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what did you do to your gun today?

Posted By: tyler.woodard04

what did you do to your gun today? - 07/30/2012 4:56 PM

a couple of the other forums im on have a ongoing post about things people have done to their ________ (bikes, boats, cars).
so why cant we do the same with our hobby?
pictures would be great. Not asking you to advertise your collection if you dont want, it is understandable if you want to keep that private. not expecting new post daily but we may be able to pass around some good ideas.

Right now im finishing up painting a rear bag bar for my XLR stocked 7WSM striker. Changed the grip over as well. That is a 1911 conversion for a AR. I like the 1911 grip angle
Posted By: s4s4u

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 07/30/2012 5:11 PM

I installed a Ken Light UAS reverse scope base and a 3-9x rifle scope on my 13" MGM 7-30 Waters tube this weekend for long range hunting. Can't find my card reader so will post pic later.
Posted By: Raptortrapper

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 07/30/2012 5:48 PM

I am SLOOOOOOOWLY putting together an Encore Pro Hunter in 460 Smith and Wesson. Frame is supposed to be delivered today. Hope to pick it up tomorrow as I won't make it in before they close today cause of work.

I have a custom forend coming from tonysforendsandgrips.net, another used forend from another member here, and I just recieved the stock one that has been opened up by bullberry to accept full bull barrels. The 14" stainless full bull barrel made by MGM will have a brake on it and will wear a VXIII scope.

Can't WAIT to see this puppy completed!!!
Posted By: tyler.woodard04

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 07/30/2012 7:39 PM

Sounds like a cool rig
Posted By: Ernie

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 07/30/2012 8:16 PM

Put a bunch of rounds through my Springfield Operator 45ACP, and put even more rounds through "Thunder" 6.5-06 Specialty Pistol from 50 something to 1100+ yards.
Thunder was cleaned twice a day.
Being in the dirt prone with the SP with a lot with wind and heat in the mid to upper 90's wasn't easy on them.
Posted By: bfr4570

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 07/30/2012 11:12 PM

Got rings and scope mounted on my 30 Bellm. I also bore sighted and cleaned it. Going to work on brass now its cleaned have to neck up to get it fire formed.
Posted By: Buckeye33

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 07/31/2012 1:32 AM

Cursed loudly and often at the latest batch of 44 mag and 10 MM that wouldn't group for snot. I think i'm going to take up slingshotting.
Posted By: rlb

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 07/31/2012 4:31 AM

Set barrel back 3/4" on revolver and shot it today. Can't believe I got the sights lined back up.
Posted By: s4s4u

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 07/31/2012 5:44 PM

Here is a pic of my new "long" range 7-30 Waters rig that I put together this past weekend. The Ken Light UAS mount and the 6" of eye relief of the Bushnell 3-9x allow me to use near a normal handgun hold even with the rifle scope. So far I like it, 6" of eye relief should keep me from getting bloody.




Posted By: Anniex

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 07/31/2012 8:28 PM

Cleaned my T/C Super 14 7/30 Waters and have practiced daily for an adventure beginning very soon
Posted By: tyler.woodard04

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 08/01/2012 12:28 AM

Does that adventure have anything to do with pork chops
Posted By: Anniex

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 08/01/2012 2:20 PM

Lions and Tigers and Zebra....Oh My!!!
Posted By: tyler.woodard04

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 08/02/2012 2:36 PM

Shot my two rear grip strikers last night. The 6brx was to verify zero after a missed chip shot monday. It was right on the money. Also shot some 140's out of the 7WSM. One three shot group was .38 not to bad and can go higher in the charge. Speed and es was not what i was expecting. Pushing them faster might help the es not sure. Speed was only 2680. Try another powder to i guess.
Posted By: Whitworth

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 08/02/2012 2:46 PM

Does cleaning count?
Posted By: tyler.woodard04

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 08/02/2012 3:50 PM

Sure does
Posted By: Whitworth

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 08/02/2012 5:34 PM

 Originally Posted By: tyler.woodard04
Sure does


That makes me feel a whole lot better! I don't want anyone to think I am neglecting my firearms!
Posted By: Ernie

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 08/02/2012 5:38 PM

We cleaned after every course this past week.
Posted By: tyler.woodard04

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/04/2012 11:12 AM

did some trigger swapping on the savages yesterday. also mounted a 4x M8 on the 22/45 for squirrels. time to hit the range.
Posted By: mike.44

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/04/2012 3:18 PM

Reassembeled my T/C G2 with my frame that just had a trigger job on my Bellm 357max today. Can't wait to shoot it.
Posted By: sc1911cwp

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/05/2012 11:14 PM

Tumbled some brass.
Posted By: Dan B.

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/06/2012 12:18 AM

I shot it today!! Yep.....I actually went to the range today!! First time this year I think. Going to WY in three weeks so I better get ready..........
Posted By: Jeff686

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/06/2012 1:36 PM

Reloaded a small stockpile of 158 grain and 180 grain XTPs for the .357 mag and ordered dies for the new 44 mag.
Posted By: bfr4570

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/06/2012 5:45 PM

Putting 4 rings on my 338AX scoped moved with just 2. Dont want to wear the scope.
Posted By: sc1911cwp

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/07/2012 12:33 AM

My DNZ Remington 700 mount will be delivered tomorrow along with a new Bushnell Elite Variable for the FA. OH, I checked my tracking number:)
Posted By: Jeff686

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/07/2012 1:21 PM

36 rounds through my new RSBH 44 yesterday evening. First time with a sore hand from shooting. Middle finger on my trigger hand took the brunt. I've got the sights dialed in with 240 grain hunting loads. Also, a 10.5 inch bull barrel and an unfluted cylinder can hold some serious heat.
Posted By: tyler.woodard04

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/07/2012 10:34 PM

Shot the 7WSM striker with some 140 VLD's but forgot the Chronograph. No pressure signs and good accuracy. Going to up charge and make sure chrony is with me. Sighted in 22/45 with 4x m8 at 25 yards. Also shot the smokeless striker but something is going on with that one. Going to tear it down tonight possibly put on differant scope.
Posted By: mike.44

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/07/2012 11:28 PM

I ordered my gun today!! BFR .500 JRH custom shop 6 1/2" barrel!!! It is all Whitworth's fault.....LOL I am very greatful for his help! When it arrives it is going straight to Jack Huntington for his extended grip reconfiguration and grips.
Posted By: LABRAT

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/08/2012 12:30 AM

well actually when i get home at twelve i am going to retime a 41 magnum blackhawk that has been converted to bisley and make it free wheel while i am at it. so it will technically be tommorrow.
Posted By: sc1911cwp

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/08/2012 1:09 AM

I reloaded 100 rounds of .44 Magnum. 240 gr LSWC over 7.5 gr of Titegroup. I installed my new Bushnell variable onto the FA 83 and took it to the range.
Posted By: linebaugh

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/08/2012 4:23 AM

Sent my RSRH back to the manufactor. Found a chip in one cylinder after many 250gr, xtp's through it. I also put my final payment on my 475 linebaugh that's on order, can't wait till she comes in around Oct:)
Posted By: 686pp

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/13/2012 11:45 PM

Handed the 629-3 to the local smith to be drilled for a scope base. Now the wait
Posted By: 686pp

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/22/2012 2:44 AM

It was ready two days later just picked it up today. I thought i had a set of rings in the misc. parts box. Hope he will answer the phone on Saturday and has the right rings sure want to shoot it this weekend. Guess ill give it a good cleaning tonight.
Posted By: punkinslinger

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/22/2012 11:46 AM

I have done nothing yet today, but as soon as it is light enough to shoot, I'll being doing my drops out to 700 on the new aluminum stocked 6 BRX. Then load the rest of our gear up, finish stocking the trailer and head for Wyoming bright and early sunday morning.

The other day I removed the stock trigger and installed a Dell Taylor target trigger, had to fire up the die grinder and remove some material to make it all fit, so far it has proven to be a "Shooter".
Posted By: Whitworth

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/22/2012 1:34 PM

Last night, I lovingly wiped my .500 Maximum down......
Posted By: Seasons44

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/22/2012 11:12 PM

You just now got the pig blood off the max!, Jeez talk about neglect, Whit send it my way I will give it tender loving care...
Posted By: Boot

Re: what did you do to your gun today? - 09/23/2012 12:09 AM

I got in some target practice, and am soooooooo ready for deer season to open! A few guys at the hunt club shot my Ruger today, and were really amazed at how accurate a handgun could be. Gotta give it one good cleaning before season, and I should be good to go come Oct 20!
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