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I've been breaking the barrel open on my GAMO Viper air rifle in order to assure it's unloaded every time I handle it. Obviously, it cocks the spring when doing so. Here are my questions: Should I make it a habit to dry fire to relieve the spring tension when storing? If so, is there harm in...

I read in another thread a few days ago in regards to converting a K31 from it's original chambering of 7.5x55 Swiss to a .308Win. WHY?! I can only think of one reason. The availability of reloading components such as dies is not as easy to locate as .308. IIRC, the only die set to make the...

I went to a local gun show today and actually had a good time. Bought some good stuff. But I did have a bump in the road... I approached a dealer that was selling ammo cans. I asked what the price was and told him immediately I would take three. My wife and I started to rummage through and...

Here we go! More and more new and rekindled interest in firearms this past couple of years have made quite the spectacle at gun shows. We've had scores of posts here griping about the crowds, high prices, scarce "deals", and just plain grumpy sales people. I'll admit: I'm one of those that have...

Of all the reloading threads that's been going on in the past few months, I haven't seen a whole heckuva lot of casting ones. I've been getting ready to start casting for the first time. I've done some searching here and on a couple of other boards to get my feet wet. Here are some basic...

There was a post in another thread that I feel needs to have the air cleared. My intentions are NOT to make other members look stupid and for me to look cool. It's an issue that strikes a nerve with me. Some people may feel the need to jump in and defend their favorite gun when somebody states a...

Went to a couple of shops that rented guns recently. Three guns are up for informal review and not so sure opinions. Keep in mind that 1 of the 3 guns was just plain abused. This is just a brief overview of what I experienced. I left out intricate details since there's 3 guns I tried and wanted...

This thread was on record that political discussion was going to be allowed even though it breaks the rules. I was glad to see that we were able (at least for a while) discuss politics as an underline to the main topic. http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=333350...

I just read in Feb '09 issue of Shooting Times that Nighthawk is moving into the realm of building rifles now. They've arguably been making quality 1911s in recent years and now want to step into the rifle market. They're starting off with two series of bolt-action rifles: Nighthawk Hunter and...

My wife attended a basic gun course today for a refresher and to take a girlfriend of hers for her first time (hopefully to convert her to being a gunowner). During the firing session she had the chance to fire a S&W 22A and several other guns in different cartridges. She REALLY liked the 22A...

I'm heading for West Palm Beach, Florida soon. My job is sending me there for some training. Going to be there three weeks and I'm planning on taking the chance of bringing at least one pistol. I don't know the area at all whatsoever and wanted to know if there's a gun range within the area...

I bought Hornady's ne Dimension Die Set for my 9mm a while back to give their dies a shot. Quite a bit of advertising hype was surrounding their features such as titanium nitride, zip spindle, headed decapping pin, etc. Actually, I do like most of the features povided. However, the sizing die...

Yep, leave it to me, Mr. OCD. All these years I had my own little simple method on tumbling my brass. But NNNOOOO! I had to hop aboard the TFL train and start reading how everyone gets 6 by using half-dozen other methods... My original method: MidwayUSA tumbler (they sell a Frankfort Arsenal...

Excuse me for possibly not getting the correct terminology: In another thread, a gentleman mentioned that the 6 o'clock sight picture/alignment was pesky to him. My understanding is that when you have your sights aligned to the bottom of the bullseye of the target and the bullet placement is...

I've been visiting this board for a bit over 3 years now. Over this span, I've come to respect my country, my firearms, and fellow gunowners alike even more than ever. Some may think I'm a bit too mushy. That's OK. I see it as this board and the fellow members here have provided more...

I read this from a post in another thread and I got me to thinking.... I understood in the past that lead bullets were inherently more accurate. But the reason why I was told was they filled the rifling of the barrel moreso than a copper jacketed bullet. It provided a better sealing from spent...

My wife and I went to the range yesterday to verify some loads I've cooked up. Upon inserting a magazine, the gun will sometimes automatically cycle closed. I thought she had her index finger riding on the slide release lever on the right (it's ambidextrous) while loading. She demonstrated that...

I've always posted in the past chiding members to never ever sell their firearms. Well, I'm sitting on the fence pondering if I should keep my AK or be a hypocrite. I got it last year about this time. It's a Romainian WASR-10 with 2 30rd. mags. Laminate furniture, sling, tool/cleaning kit...

I'm in the middle of reloading for my pistols and it was time to move over to another powder I like. HS6 for .45ACP cartridge. I had a massive amount loaded for my guns and it's been a while since I cranked out HS6 for it. My labels on my ammo boxes state: HS6 @ 7.4gr. OAL @ 1.230" Hornady...

I came across a post recently casually stating that if you have cycling issues, a heavier bullet may be needed. He wasn't stating that this is the only answer, only AN answer. My HK P30 fires UMC and WWB ammo fine. But, I've been trying to work up a good range load for it instead. These loads...