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I searched the internet, and all it did was confuse me, so here I am. I have a Ruger Single Six .22 that was once my Father’s. If memory serves me it was a “Convertible” that had two cylinders, .22 LR and .22 Magnum. During the shuffle of the estate the Magnum cylinder got lost, that is if it...

I recently found 2000 lead bullets in my closet. Shooter’s Choice brand .452 dia. 200 gr. LSWC. They are from a previous life when I shot Bullseye Pistol competitively. If memory serves me, they are 10 to 12 years old, maybe more. Storage in a cloths closet that gets hot in the summer, and cold...

My Review, Taurus PT22PLY A couple weeks ago I bought a Taurus PT22PLY for a plinker, and possible summer time carry mouse gun. I got a smoking deal on it. They normally run $280 to $330 in my area. I picked this one up from the Princeton Illinois gun show for $210. The dealer told me a lady...

Gun raffle to benefit Search and Rescue team. www.bcmsar.com The Bureau County (Illinois) Mounted Search and Rescue team is holding it’s annual gun raffle. This year we are offering a Henry Big Boy lever action carbine AND a Ruger Vaquero revolver both chambered in .45 Long Colt. One winner...

I did something today I haven’t done in 40+ years. My 22 year old Son, 28 year old Son-in-law and myself loaded up five .22 bolt action rifles (iron sights only), 1000 rounds of bulk pack ammo, and about 20 tin cans and headed to an open pasture to do some shooting. We set the cans out at around...

Has anyone here bought a Diamondback DB9 manufactured in late 2013 / early 2014 that has 4-500 rounds shot? Have the “bugs” been worked out of this pistol yet? I’m not liking what I see and hear on the internet, but most of what I am seeing is from 2012 or earlier. I really like the pistol...

I found 1500 pieces of .452, 200gr LSWC bullets that, as best I can remember, are 7 to 8 years old. The wax / lube in the bullet’s groove looks fine, but is it? Kind of tells you how often I clean my gun room. When I first found them I was like a little kid on Christmas morning. But now...

Went to check out a new range today. The one I have been going to for the past few years raised fees again this year. $30 per person per day. Me and my son, plus gas money, and I’m looking at $80 for a day of shooting, not counting ammo. This new range, near Princeton Iowa, is run by the Iowa...

The Bureau County Mounted Search and Rescue Organization www.bcmsar.com is holding a fund raiser raffle. This year we are offering two firearms to one lucky ticket. A Henry Big Boy lever action carbine and a Ruger Vaquero stainless revolver with “ivory” grips. Both firearms are chambered for .38...

Anti-gun Chicago Sen. Antonio Munoz today filed an amendment to SB1002 that would result in the banning and confiscation of all magazines over 10 rounds. If Munoz's bill passes, you'd go to jail longer for having a standard AR-15 magazine in your own home than you would if you robbed a liquor...

I was in my favorite local gun shop this morning killing some time. There was a very attractive woman at the counter handling a compact .380 pistol. Needless to say, I mossy on over that way to see what was going on, mostly to hear the line of bull the salesman was probably giving her. This lady...

I was at the Gander Mountain in Peoria Illinois this afternoon. They where having a huge sale, 50 to 60% off everything in the store, except firearms and related accessories. I asked an employee if they were closing up the Peoria store, she said no, they are getting rid of everything except the...

WOW. If asked to describe in one word the gun show I went to today, that word would be simply WOW. I’ve been going to this town’s gun shows for over 30 years now, four times a year, and this is the craziest I’ve ever seen it. Way more then even back in 1994. I stood in line, outside, in 15...

Finally! I’ve been working all year to get a less then half inch group, and I finally got one. Shot this target about two hours ago at 100 yards. Measures 0.44. Specs below. And I’m sorry to boast, but I’m still flying high on this. Prior to this group the best I’ve gotten was 0.51. Rifle...

My Son inherited a couple of Remington bolt action .22’s from my Father’s estate a few years back. A 511 and a 514. I finally got around to cleaning them up and took the 511 to the range today. I remember shooting that 511 when I was a kid, so today brought back some good memories. I sat down at...

Is there a gunsmith in north central Illinois that can straighten the canted front sight on an AK47? Not some hack with a Harbor Freight drill press and a hack saw, someone that knows what he’s doing. Thanks.

I finally got around to testing some CFE223 powder today. I do believe I found a replacement to my good old reliable IMR3031. Here’s the results. All shot in a NEF Handi Rifle, heavy barrel, 1:12 twist, in a target stock, 10x scope, 100 yards. Don’t laugh too hard about the rifle. It’s a ton of...

State Police team with Fed to restrict Illinois gun owner rights U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and the Illinois State Police are teaming up to pass legislation to destroy Illinoisan's right to privacy and gun rights in exchange for federal grant money. Representative Cynthia Soto (D)...

Is there such an item for sale to mount on a Saiga rifle (AK47) an attachment to be able to clip on a single point sling? I can find them for AR’s but not AK’s. Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.

I post this once or twice a year. I know it’s a long shot, but worth a try. I am looking for a place to shoot in Bureau or Lee County Illinois. Prefer a 100 yard range, but even 50 or 25 yards would do. Willing to pay a yearly or per use fee. I am a retired NRA Pistol Coach, have shot Bullseye...