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    is this pic to big?

    just wanted to know if this pic is to big? Arent pics normally smaller? I am trying to figure the photobucket thing out.... now I cant figure out how to get the pic to show up automatically????? ahhhhhgggg
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    Picture posting????

    Can anyone tell me what the easiest, most user friendly picture posting web-site is? The sites that, I guess, "store" your pictures for posting on forums.
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    pierced primer???

    I was shooting my AR-15 .223 today with factory, Hornady 175gr Match HPBT. I had one pierced primer that had burned a tiny hole. This is the first pierced primer i have had in 25 years of shooting. I dont have the picture yet. It was only one in the box of 20. But it pierced right in the firing...
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    need hornady info help, asap

    Well much to my displeasure, I found out my Hornady reloading manual is a few editions outdated. I bought some Hornady .223 68gr, HPBT Match bullets (i have a AR-15 w/ 5.56 chamber). The manual didnt have any info using Varget with those bullets. According to other manuals I have, they list...
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    bullet seating/crimping in different steps?

    Just got off the phone with Laser-Cast. They mentioned about seating and crimping in different steps. Reason I called was for excessive leading just in front of the chamber (45acp). 230gr LRN (lasercast) 5.6 and 6.0gr of Universal, CCI300 oal 1.240. This I know is on the high side. I barely...
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    what does sight radius do for me?

    I have read about having a good sight radius/picture. But I have never done any research about it. I have heard about the XD 5in tac having a better sight radius, over my XD 4in service. Can someone explain to me how that works? good/bad? just wondering...
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    Gerber mag pouch

    Well I got to wondering how to carry my XD45 extra mag, while carrying, especially in warm weather clothes. I got looking at my Gerber mutli tool sheath/pouch. I tried to fit my 10rd mag in it, but it was to short/small. Then I tried the sheath from my Gerber Gator knife. That was a perfect fit...
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    current ballistics/penetration test?

    Can anyone provide a link to some current,official law enforcement type, ballistic/penetration test. So far all I have found is some older out of date stuff. Mainly looking for .45acp of course.:D
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    who installs sites in Idaho?

    Santa put some Trijicon sites for my XD under the tree! Sooooo, now I need to see who can install them. I dont have any site install tools. My wife bought them at Cabelas, anybody know if they could/capable to install the sites? If not, anybody know a gunsmith in the Boise, Idaho area that is...
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    who installs sites in Idaho?

    Santa put some Trijicon sights for my XD under the tree! Sooooo, now I need to see who can install them. I dont have any sight install tools. My wife bought them at Cabelas, anybody know if they could/capable to install the sights? If not, anybody know a gunsmith in the Boise, Idaho area that is...
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    very loose neck tension???

    I have some .308 brass (fired 2x) that the bullet can be hand seated/pushed/started into the neck. I do not turn necks. I have had this problem before with some Hornady brass. I measured the neck thickness as best I could with my dial caliper gauge. The problem brass had neck measurements...
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    Short barrel muzzle flash?

    Doe anybody have any comparison with muzzle flash in low/no light? I am considering carry/home defense loads in 38 special +P and 357mag with Gold Dot Short Barrel and Hornady TAP stuff. The loads are for a Smith & Wesson Model 60, 3in barrel. I havent had a chance to test the stuff yet. Just...
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    Muzzle flash comparison

    Doe anybody have any comparison with muzzle flash in low/no light? I am considering carry loads in 38/357/45acp with Gold Dot Short Barrel and Hornady TAP stuff. I havent had a chance to test the stuff yet. Just wondering if anybody has any experience...
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    Taurus M44 rubber grips?

    I tried to look throughout the search for some rubber grip pictures of a Taurus M44 specifically, didnt see any. I am looking for an aftermarket rubber grip. The Monogrip looks good, but I cant tell from any pictures if it is open along the back of the frame. I dont care to have the back of the...
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    S&W M60 cylinder jam?

    I just got my wife a S & W Model 60. Problem is, the cylinder jams/locks up with a round just prior to the firing position. This has happened on 7 out of 30 rounds of factory ammo. Tried another brand and the same thing. This also happens on both .357 and .38Sp. Its almost like the gap/clearence...
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