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This looks like a lot of fun. I'm trying it. I'm having trouble printing the JPG without putting it into a document. I haven't tried a program like photoviewer because I don't have anything like that at work. I have been successful at putting the jpg into a word document and printing it full page sized. Will that work?

I had to bottom out the rear also, but it's dead on now. Took a little fiddlin' wit it, but she shoots straight now. I was amazed how well it reached out to 100 yards.

Just bought 2 more for me at $75 plus shipping using their round up feature. Pretty high price and I'm real glad to have 'em.

The weather turned fair and I had my chores done so I decided to take my little black gun out to the range for a shake down. I'd had it out earlier, but it'd been a while and I really didn't get the chance to shoot it over distances. So, I arrived at the range and there was no one else there. I proceeded to lay out my own private shooting course with targets at 20 yds, 50 yds, and 100 yrds. The Colt M4 .22lr fired the 36 gr hollow points just as fast as I decided I wanted to and she never heated up. I was shooting at paper plates held to wire frames and was amazed what this little gun would do. Never a miss feed or fail to fire. Every single shot hit the 9" plate all the way out to 100 yds. I was standing there with my mouth open, amazed! I tried it from sitting, prone, and standing unsupported and had a great day. Standing I was able to hit about 50%, unsupported, but sitting and prone I was able to hit well over 90%. My first group of 15 shots was 100% accurate so I switched to a smaller spinner target that caused me to drop my hits to only 50% at 50 yds while standing unsupported. I love this gun! What a blast!

Don't dispair, because the ammo is out there in small lots and it takes some looking. I found some at Cabela's before it disappeared in a matter of minutes. You have to be patient and keep looking. I've been shopping for about six weeks. I refuse to pay the crazy prices some places like CTD so when I found 36gr Remington's for .05 round, I jumped on it. I also found some .40SW FMJ for .40 round too. Keep looking and be ready to snap it up when you find it.

TM: I assume the numbering you are using is from the exploded view in the user manual. I appreciate your comments and suggestions. I'm just being careful and thought I'd order them now, so I have them, just in case. Thanx

My Colt M4 is brand new, but I am wondering what parts I can expect to wear first and if a standard "kit" is available to have on hand to prepare for any known issues. Does anyone else here have a prepared kit? Or, as an alternative, can you recommend a list of pieces or parts that any owner should have on hand as a spare parts kit? Side note: I already have a basic as well as a complete cleaning kit.

I have three boxes of Federal 525 right now and I'd buy all of the Remington that I could find, if it were available in my area. The last two boxes I bought were $50 each and that's the last time I've seem .22lr ammo since early January. I checked a couple of places yesterday and they laughed at the service desk when I asked...

Try this... http://www.gunbot.net/index.php?cal=22lr

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I pass two Walmarts and private hunting retail store on my way home. I have been stopping in regularly to check on their orders that "should be here any day." The have lots of shot gun shells and a few center fire shells, but zero .22lr. I have heard that some Gander Mountain stores have .22lr ammo, but they're not near me, so...

Scored a 100 rounds of .40 cal at Walmart in Danville. They still have another box as well as most rifle rounds. I'll see if I can afford another box next payday, if they still have it.

That's good to know.

I"ve been making a similar circut checking stock with no success. I too have some on hand but afraid to shoot because I can't replace it...

NY gun owners and range owners are banding together to fight Cuomo's new law of forced registration: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/hit_us_with_your_best_shot_andy_5rxZg0gYBJJhkLBtiTPMfJ I say we adopt a new slogan and join this motion on a national level. Originally, I thought, and supported registration. However, upon quiet reflection, I have changed my mind and I think this is going to be the way to get the registration movement stopped. Mass refusal to comply. In this case, they simply can't arrest everyone. There'd be more tax payers in jail than there would be citizens to pay the taxes that support their care. I suggest we adopt a new slogan to lead this fight against registration: "Just say Nope!"

I have been able to "make" my function, but the tab/catch appears to be plastic and I worry that it will simply wear out from use in a very short period of time so I haven't been using it. Has anyone else experienced any wear issues?

I cancelled my order because they had delayed the shipment twice. I don't believe they would ever ship it because it's been discontinued and I'd bet they're trying to find old stock to fill any orders. Besides, I'd rather have the new model 2-7X32, despite the $100 price tag. I believe it's a better match for the .22 cal so I guess I'll be living with my iron sights for a while, until I can save up and justify the higher price. I have been having some pretty good luck with the stock sights anyway, so I'm gonna work on my marksmanship with those for now. Besides, I was weighing the investment of $39.99 plus $9.99 shipping against the chance to get more ammo and just couldn't justify the scope now. I'd rather have the ammo...but that's just me.

WANT! Want! want! Nice score!

I feel that I am a fair shooter now, but I would like to know if I am doing anything wrong and ways to improve. I have read a lot from various programs and those that seem knowledgeable have a lot of political brain washing mixed with more than a little macho attitude. I'm not admiting to agreeing or disagreeing with anyone's political opinions. However, I would like to learn to shoot better without someone complicating the whole shootin' match. I am a member of a sportsman's club that is very close to my home but I almost never see anyone else shooting when I'm there. I can hear others shooting, from time to time, because it's that close to my front door. The few times that I've met others at the club range, I was unimpressed with their range discipline or shooting habits, so I would not be inclined to ask any of them for assistance. I've read about Appleseed and the content sounds comprehensive but the lessons are not offered locally and are not cheap when you add the cost of hotel to related supplies. Still, Appleseed looks like the best opportunity for improving so far.

I have been reading a lot of shooting web sights looking for a place that offers shooter training. I have been shooting for a number of years and always wanted to be able to complete a formal shooters training course. Does anyone have any experience with any of the training courses out there?

I think that Senator Feinstein is the sponsor of this bill from others that completed the work. Just my opinion, but listening to her didn't inspire confidence that she knows what she's talking about, but rather parroting information provided on index cards. This may not be so in every case, but I would really wonder how many of these ban supporters have actually fired a any kind of gun.

Not allowed to carry at work and I'm always worried about leaving it in the car.

Does anyone have any experience with this type of ammo? I just received the new Midway mailer and they are showing a pretty good price on 40gr .22lr bulk pack but I've only just discovered this brand and am reluctant to jump onto this brand without recommendation.

Wow. I hope they don't keep records of orders once delivered.

I've been stopping in every Walmart or sporting good store that I find myself near, including pawn shops, and no one has any stock of the popular calibers. Everyone will tell you, "I have that on order and expect it to come in pretty soon." However, when you chat with them, they really do understand the backlog of shipments and have zero idea when anything wil actually be restocked.