--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 275 GUNS Ref: DAS00010 Date: 06/18/96 From: JOHN SANDOW Time: 10:48pm \/To: STEVE GUNHOUSE (Read 3 times) Subj: Re: Dusters? SG>Also, Mossberg makes an "economy grade" which they sell under the brand SG>name Maverick (model 88) which lists for $210 - but only holds 6 shells. Do they make these in 20ga? This would be almost ideal for a controllable shotgun. Or using Federal's reduced recoil law enforcement loads. SLMR 2.0 Ein volk, ein Reich, ein Fuhrer! Seig Heil, Herr Klinton! * LAKOTA v1.5 --- Alexi/Mail 2.02 (#10000) * Origin: -= N I G H T L I N E =- Home Of GameNet '95 (1:115/815) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 275 GUNS Ref: DAS00011 Date: 06/18/96 From: JOHN SANDOW Time: 10:51pm \/To: RD THOMPSON (Read 3 times) Subj: Re: NRA RT>SG> self- proclaimed Libertarian like Neil believes Dole is the only RT>SG> choice. OTOH, if he endorses Dole, I can't fault the NRA for the RT>SG> same short- sightedness. RT>If you vote for anybody *but* Dole, you have just helped to put RT>Clinton back in the White House. I am a member of the Libertarian RT>Party, but to think that we can get a Libertarian elected President in RT>the next couple of elections is absurdly comical. We need to build a RT>much stronger power base at the local and state levels. RT>Sleep well tonight, STEVE.... I voted Libertarian in the Primary, but it'll almost certainly be for Dole, or most certainly be _against_ clinton. Hopefully, whitewater will fill the encumbant's re-election boat and help sink it. BTW- I hear the democrats are going to change their party symbol from an ass to a shredder. :-) SLMR 2.0 Elvis hasn't left the building, he's just in the john. * LAKOTA v1.5 --- Alexi/Mail 2.02 (#10000) * Origin: -= N I G H T L I N E =- Home Of GameNet '95 (1:115/815) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 275 GUNS Ref: DAS00012 Date: 06/21/96 From: PAUL NIXON Time: 06:25pm \/To: MAX LAKE (Read 3 times) Subj: Plastic JP> If you own one or more guns that the gubbermint don't know about, you JP> might not want to buy ammo for it with your plastic. Pay cash instead. ML> ML> The actual purchases should not show up on credit bureau (TRW, etc) ML> reports. Only the range of dollar amounts and prompness ao payment. The name of the merchant and the amounts are recorded. If they process a transaction of $nn to Mike's Shooters' Supply...well, you can bet it ain't all that hard to figger out. That's exactly why I've gone back to buying only on plaxtic. That's why the last two pistol purchases were thru dealers. Let 'em think about it... --- Blue Wave/Max v2.30 [NR] * Origin: The Union Jack BBS, Phoenix, AZ (602) 263-0824 (1:114/260) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 275 GUNS Ref: DAS00013 Date: 06/22/96 From: MAX LAKE Time: 02:55pm \/To: NOLAN PENNEY (Read 3 times) Subj: Subject lines. NP> On any given individual day, I wholeheartedly agree. But if one is NP> attempting to follow a conversation, especially backwards, a NP> consistent thread is very nice. Without one, it becomes nearly NP> impossible to follow or have an ongoing conversation. Especially if NP> there are more then two parties involved. Yes, but if the nature of the thread changes, then the topic line should follow. In backtracking, when you run out of topic, there ain't no more on that thread. --- * OFFLINE 1.56 * Ok! I'm weird, but I'm saving up to become eccentric. --- QScan/PCB v1.19b / 01-0530 * Origin: Collector's Edition * Dallas, TX * 214-351-6548 (1:124/2143) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 275 GUNS Ref: DAS00014 Date: 06/22/96 From: MICHAEL GILLIAM Time: 09:50am \/To: ALL (Read 3 times) Subj: cats Response To: GARY WESTFALL (1:105/278) GW(>In Oregon it is legal to shoot dogs that are running loose and GW(>threatening livestock, let alone people. GW(>Feral cats can also be problems. Oh, do they chase livestock too? Farmers, of course, have a right to defend their livelihood, but unless the farmer is raising -- what, guinee pigs? -- I don't see where any farmer needs to defend his livestock from cats. Besides, the intent here is obvious: shoot cats for fun. No, not even for fun -- shoot cats because you plain don't like 'em. * SLMR 2.1 * "Oh bother" said Pooh as he swapped barrels on his 60. WWIVMail/QWK 4.56 [EVALUATION COPY]: Fix Or Repair Daily BBS - @409 ON idoNet --- WFIDO 1.10c * Origin: The Fix Or Repair Daily BBS, WWIV 4.24a, Carlsbad, CA! (1:202/409) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 275 GUNS Ref: DAS00015 Date: 06/22/96 From: CARLOS MARTINEZ Time: 03:35pm \/To: JOHN SANDOW (Read 3 times) Subj: help JS> Longer shots generally dictate a bolt action, and the savage JS> I'm assuming you want semi-auto because you intend to also have JS> the gun JS> perform as a medium range assault weapon. Semi-auto definately JS> to spend, I'd get a $400 Savage with a $200 scope, and a $100 JS> chinese SKS JS> carbine. You might spend an additional $100 on a synthetic JS> stock and a JS> few 30 round mags for the SKS, but you will better acheive both JS> optimum JS> long and medium range performance. JS> I plan on picking up an SKS at the next gun show...I have an order form for the barret .50 cal sniper rifle but am having problems selling my car so I can buy it (haha)...yeah the barret is nice isn't it?....I wonder what the recoil feels like on that thing?...You seem to be very knowledgible and I'd like to thank everybody who has replied for the feedback....The general concensus both seem to be for the SKS and the SAVAGE....thanks again John -Faust do you know how much Tommy Guns run?...this guy I know is letting one go for about $150....it's an original with 3 straight mags.... --- FMail/386 1.02 * Origin: The 4-Sale BBS 24CDRoms/Games/2 Lines (210)684-3332 (1:387/490) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 275 GUNS Ref: DAS00016 Date: 06/22/96 From: CARLOS MARTINEZ Time: 03:39pm \/To: JOHN SANDOW (Read 3 times) Subj: help JS> Sounds like a plan, but if you really intend to hit stuff at JS> 500 yards or JS> more, I really suggest a bolt action. SKS's are fun to 'screw JS> around JS> with' for usre, but they can also be very formidable when used JS> appropriately. Ask any viet-nam era veteran. :-( I think I'm jes going to take $400 to the next gun show and see what happens....does anyone know anything about the FBI siezure auctions?..I heard they auction off guns there from time to time....even if they don't I'd really like to go so if anyone knows where I could call to get info I'd really appreciate it... --- FMail/386 1.02 * Origin: The 4-Sale BBS 24CDRoms/Games/2 Lines (210)684-3332 (1:387/490) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 275 GUNS Ref: DAS00017 Date: 06/23/96 From: BACKBONE OPERATIONS Time: 12:21am \/To: ALL (Read 3 times) Subj: Expired Listing Hello. The listing in the Zone 1 EchoList for this echo has expired. The Zone 1 Backbone only carries echoes listed in the Zone 1 EchoList, so it will be necessary for someone to assume the moderatorship and list it if it is to remain on the Zone 1 Backbone. 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Saw a rem. 870 in a 20ga that was a youth model, didn't look to bad. any other similar guns in the youth market?? thanks jeff --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: The NightWatch BBS 309-963-6060 Danvers,IL (1:232/36) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 275 GUNS Ref: DAS00019 Date: 06/22/96 From: JEFF TAPKE Time: 01:42am \/To: MICHAEL GILLIAM (Read 3 times) Subj: cats MG> Given the previous writer's expressed attitude and location of MG> discussion, and given your tagline, I'd say it's pretty clear why cats MG> are being shot. Unnecessary cruelty to animals is a felony, and I do MG> not hesitate to bring that to the attention of anyone who is willing to What is unnecesarially cruel about shooting cats? it's quick, it's simple. I would think the cruelty charge would come more from torturing or abusing an animal. Not a quick shot through the head. jeff --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: The NightWatch BBS 309-963-6060 Danvers,IL (1:232/36)