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OK, I have a Taurus 608 8-shot .357 that was machined many years ago for moon clips ... and I need more clips ... and the place that sold them appears to be no longer in business. I see clips for sale for the S&W 627 8-shot .357 (not to be confused with the .38 Super version). Anybody have...

I'm looking to purchase a relatively inexpensive shotshell reloader. Single stage will do, as I only reload 500 or so shells per year. I am looking at both the MEC 600 Jr. and the RCBS Mini Grand. I would appreciate any input you can provide on either one. Thanks, dogfood P.S. - Before...

OK, so most of us probably don't spend much time thinking about favorite tumblers ... or tumblers at all, for that matter, as long as they work. But my Lyman 1200 is slowing down ... literally ... as in it doesn't vibrate as fast as it used to, so I can put fewer and fewer cases in it each time...

Just a quickie ... Is anyone having problems connecting to the MidwayUSA website (www.midwayusa.com)? I haven't been able to get in since the weekend. I suppose something could have changed on my end, but I have not had any problems with any other sites. Just curious ... Thanks, dogfood

Anyone have any experience using new manufacture brass or steel stripper clips in a Russian 91/30 or Finnish M39? I've been looking for clips for awhile, and found them at: http://www.htownimports.com/mosinnagant.html My understanding is that some after-market clips don't work so well...

I've got a Beretta 92 ... but not the hands to match its rather large frame. Somewhere back in time I read about someone supplying thinner grip panels, which should help in my case. Anyone know who might supply these? Thanks, dogfood

I've had another thread going in search for a different powder in standard velocity .45 Colt loads (was using Green Dot ... sooty ... doesn't meter well for me). Anyhow, I have been leafing through all of those mini reloading manuals that I received with my new Redding T7 press (a great press...

I've been reloading standard velocity .45 Colt for awhile now using Green Dot, and it works OK. The two things I don't like about it is that it tends to be dirty (sooty), and I've noticed a significant reduction in velocities when the temperature drops. Does anyone have a recommendation for a...

I was shooting my Super Redhawk the other day, and I finally realized that after all of the spring replacements, what this revolver really needs for a better double-action pull is a wide target trigger (like I have on my S&W model 14). I realize this is personal preference thing ... and that...

Anyone know how to tell if a Type 99 Arisaka dust cover is original? I'm looking for one, and there is one on eBay at the moment that looks nice ... a little too nice. I contacted the seller, who replied that she thinks it's original, but doesn't know for sure. I have not looked at an...

I have an FM (Argentine) Hi-Power that I purchased new probably 10 years ago ... but haven't shot much. I pulled it out of the safe and stripped it down today, and noticed what I'll call a "hairline crack-like witness mark" on the barrel. It is definitely not a step or a machining mark. This...

I have a Winchester 1300 with a Choate pistol grip buttstock and extended magazine tube. The buttstock has two swivels - one at the end of the butt (like on a rifle) and one on the base of the pistol grip. The magazine extension clamp also has a swivel (mounted vertical). Any ideas on what...

OK, I've convinced myself that I need a Ruger Super Redhawk in .454 with a 7.5" barrel. Note that I am past the point of no return, so please don't try to question why I need one. Now I need to find a source. I have a good friend with an FFL who will do the transfer at a good price, but I...

I'm looking for a used S&W model 14 with an 8-3/8" barrel. I am confused on the "dash" designations (or lack thereof). It seems that most of the 8-3/8" barrel revolvers I've been able to locate are either 14-3 or 14-4 models. Can anyone give me a rundown as to what the differences are between...

I'm looking for a different powder for .38 Special target loads. I have been trying to walk the fine line between decent metering in the powder measure ... while still trying to maintain a fairly high load density. After some extensive experimentation, I realize this is a difficult proposition...

I've been kicking around the idea of getting a Super Redhawk in .454 Casull for awhile. Ultimately, it will be used for deer hunting - but in the meantime, I want to use it for bowling pin shooting. Here's my concern. There has been some written about using "light" (.45 Colt-ish) loads in the...