
Replies: 92
Views: 78700

Re: New forum

whatcha looking at buddy?
by stateofbliss
20 Aug 2008, 13:00
Forum: Site Info
Topic: New forum
Replies: 92
Views: 78700

twentyone questions....

What's with the funky 'British English' and that 'Font colour' (color)??? Did the ISP get outsourced off shore? Is there some copyright with the old style forum that prevents using the base format from the old forum? What a boggle in this new forum! Will there be some official services for the death...
by stateofbliss
20 Aug 2008, 12:43
Forum: Site Info
Topic: Feature Request
Replies: 140
Views: 107662

Re: Feature Request

Thanks in advance for your work on getting this back up and running.

I don't envy the road ahead of you.

So much to do...
by stateofbliss
20 Aug 2008, 12:33
Forum: Site Info
Topic: Membership Restoration
Replies: 44
Views: 41817

Re: Membership Restoration

StateofBliss had a Golden Membership on the old forum.

Can we come out of the foxhole yet?

Jon B.
by stateofbliss
20 Aug 2008, 12:12
Forum: Accessories For Sale
Topic: WTS New Custom Lee 5.7x28 die set $55 see text
Replies: 11
Views: 23870

WTS New Custom Lee 5.7x28 die set $55 see text

I previously had New Lee Custom full length pistol 2 die sets for sale for $55. Because I wanted a couple sets, I 'special ordered' some - and Lee could not complete while there were any unsold. Since all mine are gone, Lee can open their doors for them. [/b] :thumb: Lee is offering these 5.7x28 ov...