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When I joined this forums in 2011, I really enjoyed it. My questions were almost always answered with logical and correct information. People were very helpful. This was the place for help and useful information. After I enlisted I too quite some time off of TFL and hadn't really picked it up...

This is my home defense rifle.... http://imgur.com/h8B18hG It is a very purpose built machine tailored to my house and occupants. The whole goal of this rifle was to have the most effective tool that I and Mrs. could use, all while doing the most to cut down on concussion and noise...

About two years ago an old gunsmith was telling me about a harmonic stabilizer he made for a 223 bolt gun. His system was two O rings about an inch apart and a steel tube over them. This tube and inner rings sat over the barrel on the forward end. The end result was basically adjustable accuracy...

Recently I bought two 8 inch rifled 45 ACP converters for my stoeger double defense. These really do seem like a good design because they have adjustable o rings at the muzzle to keep it centered in the shotgun barrel. Anyway, I've mounted glass and made very consistent reloads for it and I...

Hello everybody, I came across a Model 60 S&W 2 inch barrel 38 spc. Serial number R2106XX. I am really hoping one of the S&W gurus could give me a date on its manufacture. I know there is a book on it but I haven't found any subject matter on the web. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Is it legal to manufacture your own 1911 frame and slide in your own shop? Then assembling the rest of the pistol with U.S. made parts?

I went to a gun show a while back and found a old man selling reloading supplies. I asked him if he had any .45 ACP large primer brass. So he gave me 4 bags of 250 once fired brass. I quickly inspected the brass and paid the man. Tonight I decided to put all that brass in with the rest of...

I'm still looking into buying a long range rifle. I have narrowed my options down further. Its come down to either a DPMS long range lite .308 or a 6.5 Grendel upper for my Stag 5.56 lower. But before I get too far I want to look into M1a's. This is going to be a general purpose long range rifle...

I'm looking into buying a new long range rifle. Savage looks very promising, but lack a few characteristics that I look for. The biggest thing I don't like are the stocks. I want a more tactical stock, like what you see on Accuracy International rifles. I want to know where you guys go to find...

I recently picked up a Stag Arms Model 8 piston driven 5.56. Im not new to AR's but I have herd of some piston driven models having issues. Anybody know anything good/bad to say about the Stag Model 8? Thanks.

I want to buy another upper for my stag arms lower (5.56). I want the best performing long range caliber that I can put on the small lower. I understand that cartridges like the 6.5 creedmoor are going to be better performing. But I want to see what is going to give me the best groups at long...

I'm interested in learning more about the 6.5 Creedmoor. What rifle would this caliber be best suited in? What are its effective ranges? What personal experiences do you guys have with the 6.5? Thanks

I live in Indiana and was wondering if its legal to transport a pistol in my vehicle if its disassembled. I do not have a carry license and was wanting some clarification. Anything you guys know about disassembled gun transport would be great. Thanks.

I am looking to upgrade from my single stage Lyman and my Lee turret. I do not load very much but I have decided I want the top of the line progressive press. I typically load .308, .25-06, .44 Magnum, and .45 ACP. I have narrowed it down to the big three: Dillon, Hornady, and RCBS. Which do I...

I have a 1943 Mauser Kar98k that I plan on re-barreling. I want an extremely accurate, sub-moa shooter. The new cartridge cannot exceed 3.30 C.O.L due to the old magazine. What do you guys think would be best for me? I shoot target, not game. I was thinking about the 6.5mm-06 or the 6.5x57mm...

I was shooting some Winchester 170 grain soft points today through my 1943 Mauser Kar98k. 2 of the 20 shots I fired had a quarter inch split from the bottom of the shoulder all the way up and almost the entire length of the neck. I plan on reloading 8mm, but If this keeps happening, I wont be...

I am considering buying a .338 Lapua rifle. Needless to say, I don't want to pay 5 dollars per shot for factory ammo. I am looking into reloading this monster of a cartridge. I was wondering about the brass, it is so expensive. Is there any brands that are better than the others? I see Privi...

I reload .25-06 Rem. for my Interarms rifle. I have found some .257'' 85 gr. cast bullets, 20-1 alloy. Can I load this for my .25-06?

Just bought some RCBS 8x57 dies for my 1943 German Kar98k. I am wanting to load for it. What are you favorite loads for this classic rifle?

I'm beginning to notice the necks on my .30-06 cases getting dirtier the more I reload them. Is this due to resizing and trimming?