I have recently procured a combination bear-Liberal-Criminal repellent system consisting of an M1 Garand rifle, a Colt Model 1911 (circa 1918) and a new Springfield Armory M1911-A1 Mil Spec.
The M1 is great. It shoots M2 30 Cal (Springfield 30-06) with 150 grain spitzers at muzzle velocity of about 2850 fps. The weapon doesn't have much recoil because it weighs 11 pounds with a full en bloc clip, strap and cleaning kit, but at 440 yards using a peep sight, I can put rounds in an 8" diameter still traveling at 1900 fps.
The Colt Model 1911 was my wife's grandfather's WWI sidearm. People have done some "upgrades" but fortunately, I still have the original parts they replaced (trigger, backspring housing and slide). It shoots wonderfully as one would expect from a fine machine.
I'm still breaking in the SA Mil Spec and I intend to upgrade to an Ed Brown bushing & Barrel, a Videki trigger and new sights. Can't decide if I want adjustable iron sights or a laser.
To support the ammunition use, I bought a Lyman single stage press with dies for both 30-06 and 45 ACP. It's really not economical to reload for the 30-06 when I can buy surplus 30 cal at 28¢ per round from the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Still, I'm saving all my brass and stocking primers, powder and a few 150 grain spitzers.
One suggestion. Maybe if we just peed directly on the Liberal it might be an effective repellent.
"Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time, and it annoys the pig."
I have recently procured a combination bear-Liberal-Criminal repellent system consisting of an M1 Garand rifle, a Colt Model 1911 (circa 1918) and a new Springfield Armory M1911-A1 Mil Spec.
The M1 is great. It shoots M2 30 Cal (Springfield 30-06) with 150 grain spitzers at muzzle velocity of about 2850 fps. The weapon doesn't have much recoil because it weighs 11 pounds with a full en bloc clip, strap and cleaning kit, but at 440 yards using a peep sight, I can put rounds in an 8" diameter still traveling at 1900 fps.
The Colt Model 1911 was my wife's grandfather's WWI sidearm. People have done some "upgrades" but fortunately, I still have the original parts they replaced (trigger, backspring housing and slide). It shoots wonderfully as one would expect from a fine machine.
I'm still breaking in the SA Mil Spec and I intend to upgrade to an Ed Brown bushing & Barrel, a Videki trigger and new sights. Can't decide if I want adjustable iron sights or a laser.
To support the ammunition use, I bought a Lyman single stage press with dies for both 30-06 and 45 ACP. It's really not economical to reload for the 30-06 when I can buy surplus 30 cal at 28¢ per round from the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Still, I'm saving all my brass and stocking primers, powder and a few 150 grain spitzers.
One suggestion. Maybe if we just peed directly on the Liberal it might be an effective repellent.
"Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time, and it annoys the pig."
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