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    JHP vs. XTP data

    Looking over the data for .357 Magnum in my manuals, I've noted that the data for 125 gr. Hornady XTP bullets seems to be hotter than for regular 125 gr. JHP loads. Can anyone explain the reasoning for this? Or is the Speer manual just being overly cautious with their data.
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    Touch up bluing

    Here's my story and I'm sticking to it. I have an older Winchester 94 Classic rifle. Through my own neglect (stupidity) I have rusting and pitting on the barrel beneath the wood on the fore-end and on the lower tang where it meets the stock. The patches on the barrel are about the size of a...
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    F&M Reloading - Hamilton, OH

    Getting back into reloading after a long pause. Needing to buy 9mm dies. Both Midway and Graf & Sons have the Lee 4-die sets on backorder. Wanted to order dies and several other items but only 1 item in stock out of 4. Goggled for another source and came up with F&M Reloading - Hamilton, OH...
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    Howa on the horizon

    Most of my experience has been in handguns, but my Son-in Law has gotten me interested in a new rifle. Uses will be primarily target (100-200 yds.), varmint and the possibility of deer in the future. Currently looking at a Howa 1500 Varmint in .243 with a 4-12X40 Leupold. One of Howa's...
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    45 ACP bullets

    Recently got back into the reloading game after a 20 year hiatus. Reloading .45 ACP w/ 230 gr. FMJ. Had a good deal on Speer Match grade bullets in bulk, but my source has dried up. I'm looking at 230 gr. FMJ from Golden West Brass. Has anyone had any experience with this company? 2000...
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    Which night sights on Kimber

    I'm ready to pick up a new Kimber Custom II w/ std sights. The night sight version is not CA. certified. I'd like to add night sights. I'm looking for feedback about Meprolight, Trijicon and Truglo. They are all about the same price. Any problems with any of them? Are they user installable...
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