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I recently purchased a Press Monitor from SA Development for my Dillon XL-650 as shown here: Press Monitor I've always been a bit of a "gadget man" so this really appealed to me. I was thinking of building a counter for the press using one of the off the shelf type that would keep track of...

Am having issues with my chronograph reading correctly, if at all, with 55 gr. .224 bullets traveling in the range of 2500fps-3300fps (I think). The chronograph is an XP professional with IR sensors. Works OK with .308 fut very fussy with the .223 for some reason. Any Ideas?????

Retirement is great. Gives me lots of time to complete projects that have been on hold for years. My latest project is refinishing an older SGW (Oly Arms) AR-15 Lower Receiver. My dilemma is that they were wimpy when they applied the "Roll Marks" and serial number. The depth is just enough...

I have a Remington 700SS 5-R Milspec and it is equipped with Remington's X-MARK PRO TRIGGER. Lately, the trigger adjustment screw has been rubbing my trigger finger on recoil and is literally becoming a bit of a pain. It protrudes approximately 3/32" from the upper surface of the trigger and...

Some time ago I purchased a Remington 700 SS 5-R Milspec. It shoots great with groups as small as 3/4" @300 yards. Have worked up a load that gives me great groups but every once in a while they "spread out". Today I had the action separated from the stock which is an HS Precision Varmint...

I am getting ready to finish a new stock. What can I do to accent the wood grain (walnut). Best color? Does Bone Black help? If so, best way to apply? Lastly, I really like a Tru-Oil finish but am looking for something more durable. What results has anyone had with the urethane type spar...

I'm preparing to mount a leupold 1-piece (std) base on a 1903 A3 action. When I place the base on the action to check the fit, the serial number is almost totally concealed. I have considered the following: Alter the mount by beveling the right side, thus exposing the serial number. This...

Today I was shown a pistol that had every bit the look of a 1911, government issue. The owner wondered if it could be repaired and made into a shooter. Shape and everything was identical, the parts "looked" like the real deal BUT--- The barrel has a steel plug in it about 1/2-3/4" from the...

I have a 1903A3 (Remington) that was sporterized back in the late 40's. Never had a scope installed, just a Lyman 57 sight. Now, I would like to install a scope and have settled on a 1-piece Leupold mount. My problem is that the rear of the reciever has been "turned" down so the scope mount...

I am buying an XL 650 this week. I am wondering what accessories I might NEED? There are probably a lot that I might want, but based on your individual experiences, what should I order with it? What accessory did you get that you absolutely would not live without today? What accessory did...

Has anyone loaded this bullet for their AR? I am interested in the results. Specifically in a short barrel (11.5" w/5.5" Flash Supressor). Powder?

I recently came by 1,000 bullets (M855 62 gr. 5.56mm) that were pulled from military ammo. Great shape. Want to load using accurate 2230. Anyone have a good load that comes close to the military loading?

I am looking for the "best" load for .223 to be shot in an Olympic Arms CAR-15. The bbl is marked 5.56 so it has the "Nato Barrel". What is a good load for 55gr BTFMJ's? What load will best duplicate M855 Nato using of course the 62 gr bullets? I haven't loaded for this rifle in 20 years and...

Does anyone have a recomendation for a source of .223 bullets? I am looking for 55 gr. FMJBT. Could also use "pull-downs" from military 5.56 if they aren't chewed up.

Has anyone here loaded 9mm, 124gr JHP to +P pressures? What powder and wt. Also looking for some data using AA #7 in +P for same bullet. Anyone?

I could use a little help with this. I read one "expert" that is reviewing the Sig P-229 and he states that the 228 magazines will not fit the Sig 229 due to a difference in shape. Yet when shopping for new magazines most vendors list the magazines for 228/229. I am specifically interested in...

I have been looking for a LEGAL reading on what Concealed Carry really means under the law (as opposed to laymen's opinions). I have heard statements that "Concealed Carry means just that, concealed at all times". "If your weapon is ever exposed for any reason, it can be considered...

Another question that has been wandering through my mind is what constitutes enough when it comes to reloads. If carrying a revolver, how many speedloaders? If a semi-auto, how many mags? Is one enough? Two? More? What is considered enough for the "Urban Jungle". (In the other kind of...

Lots of threads on favorite for CCW, Backpacking, Open Holster Carry, Hunting, Target, etc. What do you have that would be considered a Safe Queen. You just hang onto it because it was your first, you want a reminder of how stupid a purchase it was, you inherited it, or what???? I'll start...

Okay, so I was talking to my favorite Dealer, because I was finally ready to buy the Sig I have wanted for a while. I worked it down to a P229 and was asking if he had any in stock I could pick up this week. Price was originally quoted at $720 for a P-229 9mm in Nitron finish. I asked if they...