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    450 Bushmaster 395 gr sub x subsonic data???

    Looking for a starting point with AA5744, I have WW296 also, but would like to use the 5744. Midway has seconds of the 395gr sub-x now, at least I'm 99.9% that's what they are Midway won't say. Gun is a 14.5" AR carbine gas. I plan to eventually getting a suppressor for it.
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    which is the more iconic/desirable Smith

    I want one Smith center fire semi auto for the collection (it involves OCD;) ) I have a Kentucky State Police 1076 that's been reliable and shoots OK, but have been thinking about selling it off and getting a 39-2. Neither would be for carry or SD, prolly wouldn't even shoot either very much...
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    anybody use AA5744 in a 450 Bishmaster

    Am in the process of building a 450 Bushmaster AR, I plan to reload and I have a good supply of Accurate 5744, it seems like it should be a decent powder for heavier bullets. Just wondering if anyone has tried it and what your results were.
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    M16A1 vs XM177 retro

    I have a older SP1 style big pins Colt lower and am wanting to do a retro build and am torn on a A1 build or a XM177. I have other ARs and don't really have a specific need for this.
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    anybody tried Unique and PC lead in 300 Blackout?

    Was wanting to try this combination to see how it works and wondered if anybody had tried it. Was planning on using MBC 165gr coated bullets and enough Unique to make 1000 fps.
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    Cabela's score

    2nd gen 1862 Colt pocket navy, they had it marked way down because the barrel was sitting crooked on the frame, 5 minutes after I got home found the arbor to be bent, straightend it right out the soft steel on BP is pretty easy to work, it's as good as I can tell without shooting it and I'm...
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    Gunshow score CZ75 Kadet

    I'm tickeled was just about to leave and stopped to talk to an old coworker. I look down and notice this CZ Kadet he's got $450 on it. I ask what he's got to have. He says $400 and it's got 6 mags and he even throws in the Midway pouch. Now my 85 Combat has a buddy. It didn't come with the wood...
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    7.5" Redhawk to 4" round butt project

    This story starts with the purchase of a 9.5" SRH in .480 Ruger. I hate CDNN they had them on clearance for $480. Then I find one of my holy grails a pre lock Smith 3" 696 (yes 696 5 shot L frame 44 special) with this new aqusition I decided to sell my Taurus 431 and then got this great idea...
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    what's your favorite VS. thread

    They are always subject to opinion. many times get heated (or locked). and never get answered. Now lets discuss our favorite fruitless arguement.
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    44 russian convert to 44 special?

    Any reason a Uberti #3 Russian in 44 Russian couldn't be reamed to 44 Special? If I'm checking it right the cylinder is the same length and diameter as the 45 colts/44/40 Schofields.So I'm pretty sure the cylinder is long enough and I'd think if it would handle SAAMI 45 colt It would handle...
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    New Colt XSE?

    are there any Hi-ride beaver tail grip safetys that drop in the new Colt XSEs? I just bought a Commander and I don't like the feel of the stock grip safety.
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    ammo can question

    I saw a 30 carbine ammo can advertized on Gunbroker.Here is a link to auction with the picture. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=124725473 anyone know for sure if that is the same as a 50 cal. ammo can with a different stencil? thanks in advance
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    A century of US long guns

    they sure make some good ones top to bottom M-forgery(commercial OLY actually a heavy Bbl CAR) AR15A2 (commercial Colt set up for DCM Service Rifle class) M1A (commercial SA loaded) M1 Carbine (1942 Inland) M1 Garand (1952 GI Springfield) 1903A3 (1942 remington) M1917 (1918 Eddystone) M1896 Krag...
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    CMP jackpot

    Recieved my CMP M1 carbine this weekend. WOW did I get lucky scored a 5 digit serial # Inland with a 11/42 barrel date. It's a service grade and has late features ( probably from a rearsonal ) safety,rear sight and bayonette lug. took it out and shot it today and it shoots ok, accuracy so-so but...
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    Project Anti-Bubba

    For starters I've been looking for a 1917 Enfield for the collection.I had tried to go the CMP route but reciently found out they are out.so the search continued.was looking on gunbroker and found an original full length stock for sale and got the idea maybe I could find a good one with a...
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    gunshow find Marlin 1894 takedown

    sombody with plenty of time and ambition must of got bored.found this 1894 Marlin 44 mag at the gunshow today traded a Uberti model P for it.the takedown mechanism is simple and tight.I'm assuming they were unhappy with scoped accuracy, as it was wearing a weaver rail mount:barf:.The wood is in...
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