The firearm thread

**Winston001** · 28th October 2010, 21:40

Future Weapons by Kevin Dockery. http://www.armchairgeneral.com/futur...ook-review.htm

An excellent read if you are interested in pistols, submachine guns, and assault rifles. The title is a bit misleading because the content concentrates on the recent history of weapons development rather than the magical science-fiction type of the future. Nevertheless I enjoyed it and its a pedant's dream. Not only each weapon but its variations are described with photos.

**Wolf** · 2nd November 2010, 10:23

Not long finished "Sniper" by Martin Pegler - fantastic read and goes right into the history of sharpshooting. I suspect Chris would love it... if it's not already in his library.

**Mr Merde** · 10th November 2010, 19:27

Originally Posted by Wolf

Not long finished "Sniper" by Martin Pegler - fantastic read and goes right into the history of sharpshooting. I suspect Chris would love it... if it's not already in his library.

Not in my library yet.

Havent been on the site much lately as this Aucklnd council change has been a nightmare and there is no sign of it getting any better.

Loaded up 100 34-40 rounds now. Itching to fire the gun. Almost tempted to try it out the opther night when all the fireworks were going off.

Taking the 1893 Marlin hunting later this month with RM, Jono and my boy. Need to fire it sometime to see where it shoots.

Applied for a load of jobs over the past week. A lot in Aussie. SOme in the South Island. Anywhere thats not Auckland.

Come January I will be completely debt free, apart from the mortgage. Budgeted at saving about $400 a fortnight. new bike and new rifles in the not so distant future. Thinking very seriously about getting a De Lisle .45 ACP rifle. Had a gunsmith offer to make me one for about $2000. A cracking possum gun. No disturbance for the locals. No cases left lying around. 50-100 metre sniping.

Keep talkking. this thread has been quiet for a while. Whats wrong with you all?

Chris

**Drunken Monkey** · 11th November 2010, 07:40

We're overdue for a group BBQ/shoot to stir up some new founded enthusiasm. It's not like the weather has been shitty, but it's the same old story - we need somewhere to shoot!

It's a shame you're looking elsewhere, you vast knowledge and enthusiasm for the sport will be missed.

**The Pastor** · 11th November 2010, 08:45

don't move to aussie, kangaroos are much harder to have your way with, compared to sheep or kiwi girls. (on account of the bouncing)

**Mr Merde** · 11th November 2010, 09:01

Originally Posted by Drunken Monkey

We're overdue for a group BBQ/shoot to stir up some new founded enthusiasm. It's not like the weather has been shitty, but it's the same old story - we need somewhere to shoot!

It's a shame you're looking elsewhere, you vast knowledge and enthusiasm for the sport will be missed.

How about if I talk sweetly to "she who must be obeyed" her royal magesty Sharron and suggest that we have a BBQ at the house beginning of December sometime.

**jono035** · 11th November 2010, 09:02

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

How about if I talk sweetly to "she who must be obeyed" her royal magesty Sharron and suggest that we have a BBQ at the house beginning of December sometime.

Sounds good, although the fact that you chose to colour that text red lends a slightly ominous tone...

**Wolf** · 11th November 2010, 10:04

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

Itching to fire the gun. Almost tempted to try it out the opther night when all the fireworks were going off.

You're not the only one

**Indiana_Jones** · 11th November 2010, 11:57

Sounds good to me

Can't be the weekend of the 4th and 5th for myself as I'm meant to be having a birthday do or what not

-Indy

**Swoop** · 11th November 2010, 13:18

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

Thinking very seriously about getting a De Lisle .45 ACP rifle. Had a gunsmith offer to make me one for about $2000.

There is one on the goon city website.

Nice to see that their pricing structure is still the same as always...

**The Pastor** · 11th November 2010, 13:36

i can bring 1 crate of beer

**Mr Merde** · 19th November 2010, 20:00

Docs have signed me off work for the nexxt two weeks.

Told to relax, do something for myself for a change.

Blood pressure hit 160 over 110.

Need to contact me call me at home or by e-mail to pineyre00@xtra.co.nz

have a new gmail account Dipmerde@gmail.com

54 next week. Hunting two days afterwards.

Merde

**The Pastor** · 19th November 2010, 22:05

shit chris, thats no good aye, you take it easy!

**Indiana_Jones** · 20th November 2010, 08:40

Take it easy Chris!

At least do one weekend of sweet f-all

-Indy

**hospitalfood** · 20th November 2010, 09:07

Originally Posted by Drunken Monkey

we need somewhere to shoot!

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I am an associate member of the northern wairoa pistol club where I shoot my rifles, about 10 km north of dargaville. It is a long way for most ( 140km round trip for me ) but I go there every 2nd or 3rd sunday, heading up tomorrow. I have a key but sunday usually has a few members up there anyway. No cost but if you end up coming every week then it is polite to join. associate membership is $150 a year I think. Pistols a bit more.
there is about 10 positions on the 50 m range and 10 ish on the 100 m, and it is possible to set up between 10 m to 100 m. pistol shooters welcome but I do not have my B endorsement and there must be 2 B endorsement present for pistol shooting, but there is usually another B endorsement there. Range rules are fairly standard and must be obeyed, I am happy to brief. no unsafe behavior will be tolerated. It is a friendly casual bunch of guys but safety first. If you are keen to come along for a shoot email me at adammichaelmuir@gmail.com or call on 021 336 067. cheers.