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      Selling a Rifle for a Friend in MD?

      I have a friend who has no interest in firearms that has 2 rifles (not AWs under MD law) that were left to her by her deceased spouse. Actually the rifles were left to the deceased spouse by his deceased father. If I were to find a buyer for them and met the prospective buyer(s) at an FFL gun...
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      Bear Creek Arsenal 7.62 x 39 Complete Upper ?

      My Brother is looking at this complete upper receiver to be able to shoot .30 cal ammo on his existing Bushmaster AR lower. He wants 7.62 x 39 as opposed to 300 BL as the ammo is less expensive and he doesn't handload. Does anyone here on MDS have any experience with the quality of Bear Creek...
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      Non-HBAR AR complete upper on a pre 2013 AR lower.

      I know pre 2013 AR 15 platform rifles that are not an HBAR configuration were grandfathered in 2013. My question is: Can one legally speaking install a new manufactured (ie. post 2013) complete AR 15 upper in a non-HBAR configuration on a pre 2013 lower receiver (ie. I actually purchased and...
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      300 Blackout Subsonic Powders

      I purchased a suppressor for my Remington 700 /w 16" treaded barrel in 300 blackout. Still probably 5 -6 months away from actually being able to take possession of it. Anyway loaded up my first try at subsonic and chronographed them yesterday. The two loads were: 1. 194 gr Lehigh Max X...
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      S&W 642 Airwieght

      Just purchased the above referenced revolver new from local dealer. The trigger pull is extremely heavy (off the scale of my trigger pull gauge). Can anyone here recommend a reputable gunsmith to lighten and smooth the trigger on this revolver? Thanks.
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      Medical Records Request?

      I submitted my concealed carry application a couple of weeks ago and am finally to the stage where it was "accepted". I just got an email from CCCE-Medical Records<ccce-medical records @radnet.com wanting permission to access my medical records. No way am I granting permission to any entity to...
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      Polymer80 GCA Compliant' 76% Blank

      MMC Armory is advertising the above referenced pistol lowers. I know this is a moot issue for us in MD but is this an effort to work around the recent ATF Rule. Ad says it requires more "machining" and the rails and pins will be shipped separately. The additional machine is explained that it...
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      Disposition of Unfinished 80%s post 3/1/23?

      If I understand the Federal (ATF) Rule on 80% lowers correctly in most States one may possess an un-serialized lower receiver and need not have it serialized unless it is completed in to a firearm. In Maryland however the ruling elite bans possession of any un-serialized lowers completed or not...
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      PMFs in PA?

      Does anyone on this Forum know the status of personal made firearms in PA as of today or any proposed laws in their Legislature? I was wondering if it is still legal to purchase un-serialized 80% lowers in PA or own un-serialized complete PMFs in PA (unlike the laws we now have in MD or are...
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      300 Blackout bullets that expand at sub sonic velocities?

      Started to handload for AR and Rem 700 in 300 Blackout both with 16" barrel length. What bullet do you guys use out of such a combo that will expand at sub sonic velocity. The Hornady 190g Sub-X looks to be made for that purpose but as of now are unobtainium. Thanks.
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      Durability of Burris Fastfire 3 Red Dot

      I just put the third one of these red dots (in 3MOA) on a rifle. I'm very pleased with the performance of these optics but I was wondering about their durability over the long run. Would any MDSers that have one care to comment on this? Thanks.
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      Self serve tire air fill locations in or near Carroll Co.

      My truck tires require 80 lbs. of air pressure. Anywhere in or near Carroll Co. that is self serve and has at tire air compressor that will pump up to or over 80 lbs. of air pressure? Tried a number of locations (BJ's, Sheetz, et.al.) and the highest setting on their pump is 70 lbs.
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      Recommendations for reputable vinyl siding contractor in Carroll County

      I put an attached garage addition on my house a couple of years ago and installed siding on it; purchased enough siding to do the rest of the house but never got to it. Now medical concerns preclude me from finishing it myself and want to entertain quotes to complete it. Any first hand...
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      Calibration weights ( in grains) for a balance beam scale

      Where can you find weights in grains to check the accuracy of a balance beam (or any other type of) scale?
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      Loctite Removal From Bead Blasted Surface

      Recently purchased a blued Marlin 336 that had scope bases mounted to the top receiver flat surface. I removed the 4 screws holding the bases on by applying heat before backing the Loctited screws out. The previous Owner was overzealous in applying the Loctite and the area under the bases was...
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      Open sights on Ruger American Ranch Rifle in 308

      Currently have a red dot mounted to the picatinney rail of the above referenced rifle. I was interested to know if anyone here has successfully installed open sights on a 308 Ruger American Ranch Rifle? I have to stand corrected -- My rifle is a Ruger American Rifle (308) not Ruger American...
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      What local gunsmith would you recommend to fix this

      Was chronographing some handloads in my Remington 700 VSSF (.223) when bolt handle came off in my hand. I was going up the line in increased powder charges when on the next increment after firing, the bolt lifted with no noticeable resistance but couldn't extract the spent case. After pulling...
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      Just got e-mail that Berry's 124 gr. 9mm flat point are in stock

      I requested a notification a long time ago. By the time I see any notifications the product is usually gone. This time notification came less than 1 hour ago. Price is 34.95 per 250 pcs. I ordered several units. I find they are pretty good for plinking/target use.
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      Westminster Community Pond

      Since my wife's dementia has gotten worse and her mobility is not the greatest ( and mine either of late) we make a couple of visits per week to the Westminster Community Pond at the intersection of Rt. 97 and Rt. 140. Never really appreciated it until the last couple of years. Just a peaceful...
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      Reloading for 300 Blackout

      I've just started handloading for 300 Blackout and have been only using W296 (same as H110) with 125 gr., 130 gr., and 150 gr. projectiles. Have not had a chance to chronograph any loads yet so I've been loading on the conservative side. When using an almost equivalent charge of powder in .357...
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