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Maybe I'm a bit off topic, But can anyone offer training suggestions/books etc. on training a Lab? training schools around here teach sit, stay, blah blah yackety schmackety. "Hunting? HMPHHH! Find someone else!" My Black lab is overly eager. He's a great dog and other than with guns, he's...

I don't care for Glocks. I think they're good guns, I just don't care for them. My wife absolutely loves her 34 9MM. I have about 500 rounds of lead bullets I reloaded for my Taurus 9MM, and don't use them much since I went up to a .45, and load plated now. I've been told that the hex rifling...

This question is in no way meant to start any controversy. I'm a churchgoer. Not a saint, but a churchgoer nonetheless. I feel somewhat out of sorts with the idea of carrying to a place of worship, but the whole idea behind CWP's is going home alive if someone threatens my family's/own life. We...

I've always maintained that simply brandishing a weapon is about 5-10% effective, so don't do it unless you're prepared to use it. Well, it came down to the brass tacks over the weekend. It happened out of state, but I hold a valid non-resident CWP there. We were coming out of a sandwich shop...

I'm posting this here in response to Doug38PR's Scenario 5. It started a lively debate that I may have inadvertantly squashed by getting off his topic, which was quite narrow (no offense Doug) or maybe everyone just went to work or to bed-I dunno. I'd like to broaden the issue. Around here, the...

Weigh in on what you like/don't like about your gun club, or perhaps (if there were such a thing) describe what the prefect club would be like. This includes rules and reguations as well as liberties. We have a great (IMO) by-law that makes each member in good standing a range officer...

I've been reloading for pistols forever. I just started loading 270 WSM. I started with 20 rounds to be sure I was happy with the loads before doing more. I'm using Redding dies in my Dillon. Here's the problem; They give a REALLY tight fit in the rifle. I have to push the bolt down harder than...

Is anyone out there as enraged as I am about the ridiculous depictions of armed citizens on television? Any armed citizen will either shoot the wrong person or have their gun taken from them and used against them. The firearms are generally stored in a shoebox in the closet, scumbag drug-dealing...

I've loaded thousands of pistol rounds with my Dillon RL550b. If it weren't for checking powder I could do it in my sleep. I've just got the setup to load 270WSM, But I've never reloade for rifle. I've done my reading and for the most part, everything makes sense. I'm using Redding dies, and...

I've always considered myself very careful in all aspects of reloading. I wasn't feeling well a month ago and the doc wanted some blood work done. I asked him to do a lead test while he was at it just for the heck of it. I tested at almost twice the acceptable level. Second test-same results...

I recently purchased a Kimber 1911. My first 1911, by the way. I always like to make sure I clean every crack and crevice of any gun I own. With this gun, that means pulling back the hammer and swabbing in between. Eventually, I want the hammer forward again. Am I causing any damage, slide on or...

Before I have to do a ton of research and make a bunch of calls (which I will anyhow), does anyone know if my Dillon RL550B (4 stage progressive) can even be used for 270WSM? I'd need the conversion kit (Haven't spoken with Dillon yet, so I don't know if they make one), and I don't know about...

The whole idea behind carrying a .45 is the shear knockdown strength, or so I've heard. So instead of hollow points, shouldn't I be carrying a self defense bullet that concentrates on bullet weight for punch? I'm aware of bullistic applications, wound channel, and the danger to bystanders from a...

As I stated on an earlier post. I was as happy as a kid at Christmastime when I purchased my Winchester model 70 chambered for WSM. I'm a handgun guy, so powerful rifles are new to me, But I do my homework. I've spoken to a dozen folks who told me it was a good to great choice. I mentioned it at...

I'm a handgun guy and (almost) never do anything on a whim, But I've wanted a high-powered rifle for some time to shoot on my land in Maine. I know there were a lot of choices out there, including ones that shoot easier to find rounds. I couldn't help myself. I held about six rifles and this...

I've been looking for a new 9mm for concealed carry. I've always loved my Taurus PT 27/7, but it's a large frame, and a little hard to keep concealed in the summer, not to mention being a little heavy and pinching my butt when I sit down. I also worry at restaurants and the like that the person...

I'm no newbie to firearms in general. I hold CC permits in four New England states, and I've fired most everything .45 cal and down. However, I own 42 acres of land deep in the western mountains of Maine, where the wildlife is BIG. I'm aware that anything I own would be inadequate or at least...

I recently got a good deal on 1000 bullets. 9mm 125gr lead round nose. I reload with Win 231. My Lyman's catalogue does not list this bullet specifically. The closest I can find is 125gr RN FMJ. Starting load 3.9gr and maxing @ 4.4. Does anyone have the actual stats on this bullet? Thanks in...

I got just a touch tired of the dirty blast of smoke from my reloads. I've been using Win 231 - 4.0 grains for a 125grain RN lead bullet. I know this powder can do this @ low pressure, and the max is 4.4 grains. I also realize that the lead is coated with lube. Overall sizing/seating depth is...

I'm a junoir to this forum, but not to shooting. I've held a LTC for some time now. They're speaking of this on other threads (Body Alarm Response), so I thought I'd tell a short story of my own: I'll caveat by mentioning that there's a surprise ending. I was awakened just after 2:00AM one...