[bdhuntr]

Just joined after reading several posts as a guest. I received a Springfield SOCOM from the wife of a buddy who passed away several years ago. I always wanted a standard M1A for years but this will do for now. My only desire is to restock it in a nice walnut stock. I qualified Expert in the US Army in 1978 with the M16A1, so “black rifles” are not a new thing to me, but regardless of practicality, I think pretty much any rifle (not counting AR’s or more modern arms look better stocked in wood.

Maybe one day, after I finally get my handloading bench back up and running, I can start reloading for it. I have a ton of experience with the .30-‘06 Springfield cartridge, but never reloaded the 7.62, or any cartridge for use in a semi-auto action. It will give me something to do while “social distancing”.

 

[nf1e]

Welcome.

 

[Hyrail]

Welcome from Wisconsin

 

[Redneck Yankee]

Cheers BEERCHUG1

 

[Bill Idaho]

Southwest Idaho says Hi!



Buy another safe now.

 

[weshowe]

Welcome from the state of Oregon. Great crew...reach out for help.

Wes

 

[Glashaus]

Welcome to the Forum from South of Houston, I relocated from Virginia and couldn't be happier!

 

[luigi]

Welcome

 

[stoky]

howdy
welcome from Wyomin!

 

[brianns]

Welcome aboard from back here!

 

[bdhuntr]

Thanks fellas. Looking forward to getting in some range time soon. I could use the stress relief!

 

[m1sniper]

Welcome!

 

[bdhuntr]

brianns, while I do NOT miss not being able to get a CCW permit, I do miss the steamed crabs, crabcakes and the easy ability to find a good cheesesteak lol. Moved here last June and had my LTC in October. When you pass a dealership called Trucks, Guns and Ammo, you know you have left Maryland far behind!

 

[XXIV Corps]

Welcome on board bdhuntr, pull up an old ammunition crate and sit awhile. This here Gun Board is a great place for information on our beloved M14 Battlerifle and military surplus ammunition for feeding her. Again welcome on board and have yourself a great week ahead neighbor. Thank you for your service to our country, America is better off because of you.

 

[paperwork351]

Welcome from back here also.

 

[wiz1997]

Welcome from Southeast Texas.

In case you haven't realized it yet, Texas is a BIG state.

Where abouts are you located in Texas?

 

[boomerpusher]

Welcome.

 

[bdhuntr]

My ZIP is Conroe, but we live in The Woodlands. And yes, it certainly is a big state. I relocated for work, transferring from Philadelphia. I commuted through three states daily. Imagine doing that here!

 

[JEFFJP_N_JJ]

Welcome from the So CA desert

 

[bronco7]

Welcome from Virginia. Great forum for our rifles.

ranger7gt