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How is the recoil of a Marlin 336 in 30-30 in comparison to: 12 gauge target loads, turkey loads 50 cal ML with 80 or 100 grains Pyrodex AK variant Tell me how the recoil feels using factory loads with detail if you can please. Is this a potential plinker gun? How many do you typically...

Folks, I've been pondering a question for a future rifle purchase. Which has the better accuracy potential: marlin 336 in 30-30 or SKS? I hand load if that helps. Background: I shot my first deer with a friend's Norinco SKS a few weeks ago. I generally dislike rifle recoil - 80 grains of...

Recoil vs. POI: Is this a fact or a myth? I've heard this: The bullet leaves the muzzle before recoil even starts so it doesn't matter how tightly you hold the firearm for first shot accuracy. Placement is not affected. If this is true, could I choose to lighten my hold knowing that I'll take...

Here's what happened. I have an out-of-production 9mm that has terrible accuracy with 125 grn LRN Hardcast with the H&R profile (a raised band around the body of the bullet) but when it shot the bore was clean. Bullets had 1 band of hard yellow lube. Special Cleanup only involved picking away...

I'm trying to figure out how to neutralize the corrosive by-products of Pyrodex RS. I've read 2 different theories with corresponding recommendations. Theory 1: Burnt pyrodex is basic and should be cleaned with a hot wate + Vinegar mixture. Theory 2: Burnt pyrodex is Acidic and should be...

Any of you creative types ever make any do-it-yourself ML accessories? Care to share? No matter how simple or complex, I'd like to hear about it. I've made a less-than-sturdy palm saver for the ram rod by drilling a hole through 1 side of a small segment of PVC pipe with cloth stuffed in it to...

Given 2x50 grain Pyrodex Pellets, what is the equivalent load by weight of Pyrodex RS powder? Round to the nearest tenth grain. (That's what my balance beam does anyhow) The situation: I was feeling like a cheapskate and thought to myself "30 dollars for 100 pyrodex pellets? That's only 50...

I'm new to muzzleloading and have been getting great help from you all about other topics. I'm much more familiar with handguns than long guns so my question is: Does anything about using a muzzleloader promote a certain shooting stance that is different from other rifles? For example, I've...

Ever notice this? I was at the range yesterday shooting with open sights. My glasses rest a little lower on my face than I'd like. I stayed very still, kept my cheek weld, and pushed my glasses up. I noticed that the front sight had risen up after I pushed my glasses up!!! And over to one side...

Hey all, never thought I'd do it but I have a muzzleloader now - a TC Impact. Sabots were expensive - $16 for 10 Hornady 300 grain, something like 11 dollars for a box of 250 grn Shockwaves, and 7 for Thompson hollow points. What ways do you feed your ML more cheaply while still making use of...

Anyone know? I'm looking at a rifled 870 barrel online and the description merely says: Deer Barrel, improved cylinder, rifle sights. It says "deer barrel" but nowhere does it flat out say "rifled barrel". Are rifled slug barrels typically fixed at improved cylinder? If so that would suggest...

Howdy folks, first time posting on the hunting sub-forum. I'm usually in handgun. I just completed a hunting skills weekend class (never been hunting) and while the instructors all cautioned against simply going to Walmart and buying cheap hunting clothes/boots, money is tighter this year...

When I did my latest round of shotgun window shopping, It seemed like all the shops with new 870 Expresses had barrels that stated: 2 3/4" and 3", **only use 3 1/2" if receiver is rated for 3 1/2" shells. And of course on the non-supermag 870 expresses they were regular receivers. So it...

Hey folks, Has anyone found commercial spacers for the Remington 870/1100/1187 to drop the comb? The closest I found is http://www.combathunting.com/REMINGTON_870-ATI_Collapsible_Stock_Drop_Spacer_1_2_Lower.html - but it states it's for an ATI stock. If any one of you own this spacer, would...

Hey all, I'm more of a handgun guy. But I'd like to get into hunting and it seems I can do the most with a shotgun. I've done some reading on the forums and I'd appreciate your assistance because I've run across some snags. What I know: 1) I should buy a shotgun that comes close as...

Hey all, Bottom line questions: 1) What OAL cycled the best for you - Generally shorter or longer? 2) If the Lee bullet seater die makes contact on the Ogive rather than the top of the bullet (so I've heard) - should I simply leave it at the original setting even if I switch bullet designs...

Hi all, another poster on this forum wrote this and I'd like to know if it's true or not. This is not meant to pick on the author of the statement (I don't remember his/her screen name either) who wrote with a charitable spirit which I'm sure was much appreciated.

Hey all, I've read about slugging bores as far as how-to. I just don't have any soft lead projectiles around the house in 9mm or 40 caliber. In order to GET lead projectiles I'd have to purchase them and from what I understand you want to slug the bore before you make any purchases so you...

I had never believed that muzzle flash could ever come close to "blinding" you. Then I tried some Bullseye powder behind 125 grains in my snub nose revolver. It was in an indoor range with average lighting, and man was that bright. I had to restrain myself from looking at the blast rather...

The question: Do very thin grips work against a good 2 hand hold? It seems like there is a trend towards thinner grips in handguns lately. If not a trend - then that part of the market is being thoroughly explored. It also seems like what I have learned about a particular style of 2 handed...