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    Why is it, Safety's

    Why do O/U's come with automatic safety's that go on when the gun is opened. Yet autoloaders and pumps have manual safety's and the safety stays off when the guns are cycled or fired. It seems that a gun, that is open with the barrels showing is much safer than one with a closed bolt. Just...
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    1F to 3F

    I was just putting away the coffee grinder away after processing some bean coffee. The thought came to mind why not run some 1F through and make some 3F, just load the hopper and press the switch. What do you guys think?
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    Ruger Blackhawk Loading Gate

    I just came into a 1975 Blackhawk in 45 Colt. The gun is in great shape but the loading gate has a purple cast to it. Just looks different. Should this off color be of concern?
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    Estate Sale find

    Last day of a estate sale, couldn't get there earlier, it was 50% off. Found a bench mounted RCBS primer tool. But the real find is a RCBS lubricator/sizer, got it for $12.50! It was cruddy, no sizing die or bullet punch. Boiled the casting out in my slow cooker (just for parts), the paint came...
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    Lyman 55 Powder Measure

    Who use's the Lyman 55? I have one that was sitting the shelf for a number of years, always picking the Redding to use. This time I used the Lyman, easy to set up with the three slides any powder charge can be had. I loaded some 44 magnum shells with the classic H-110. The H-110 flows faster...
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    New Forum

    How about a sub forum just for home defense and tactical shotguns. The posters can refer to the guns any way they want.
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    Emilio Rizzini

    Looking for some info/input on a TriStar Emilio Rizzini TR-1 o/u. Anybody know anything about these guns?
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    Hollywood Shell Holders

    Any one have a cross reference for the Hollywood shell holders. I have six for my Uinversal, some fit cases and others I haven't found what they fit. A reference sheet would be helpful.
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    Franchi AL 48 in 20 gauge

    Anyone have comments about the Franchi AL48 in 20 gauge---- good ---bad? Thanks
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    Remington 44 cal. 240 grain bullets

    I have just bought a quanity of Remington 240 grain 44 cal bullets. The question is about the diameter it's .430, has anyone used this stuff before and were the results good? Thanks
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    The A5 Hammer

    I just picked up a used A5 from Gander Mtn., when taking te gun down for cleaning(inside filthy) I found a skeltionized hammer. It has four .250 holes and one .156 hole at the hammer tip. I relize that it was installed for faster lock time, but there is no maker name on it, is there any...
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    Primers here's the best yet

    Craigslist, Once fired primers!:barf: Now some people will sell anything.:( http://detroit.craigslist.org/spo/1297009805.html
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    Swaps

    I go to the car swaps as it's my other hobby. A while back I picked up a Ransom rest for $20 !! Just setting on the ground with a bunch of other stuff. Asked how much - the guy said $20, said I would be back later as it weighs about 25 lb. You just never know what you will run into. The...
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