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The Wild Bill 75 yard shot got me wondering just how many people can use a non magnum pistol and hit a man sized target in the vitals at that range. It never even occurred to me to try such a thing but then I typically viewed a "long range" pistol for hunting to be a bow hunting range affair...

Is there a reputable place to have the base pin on a Pietta Reminton '58 done? I've seen them done long ago so I know that someone does it. I'm considering having my '58 cut down to 4-4.5" but wanting to be able to remove the cylinder still.

I am wanting an Uberti '62 Police. I understand it to have a max load of about 25 grns of 3F. Were you to design a FN bullet for it would you make the OAL the same as a RB (.380") that might weigh ~125 grns or would you make it shorter (~.350") so as to have a slightly higher max load and a...

Any recommendations on a bullet mold for a Dragoon that produces a bevelled base that works well for hunting? One that will produce bullets that can be loaded on the revolver and not require a stand.

I'm curious as to what kind of velocity can be expected from a 50 cal in-line rifle with a 26-28" barrel using 44 cal 300 grn bullets and 100 grns of Pyrodex or 777?

I'm considering between the Walker and a model (most likely the 2nd as I kind of like the squared trigger guard) of a Dragoon, and am curious about the modifications Colt had made. Why were the cylinder notches changed from oval to rectangular? Why change froma V-shaped mainspring to a leaf...

From what I could find it seems people typically use something 30 caliberish for small game (if not a shotgun). In the modern day realm of rifles that is for medium and large game. Head shots? I read how someone likes to gut theirs with their shot...saves time. Hmmm...

So what are the pros and cons to the different types of muzzleloading rifles from bolt action to break actions to sidelocks, etc.?

I am intrigued by these awesome revolvers! But I have a few ?s I could not find answers for. I see the caliber is anywhere from .454" to .457". Can .452 caliber 255 grn lead hardcast flat nose bullets for, say a 45 Colt, be used? If not are there sabots that will utilize 44 Mag hardcasts? And...

After looking over the many slim sub compact pistols for my GF the Kahr's just seemed the overall best choice for the $. The more and more I read and looked at them the more I was set on them being the ideal CC for her (after renting the options). I signed up at Kahrtalk and find that they seem...

I keep reading about the "P9 Covert", yet cannot find anything on Kahr's sight concerning it as an option, nor a specific company that builds the covert. Instead I find posts about chopping frames to the length of the PM to create a Covert. How did this project become the Covert? I do like the...

Can anyone tell me if pure lead or an alloy was used for lead round ball, the mini ball, as well the old west cowboy loads? What caliber(s) and weight were the mini balls, and what kind of velocity could they achieve?

I am interested in a 30-30 AI Contender rifle. The load data I find seems to suggest that loading a heavier bullet seats the bullet further inside the cartridge losing roughly 2 grns of powder capacity. And this is even with the flat nose bullets. If shooting through a single shot allows me to...

I am not fond of DAO triggers, especially not after owning a 1911. Can the pull be shortened on any DAO pistol? I know the trigger pull can be lightened if it is too heavy, though it seems most are light nowadays.

I noticed that XTP's did not make the list for adequate defensive purposes according to this http://ammo.ar15.com/project/Self_Defense_Ammo_FAQ/index.htm So I googled XTP performance and found this www.hipowersandhandguns.com/HornadyXT... It seems they penetrate gelatin just fine, but fell...

I would like to load very light 44's that can be used for apartment defense that would be less likely to penetrate both exterior walls as I rather like my neighbors. I would use 180 XTP's, which Hornady says needs 700 fps to expand reliably. I would like to try for 740 fps to ensure I am above...

I have been looking over subcompact pistols for my GF. I am interested in 9mm but am concerned about them handling a steady diet of +P ammo. It seems most companies don't recommend it or that it will void the warranty. Are there any under 800 that do? Thanks, Bob

I read through some older posts and it seems that some claim cartridge life is extended. This doesn't make much sense to me as AIing the chamber should actually be spreading the brass thinner. What say you oh knowledgeable people?

Are there any 6x45mm aftermarket barrels for the Mini?

I lost faith in "safety" slugs, but must keep my neighbor's safety in mind as I live in an apartment. Currently I own a 44 mag and have a reloading bench. I've been considering loading shotshells with #2-4, but I'm uncertain as to how effective it would be and what kind of spread it would have...