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I understand the slight difference between the 223 Rem chamber & the 5.56 chamber (slightly greater neck diameter) and a longer (.030-.040") throat. What puzzles me is why no bolt gun makers I am aware of make rifles w/5.56 chambers/throating? Is this some perceived lawyer repellent? Since...

At a LGS, I ran across something I'd not seen before, a Remington pump rifle in 223. It had a 4-digit model number something like 7516 (may well be mis-remembering that!). Lightweight, obviously something fairly newish, had a kinda cheesy black plastic ejection port cover that the pump action...

For an AR-15 w/ a fixed front sight group, but a removable carry handle, how much does the fixed front sight interfere w/a scope or red dot type sight? I was thinking of a 'hybrid' the Millett DMS scope that has abbreviated crosshairs & a center red donut and a fine red center dot. The idea...

A local dealer got in a CZ 452 lux in 22 lr. It has a decent walnut stock, but unlike the other CZs I have, it has the apparently standard crummy 22trigger. It gripes a bit to buy a bolt action 22 this expensive and then have to 'fix' it, so I was wondering, what would I have to buy to put a...

I'm a lefty and would like to build a lefty AR-15 in 6.8 SPC II. However, neither of the two companies (DPMS & Stag) that offer lefty receivers & etc. offer 6.8 bolts - only 5.56. Would it be resonable/safe to open up the bolt face of a lefty 5.56 bolt from the .378 of 5.56 to the 4.22 of the...

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I have an M2 benelli (super black eagle II). It points & swings well for me. However, the small bolt release button on the side I find to be a pain (literally). After a couple rounds of skeet I've got a numb spot on the tip of my thumb that is just clearing up after a couple of weeks. Anyone...

Acquired a Remingtom-made 1917 enfield, barrel dated 8 of 1918. The bore is good, the metal fair, but it has been sporterized to the extent of a replacement sporter stock (actually rather nice wood though finished out in a rather clunky lovin-hands-at-home style). I'd like to put it back to...

Finally acquired a good shooting shape '03 Springfield. The intended use is my rifle club's military bolt rifle matches. Since this is 60 rnds per course, I'd just as soon NOT pound my shoulder 60 times w/full house '06 loads with a steel butt plate. These days, reduced load data seems...

May be old news by now, but was shocked to see a new Bushmater .223 with a plastic lower! This came w/2 30rnd mags, and a Bushnell red dot scope and mount w/ the dot 6 MOA! And I thought aluminum was bad!

My favorite local gun shop turned up w/a 270 Win Ruger Hawkeye in LH persuasion. Stainless steel w/a composite stock in gray & silver. It is gorgeous! Any chance of this proving to be an accurate rifle? My impression is that Rugers generally turn out so-so in the accuracy department? I...

I ran across a used, nice shape Model 70 Winchester in 30-06. It has been years since I had an '06 but I still have the dies and a ton of brass and 30 cal bullets. I don't know how long the synthetic stock versions have been about, but was curious what experience people have had with them as...

Bought a 990? Taurus 4" heavy barrel 9 shot revolver. Wasn't really looking for a 22 revolver but made the mistake of snooping through a gun store this weekend when spring was welcomed with 6" of snow so could not get to the range. I had not previously paid much attention to Taurus revolvers...

I ran into a used, nice shape CZ in 17 HMR and came home with it. These rifles get lots of good press in 22 lr, anyone have experience of them in the HMR and any suggestions as to a favored brand/type of ammo? I have Hornady Varmint Express, Federal Premiums and something else (forget what)to...

Wasn't aware that Ruger made 10/22s with figured walnut stocks, but lucked into this one by walking into my favorite gun store just as they put this one on the rack. I really did not need another 10/22 but had to have this one. Assuming they work (I've not tried adding a pic to a post before)...

Finally got two new rifles to the range this weekend, both Marlins, one an XS7 in 308, the other an XL7 in 270. Boresighted the 308, adjusted the scope (a Tasco World Class that I've had on the shelf for a number of years) and no problem. Got it on center an inch or so low at 50 yds, then...

I bought a Rem model 5, which has an adjustable trigger (interesting design, a take-off on a 98 Mauser) once you dig the red locktite-ish material out of the screws, but to remove the bolt you have to pull the trigger all the way. I looked at a Savage Mark II yesterday - nice heavy barrel...

I've got a stainless Mini from the early 70's, bought new. About a year after I bought it during a range session the barrel clamp (not sure of the correct nomenclature - the part that diverts the operating system gas 90 degrees to work the action) blew off. Screws sheared. This was with...

Academy had Stevens 200s on sale as one of their Black Friday specials and for a cheap rifle they have a pretty good rep I stood in line in the cold to buy a 7-08 (been wanting to play with that cartridge). Academy has always been slow with all their checklists and the like, but had gotten even...

Academy has one of their Black Friday specials Stevens 200 bolt guns in just 2 calibers - 270 or 7mm-08. I've had the yen to play w/a 7-08 and this would be a cheap way to do so at $240. However, I also know that this is the bottom end of the Savage/Stevens line, so it won't have the...