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What if a Rossi ranch hand .44mag were rechambered to .445 super mag? Not for any particular reason, just a random thought. Would the action bear up to the increased pressure? hmm........

Probably a stupid question but I'm no gunsmith. are the receivers identical on pre-64 model 94's for both short and long cartridges? Specifically .25-20 and .25-35. Also, is there an online resource where I could find out what the original chambering was from the serial number only? O.K., two...

Sorry gang, I have to get this off my chest. I just read a post on a different forum badmouthing Elmer Keith of all people! This slow-witted "tacticool" mall ninja had the nerve to insult Elmer's choice of personal defense firearms. never mind the fact That Elmer passed away in 1984, almost...

I haven't hunted in years, so I'm apparently out of the loop. Recently I came across an article that dozens of wild boar have been trapped in the county I live in. I've read many times about how destructive and aggressive these hogs are and since we do quite abit of fishing, hiking, backpacking...

I'd like to try reloading for my Big Bore 94 with Hornady 300gr RN bullets. Can't seem to find any data for a bullet this heavy. Anybody have any experience with it? or a source of data for it? Thanks and best wishes, Bill

I'd like to hear what you folks think of the S&W model 351PD .22mag 7-shot revolver. I handled one and thought it would make a good "tacklebox" or even a pocket gun. I don't want to start a discussion of different caliber alternatives. I just want to know what you think of this particular...

I guess I've more or less decided to build from scratch. So far I've found these components that I like. 1. .32 cal. 3/4" octagon barrel 42" long 2. cherry kentucky 1/2 stock w/free straight...

These are probably stupid questions but please bear with me, I'm a beginner. I found two 42" octagon bbls from Rice in the .32 cal I was looking for. One is 3/4" and the other 13/16". Can someone explain why to choose one over the other? Stupid question number two: Since I'd like a left-handed...

I'm new to muzzle loaders and could use some information. What I'd like to do is build a left handed side lock percussion rifle in .32 or .36 cal.. I can't seem to locate any mfg. with a kit for this. If anyone knows of one could you please let me know? On the other hand, I would kind of like...

My left-handed Remington 870 express magnum 12ga. made it home in time for the holidays! As I've said in other posts, I don't hunt anymore, and my guns have gradually evolved into a more SD oriented lot. After much searching and tips from members here I was still unable to find the barrel I...

Well, I finally took my new to me Winchester Trapper .30-30 to the range on sunday. Shot two 5-shot strings off a rest and two off-hand standing at 25yds. All landed in the 8,9,10 rings. Since I don't hunt and intend to carry this rifle for SD while backpacking and camping I was very happy...

Does anyone have a reference guide that will tell me the date of manufacture of this handgun by the serial number? I haven't found any resouces online. Thanks, Bill NOTE:Couldn't find it online but a call to customer service provided the DOM as July,1995. Oddly, I bought the gun IIRC, in July...

Someone recommended this to me on another post and it seemed like a really good idea. I just started one and am tracking; what gun/cal., type of practice (sa/da, draw and fire, etc.), whether it was a dry-fire or live-fire session, and how many rounds fired/repetitions. Since I don't hunt...

Does anybody have any experience with #0000 buckshot? Came across some and didn't even realize any mfg. loaded it. Also came across "strung Buck", two .58cal (?) balls strung between 6" of braided steel wire. Talk about oddball 12ga rounds! Like to hear from anyone who's tried either of these...

I read the review of this lightweight armor in Personal Defense issue. It got me interested as I think I have a Niche for it. I'm thinking that while mountain biking, out for an evening walk, or just strolling around in sweatpants I could wear it under an oversize sweatshirt for concealment. The...

Just for kicks I was searching the web for left handed AR-15's. One article I read mentioned that most are not New York compliant. Does anybody know why these are not legal here? It's not that I have any pressing need to own one, with the three other projects I've got going now, just wondering...

I'd like to see some pics of what you guys use for pest control around the yard. Just for fun, no serious debate or anything. My two are a Savage 93 bolt-action .22mag with a cheap Gander mtn. 3x9 scope and a Henry lever-action .22lr carbine, I shoot more .22 short and birdshot through it...

OK here it is....... At the moment my only shotgun, a Rem 870 magnum, is at the gunsmiths for some work I requested (nothing wrong with the gun). And I started thinking, "Wouldn't it be nice to have another shotgun around for HD or a little fun shooting if the opportunity came up." Anyway, I...

Just when I wasn't looking for it. A used Winchester big bore 94 .375win came along at a good price. I was looking for A Trapper sized carbine to use for backpacking/camping and was thinking of picking up a 94 in .375win and having the bbl cut back to 16"-18" for this purpose. Couldn't find one...

Took my Ruger Speed-six .38spl to the range yesterday. Two other guys were there shooting Glock and Taurus autoloaders. While I was setting up I noticed that both would shoot a full magazine, lay their pistols down (clear) on the bench and walk up to check the target. We were all shooting at...