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After reading several of the posts on using BP pistols I am wondering "what practical value does a .45 cal, 1858 Remington revolver have for hunting purposes?" It seems that many suggest it is marginal for most anything but small game and with a .45 cal bullet, it wouldn't seem practical for...

Greetings! Has anyone had any experience in adjusting the hammer on a sidelock muzzleloader and how did you do it? I am attempting to restock an old barrel into a T/C Renegade stock using the Renegade sidelock. I have everything fit-up and the hammer is slightly too far forward to squarly hit...

I would like to load 35 Whelen cartridges with a 225 grain Spitzer boattail bullet. Of the three loading manuals I have, none give any information on that combination. Would like something in the 2200-2400 fps and the powders I have on hand are IMR 4064,4320,4350 and Win. 760. Anyone have any...

I am interested in neck sizing my magnum rifle brass. Would like to know how much one should back off the die from manufactures recommendations to accomplish neck sizing. I've read where it is recommended to put a nickle between the die and the shell holder in one instance. I would like to know...

Was wondering if anyone has bought a Black Powder Pistol in Michigan lately that can tell me what kind of paperwork was involved? I'm thinking I might purchase an 1858 New Army .44 cal, but don't want a big surprize when I get to the gun counter. (it would be the first time I purchased a BP...

Thank you to those fellas that answered my last thread on Mauser Stocks, however, having lost that opportunity I bring yet another offering to the forum for discussion and suitability. I would like to re-stock my Turkish Mauser with a large ring action into a nicer stock. Below is an Ebay...

I'm looking at a Mauser Stock on Ebay that I would like to buy. The description says it is for a WW2 German 98K, however, the gun I would like to put it on is a Turkish Mauser. Could someone give me some information on how well this would fit? I don't mind doing a little milling, bedding or...

I have the barrel of a muzzel loading Remington rifle I would like to get some information on, as it has been passed down in the family for a few generations now. So any thoughts as to its origin, year or what model of gun it was would be interesting. The octagon barrel is 31 inches long and is...

For some time now I have been "eye-balling" these WASR Semi Auto's. When I stopped into Dunham's today to check out life preservers, I notice they are having a "Door Buster" sale on them today and tommorrow. The only purpose for the gun is because I think they look neat, I want to do some...

Can somebody give me the overall trim length for 30-338 winchester brass? Thanks! :)

Just a quick question about the gun law in Michigan. Can someone tell me how many rifles a person (John Q. Public, no FFL) can legally purchase a month in the state? I bought one earlier this month, came into some money and thought I'd buy another. Was just wondering if I had to wait till next...

I am looking through My Hornady Reloading manual (3rd edition) comparing the .308 win loads to the loads listed for the 7.62X54R and wondering if there is a simple reason why to takes 5.8 grains of powder to get the same results? Is the 308 more effecient for some reason? What I am referring to...

Brownell's has a M-98 Swing Safety Conversion, mfr: Glen Chapman. Have you got any information on how much milling, etc. it takes to fit one of those? And how satisfied are people with them? (Just looking at putting a different safety on :) )

The wife and I are planning a trip to the south and I would like to visit a few gun shops and possibly pick up a few military surplus rifles. Any suggestions?? I'm looking for a large selection of guns on the rack, where I can walk in and get a good deal on a Mauser 98 or something I can bring...

I would like to know the correct case trimming length for the .30-.338 Win Mag cartridge. Thanks! :)

I would like to get a gunsmiths opinion on using the US Rifle, 30 caliber, M-1917 (or as I knew it, the Enfield P-17 in 30-06) as the foudation for a belted magnum cartridge? I have read they are one of the strongest military actions, but are they strong enough to hold the magnums? What are the...

Hi I'm new on here and have been going through several pages of past posts, but nothing on the topic I am looking for. Does anyone have a "Pet Load" for a .30X.338? I've been using 74gr of 4350 and a 180gr bullet. Its OK but would like to try something someone else is having good luck with.