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A few months back I was generously gifted a (mostly) complete reloading kit of odds and ends- including a vintage Lyman T-Mag Turret press, and a Lee auto prime handheld priming tool, among others. The auto prime is one of the older ones it seems, with the circular tray, which I've heard are...

Really looking forward to this section of TFL! I was given some reloading equipment from my father-in-law's friend, as he wanted to be rid of it. Pretty good starter kit, I have: -Old Lyman press with mounting bolts -RCBS 505 scale -Lee handheld primer -RCBS old school powder measure -bullet...

It's been getting worse over time. This is my prime carry gun, and I've owned it now for 4 years or so, and must have 1600-1800 rounds through it. I first noticed the issue about a year back, and at the time it didn't seem significant enough to bother with, but it's gotten steadily worse. Now...

Bought a Canik TP9 Combat Elite, imported by Century Arms. This thing came jam-packed in a hard plastic case so full of add-ons and freebies, it is difficult to close it with everything inside! Note that several optic baseplate adapters are included :eek: as well as two magazines (15 round...

Just an early disclaimer that this post may seem largely ridiculous, but I am curious to hear some opinions. If I had $700 to blow at any point in the last 12 months, I would have gone straight to my local big box store and bought a Walther PPQ (4" in 9mm). I've handled one several times, felt...

Earlier this morning I was talking with a coworker about my change of heart in what pistol I will buy next- initially, it was a bare-bones full-size pistol, in 9mm, for a scant $400. For $250 more, I can get the top-level model, which is the same base pistol with an FDE finish, improved...

I've never been to a gun show, but am looking to buy a handgun in the next few weeks with some of my famous tax refund. I've searched other posts on this forum, and found a few here and there; it seems to be the general consensus is that prices for NIB handguns (or other firearms NIB for that...

More or less, I'm headed in that very direction. Because of my budget a few years ago, I started out with a PSA 16" Mid-length gas system for my first AR. I've added quite a few parts already. Sitting atop the upper is a Nikon P223 3-9x40, and with Hornady Superformance rounds ($1.10 for me...

Howdy everyone! I have a pretty straightforward question: Regarding PSA's lightweight MLOK barreled uppers, is the gasblock that comes with those secured to the barrel with set screws or roll pins? I'm helping a buddy spec out parts for an AR-15 build. He wants one very similar to mine...

I recently bought a Nikon 3-9X40 P223 scope for my rifle, and Hornady Superformance ammo ($26/box) allows me to shoot sub-MOA in an $800 PSA rifle with a basic nitride A2-profile barrel. I've been wanting to stretch it out to 200 and 300 yards- my father in law has a laser rangefinder and with...

Hey all. I've been trying to do some research and I've found an interesting mix of reviews. Browning (Actually Winchester) makes three different loads in the 22lr "Browning Performance Rimfire" line, including a 40 gr 1255fps LRN, a 37 gr 1400fps fragmenting hp, and a 40 gr 1400 fps lead hp...

So I've been compiling what information I can for Savage's A22 semi-automatic rifle in .22lr. I understand it's an exceptional value ($209 plus tax and PICS background check) and has a real knack for accuracy. Anyone have any first hand experience with one? It has iron sights but I will...

Hey all. Looking to pick up some CCI Velocitors, a "hyper velocity" small game ammo for .22lr, but I can't find it anywhere. I thought this whole .22 shortage was a thing of the past! Checked Brownells and MidwayUSA, both are out of stock with no back order. Cabelas used to list it but as of...

Stumbled across a $140 .22lr conversion kit by CMMG available on Brownells. I've checked out a few video reviews, and I think I might buy one very shortly. Anyone have one and can offer any words? I do have one question I wasn't able to get an answer on in my research. How is it possible to...

Hey all, I've got quite a predicament here. Shooting my carry gun earlier today and I was doing fine up until the point where I tried to rack one of a coworker's hand load defense rounds into the chamber. Well, it's firmly stuck there now. As far as I can tell, it's seated properly, but no...

Recently I've been putting a lot more time and effort into shooting my carry pistol. Some rapid fire drills, a drill using an index card as a target, two shots from concealment, six shots from concealment, etc. But one aspect of training I haven't touched on much, if at all, is quickly dealing...

For my next rifle, I'd love to have a lever gun, and I believe I've settled on a Marlin big-lever model, either the Model 336 BL in .30-30, or the Model 1895 BL in .45-70. The trouble is, I can't settle on either one. I don't care too much about the difference in price of the models (about...

Hey all! With the addition of a 6-9" Harris bipod to my AR build, I was looking to get a shorter magazine as well, in place of my 30-round PMag. So while at my not-so-local gunshop of choice, a literal mom-and-pop place, I bought a D&H Tactical 20-round curved aluminum magazine for $18. I...

Looking to refinish my 870 Express. Like many copies out there, mine is beginning to rust even with babying and a wipe down with oil after every use. Specifically, I'd like to go with something inexpensive, as I don't currently have the money for a nice cerakote job. I've had limited...