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    PTSD and gun rights

    Please clear the matter of the right to own firearms if you were a veteran and have a percentage of disability for PTSD.I know of many old soldiers from wars such as Vietnam who hunt,handload and shoot for hobby.They have been diagnosed with PTSD but are worried that this may be a problem with...
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    varmint load for the 30-30

    I have a friend that wants to use his 30-30 Marlin lever action for coyote hunting.I came across a Sierra 110 gr. hollow point varmint bullet in the Midway online catalog.Would this work in a tubular magaine? Do you have any suggestions for a varmint round for the 30-30?
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    Ruger no.1 Varminter trigger adjustment ?

    I misplased my owner's manual for my NO.1 22-250.I would like to have a lighter trigger pull since it is about 6 pounds now.Can I reduce the pull weight myself without going to a gunsmith?I see that there are two screws on the trigger itself,does this have anything to do with a simple adjustment?
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    Cimarron's model P

    I am considering the Cimarron model P because you can get it in 44 specl. A choice is given for frame type.One is listed as Old Model Case Hardened and the other choice is Pre War Case Hardened.Can you discribe each for me?I emailed Cimarron but am not getting any reply back which, by the...
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    RCBS dies plus a question

    I have a set of RCBS carbide dies for the 44 mag and 44 special.I don't have the owner's manual for the die set.Question,what is the big spacer used for when setting up the die ?It measures .126 " thick.
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    Which furnace ?

    Now lets just say that if a man were to take up the great hobby of casting his own round balls and never haveing done it before and doesn't know squat,what furnace and other good things would he need to buy? Mainly for 36 cal., .380 round balls.
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    Protective lubricants ?

    I'm baaack ! I was wondering about the( Rusty Duck protective lubricant ) after seeing it at Walmart. After reading the back of the can,I couldn't find anything that related to petroleum.Would this be a good product to use ? I am of the understanding that petroleum products have no place around...
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    Gunsmith book for cap/ball revolvers

    I see where one might want to have a good book in front of him when disassembling a cap and ball revolver down to the nitty grittie.My hopes are to have one such animal.Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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    (. 380 ) Where ?

    I have been trying to find a source for buying .380 round balls for my .36 cal.,but I am not having any luck.Does anyone know of a reputable on line store that handles them?
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    Where are the winchester rifles made ?

    I posted this question on another forum but haven't gotten any response as of yet.I have heard so many stories that I am at a loss and don't know the truth.Does anyone know where the winchester rifles are made?I've heard that they are made in the U.S and I have heard that they are made out of...
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    Stainless vs blued steel

    I am courious about the pros and or cons of stainless steel for barrels and receivers.Besides one being more impervious to the elements then the other,are there any other tid bits of information that I might not be aware of.?I have always had blued barrels but I have a chance to pick up a 338...
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    Old Weaver scope

    I have a Weaver V9-W scope (made in USA).It is a 3x-9x wide field occular eye piece with an adjustable objective .Can anybody give me any insight as to how old this scope is and how good it is.?
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    Loading for the 300 Win.Mag. ?

    I've been tossing the idea around about buying a 300 win mag before I shoot out my trusty old 30-06. Aprox,how many loadings can one get out of a case?I would think that the belt may pose some problems.What are the best dies to use for this critter.?
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    Remington 700 CDL

    Has anyone tried or have the Remington CDL?What's it like?
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    Classic or Monte Carlo stock

    Which stock design is better for tameing the recoil of say the monte carlo or the classic on the Remington 700's in a 300 mag or 338 mag.I shoot at the bench alot.I had a Ruger 77 in 338 win. mag. at one time and that rifle knock the livin.(well,you get the point)out of me.Thanks for the input.
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    Weatherby Rifles ?

    I have read somewhere along the line that Weathery has their factory in Canada . Can anyone tell me where the Mark V is made?I think I seen on the barrel of a vangard,made in Japan.I have been kicking the idea of a Weatherby around in my head.Does anyone have any pro's or con's about the...
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    325 Wsm ?

    Has anyone tried this caliber yet?Anybody familiar with the 325 WSM at all ?
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    Ruger Mark 111 ?

    Does anyone know if the new mark111 Ruger 22's are out on the market yet?
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    Hearing protection ?

    I shoot alot indoors and am tired of taking the muffs off to hear what is going on.I've put off buying electronic muffs for years,mainly because I don't know if they are worth the money or if they even work that good at all.Every one that I shoot with are in the same boat or they would have them...
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    Winchester Super Target powder

    I just picked up a can of WST.Has anybody worked up any loads for the 45 ACP in the 1911 pistol?How do you like it? I shoot indoors with lead 200 grs.SWC.I used 4 grs. of bullseye to a large extent but find it is a dirty burning powder.My older reloading manuals don't list the WST and so I need...
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