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    Places you can't CCW?

    The title is pretty much self explanatory. I'm looking for a list of places you can't carry i.e. schools federal buildings.. and maybe just some general rules or guidelines etc.. It's a pretty new concept for me. Thanks
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    .40 S&W Round problems?

    I'm trying to decide on getting the Springfield XD subcompact in 9mm or 40sw. They both have their benefits (more rounds and less recoil in 9mm, more power in the 40). I had decided on the 40 except recently I asked a guy I know what his opinion was and he strongly advised against the 40 due to...
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    J.C. Higgins??

    I found an old bolt action 12 gauge in my dads closet...apparently the manufacturer is J.C. Higgins - model 5834 has anybody ever heard of this manufacturer..or how old this gun my be...or basically anything about the gun or manufacturer...thanks for all replys ahead of time. Osirus101
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    Springfield Armory High Capacity?

    I am interested in getting a SA G.I. high cap 45 acp. does anybody have any experience with this pistol...im curious how it feeds..if the high cap has any effect of the gun...how the grip feels compared to a 7 rd standard 1911 etc....thanks ahead for any and all information. Osirus101
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    Ruger or Winchester!?

    Ok heres the deal...i want to trade in my Ruger M77 in 338 win mag for iether a Ruger M77 Mk II or a Winchester Model 70 in the 338 win mag...which would be a better choice and why...basically my gun doesnt seem to like the reloads while my buddies Sako and Mk II will both take them without a...
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    454 casull has proved itself

    It succesfuly took out a HUGE black bear...believe to be some sort of a record it took one shot through the heart and lungs...and well you know the rest thought i would share my exciting discovery of power..passed right throught the chest cavity...soo if you need a "back up gun" the casull can...
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    Finally Killed A BEAR!!

    It was one of the greatest experiences i have ever had and i wasnt even looking for one. I went target practicing way out in the middle of no where and on the way home i found the biggest black bear i have ever seen. With only my 454 Casull and corbon penetrators i followed the bear( very short...
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    Winchester Model 70???

    I was looking to get a new rifle chambered in .338 win mag. Ive narrowed it down to a Ruger M77 MkII or a Winchester Model 70....i was lookin to see if any one had any experience with this particular model...ive shot and enjoyed shooting the ruger...but found a good deal on a winchester...and...
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    800 Yard Shot!!

    Ive got a Ruger 338 win mag with a bipod and a NcStar 6x-24x power scope...i shot at a 18 inch target set up on a hillside a little over 800 yards away and nailed it over and over with a 225 grain Accu bond bullet with 75 grains of powder behind it...i was amazed at how easy it was to hit that...
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    Price Value Beretta mod 76

    I got a Pietro Beretta model 76 22 cal i paid 50 bucks for it...it looks great almost new and shoots great just curious if i got a good deal and if any one know much about them...thanks for any information Osirus101
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    Oh No, Help!!!

    Heres the problem...i have a ruger in 338 win mag...i reloaded some shells and i must have over crimped it or something i think the case might have been a little bulged, i was unaware about any deformation and went to put a shell in the chamber for my next shot the bullet went in and my bolt...
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    45 load 250gr 1225 FPS ??

    CAUTION: The following post includes loading data beyond currently published maximums for this cartridge. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Neither the writer, The Firing Line, nor the staff of TFL assume any liability for any damage or injury resulting from use of this information allright...i loaded up...
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    Shot my Springfield Today!!!!

    I finally got to shoot my Springfield 45 1911 I went and but a 26 pound recoil spring and a shock buff and shot some hot loads and standard 45 loads and it shot every thing flawlessly took the chrony and was pushin some 250 grain hornady xtp out at 1225 feet per second....figured that was...
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    Stainless Steel Falls apart??

    I just got my first auto loader, A Springfield 1911 A1 Mil-Spec in stainless steel...some body was saying how i should have got the blued gun due to stainless stell breaking apart slowly inside...any body ever hear of this happening....i was disturbed say the least hearing about this after...
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    Springfield 1911 GI 45 info?

    Im on the verge of buying my first auto loader...having shot many of my relatives i decided on a 1911 modeled 45 for a first of my own...im pretty limited on funds so i wanted to see what everyone has to say about the springfield GI models....loading problems and so on thanks for the info
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    454 shells Sticking

    I bought the 250 gr Winchester rounds and they seem to be fine came out great all the above maybe a little sticky..i threw some Hornady 300 gr XTP/MAG and they stuck in the cylinder...able to get them out..but didnt think they should stick like that...any one have any advice or experience with...
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    Hot 454 Casull Loads!!

    Does any buddy have any wrist breaking elephant 454 loads to share that they have personal experience with or a place i can get some loads of the sort...i live in alaska and want to load up some really hot rounds using the 300gr Hornady XTP/MAG bullet for a side arm for big grizzlys and blackies...
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    Finally got to shoot my .17 HMR !!!

    I bought a savage and put a 4x32 bushnell scope...and took it to the range today...i was impressed with the accuracy at 25 yards, nearly through the same hole...i was suprised when i stuck it out at 100 yards it turned into about 1.5 - 2" groups...is this normal...or is it the 4 power...
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    .17 HMR Advice???

    I was looking to get a 17 hmr. I found a savage for 200 dollars. Any one have experience. Or is it well worth waiting for the ruger for 450 dollars. Any advice would be appreciated...thanks again
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    RCBS Rockchucker or Progressive???

    RCBS Rockchucker or Progressive help??? Allright i have another question about reloading...would a rcbs supreme kit...includes the powder messurer, rockchucker, hand primer etc $230...or a RCBS Progressive 2000 pro for $419 which would be the better deal...iwould be doing alot of reloading for...
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