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...I must be getting the Oldtimer's disease. CAUTION: The following post includes loading data beyond or not covered by currently published maximums for this cartridge. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Neither the writer, The Firing Line, nor the staff of TFL assume any liability for any damage or injury...

Anyone shooting the Henry version of this little "survival" .22? In a true survival situation, I'd probably go with unsportsmanlike snare wire, but it looks interesting. Experiences, good and bad?

I started loading this round a couple years ago after reading yet another caliber debate, specifically, "Does it really match .357 mag/125 from a 4" revolver?" In my case, it was a Glock 23 with an aftermarket barrel vs. a 4" GP-100. At the time, the result was, "Not quite." The Sig trailed the...

For those shooting these little guys, what size ball are you loading? What powder charge? Have one on the way, and I happen to have some Hornady 0.315 ball that I load in an old caplock target rifle. Thinking to use those over, say, 9 gr by volume of FFFg.

Opinions and experience with these pistols? I know the Smith has been out of production for some time, but they're readily available.

Starting to load for a modern 1894 Winchester. Yes, I can slug it. But I'd like to know what y'all are shooting.

All relative, so I'll define big as >250 gr and long range as >400 yd. And slow as <2,500 fps. Assuming I'm carrying a rangefinder, and I know the trajectory, and I'm a good shot, I should be able to plunk a critter out there. Now, 400 is my personal limit, and I did once drop an elk at that...

Yep, the judge enforced the law, didn't try to make a new one from the bench.

Had these two out yesterday. The one on the right is a Model 70 Featherweight Classic 6.5x55. Definitely a close cousin. Her job yesterday was to see how well some Hornady 160 RN would shoot, and they did very well, grouping 1" at a touch under 2,500 fps. This rifle will put a couple different...

Like most folks, I'm always looking at ballistic coefficients to get the most effective range out of my rifles. Less concerned with "flat" shooting with a laser rangefinder in my pocket, but I always want to see how much energy they can carry downrange. But recently, I've been working with...

These guys have moved into Ohio, they're destructive, and there are few restrictions on hunting them. Looks like an opportunity for a retiree. But none of the local hunters I know go out for hogs. So I'm seeking some advice. The most favorable location for me seems to be Wayne National Forest in...

These are made by Pedersoli, a nice repro of the old Remington Rolling Block. This one is in 50-70 Government. Disassembly of these should be dead simple: cock it, screw out the little tab on the left side of the receiver, tap out the large pin holding the breach block, pull out the block, lower...

It's a round that has always fascinated me, and it had a pretty big role in "winning the West". Bill Cody shot buffalo with it. Of course, the 45-70 overtook it pretty quickly after 1873, and it's popularity continues today. But the 50-70 got a lot of play before that. No shortage of rifles...

I bought my first last year, for the gun, not the caliber. It's a Charter Arms Bulldog, which seems to dominate the GB listings. Neat little pistol, easy to carry, just a little lively. Now, I shoot all the major revolver rounds, and I'm a big fan of the .45 Colt. But the 44 just seems to fit...

What is your opinion, or better, experience with reproduction Model 73s? Since they're made be a third party now, I consider Winchester branded rifles reproductions, albeit with the magic name. Anything to avoid? Anyone especially good? I'm looking at 44-40.

I know there are a few old threads on this, but thought I'd ask whether anyone is currently working with this old round. It's humbling when you find something new to you, then realize it ain't new at all! I didn't know John Moses designed two 1903s, the famous Colt and a related model for the...

I know getting opinions out of this bunch is tough, but here's your problem: You need to buy a .380 Auto, 9x17, 9mm Kurz, whatever you like to call it, because, well, you don't have one. It's not a carry gun. It should have some pride of ownership aspect, history, high level craftsmanship, etc...

Can anyone venture an opinion as to who made this rifle? It is a .40, I believe made in western Pennsylvania near the end of the flintlock era. My lock photo is poor, but low on the front is the word "WARRANTED" and in the back are quail. I have seen a similar percussion lock plate on a mid-19th...

Rounds being 7.62x25 Tokarev and 357 Sig. I had tested a Tokarev workup using Hornady data and their .309 90 gr XTP last year, but the light was wrong, resulting in spotty data from my optical chrono. Today I had my radar unit and ran a string of 10 just under Hornady's max at 14.0 gr H110...

I received my new chrono 2 days ago and got it out to the range yesterday. This unit uses doppler radar to measure velocity. Bottom line is I like it, and it's worth the high price ($600!) to me. Here's a comparison from my experience. I have been using a PACT 1-XP for years. The thing I like...