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Browsing through my Lyman manual I see the 6mm PPC is touted as the most accurate cartridge. Maybe my range is just not ideal for benchrest shooters, but I've yet to see anyone shooting one (or similar) in 7 years going there. Is this more of an elite, cult cartridge that requires secret...

The past three years I've been struggling with the Lee 452-228-1r mold in my 97b. Numerous live round stovepipe or 'bolt holdover' jams, aggravated by the fact I can't lengthen the OAL due to the short leade. On a whim I went back to the TL 230 collecting dust and with a little experimentation...

I have a 3/8" AR500 steel target I normally use copper jacketed 223's on but curious what magnetic M80 147gr bullets will do at 300 yards? Will it damage the steel enough to make it not worthwhile? I've taken a shine to shooting my M1 at longer distances and would like to target something...

Unlikely, meaning incongruent or out of place? For example I went to see a play last night in a fairly liberal, artsy stage theater. I had to smile a little knowing (presuming) I was the only one with a CC. I've also taken my Kahr on the river with me paddling whitewater. Any interesting...

I have a CZ carbine in x39. It's wonderful and I get a ton of enjoyment out of it. I cast my own bullets to cut costs and save wear and tear on my steel targets. That being said, finding brass x39 cases can be frustrating. A guy next to me was shooting his 300 AAC AR and he makes his own...

I get bi-annual checkups at the VA hospital and during my 'labs' blood draw at the satellite clinic yesterday, I asked if they could put a note in to also check lead levels. "Blood?" No, lead...L-E-A-D. "No, I can't" How do I get it checked? "Discuss that with your doctor" She was obviously...

My Sport is great and has a surprisingly crisp trigger. Problem is, the pull is fairly stiff. Any way to cheaply lighten it a bit without installing a trigger kit?

ATF shelves controversial bullet ban proposal http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/03/10/atf-shelves-controversial-bullet-ban-proposal/ Looks like they finally wised up. No ban right now.

I've had my Sport a few years now and just recently put a 4x scope on it. Nothing fancy, BSA mil dot. Maybe I'm just used to the 'general' accuracy of my Garand, but I had no problem hitting fist sized rocks at 330 yards, repeatedly. Color me ignorant but is this par for the course for...

I've been using CCI LRP for my x39 reloads and experience a full 'dud' once in 80 or so rounds, probably due to excessive shoulder clearance or too deep primer pocket. I heard Remington and Federal primers are more sensitive so I loaded up...too many Remington primed cases. In 25 rounds I got...

Here's something I haven't seen mentioned before. If I shoot my AR in a normal fashion, my neck starts hurting, and I've mentioned this in previous posts. My other bolt guns don't cause this. I got to thinking and tried tilting my scoped AR about 20 degrees, and it is a TON more comfortable...

...and impossible to find locally. When I did, they are $45. Here's my question. Any possibility I can shoot my Lee 312-155 quenched wheelweights at 1750fps and not need to use unobtanium gas checks without leading in my CZ carbine? I could try a few and see what happens but I'd rather hear...

I'm just not sold on my AR, despite it having stellar function and accuracy. The ergonomics aren't working for me, but a standard rifle stock does. I love my CZ 527 in x39, so naturally gravitate toward the 5.56 version. However the Mini 14 looks interesting too, so I'm torn. I don't need a...

Perhaps they are getting worn out, but my Lee 45 acp and 9mm molds cast slightly oval bullets. When sizing, the non-seam half gets squeezed the most while the seam doesnt even get touched half the time. Any ideas why?

I was watching a program about snipers in various conflicts and the narrator pointed out the 50 BMG fired from the Barrett would hit an 'insurgent' at one mile with "the force of a 9mm at point blank". Now I'm a bit fuzzy on this, but how could a 750gr bullet hit anything with such little...

I've had my Sport a few years and feel I could benefit from a brake that reduces muzzle rise, as I still have the stock 'birdcage' hider on. My thoughts... 1. No/reduced muzzle rise 2. Minimal extra noise, especially for shooters adjacent to my table 3. Under $50 I know nothing of...

I had the opportunity to fire an SVT 40 last week. I had never seen one and the guy was nice enough to let me put a few downrange. Sights were extremely low compared to my Garand sight plane. Action cycling felt much quicker, like there are fewer pieces to move. It frankly looks like a...

I have to make 2-3 trips from my car to the firing line, and it would be nice to put everything in a cart instead. Any suggestions for something that can carry around 150# (steel targets etc)?

As most of us know pistol powder selection is on the thin side, and all I could find last year was a dusty 8# jug of 7625. It works fine for my 9mm but my LRN 45 is having a little trouble. CZ 97b 5.5gr 7625 230gr LRN 750fps I was experiencing some 'bolt over base' stoppages which I may have...

I did my research, worked up a bullet/load combination and fired two clips today. :D No perceivable leading on the piston or in the gas cylinder, port was clear. Once I tweak the formula a bit I may not have to rely on finding proper FMJ and save powder to boot. Lee 155gr gas checked...