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I have a 5.5" New Model Bisley Blackhawk in .41 Mag. I've been shooting Remington HTP 210 grain jacketed flatpoints and Grizzly Cartridge Company 265 grain hard cast wide flat nose lead bullets. I acquired this gun to be a deer hunting pistol and bear defense gun around camp. I just went up...

I carried a 4" 686 PRE-LOCK S&W in .357 Mag (The Distinguished Combat Magnum) for a few years when I lived in Phoenix. I since have transitioned to a 3" Ruger SP101 in same chambering for my general carry piece now that I have moved back home to Southern Michigan. Ever since I have been trying...

I have an opportunity to buy a 788 in .222 Remington and I was wondering if I could get some opinions on this rifle from anyone who has experience with this model. The asking price is $450, I have been told that is plenty IF the bolt is tight and the bore is shiny and clean and the crown looks...

I have a good general purpose load worked up using 130 grain Accubonds over 48 grains of VV N560, Fed 210 primers and Lapua brass. Just wondering what the best way is to go to switch to the newer 140 grain Accubonds. Should I start over using published data on the 140 gr AB's or can I reduce the...

I finally made it out to pattern my new 18.5" Remington 870 barrel with a fixed modified choke. I fired some Olin Mil-Spec 00 Buck at 10 and 15 yards and Winchester Super X at 10 and 15 yards. I also fired 4 different types of slugs for groups at 42 yards. Brenneke KO, Winchester Super X 3"...

I've always bought Federal HST 124 gr +p for my go-to 9mm loading. I've also purchased Federal 6.5x55SE and Federal bulk pack .22lr and Federal buckshot and hi-brass field loads. With the HST loads and, more recently, the Federal Tactical 00 Buck with flightcontrol wad, I have heard that...

I recently converted my 21" modified rem-choked 870 to an 18.5", 7 round combat shotgun. My new barrel has green tritium lamps in rifled sights and a fixed modified choke. I picked up 50 rounds of military 00 buckshot to pattern this barrel with, but have not had a chance yet. Since I...

I'm looking for a quality gun rack that I can store my shotgun in vertically in cruiser-ready mode. I'd like it to bolt securely to the wall and be vertical so I can hang a jacket over the whole mount and gun and disguise it from any casual observers. I found the Gee Closet gun rack on...

I have an 870 Express Magnum with a 21" vented rib barrel. I'm getting some Trijicon RE04 Ghost Ring sights and was concerned about having the front blade mounted on the vented rib. It seems like the front blade would be higher than normal and reduce the range of elevation I could adjust...

Requirement to beg cops for a permission slip to buy a handgun...GONE! Tyrannical handgun registration...GONE! I worked hard to help get this one passed! Thanks a million to the NRA and all members who helped with this. Thanks to the 74 yea voters in the Michigan House and thanks to God for...

The subject of the thread sums it up, my uncle bought an Italian replica of an 1851 Colt Navy and he isn't sure how much powder to use to get started shooting it. I know he bought some powder and was told at least a couple of recipes but he asked me if I'd dig around a bit and try to get some...

I hope this isn't too far off base, but I thought it was cool that the Spartans are going to have one of our favorite mottos on their uniforms for this sweet rivalry game: "The uniform, which includes a bronze helmet and black pants, has inscribed in back of the collar the words "Molon Labe,"...

I read a funny article once about a guy who loved the .357 Magnum so much he set his alarm to go off every day at 3:57 just to put a smile on his face. Now I find myself seeing cartridge designations on the digital clocks all throughout the day and night! For instance 9:19 (9x19mm), 2:23 / 5:56...

Just a fun poll since I was thinking about this. What combination of firearms would you think most useful for the broadest range of possible scenarios? Assume you hand load and are able to take advantage of maximum power levels in all applicable cases.

I'm moving to Michigan and will be transporting my firearms and ammo back. I don't have anything exotic; some rifles, shotguns, handguns...nothing full auto or anything like that. I am going to be driving my Explorer and my uncle will be towing a U-Haul trailer for me. I'm planning to have the...

I was curious if anyone knows which powder is less sensitive to extreme changes in temperature? VihtaVuori N160 or RL22? I already have a couple lbs. of N160, I bought it because I couldn't find any RL22 locally but I would have preferred the RL22. If for any reason the N160 doesn't work out...

I'm just looking for input on the effectiveness of the tiny .17 HMR on bobcats. Feel free to mix and match your answers; ie- any shot, but with a 20gr bullet under 75 yards; any bullet out to 100 yards, but only perfect broadside vital shot, etc

I have been looking everywhere and can't find a good, definitive source of info proving that the US Army is looking for a new cartridge. I saw an article that mentioned the XM8 and said it is currently in development. Then I saw on here that they are supposedly still sticking with the M4 until...

I was just wondering if anyone on here has had any experiences with this particular ammunition. It sounds pretty awesome, but I imagine as civilians we won't ever have access to it: http://www.defensereview.com/modules.php?file=article&name=News&sid=577

I was thinking about refinishing the stock of my 870. I've had it for many years and done a lot of hunting with it and it's worn about the pump and the grip. Can anybody point me in the right direction as to what the best way to do this would be? I was thinking that minwax made something for...