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    Uberti 1886 45-70

    Does anyone on here have any experience with the Uberti built copy of the 1886. I do know that Cimarron firearms out of Texas sells them and I assume others do as well. I am saving up my money to buy one and understand they are fine firearms
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    1886

    do any of you have any experience with either the Italian 1886s or the Japanese MIROKU built Winchester 1886s? I am saving up my money for one. Only problem I have with either one, is if parts are needed they have to send overseas for them. It is my understanding both are built on...
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    paper patched bulllets

    Are any of you familiar with paper patched bullets, and loading and shooting them? I have heard that at one time all the ammo companies loaded paper patched bullets. That they shot fine and in fact were extremely accurate. Question I have can regular bullets be paper patched, or do they...
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    GO TO GUN

    Was wondering what everyone's go to gun is at night. Mine is a Taurus Judge, and a Mossberg 12 guage pump. Both in the bedroom. I live in the city, so leave the rifles and I have two to use in case things really go bad , a 38/357 Rossi 16 inch barrel carbine, and a Henry 45-70...
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    35 Whelen

    does anyone have any experience with this caliber? I do know when I was stationed in Alaska was a popular caliber, and was said to be almost Identical to the 350 Remington Mag as far as bullets and ballistics, and was powerful enough for anything in Alaska, within its limitations
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    358 winchester

    Does anyone have any experience with this caliber? I know is based on the 308 winchester case, like the 35 Whelen is based on the 06 case. But that is about all I know
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    356 buckhammer

    does anyone have any experience with this caliber, and is it just a hot 35 Remington? I have seen that it is a modernized and pumped up 35 Remington
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    American made 1892

    I would like to see one of the American gun companies build a new model 1892, made in America, not Japan, Italy, or Brazil. I would just hope they could keep the cost reasonable. Also put it out in all the popular pistol calibers, with various barrel lengths and even make a take down version
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    Henry all weather 45 70

    I am acquiring a Henry 45 70, all weather, with loading gate, and 18 inch barrel, any of you have any working knowledge with this rifle?
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    rossi 92 454

    First question, I am in the process of acquiring a Rossi r 92 in 454. Can 45 colt dies be used to load 454 or do I need to buy new dies? I was thinking could adjust the case mouth die and seating die to work.
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    Lee pro 1000 press

    Hey guys , will a Lee 4 hole turret fit the Lee pro 1000? I am getting rid of a Pro 1000 press and have no turrets
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    32 h r mag

    what do ya'll think of the 32 h r mag, either as a backup piece, or a gun for the wife who is sensitive to recoil?
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    shelf life

    any one have any idea how long a box of reloaded ammo can set before you shoot it? I have located a box of 45-70 I loaded in 1983, when I was stationed in Kodiak, Alaska, was loaded for a Marlin 1895. I do not have that gun anymore, but do have a Henry 45-70. was wondering if there...
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    first cartridge loaded for

    Do Ya'll remember the first caliber and gun you reloaded for? For me was 1976, I was stationed at the COAST GUARD base in Kodiak, AK, and purchased a Marlin 1895 45-70, used of course. Did not want to run into a brown bear. I shoot left handed, none of the two gun shops carried any...
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    starline brass

    How do ya'll feel about starline brass. About 20 years ago now I purchased about 25 rounds of 45 colt (called 5 long colt by some) and it was all loaded with starline brass. My deceased brother said I made out like a bandit. He considered starline brass as pretty much match quality brass, on...
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    Uberti EL PATRON

    Does anyone else have one of the Uberti EL PATRON revolvers in 45 colt? I have one and it shoots amazingly well. I do reload for it and all is well. It was built for COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING, set up with a trigger job, wolff springs, all at the factory. According to some gunsmiths who...
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    herters reloading dies

    I was looking at some herters reloading dies, and they look an awful lot like CH reloading dies. Did herters manufacture dies or did they buy from someone else and just label the dies?
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    just got A new Rock Island Mini 380,

    Was wondering if there is any secret to reloading a 380, different than a 9 mm or 38 Super? Is smaller case but any problems reloading them?
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    reloading equipment

    I would like to praise Lee Precision, reloading , I had a pro 1000 carrier that needed repair, and the repaired it at no cost too me. That is one awesome company
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    rock island mini 1911 380

    I just purchased a new rock island mini 1911 380. Seems to have good reviews, but have not fired it yet. Was wondering if anyone has any experience with one of those
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