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First, I have several vintage Marlins (a 35 year old 39 and a 50 year old 336), but earlier this week, I stopped at a gun shop and was looking over a variety of guns. The Marlin Model 95 caught my eye, one was a pistol grip, blued steel, in .444 and .45-70 and the other was the octagon barrel...

Free weekend and a gun show in Taremtum, Pa (Pittsburgh Mills Mall). Hour drive, or so, and I was planning on going as it is generally a decent show (put on by PA Gun Collectors Association). Last year I rembered one being cancelled, so I looked at their website and this weekend's show is...

I'm considering a Ruger American Target rimfire in .17 HMR. Any opinions here? I originally wanted a 10/22 target in .17, but it seems they are discontinued, so I took a look at the American. Opinions?

Was at Grices in Clearfield, PA yesterday, and several clerks were unpacking/admiring a new Henry Single Shot. Very pretty gun, with brass and gorgeous stock. Price tag was on gun - $464 (if I remember correctly). Gun was not in their system so clerks couldn't tell if spoken for. Couldn't...

I need guidance on best trimmer, with consideration towards accuracy and ease of use. Thanks in advance! T.

I'm looking for a 44 mag plinking rifle in lever action. Local store has (new) a Rossi 92, with 20" barrel and a Marlin 1894, with 20" barrel. Any opinions? The Rossi weighs about 5 lbs., and the Marlin about 6-1/2 lbs.

While at Grices, in Clearfield, PA, while looking over some new lever actions, I handled a new Mossberg 1894, in .30-30. Outward appearances were well above the neighboring new Marlins, especially with a lower price point! Question is, how are Mossbergs? I don't know anyone that has owned one...

What modern era guns (since WWII) would you guys/gals consider classics now or in the future? We all know about pre-64 Winchesters, pre Remlims, SAA Colts, etc., but how about listing some favorites? For me, it would be an Ithaca Featherweight in 20 ga., Savage 24 in .22 mag over .410, CZ...

Got a Uberti Cattlemen in 45 Colt last week-loads of fun so far. So much fun, that it is time to load some cartridges. I was using This Unique, about 10 grains on Ranier 200 grain RN (worked nicely in my Henry Golden Boy). Question is, for plinking, I'm looking for suggestions as to how low I...

Why have fixed power scopes become so out of favor these days? I do have a couple of variables, but cannot remember changing power n the field, only at the range. I need some enlightenment!

I just completed re-building my .22 backstop. Originally, it was several bales of hay(also use it for my bow), backed up with 2 x 8's and 1/2" OSB board, then against a16" poured concrete wall. It is now backed with 6 layers of 2 x 8's or 6" of solid lumber and then a double layer of 3/4"...

Anyone here have any experience with new Remington Model 572 BDL pump .22? Handled one the other day, very nice looking and felt good in the hand. Opinions?

Does anyone here know if the Ruger 10/22 heavy barrel target model has the new BX trigger or at least a better trigger than stabdard 10/22's? Thanks, T.

Anyone able to give guidance with what lead bullets lead more: as cast, swaged about .001 or swaged about .003? Thanks!

I've found a stash of cartridges I sized and primed (.22-250, .250-3000, .270) from at least the early 80's. Problem is I know storage was in areas that may have been moist or even wet. How do I safely remove these unfired primers, as I don't want to take a chance at squib loads.

Does a taper crimp die simply increase pressure around the bullet or does it make a "lesser pronounced" roll onto the bullet? Thanks,

Does anyone here know if a loaded (or test round-bullet in resized case) will fit into either the Wilson or Dillon case length gauges, to determine if the round will chamber? Please note, I'm talking about inserting the sized case, with the bullet set into it (bullet seat die set). Thanks in...

Santa Claus will be delivering a new CZ455 Mannlicher (full stock) and my question is to ask for suggestions for a traditional looking low power scope, that would look at home for a classic looking European rifle. Feel free to make suggestions also for the CZ full stock centerfire I plan...

I'm having a bit of trouble cycling .38 Special light loads through my Henry Big Boy steel carbine. The load is a 125 grain JHP over 4.6 grains of Unique. Shoots well, but about 2 out 5 hang up and I'm thinking the length may be a bit short. Using the same mixture in a .357 case instead of a...

Always be aware of everything when shooting! The other night, I was testing out some light loads in my Henry .357 (125 grain Berry over 4.1 grains of Unique). Shot well, but even with my earphones on, I felt the last round was not right. Something bothered me about a half hour after putting...