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I have a .243 Win coming in and would like to load up some ammo for it when my range finally opens. Would those of you who shoot this caliber for paper punching give me an idea of what bullet performs best out of a 24" barrel with a 1 in 10 twist rate? I'm thinking 90 grain, but I'm new to this...

I favor .223 at 100 yds, but I'm considering adding to it to fend off boredom. This would be a bolt gun; not looking for a sore shoulder and would like to keep it under $750 if that is realistic these days (last rifle I bought was a 10/22 a few years back). I'd want to reload, but that's a...

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Hey all- Did a search here for this topic, but nothing came up that addressed my issue, soooo.... Bought some AA#5 principally to try in my new XD45 Tac because, mostly out of boredom, I wanted to try a new powder for that caliber. The slide is out for finishing, so in the interim I thought...

I have a pair of Past shooting gloves that I love for those times when I'm shooting hot loads that tend to punish my aging hands, but they are wearing out. Apparently, Past is no long in business, and most of the gloves I see on the sites I buy from are full coverage, non-padded. Does anyone...

Hey all- I've been reading threads from all over the interwebs saying that to raise the point of impact, you shim the rear of the base, NOT the ring. I've run out of elevation for my 4x32 scope on my AK, and now must use a six o'clock hold to get anywhere near the target's center at 50 yds...

Just for &^%$ and giggles last week after a range visit, I decided to use a chamber plug I'd nearly forgotten I had in my Howa 1500 .223 Rem while cleaning. Popped it in and let the barrel soak in Butch's for a bout 5 min., dumped it, brushed it well, and the first patch I ran through came out...

I'm going to be working up loads of Varget for a 77gr bullet in .223 Rem. (Savage 12 F/TR; 1:7 twist) Hodgdon's site lists it at 21gr. to 23.7C Do any of you load this bullet/powder combo, and if so, what can you share with me about it? I've never loaded a full case, so should I just stay away...

The Timney trigger I put on my Howa .223 Varminter seemed OK at first, but now feels a bit heavy. I broke out and followed the instructions on adjustment, but it seemed like I had to move the screw out quite a bit (1/8 in. at least) to get any appreciable difference in the trigger; smaller...

I'm considering adding this caliber to my reloads and wanted to see what you all like in a lead bullet. 240gr. seems to be very popular, and I'm fairly certain I'd not go heavier than that. This is strictly for the range, at distances of 25 yds. or less. TIA! P.S. This thread is not intended...

In reading up on these, I am learning a little about bullet runout. How many of you use special seating dies for your target rifles, and would you say the investment has been worth it? I'm willing to give them a try, but would like to hear from those of you who can say with some degree of...

I am considering adding a 7.5" Ruger Redhawk .44mag in SS to my revolver collection, partly because my fondness for wheelguns is growing exponentially and partly because I'm attracted to this caliber (and what I think are the great overall looks of this model) . I already have a GP100 that I...

I will be in WI for month or so this coming fall. Must I be a resident of the state to purchase a long gun? I have found info that say only WI residents can buy handguns, but what of rifles and shotguns? TIA!

Looks like I may be relocating soon, and would like to know where I can shoot in the titled area. I would rather avoid indoor ranges, and shoot both rifle and handgun. Many thanks.

Just a note that Midway has this brass on sale now at $49.99. It was nearly $9 shipping to me on the left coast, but still a pretty good deal. This stuff shoots phenomenally well in my Howa 1500.

Unable to find an Marlin 1894 Cowboy in .357/38 anywhere, I finally called the company to see if they were even in production. They're not, and according to the person I spoke with, the next production run isn't scheduled until the 3rd or 4th quarter of this year. Sigh... :( Just thought I'd...

Tonight, while working up 10-rnd batches of .223, I thought may have seated a bullet in an uncharged case, so I weighed the completed loads to see if one was light. All were approx. the same weight, except one that cause the beam on scale to peg at the top. This round turned out to be a full...

My reading has turned up some info that too light a bullet may invite problems in .357 mag revolvers when using this powder. Typically, I use a 125 gr. jacketed bullet if I'm not shooting lead. What bullet do those of you do shoot this powder in this caliber like/recommend? Many thanks.

I'm wanting to make up some rounds in advance of getting this revolver next month and wondering what you GP100 shooters set your OAL at with a 158 grain lead bullet over Titegroup. Hodgdon says 1.610" on their site. Many thanks.

My local Big 5 has the Charles Daly Field Tactical on sale for $199 and the Mossberg 500 Persuader for $249. From lurking here, I have a feeling for which way this will go, but which is the better deal? TIA.