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    Grip expert

    Looking for someone who can tell me what I have, set of grips for a S&W K frame, manufactured 1950's, look like plastic however no cracks, nearly perfect, yellowing like Ivory. If this is plastic from the 50's certainly better then current plastic. Any grips experts on board??
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    Ruger .454 Casull

    Thought perhaps the wheel guys of TFL would like to view the following. http://www.oicu2.com/afc/AKguns.html
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    S&W model 10-7 hammer change

    Help, how difficult to change a bobbed hammer to a standard hammer. S&W 10-7 38 special target gun double action only want to change hammer so I can also use as a single action, difficult to change out or is this a job for super gunsmith..?
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    Lee Perfect Powder Measure/Stand

    Purchase a lee powder measure and find it operated fine however the included steel stand is positioned incorrect for use with loading block. What is needed is a stand similar to the Lyman 55 which sets the device out from stand. Has someone build a stand that provides better clearance/ support...
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    Question: 223 loads:

    Two rifles in 223, both set to shoot 1 inch high @ 100 yards both guns average .550 or less, and both shoot the same point on target with various loads except for the Sierra 69 Matchking, one prints 1 inch high while the other always impacts 3 inches right and low. Groups remain about same...
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    Taurus TCP

    Purchased a TCP few day ago never owned a Taurus but like the look and feel of the TCP over other small 380's. Fired about 70 rounds today some reloads & commercial all went down range without a jam although one magazine locks back on 5th round. Accuracy was surprising, shooting at 12 yards all...
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    Full Length vs neck sizing

    Have some 40 years experience in loading have mostly used neck sizing for some rifle calibers, recently I purchased a Savage 12 223 and find very little difference (if any) between full or neck only. Testing with same loads, same components,basically same groups size, was expecting a slightly...
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    Limiting Ammo Purchases.

    Just received notification that Midway had some Fiocchi 38GR Hp in stock when I placed order they limited to 1 -500 round brick( I planned on 2) with a shipping of $13+ not worth it to me, but my question is should mail order companies limit amounts and if they do what is fair.?
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    reloading the 223

    Question, as powder chargers are increased for the 223 round at 100 yards will point of impact rise or lower.
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    Using Burris Ring Inserts

    Having difficulty understand how to use insert on Burris rings I find instruction unclear, if I'm 10 inches low and 5 inches left at 100 yards and want to use rear ring for adjustment how do I position inserts.
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    Where are the Ammo and Reloading Supplies? - Merged Threads

    I would like opinions on our current primer shortage,due to election,demand, perhaps manufactures having difficulty obtaining supplies. Does anyone know if primers are made in USA or made elsewhere and boxed in states. Suppliers can't or won't give me reasons except they have never seen demand...
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    savage Model 12 BTVS problems

    New Savage 12 BTVS Heavy fluted barrel 223, Scope Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 Mount DeNutz, medium. scope sets .164 above barrel,Denutz recommend the medium with the 44objective. Problem, shoots 1.5 low at 100 yards and I have run out of up movement adjustment, mount setup nice, all seems solid...
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    Small rifle primers

    Anyone else having problems finding small rifle primers,most of my reloading has been pistol calibers for years but recently purchase a Savage Model 12 in 223 but so far all vendors I've looked at small rifle primers are on back order, perhaps due to war.(?)
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    Nikon scopes

    Need some advice or information what is the difference between the Nikon Monarch vs. Nikon Buckmaster in terms of quality. Is the Monarch line worth the extra money.?
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    Loading for the 223

    I have not loaded rifle rounds in over 20 years mostly 40, 45acp, however I purchased a 223 Savage 12 varmint and had a couple questions, I used H322 with good results in the past however can't remember if I full length sized or neck only would neck sizing be sufficient with a bolt gun ,also...
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    Advice on scope mounts Savage 10FP

    Looking to purchase a Savage 10FP 223 used for target shooting current maximum range of 300 yards, I plan on using a Nikon 6x18x40 or a Burris 6x18X42, mostly I'm confused on bases and rings, I like the idea of one piece base anyone have suggestions.? I've searched a number of threads but having...
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    Sheriff in Texas looking for owner of old 1911

    This story really caught my eye and surprising to find law enforcement trying to return a firearm personally I would like to see this find its rightful owner. read story here. http://forums.military.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/5291911282/m/5440071591001
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    bullet source

    Has anyone tried bullets from {MPS Company} In NC they sell on gun broker, prices seem reasonable at today's rates.
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    rules for cowboys

    Not sure I totally agree with first rule however this was larger part of my life in the 40's/50's all in all good rules to live by and no need to be a cowboy. Gene Autry's COWBOY CODE The Cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man, or take unfair advantage. He must never go back on...
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    Gas & guns

    I would like some feedback as to how board members are effected by the price of fuel. I do understand that income and perhaps age will come into play here. As a senior on fixed income it does prevent me from buying "extras" for my hobbies. However I am suprised that I read or hear very little...
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