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I just got back from checking out an older, used S&W model 65. Old enough to still have a hammer mounted firing pin, but not a pinned barrel. Gun looked pretty clean overall, but I noticed that with the cylinder open only the cylinder could be moved front to back on its axis a fairly large...

I've been doing load development for a .243 using Nosler 95gr ballistic tips, where I found IMR3031 to work really well. Now I'm trying to work up a load using Nosler 55gr b-tips in the same caliber. I have found H414 to work "ok", but it's hard to find this powder locally. Does anyone have...

I've been working up loads for a .243, recently started using an OAL gauge and comparator, and made my latest batch of loads to all be .010" off the lands. Upon shooting I was surprised to see much larger groups than I'd been getting previously. I then shot some leftovers from older loads, which...

I've worked up some loads using the COL specified in the loading manual. I recently picked up a Stoney Point OAL gauge and bullet comparator, and now know the max bullet length I can go, which is about .036" longer than what I tested. This will put the bullet .010" off the lands. Do I need...

I need some powder type and load recommendations for three different bullets in .243: Nosler B-tip 55gr and 95gr, and Sierra 70gr. I've checked Nosler's site, but they don't list any .243 data. A buddy has a Sierra loading manual, but I'm hoping to pick up some other recommendations here...

As Emily Latella says, "Nevermind." Brain fart. FWIW, in case anyone else needs the info: Burris Signature Zee rings take a #15 Torx wrench... -- Sam

When cleaning a rifle's bore, is it ever possible to get it to the point that the cleaning patches come out absolutely snow-white? I just spent an hour with a .223. I used Sweets, MPro-7, Ed's Red, Hoppes #9, JB Bore paste, FP-10, a bore brush and about a hundred patches trying for a clean...

I'm trying to estimate the cost involved with loading up a bunch of rifle rounds, based on a load "recipe" for .243 that uses 44.9 gr of powder (H414, if it matters). From conversion info I picked up, 1 gr = 1/7000 of a pound. So 1lb of powder should yeild 155+ rounds (7000 / 45 =...

I went shooting with a friend yesterday who had an old (real old) Dan Wesson .357 he'd gotten from his father-in-law's estate. No model number, ".357 mag ctg." on the side, kinda blocky/chunky, with nice "DW" grips and a half shroud heavy barrel. It was having severe timing problems, sometimes...

Well, looks like I'm going to make the jump into reloading; I've been avoiding it for 10 years, but I just ordered a new rifle in .243 and want to get the most out of it. I did a search here and most of the topics I found dealt with pistol calibers and suggested multi-stage presses. Since I'm...

This seems like the best place for this question: Has anyone tried using Thompson's Bore Butter as a cleaner/lube/protectant on a modern cartridge (nitro powder) firearm? Does it provide enough protection from rust, etc? -- Sam

I'm looking for a new target rifle, and have pretty much decided on the Savage 12BVSS in .223. It's got a lot of features for the money, and the AccuTrigger is pretty sweet. I'm having a hard time making a final decision about one aspect of the rifle though, and was hoping I could call upon...

I have yet to discover the joys of (re)loading myself, but am preparing to take the plunge due to new rifle fever, and having finally gotten the point that I need to tune the loads to the rifle to get the best accuracy. A co-worker recently told me that he found .223 difficult to load, due to...

For years I've been thinking that a Ruger #1 would be the ultimate target rifle. I like the looks of it, think the rolling block is a very cool action that has been relatively overlooked, and generally had my heart set on one for a long time. Then I forgot about it as I explored other aspects...

Does anyone know of a good scope with extended eye relief, and something like 10x magnification, minimum? Most of the EER scopes I've seen have been little 4x (max) pistol scopes. I'm considering scoping my Mosin-Nagant 91/30 and due to the mounts available I need to use an EER. Thanks in...

I'm looking at several scopes at this time, and am confused over something (one of many things at this point...): Does an adjustable objective provide any benefit other than parallax adjustment? Some of the scopes I'm looking at specifically point out that they have an A/O, while others have...

I'm looking for a good quality scope for 100 to 300 yards, with the occassional 600 yarder thrown in, and have narrowed it down to three choices. I'm open to others, but only if they blow away what I'm currently looking at. My current picks are: Weaver T-6, fixed 6x42mm light dot reticle...

I have a hankerin’ to do some rifle shooting, focusing on accuracy. I’ve got a fair amount of experience shooting other disciplines: I do trap weekly, weather permitting, and until recently also did pistol regularly, though not in any kind of competition. I don’t plan on reloading; I don’t...

I'm intriqued by Remington's VLS rifle, but am wondering if it's available with a fluted stainless barrel like they offer on the VS SF. Does anyone know of such a beast? It doesn't even have to be stainless, I just like the fluted look. :) I'm thinking that one of these in .223 would be just...

Having just increased my inventory of Tauri to two (added a used M94 .22 to go with its bigger brother, my 669 .357), I now find myself wondering if there's an in-depth reference book on these puppies. I know such a thing exists for S&W for instance, but does anyone know of such a resource for...