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I was in Cabelas today and they had a 12 gauge modified fixed choke Wingmaster for $399.00. Bluing was good and he wood looked good. I'm not sure how old it was. I have always wanted a Wingmaster, but I'm guessing it was at least $100.00 too high. Was I right?

A new gun range is opening near here, and I've heard that you can't pick up any brass that hits the floor. I paid for the brass, so as far as I am concerned it is my property. I will not shoot there as long as that rule is in place. Is this common practice at gun ranges and if so, why?

I came across a green oak log today and was curious how deep my Rossi .357 magnum rifle with 16" barrel and Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt with 4 5/8" barrel would penetrate it from 20 yards. Here are the results: .357 magnum load-158 grain RNFP cast lead using 4.5 grains Universal-2 1/2". .45...

Thee are those that feel that hand loads should not be used in self defense or hunting. I suppose they believe that a hand load is more likely to fail. Since I started reloading a few years ago, my son and I have sent roughly 4000 hanloads down range with only one issue and that was a delayed...

I have a Rossi M92 lever action .357 magnum. I have taken it out twice and have about 100 rounds through it. While shooting it today I noticed the right side carrier slide screw was missing. The gun has worked flawlessly and though I stopped shooting it, I cycled it a few times and it worked...

A friend gave me around 500 rounds of .357 magnum reloads. He had them in ziploc bags and had them labeled with the bullet weight, type of powder and powder weight. He used 158 grain cast bullets and 4.5 grains of universal in some and 158 grain bullets and 4.5 grains of Trail Boss in others...

Some gun solvents say they can harm some plastics and I was concerned about the fact that the follower on my Rossi M92 is plastic. Is it made of a plastic that will resist all gun cleaners, or should I be selective on what I use?

What is more controversial? Gun control? Best deer rifle? Remington pump shotgun vs Mossberg pump shotgun? Ruger vs Smith & Wesson? Best conceal carry gun? Best gun for hiking in bear country? Best gun for home defense?......etc etc. The answer is none of the above. The most controversial...

I've been in the market for a Rossi M92 lever action and went to a gun show today in hopes of finding one. Sure enough, a guy had a slightly used one in .357 mag, but wanted $575.00 for it. I got him down to $525.00, but it was still too much to me. I walked away, but later went back to his...

Are these decent guns? Or is Ruger trying to enter the "cheap gun for poor people and tightwads" market? I fit into both categories, but I don't want junk.

I was in Cabelas and they had Oregon Trail 230 grain RNFP .45 CAL sized to .452. They also had Oregon Trail 200 grain RNFP .45 LC CAL sized to .452. I assume they will BOTH work in a .45 ACP and .a 45 Colt If so, then why is one marked .45 CAL and the other marked .45 LC CAL?

How big of an effect does temperature have on firearms? I was considering building a hidden gun cabinet in the garage but was concerned with temperature variations. Here in the southwest, it can reach over 100 degrees in the summer and commonly gets into the teens and single digits in the...

My son and I shot his Ruger 1911 .45 acp today. The load we used was 200 grain swc, 5 grains of Red Dot, CCI large pistol primers. We have used this load before with no problems. As we were picking up the brass, we noticed the primers on some felt rough. Upon inspection with a magnifying...

I would like to get some stag grips for my Ruger Blackhawk but the prices are pretty steep. Does any one make a decent looking imitation stag grip?

A friend has a "Philippine 1911" that has an Ed Brown barrel and Ed Brown trigger. He bought it from another friend and wants to sell it now for $580.00. Is it worth it?

I have an old Westernfield pump shotgun that has random misfires. I checked the primers and ever so often it has light primer strikes. It has a free floating firing pin (no spring) that appears to be in good shape. The area where the hammer strikes the firing pin looked rough so I lightly...

What would you guys recommend for an open carry holster for a Ruger Model 1911.

A guy gave me several pounds of various powders and 2 of the containers had the original label removed. He had taped a piece of duct tape on them and wrote IMR 4227. I looked at the powder with a magnifying glass and it is an extruded powder with a tiny hole through the center. Does this...

I am looking for a NEW .45 Colt Lever Action in the $800.00 range or less. I have handled some Henry .22.s and the forearms were loose, but have never handled their .45 Colt. My cousin likes his Rossi but I am leaning toward a Marlin 1894 Cowboy. What do you guys recommend and what else is...

I found CCI No.400 Small rifle primers at a Cabela's Outpost for 31.99 per thousand. Is that as good as it gets?