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So first a story, then followed with a question. I took my daughter to a local range here in Central NC a few days ago. While there I saw a family sighting in a few hunting rifles. Really nice seeming family. I marveled over an older semi-automatic hunting rifle of theirs laying out on the...

Just that. If one were to reload for, say, a short barrelled (say 20") 8x57 or 7.62x54 what powder would be most efficient in terms of velocity? I would probably shoot light-medium weight for caliber projectiles. I'm thinking a fast for cartridge powder. Anyone with experience to weigh in...

Just that. I've done some perusing and it appears that making black powder is not some super secret closely guarded art. It appears to be fairly simple and can be done safely with proper research. I am also intrigued at the notion of making percussion caps with prime-all. Does anyone have any...

So that is the question. I have a 24/47 that has a pretty rough-hewn stock. I'm looking at it and toying with the idea of a little sanding and some fresh tung oil finish. I will use a period specific finish it i decide to go for it. No stains, no type of poly or varnish. FWIW, it's both a...

Ok, I had to weigh pros and cons on posting this. I don't want to delve into partisan politics, but I found some tidbits in this article that merit discussion. THIS SOURCE IS A BIASED AND PARTISAN SOURCE. I KNOW THIS. VALID POINTS ARE MADE IN THE ARTICLE AND THE OVERALL TONE IS CIVIL. IT DOES...

And their prices actually aren't that bad on some stuff! Can get a Henry Lever about as cheap as I can order it through Walmart, even after shipping and transfer fee, and I'd much rather give Midway and an LGS my business if the difference is $20 bucks. CZ-75s were decently priced as well...

Just that. I now have the BP revolver bug since seeing a couple in person. I am not willing to spend a bunch of money on this endeavor as a) I really want one just as much for display as to play with and b) I don't know if I'll really shoot BP that much. Something tells me I will enjoy it, and...

So I have seen a couple of places on line that suggest this gun is Revolver Nirvana. Ruger durability meets S&W out of the box trigger. While my next revolver purchase may be a while off, I think this will be it. I would like a 4" barrel, but can live with 5" or maybe 6"... nothing less than 4"...

Its really just that. Surplus ammo has all but dried up, and i feel the need to dust off my yugo mauser and put it back in service. I've found a couple of older published loads that are obviously american manufacturer levels not even approaching cip for win 760 powder. I've seen a 1st edition...

Just that. Have you found it, and what brings it on? Is it a custom Les Baer or Wilson? Or is it just a simple Colt or Ruger with a few upgrades? Perhaps a custom build you did? I recently found mine today in a cheap RIA GI that have tinkered with for months. Some polishing on all trigger...

So the title says just that. I'm doing research for a purchase I will probably make months (maybe even a year)from now as I have limited funds and my firearms purchases are deliberate. So I'm looking at the possibilities of a 10mm, 9x23 (what I REALLY would like), or any similar powered...

Alright gents, I've piddled around with these for a little while now and I finally finished them up. When I first started, I initially envisioned engraving a small Sturm & Ruger Logo near the top. Now that I look at it, I think it will look weird unless I also do some checkering and I really...

OK, so many of us buy a GI style gun for price, then many other for aesthetics. At any rate, tons of folks would like an option to deal with GI sights. Well, there are upgrade sight options out there, and some aren't terribly expensive. I'm kind of proud of this alternative, however, and it is...

Guys the question is just that. My 10 and 12 year old daughters have been shooting for years now. My 12 year old has taken to my favorite past time and gotten quite good now (10 year old is another story), but I must constantly remind her to lock her wrists. She can't empty a 15 round magazine...

Ok, so I know there are only a blue million people trying to get into the 1911 market, but I'm not really 1911 specific. The logo in the center is interchangeable, this was just the request from a customer. I have two questions. Would any of you be interested, and what would be a competitive price?

So I finally bit the bullet and purchased a laser engraving machine. It's a big investment, but I figured I could at least make the money back from it... which would mean I got my pet engraving projects accomplished for free. At best... I turn it into a decent business and make some decent...

I'm talking how do we champion our cause? I personally believe we need to focus much more on ballot-down elections to ensure that Pro-2A politicians (with a pro-2A voting record) maintain control of congress. I don't even care about the POTUS election so much. I get that the power to nominate...

So I never deviate from published loads, excluding HS6 data for cast bullets in 357. Even then, I am still well under max chamber pressure and charge weight listed for jacketed loads but needed to increase the charge weight and use magnum primers to burn all the powder is the reduced lead...

So the question is just that. Anyone have tried and/or have good recipes for cast in 8x57? Logically it seems like it may do well with heavy cast pills, and wouldn't need to be downloaded a huge amount. Most 200+ grain loads published are around 2500 fps for middle of the road charges. I'm...

I loaded a squib load. First time since I started reloading (about 5ish years ago now). The offender was a .357 round. It barely broke the crimp and came forward just enough to hang the cylinder up when I went to pull the trigger again. I could swing the cylinder out though. I barely At any...