That $200 for $500 deal would get you there?Very tempting, but still crossing my fingers more money is coming in soon.
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That $200 for $500 deal would get you there?Very tempting, but still crossing my fingers more money is coming in soon.
That $200 for $500 deal would get you there?
At least apply and get the card $200 cash back for spending $500 is a good dealIt would get me to the $650 for the rack grade special, but still holding out for my bonus. Putting on the pressure as they still rework year end numbers.
That plus letting the time tick by means I might have my C&R and evaluate where I want to dedicate other funds (depending on the size of the bonus).
Appreciate the offer though.
Yup. I finally caved and did that myself lol.At least apply and get the card $200 cash back for spending $500 is a good deal
Yes and that referral $ got me some goodiesYup. I finally caved and did that myself lol.
At least apply and get the card $200 cash back for spending $500 is a good deal
You're welcome!Yes and that referral $ got me some goodies
Thanks againYou're welcome!
I’ve already chimed in, I’m not intending to derail OPs initial inquiry, but I feel that this *may* be worth “asking” here....
We see these rebuilt Garands for $650 with new this-and-that, but have (potentially heavy) pitting...then we see some for $750 that may or may not have new this-and-that but don’t have noteworthy pitting....So, What does the NES brain trust suggest is the better “choice”: more pitting with “new” parts OR less pitting with parts that have stories...?
How much does pitting impact a rifle?
Perhaps this may help the OP in the decision...
Ymmv... but.. what does a 500-600 Garand look like? Is that like the jeeps you used to buy for $100? You just need to get it from Guadalcanal, where it has been sitting in the surf for 70 years?
”some pitting” as in lost at Gold beach and dug up by inspector Clousseau with his metal detector in 1956?
These $650 specials are built off receivers that have surface imperfections. Especially along the area of the “wood line”I’ve already chimed in, I’m not intending to derail OPs initial inquiry, but I feel that this *may* be worth “asking” here....
We see these rebuilt Garands for $650 with new this-and-that, but have (potentially heavy) pitting...then we see some for $750 that may or may not have new this-and-that but don’t have noteworthy pitting....So, What does the NES brain trust suggest is the better “choice”: more pitting with “new” parts OR less pitting with parts that have stories...?
How much does pitting impact a rifle?
Perhaps this may help the OP in the decision...
Why?80,000 seems like a bit much. Should probably start with just the one.
1911s got me into this mess! Thank godmac1911 needs a new NES handle...
"macM1" sounds about right...
1911s got me into this mess! Thank god
Guadalcanal?? Considering how it came to be there... I'd hang it over the fireplace.Ymmv... but.. what does a 500-600 Garand look like? Is that like the jeeps you used to buy for $100? You just need to get it from Guadalcanal, where it has been sitting in the surf for 70 years?
”some pitting” as in lost at Gold beach and dug up by inspector Clousseau with his metal detector in 1956?
A and then buy some PPU ammo from TSUSA. That's what I did when I first got my garand (service grade).Ok, so I got the money together.
Should I:
a) Service Grade Garand ($750)
b) Rack Grade Special ($650)
c) CMP special ($1050)
d) Buy $1000 worth of HiPoint carbines
Both my friend!Ok so looking to get a semi auto mil surp. Have $500 set aside and waiting to find out if and how much for bonus (would be first year so no context for amount).
If the bonus doesn't come through, easy get an SKS.
If the Bonus is HUGE then I could afford both but that is unlikely.
Have always wanted a garand, but ammo will be expensive (at least untill I also save up for reloading gear)
So if things are somewhere in between, which should I get?
Is it better to get something less expensive where ammo is cheaper also, or get the classic that I have wanted but is more expensive to get to the range.
(Peeled $100 off my "first rifle" budget and bought a Marlin 60 so I do have an as cheap as possible shooter on the rifle range)
Ok, so I got the money together.
Should I:
a) Service Grade Garand ($750)
b) Rack Grade Special ($650)
c) CMP special ($1050)
d) Buy $1000 worth of HiPoint carbines
A and then buy some PPU ammo from TSUSA. That's what I did when I first got my garand (service grade).
Both my friend!
(d), and embrace the VALUE!!!
(In all seriousness, I'd say go with a Rack Grade and then use the rest to get reloading equipment)
If time is an issue (especially having a baby), and it's just 30-06 you want to reload, I'd start with the PPU ammo for now then reload later once you have some brass.I am split on whether I will get reloading equipment now or if I will bank the money and make myself save for it. Given political stuff I could also front myself the money and force myself to pay it back. TBD
If time is an issue (especially having a baby), and it's just 30-06 you want to reload, I'd start with the PPU ammo for now then reload later once you have some brass.
Reloading 38s is super easy and cheap.I was thinking that. The only alternate path might be to getting a press and starting to reload with .38 while I gather .30-06 brass.