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I need to rescope my M77 Mark11 223 and need opions on power levels,I usually go with 3x9x40 or 50 but Im considering a 2.5x7 32 this time as the reallity of my hunting is really heavy cover and a really long shot would be 200 yrds.The farthest shot to date was 180yrds.Most would be 50 to...

A couple of weeks ago I bought a nice stainless Colt MK 1V officers modle box stock in stainless for carry. Loved the gun but it needed a few things,Example the trigger pull was at a solid 7lbs.Factory bever tail bit into my side a bit ect.So I had a Willson high ride bevertail installed,action...

Ive been looking at a like new Colt 1911 officers model for daily carry. My only experience is with full size 1911's and I love them,but want something smaller.Would like some opinions about reliability and use for daily carry. Thanks,Bob.

Mornning every one,Im looking for a little load help.Ive been loading mostly lead for my M&P 9 and want to start loading some Montana Gold 115 FMJ. For when I have to shoot indoors,I started shooting IDPA this summer so I need to make the minnor PF.I plan on working up my own loads but would...

Has anyone tried BBI 130 gr tc bullets in 9 mm. At a IDPA classifier last night I was talking with a guy that uses them. He says he gets 0 leading and very little smoke ,says they work good evan for inside range shooting.also says the feed and shoot well. opinions wanted. Thanks,Bob.

I have a taurus 617 7 shot 357 Mag 2" Stainless w/ported barrel in like new condition that I picked up for my wife to use for practice,her carry is a ul 38 special but extended practice becomes painfull so I picked up the 28oz 617 to lighten the recoil. the thought was good but its not working...

Im about to start loading for my M&p 9mm. My first loads will be S&S castings 147gr lead flat nose bullets. these will be used for IDPA comp.Minor pf.My current manuals have little to no info on 147 fp.lead,Can any one help me out with a reasonable starting aol for this bullet. Thanks,Bob.

I've been loading 45cal lead bullets for Idpa.and would like to start loading for my 9 mil.Ive never loaded for a 9 and was wondering what is the most used bullet weight used for comp.Do you prefer plated or lead bullets. If you keep velocity down around a 1000fps with lead can you avoid leading...

Ive been loading 230 gr lrn in 45acp and have just started loading 200gr lswc's Using the same powder and load the 200 is shooting low about 2",very nice groups but low.Im asumming its do to the lighter bullet exiting the barrel faster than the heavier bullet.So in theory if I drop the velocity...

I stumbled across a model 10 38spl.in 85-90% cond.bluing is in great condition It was owned by an older gentleman that unfortunatly has alziemers sorry cant spell it.His familly wants it out of the house.It has not seen alot of rounds and locks up real solid,They want 250.00 for it. I have 3...

Im primarilly a revolver guy,But Im really liking my PT1911. Im dropping it off at my smith today to have some stoneing done to smooth things up. Im realitively new to semi autos,Anyway I was wondering if while its there does anyone with a working knollage of this pistol have any recomendations...

Im trying to develop a decent load to shoot IDPA with my Gp 100 38/357 Using 158 gr,lswc.Im new to the sport and am wondering what is conciderd the optimum velocity for this bullet which will still be legall and accurate,I realise that every gun likes some thing best ,just trying to find some...

Mornning, Ive been loading for just a couple years now,mostly rifle and revolvers. I started loading a couple months ago for my 1911 45 using wLP and unique powder.Im trying to work up a load to start shooting in IDPA.Ive found a couple of accurate loads but am having an issue that needs...

I just got my GP 100 back from my smith and he did a realy nice job on the action,Its butter smooth.I had this done because I plan on using it in IDPA compition and the stock pull was real heavy at 14 lbs.Well I shot it last night (all hand loads) and it was only about 50% with CCI primers It...

45 auto vs steel -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Im wondering how many of you shoot steel plates with a 45 and at what distance.In my back yard range I have a 6x12" 1/2" thick peace of plate steel suspended with rope,that I shoot at 200yds with...

I dont know if anyone else is having trouble finding 45 auto brass but its getting hard to find in my area.I just ordered 600 primed nickle plated federal + p rated brass from Natchez for 15.00 per 100 count just thought Id pass this along if any ones interested. Bob.

I have been loading for my rifles and revolvers,I just bought a 1911 and want to load lswc.Im thinking 200 gr.I also have 8lbs.unique that Id like to burn up before buying something else.has anyone been using this powder with decent results,also how much crimp is needed with the lswc.Ive never...

I picked up my 638 today it was in for a action job,The smith that did the work came highly recomended.All I can say is WOW!. The difference is night and day.They have a range downstairs so I put 100rnds down range.I was hitting better in double action than I could in single action before.Worth...

I just ordered Some soft 158gr LSWC HP bullets,There the same ones buffalow bore uses and Im looking to get them to 900-1000fps.in a 2" snubbie with as low a flash as possible,These are gass checked bullets,any recomendations? I was thinking mabe power pistol. Thanks,Bob.

Wednessday I went to the range to work out some load issues Ive been having with my 38,I ran 200 rounds through it and got it worked out. This mornning I was repriming my cases and my Lee auto primer broke,The camming lever broke in half,Now I need a new one and was wondering if I should stick...