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I'm fairly new to reloading and SO FAR, haven't had a problem with a primer going in upside down (I'm loading 38 spls). I see something about this every once in a while where a problem happens and a primer gets flipped and installed upside down. I'm just asking for the sake of knowing IF I...

I like the smaller frame revolvers and have wanted one in a 3" barrel. I don't want this to turn into a "Smith fan versus Ruger fan" thread. I'm basically looking for some information. Originally, I was looking for a Smith Model 36 with a 3" barrel. Instead, I ran across a 36 with a 2"...

New to reloading and getting started in 38 special. One of the molds I purchased (wil be casting my own) is the Lee 150 gr RN .358 along with a tumble lube 158 gr WC. In searching for powder in my area, I was hoping to find some Trail Boss but no luck - the shops evidently can't keep it on the...

My background - have shot BP for 50+ years and cast round ball and conicals for same length of time - started shooting cartridge handguns a few years ago - am trying to get set up to hand load 38 specials - target loads. I've been doing a lot of reading and studying - on the net - various...

Am new to reloading and trying to get set up to reload 38 spl. At some point, i might add 9mm but that's down the road. I'm primarily interested in loading target loads - have a variety of handguns - .357 New Vaquero, 357 LCR, 357 4" Colt Python, earlier (1910 mfg.) 6" Colt Army Special and a...

Quick explanation . . . I'm pretty much a "revolver guy" - been shooting 50 years and do have some semis but much prefer revolvers and am partial to the 38 spl. I currently CCW a Ruger LCR. I don't have much experience with S & Ws but I do have a 1920s something M & P Target with a 6" that is...

Normally, I carry a Ruger LCR for CCW - but I do have a Ruger SR9 that I sometimes utilize. Like most of us on here though, a person sometimes gets a "bug" to try something new. I've searched on here in regards to the LC9 and found some info on it but would like to hear from some of you who...

In doing some searching in regards to difference in weight between .310 and .311 RB as well as several old "bag molds" I ran across, I came across this excellent chart - may be that the link has been posted before (don't know) but for those getting started, it's an excellent reference...

I was interested in finding a .32 ML for plinking, etc. I once had a CVA "Squirrel Rifle" - like an idiot I sold it a few years back. Anyway . . . although I'd never seen one of the Traditions "Crockett Rifles" in person - I have read all the threads on here in regards to them and generally...

My interest has always been primarily shooting "round ball" - and I'm pretty "traditional" . . . i.e. not in to in-lines, saboted bullets, etc. In my general browsing "pastime" of looking at muzzleloaders, etc. - I got to thinking about "rate of twist" and have a couple of questions for anyone...

With the problems I encountered with the Uberti '51 Navy I have this last Sunday when I was shooting, I'd like to switch out the stock nipples with some tress/ampco nipples. I checked on Track of the Wolf - they show a 12-28 nipple for the Uberti '51 but only show it in hardened steel and...

It's a nice day here in Michigan today - mid 60's so decided to get some shooting in. After some threads on here as to preferences of Remingtons over Colts, I took one of each out and even though I'm biased to the Colt Navy, I did attempt to be objective about the whole thing! :D First off...

Please excuse the post but it does refer to BP firearms. I've been looking at a number of different sites/suppliers as I look at the possibility of purchasing one of the Traditions Crockett Rifles - .32 cal. = obviously to come up with the best price I can. What has surprised me is that on a...

Does anybody have one of these? Am looking for some information. I've been toying with the idea of building a "Ohio" style half stock for general plinking but by the time I get the parts/pieces - I'm looking at around $600 - unfortunately, I have many of the parts but they are at my home in AZ...

I have never run across this site and can't take credit for finding it - it was posted on another board in reference to an original holster for a Colt that was shown (leather work board). I found it a neat site to cruise and look at - can't afford any of 'em but if you like old Colts...

My g-g-grandfather carried a Spencer carbine and a Remington revolver during the Civil War from what records I can find (11th Mich. Cavalry). Many years ago, I had the opportunity to examine a original Spencer carbine as well as a Blakeslee" cartridge box which held the tubular magazines. But...

I shot NSSA a long time ago and when I first started, used the old cardboard tubes to make premeasured loads for the .58 Rifled Musket - charge poured in and a minie ball inserted in the top. Eventually plastic tubes became available. I know some on here shoot revolver competition in NSSA and...

With the current shortage of shooting supplies (ammo, primers, caps, etc.) I am about to do something I never thought I would . . . use Pyrodex. Pyrodex users please don't take offense to this remark please! :) I've used real black powder for the last 50 years since I'm pretty much a...

For those of you who like .303 British Enfields - On Target (Kalamazoo, MI) has some consecutive serial numbered .303 Enfields listed on Gun Broker. I don't know how often these would ever be available so thought I'd post the link in case anyone is interested...

I figured this would be a good place to ask . . . I have a friend who is retiring who likes to collect military surplus rifles (and antique rifles in general). He's a Viet Nam vet and has everything from a Brown Bess to a Civilian M-16 - a couple of M1 Garands as well as quite a few of the...