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I was just given a box of cast bullets (Lee 230gr truncated cone) that I want to try using Titegroup. Where can I find load info (powder charge and o.a.l.) for that combination? I looked at Hodgdon's online manual, but they only list for jacketed loads. Jack

I've been thinking of getting an electronic scale and thought this would be a good place to research the various brands. What brands have you used and what do think of them? Are there any specific features that are/are not worth paying for? I definitely want one that has an AC adaptor (I hate...

I am looking for some books about hunting that are written from a philosophical point of view (as opposed to hunting skills, tactics or stories etc...). I have read James Swan's "In Defense of Hunting" and want more titles along the lines of his book. A few years ago, I remember reading a...

It looks like I will be moving after the first of the year and my reloading will be done in the garage. The front wall will give me a stretch of about 12 feet upon which I can attach a table of some sort and some cabinets or shelves (I am leaning to some sort of inexpensive wood cabinets...

www.boortz.com/palestinians.mpg Thought I would pass this along for a little comic relief. Jack

It's been a while since I last had to buy tin, but I am about to have to get some. Buffalo Arms still sells 1-lb. bars @ $7/lb ($65/10lbs.) and so far that is the best price I have found. Does anyone know of any better deals out there? Thanks much in advance. Jack

A friend just gave my dad several boxes of .30-06 military surplus from lake city ammo. The boxes are labeled "Ball caliber .30 M2". What grain are these bullets? Could they potentially have a steel insert? They look like standard FMJ, but out of curiosity I took a file to the tip of one of...

What movies do you think are the most accurate portrayals of real events in western history. Specifically I'm wondering about Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War and the doings of Wyatt Earp, but please include any others that you think are worth a look. I guess this depends in part on...

Dad killed this 9-pointer on November 11th. It's 3.5 years old and about 200lbs on the hoof. Big stuff for where we hunt (middle Georgia). In fact, 3.5yr olds are rather uncommon considering that most of the members of our club refuse to let any young bucks walk. Anyway, I thought I would...

How do I post pics here? Is it just a matter of copy and paste or what? I wanted to do a little bragging on my dad. Jack

This isn't exactly a gun topic, but.... I was just wondering if there any laws or rules on what size or types of knives may be carried on a plane (specifically an international flight...Italy to be more specific). I have had a knife in my pocket since I was 6 years old and I don't plan on...

I'm trying to find Mike Venturino's book "Shooting Lever Guns of the Old West". I've found it in Dillon's catalog but was looking for other sources. Thanks for the help. Jack

I have found a load that my Colt SAA really likes but it prints a little to the left. I know that tightening the barrel will move the front sight, but how do I clamp the barrel without hurting the finish (or the barrel itself)? Thanks Jack

I was just wondering what type of grain R15 is and how well it meters. Speer 13 frequently has it as one of the top powders for .308 with a variety of bullet weights. What kind of shooting results have you had with it? Also, how well does SR4759 meter? Since this will be for reduced .308...

Kind of a last minute question, but are any of you guys going to be in Carrollton tomorrow at noon for the NRA BBQ with Ollie? Jack

I'm thinking of buying a receiver sight for my dad's .30-30 (just doing a little early Christmas shopping). Who makes a good one and what sort of things should I look for? It will be used for some hunting but mostly casual target shooting. Thanks, Jack

This came up when one of our hunting club members showed up with a Marlin Guide Gun in .45-70. Since that day I have talked to others who kind of huff that using the old cartridge on GA whitetails is massive overkill. I'm of the opinion that they are over estimating the power of the caliber...

Tonight at Ga State U, there will be a debate between Neal Boortz and Atlanta Urinal Constipation editor Cynthia Tucker. It will be aired live at 7:30pm ET on WSB radio in Atlanta. It will also be broadcast live at www.boortz.com. Tune in, it should be fun! Jack

Do any of the manufacturers make a jacketed .45 bullet specifically for the 45Colt? I want a JSP or JHP around 250gr. My plan is to load it to levels suitable for Ruger revolvers (using W296) and to use it in my Rossi 92 as a short range (under 75yds) whitetail round. My concern is that the...

In case you didn't read my other post about SBH sights, my dad's Old Model SBH has a messed up rear sight. Ruger's customer service was slightly less than helpful so I looked up the rear sight assembly in Brownell's. They list 2 sights for the SBH: one "with bump" and one "without bump"--both...