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I am new to reloading and trying to err on the side of caution until I have a better understanding of how everything works. When I opened up my container of powder (HP-38 pistol), it has the white seal over the lid. When I pulled this off, a thin layer of powder was stuck to it. I don't know...

When I was newer to guns, I was reluctant to buy used guns. As I became a little more knowledgeable and had a better idea of what I'm looking for, I finally bought my first used gun in the past year. I bought it from a "trading post" (basically a pawn shop?) and I asked if there was any kind of...

I've never seriously considered reloading before, because I didn't feel I did enough shooting the bother with it. However, I'm finding I'm going through ammo faster these days, so I'm wondering what it would take to get into reloading 38sp/357 ammo. Also I don't have a ton of space for...

I haven't done a lot of handgun shooting. I own a Browning Buckmark, owned a Walther P22 before that, and have shot a Ruger Mk III a few times, but my centerfire experience is limited to a few shots from Springfield XD in .40s&w and a .44 magnum Ruger blackhawk. I've considered buying a...

First of all, my primary reasons for owning firearms are hunting, pasture clay shooting, and general plinking. I do not own any designated HD firearms. Of the guns I have, I figure my mossberg 500 or my Marlin 1894c would be my best HD options. My first question is: which is a better choice...

I'm ordering a Skinner aperture sight for my Marlin 1894c, and I'm wondering if I'll need to replace the front sight as well. Anyone familiar with this?

I often see people write about using .22 handguns as camp or hiking guns. What is a "camp gun" used for?

I occasionally see posts about other types of bulk .22 ammo, but I don't seem to see a lot about the CCI Blazer ammo. I've used the Remington gold plated stuff. (My 10/22 shoots it accurately, but the last box I got was horrible...2 misfires per 10 shots has been common (some cases are bent...

I have a gun with solid black rear and front sights, and I'd like to paint some small dots on them to increase visibility. I did an internet search and saw products such as "bright sights" but they seemed to get poor reviews with claims that the paint didn't adhere well. Does anyone have...

I have a Browning Buckmark and I enjoy shooting it with open sights, but I thought for a change of pace, I might try a reflex sight of some kind for plinking and maybe some small game hunting. I don't want to break the bank on this thing, but could someone recommend something that would be...

When reading about H&R/NEF single shot rifles, I often see comments that seem condemning of their triggers. I don't own such a rifle, but I have an H&R shotgun, and if the rifle and shotguns triggers are the same, I don't understand what the complaints are about. Typically, complaints about any...

I've considered getting a .357 lever action carbine. The reason it appeals to me include: - it carries easily - I can shoot less expensive 38 Spl. cartridges for practice or even small game - it could serve as an HD weapon in a pinch - the lever action platform just appeals to me. My main...

Assuming bullets of the same caliber, velocity, and weight hit identical targets, how will the impacts differ between a flat nose bullet and a round nose bullet?

I have a relative who's having problems with the shell lifter sticking on his Winchester 1300. It's staying up, so when the next shell is pushed out of the magazine tube, it just falls out the bottom of the gun. I did a quick google search, and saw that other people have had this problem...

I'm just curious as to what people's impressions are regarding these two rimfire rifles. Most comments I've seen about both of them are very positive, but I'm wondering if one has an edge over the other. What I know so far about the differences.... - the 795 uses removable mags while the 60...

Here's my Buckmark with a Tactical Solutions 4" Trail-Lite barrel. I don't know how crucial cost is to you, but the Trail-Lite barrels are a bit cheaper than the Ruger Pac-Lites, because the Pac-Lites include the receiver as well. I think it's a nice compromise between heavy, bulky full-size...

I'm putting new rail on my Buckmark and I'm not sure which way the star shaped washers go. When I hold the gun upright, would the washers face upward (like a bowl) or downward (like a dome)?

Some time back, I bought a Buckmark hunter model that has the integrated scope rail. Recently, I've decided to go to the more common standard rail. I ordered one from Brownells, but when it arrived, I quickly realized that the screws and washers that held my old rail on won't fit the standard...

I've had a Browning Buckmark for about a year (I bought it new). It ate everything reliably for the first several months, but gradually I started having more issues with FTEs. I admittedly wasn't cleaning the gun as often as I probably should have, so I made a point to thoroughly clean and oil...

I'm considering buying either a Ruger semi-auto or a Single Six for someone as a gift, but I'm not sure which way to go. First of all, the Single Six wins the personality contest in my mind. And the 22mag cylinder is a nice bonus. I'm wondering, however, if I could expect that same type of...