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Diesel Smoke · 10-15-2010, 05:45 AM

I have been extremely happy with my subscription to Shooting Times, and recently got a very good deal on a 2 year subscription to Shotgun News. I've never looked at an issue, but figured I'd heard people reference it here and thought what the hell? Well I got my first issue in the mailbox, I am not really sure when, works been running me ragged and I haven't been able to check it in a few weeks. Anyway, it's a few great article and then a bunch of ads. I don't really mind it too much, except it makes me want to buy all this stuff I really don't need. Are there really good deals to be found in those ads? Some of it seems like dudes selling crap out of their garages, others seem to be very legit operations. Any advice on who to pay attention to and who to ignore?

YellowIH · 10-15-2010, 06:01 AM

I sent in for a RX and about 7 months later they started sending out the SN to me. I wish I had just kept buying the "treasury's" or whatever they are called, because the one regulars ones are just ads and weird obscure gun history with occasional builds for giggles thrown in. I still look at it, but the meat of the treasury must take a year's worth of SN's.

Mo · 10-15-2010, 06:04 AM

shotgun news has articles?

Dieselmh · 10-15-2010, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mo

magazines have articles?

Fixed. It seems like every magazine I read is at least 50% ads, if not more. The content that most of them do have is usually recycled from years past.

Gozuki · 10-15-2010, 07:04 AM

Don't buy anything FA from the the little print ads in the back, trolls lurk there.

usmcdoc14 · 10-15-2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Gozuki

Don't buy anything FA from the the little print ads in the back, trolls lurk there.

you mean like "SU press-on"

Zuki Tyler · 10-15-2010, 07:10 AM

I subscribed just for the ads-

I'm always on the search for parts.

Although, the current ongoing article about building a Bren is pretty interesting.

Red Dwarf · 10-15-2010, 07:24 AM

I enjoy it. There is usually an article about some obscure weapon's history, and often an article about a guy making a gun from his parts bin and the scrap pile. The ads are interesting just to keep up on what companies are making, and there are some good surplus ads - just to know what stuff is worth.

MT4Runner · 10-15-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Dwarf

I enjoy it. There is usually an article about some obscure weapon's history, and often an article about a guy making a gun from his parts bin and the scrap pile.

Doc writes for SN?

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The ads are interesting just to keep up on what companies are making, and there are some good surplus ads - just to know what stuff is worth.

Sort of like a print version of OSR, but without the witty banter?

aloharover · 10-15-2010, 08:39 AM

They have an armchair commando or two that write for them that annoy the hell out of me. so I only buy them from the news stand if their is an article I really want. Which is pretty rare.
I do pick up the end of year Treasurery as those usually contain the DIY build series of articles.

Azzy2000 · 10-15-2010, 08:53 AM

Just picked up the October issue.. now I'm lusting over the semi-auto MP-44 :drool:

Diesel Smoke · 10-15-2010, 09:53 AM

LOL, thanks for the replies all. I keep looking at the cheap 7.62x39 and thinking about the cheapest way to get a good shooter in that caliber. The ads in the back isn't helping that any. And up until now, I never really knew that I wanted a .303 British, but that is tempting me too. Maybe it's time to look into a C&R, but I think my wife would kill me.

Gozuki · 10-15-2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel Smoke

LOL, thanks for the replies all. I keep looking at the cheap 7.62x39 and thinking about the cheapest way to get a good shooter in that caliber. The ads in the back isn't helping that any. And up until now, I never really knew that I wanted a .303 British, but that is tempting me too. Maybe it's time to look into a C&R, but I think my wife would kill me.

SKS is still (relatively) the cheapest way into 7.62x39, followed by an AK.

flint_knapper · 10-15-2010, 10:40 AM

Wish list starts there, especially if you have a C&R.

aloharover · 10-15-2010, 08:09 PM

Enfields are very cool.
I still want to get myself a hi-power.

Enfield, FAL, Sten, Sterling, and then the Hi-Power. Perfect collection for the Land Rover

mrboyle · 10-15-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by aloharover

Enfields are very cool.
I still want to get myself a hi-power.

Enfield, FAL, Sten, Sterling, and then the Hi-Power. Perfect collection for the Land Rover

With that collection you will be able to keep yourself plenty entertained every time the Rover breaks down!

Gozuki · 10-16-2010, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mrboyle

With that collection you will be able to keep yourself plenty entertained every time the Rover breaks down!

10-15-2010, 05:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Diesel Smoke "Official" Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27575 Location: Oregon, Our voters are that Dumb Posts: 3,370	Shotgun News - What did I just buy? I have been extremely happy with my subscription to Shooting Times, and recently got a very good deal on a 2 year subscription to Shotgun News. I've never looked at an issue, but figured I'd heard people reference it here and thought what the hell? Well I got my first issue in the mailbox, I am not really sure when, works been running me ragged and I haven't been able to check it in a few weeks. Anyway, it's a few great article and then a bunch of ads. I don't really mind it too much, except it makes me want to buy all this stuff I really don't need. Are there really good deals to be found in those ads? Some of it seems like dudes selling crap out of their garages, others seem to be very legit operations. Any advice on who to pay attention to and who to ignore? __________________ Wheeling?!?!? WTF is that?

10-15-2010, 06:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
YellowIH Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Member # 12036 Location: TN Posts: 3,323	I sent in for a RX and about 7 months later they started sending out the SN to me. I wish I had just kept buying the "treasury's" or whatever they are called, because the one regulars ones are just ads and weird obscure gun history with occasional builds for giggles thrown in. I still look at it, but the meat of the treasury must take a year's worth of SN's. __________________ / SS'd 73 IH Scout II & stuff / Μολὼν λάβε / 74-75 IH 200 4x4 Truck Axles / Resident Attorney at Law

10-15-2010, 08:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
aloharover lets go Squatchen Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14561 Posts: 15,865	They have an armchair commando or two that write for them that annoy the hell out of me. so I only buy them from the news stand if their is an article I really want. Which is pretty rare. I do pick up the end of year Treasurery as those usually contain the DIY build series of articles. __________________ Want to know how I lost 25lbs in 9 weeks? Try INSANITY®. www.beachbodycoach.com/petermhope I love it when a plan comes together Colorado Springs, CO Based FFL-07/SOT

10-15-2010, 09:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
Diesel Smoke "Official" Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27575 Location: Oregon, Our voters are that Dumb Posts: 3,370	LOL, thanks for the replies all. I keep looking at the cheap 7.62x39 and thinking about the cheapest way to get a good shooter in that caliber. The ads in the back isn't helping that any. And up until now, I never really knew that I wanted a .303 British, but that is tempting me too. Maybe it's time to look into a C&R, but I think my wife would kill me. __________________ Wheeling?!?!? WTF is that?

10-15-2010, 10:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
flint_knapper nobody Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 99551 Location: N.AL./S.TN Posts: 269	Wish list starts there, especially if you have a C&R. __________________ TELLICO RALLY POST #499

10-15-2010, 06:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mo Everyday is Tuesday. Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 47 Location: Lizzy, CO Posts: 15,650	shotgun news has articles?

10-15-2010, 07:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Zuki Tyler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24649 Location: Around. Posts: 2,121	I subscribed just for the ads- I'm always on the search for parts. Although, the current ongoing article about building a Bren is pretty interesting.

10-15-2010, 07:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
Red Dwarf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 60950 Location: Idaho Posts: 900	I enjoy it. There is usually an article about some obscure weapon's history, and often an article about a guy making a gun from his parts bin and the scrap pile. The ads are interesting just to keep up on what companies are making, and there are some good surplus ads - just to know what stuff is worth.

10-15-2010, 08:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
Azzy2000 Mr. Personality Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11869 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 4,265	Just picked up the October issue.. now I'm lusting over the semi-auto MP-44 :drool:

10-15-2010, 08:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
aloharover lets go Squatchen Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14561 Posts: 15,865	Enfields are very cool. I still want to get myself a hi-power. Enfield, FAL, Sten, Sterling, and then the Hi-Power. Perfect collection for the Land Rover __________________ Want to know how I lost 25lbs in 9 weeks? Try INSANITY®. www.beachbodycoach.com/petermhope I love it when a plan comes together Colorado Springs, CO Based FFL-07/SOT

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