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I was looking for a good picture of the 1903 sight (actually a 1904 design, the original 1903 sight was dropped along with the ramrod bayonet) and found a site with this wisdom: https://gunsbit.com/how-to-use-1903-springfield-sights/ "What is the On/Off Lever on a 1903 Springfield? The on/off...

Here is a "diagram" of a double express group, ca 1910. Note that it is 8 bore smooth.

There is a member survey on IDPA.com as to whether the currently fashionable AIWB holster should be allowed in competition. If you are not a member, write in and say you will join if they let you wear your stylish holster.

What is the "checking your browser" delay?

I looked up a load on the Hodgdon www and noticed a "Buy Now" tab at the end of the line. I clicked on it and sure enough, it offered to sell me some HP38. Is this a new program or have I just now noticed it? Price $180 vs $163 at Powder Valley, though.

1911forum is not accessible. 1911addicts is not navigable. Is there a cyber attack on boards promoting the 1911?

Ol Dave has made the big time. There is a column on the .357 Ring of Fire in the October Shooting Illustrated. He sent Richard Mann, the Ammo Editor, a G20 with 5.5" ported barrel and a selection of ammo. Velocity was good, in the Magnum range, looks like the 140 gr bullet is the sweet spot for...

We see frequent angst over primer selection: "The "recipe" calls for Acme primers but all I have is Brand X, what do I do?" "I accidentally bought magnum primers instead of standard, what do I do?" The usual response is: "Reduce your load by 10% and "work up."" So I thought I would check it...

This came up tonight on Yahoo Handloader If you don't already know, Shooters.com is going out of business. All of the phone lines into their company appear to be turned off, save for the one with the recording that says they are closing their doors.

It has become common currency in the cruffler community to warn against shooting "high-pressure" .308 Win. ammo in 7.62 NATO rifles. After all, it's right there in black and white: Chamber presure; .308 Win., 62,000 psi; 7.62 NATO, 50,000 p.s.i. But wait, my NRA Handloading guide (1981)...