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Seems like there are dozens of companies making AR15s. Are there just 3 or 4 companies that make the parts IE: top receiver, stocks, internal pieces, barrels, fore ends.... Just wondering who the main suppliers of components are? or are all of these different AR manufacturers actually...

Got to get some new scope rings 1" Dia. I have used Weavers for years but I am looking to get something nicer looking to go with this rifle/ scope combo. Any suggestions, for Best looking or Most solid grip or Best value for your money. What works and what to stay away from ??? Any info...

I have a couple of Bushnell 3200 series scopes. I would like to convert the windage and elevation adjustment to a target turret type . Any recommendations on something that worked out OK. Thanks JD

I just recently have been shooting some bench rest at 100, 200 and 300Yds. The calibre that rules at 100yds is the 6mmPPC with 30BR close behind, but in a recent match a .308 won the 300Yd match. Here is the question to you OCD accuracy buffs, what calibre dominates at these distances 50yds...

I want to buy a good pair of electronic muffs. They would of course block out the hi-Decibel gunshots and allow normal conversation. I want them to work in stereo, each muff having a speaker and pick up. The price range on these things is BIG $60- 550. I want to get the best value for my...

Hello Reloading crowd, For some of the rifle matches I enter, I require 100++ rounds and I would like to speed up the process a bit. I have tried a number of case lubes, 1. Lee Resizing lubricant 2. RCBS on a roll pad 3. Imperial Sizing die wax Lyman Quik Spray Case Lube was my latest snake...

I was flipping through a machining book and I came across a section on Thermal Conductivity of metals. Copper and aluminum conduct heat the best. Steel is in the middle. and way down the list is stainless steel (also titanium) Steel is 3X more conductive than stainless steel. Have we been...

What has been your experience been with the firearms manufacturers when it comes to warranty work being required ?? Remington, Ruger , Savage, Browning, Marlin, Winchester to name a few. Also Handguns - Smith and Wesson, CZ,HK, Berretta, Ruger..... What been your best experience -- Your...

What manufacturer makes a 1911 pistol chambered for the 9mm? It has got into my head that I have to have this gun! You know how it is. Also what was your experience with it??? Accuracy, trigger etc...

I have been shooting a long time (1970s) and reloading. When I reload I do all the usual steps and then some --trying to squeeze more accuracy from my gun and loads. This would include brass trimming, trickle charge to .1 gr. and seating .015" off the lands and on and on. So where does...

Most of the manufacturers are making some kind of AR knockoff, in 22 rim fire. Can you tell me about the experience you have had , with the model you bought. Also the cost.. Thanks

To all you shooters in Desert climates, I watching a show about snakes and what they showed about the effects of rattlesnake venom on human flesh is devastating. The venom contains enzymes that break down tissue (digest it) and a bite can result in amputation of the bit limb. When plinking in...

What are your favourite Quotes in the shooting game?? Could be about safety, competition, reloading, hunting, self defense.... whatever clever or profound or humourous or of Great wisdom etc I'll start things off with a few, "Anything that needs to be shot, should be shot Twice !!" or...

I have a Marlin 1895 in 45-70 and I want to remove the scope and replace it with a peep or ghost ring sight. I do not want to do any drilling and tapping, just bolt on. What have you guys tried?? what do you recommend?? PS it is several years old so it is a good one. Has Marlin resolved...

I just want to know if this has happened in your Town/City. About 3-4 years ago the price of lead skyrocketed to over double the cost. ( I think it was due to China buying up all earthly resourses ) So of course cast bullet prices jumped a whole lot. Now it's 2013 and lead prices have dropped...

I have a lot of cast bullets for handgun, and I am wondering how to determine how hard they are. Just reading OutdoorLife, I see bush pilots carry .44 mag with hard cast bullets(300gr) It seems every cast bullet I have ever bought is sold as "Hard cast" using the best alloys!! How can I test...

Waylon Givens carries a gun. What is it ? Enough about guns- I love this show!! The characters and the writing are are just exellent. What are Elmore Leonards best books ? I am finishing off season 3 and I can't get enough of this style of writing. Any suggestions ???? Thanks JD

I have been reloading 168 grain HPBT for my 308 and just getting really average groups. So I find a box of Ammo I loaded 4 years ago: 110 SP Flat base, 44 grains of varget , I think I loaded it for gophers, anyway I proceed to shoot off the bench at 100YDS and WOW 5 shots in a 5/8" group...

Over the years I've noticed that California has a real mixed bag of gun laws. What are some specific examples that are far different than most states? also I noticed when buying a safe that they are California rated ??? PS Do they allow Concealed carry at all ...

What is the most accurate 9mm pistol you have ever shot ?? Now Im not talking about self defence distances 7/15 YDS. Rapid fire etc.. But shooting off sandbags/tripod rest at say 25YD and 50 YD distances. I want to shoot in the local PPC matches in Semi-Auto Division. And The course of fire...