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In trying and succeeding at finding some good accuracy in my new Ruger American in 7mm-08 I have been using a Sierra 130g. Match bullet #1903. Tried many different velocities but it seems it likes higher end loads. 40.4g. H4895 was one of the best. Trying to find some Varget to try but no luck...

I have an old Spanish Mauser in 7X57 I use as a trunk gun when traveling the backwoods of Utah. I have checked the headspace and it is barely acceptable. After test firing some rounds carefully I have checked the primers and they are protruding about .008 to .010. I am somewhat worried about a...

I have a nice early 7x57 Spanish Mauser redone sometime in the 50's or 60's with a sporter stock. I have acquired it at no cost and it shot well enough last weekend using usual precautions. It has somewhat excessive headspace according to SAAMI specs. (about .020) but it shot and only produced...

Does anybody know if Weaver rings will work on the base incorporated in Tikka rifles? Will theirs and Weavers interchange? They look similar. Thanks much, Bob

Being an "old school shooter" I should know this but I don't so here's my question. The news reports occasionally of a grass or forest fire started by gunfire. Now I would imagine that muzzle blast close to brush could do this but I can not see how a lead bullet could out at a distance. I do not...

While ordering something from Brownells web site I found a thread for schematics that shows a blown up parts picture along with most part numbers for many guns. I printed out many for future use. After clicking on their site just click "schematics" at the top right hand of their front page...

Just caught Jim Scouten's "Sighting in with" on TV from the shot show in Las Vegas and he showed a new 1911 from Taurus that looked pretty nice for an under $500 price tag with quite a few enhancements. Anybody seen one yet? Some Taurus's I've had have been really nice. Maybe I'm due for...

I have searched the forums for some light plinking loads for this caliber and most show max or near max loads. I shoot a nice 300 g. 45-70 load at 1450 thats much fun from my 1895 Marlin cowboy and looking for something similar for my Winchester 94. The few I have found don't seem to be fussy...

As with most of you I learned from my father and again in military service to always keep a steady sight picture and squeeeeze off a round for the most accurate shooting. But I have changed within certain allowances. A while back I acquired a single shot bolt action Savage varmint rifle in 220...

When I first got my Ruger Blackhawk Bisley .45 Colt its accuracy was only fair. After reading an article on this I found the front of the cylinders very tight for a cast bullet size of .452. All front of the chambers were running around .447-.448. I very carefully reamed with an adjustable...

I've been searching the web for a "new" long style brass scope for my Sharps replica without any luck. Navy Arms used to sell them but they are no longer listed. Dixie Gun works has a short version but not the long one (32 inch). Has anybody got any suggestions. I still love my vernier sites...

Just wondering why there seems to be so many new members here in the last year. Economy, political or just plain shooting interest? Like some others I went over to "TheHighRoad" for a while while we were down but came back as soon as we were back up and now go to both as well as many other more...

For all the "old timers" that reload and all the new powders that are available. I remember some very good war surplus powders that were dirt cheep and kept me shooting through the rough years. Is there any of this left and if not what do you think is some of the best value in reloading powders...

Trying to be a good Christian person but believing in self defense and the right to legally carry for self defense I am troubled by the possibility of taking a life in the defense of myself or a loved one. I understand all the talk of personal injury suits when wounding someone and so on but I...

It seems like everytime I carry my weapon concealed into a Walmart or Home Depot I set off an alarm when exiting. Door guard or clerk usually asks to see into my bag and checks items against receipt with no further questions. Has anyone else had this happen at these stores or anywhere else? Just...

Here in Utah I always carry while traveling by automobile and frequently find myself on Indian reservations. I would think I would be fine while on state or county roads but what about reservation lands or if I chose to hike around a bit.I have posted this before but with only speculative...

I know this has been addressed before but bare with me for a moment. I have loaded hardcast bullets from Cast performance in both .45 colt @ 1100 fps and 45-70 at 1800 fps with NO leading. However these are conventional rifling. What do any of you think of these bullets in the polygonal rifling...

Legaly loaded While researching CCW laws in various states for an upcomming trip across country I found the states that acknowledge my home states CCW permit. The problem involves states that do not. I know that by research I will have to abide by each states current laws concerning carry in a...

I just came back from shakedown of new Ruger Bisley Blackhawk and was disappointed with accuracy of hardcast bullets. (.452) Hornady XTP's shot better (.451) The revolver seems to be suffering from Rugers too tight cylinder ahead of the chamber which measured .448. There is quite a bit of this...

At the gun show last Saturday was a group of lawyers selling liability insurance in the event of a suit for using a concealed weapon. The cost was $100.00 a year and coverage amount went up every year you subscribed. Rightous shoot or not a person could likely get suied in this event. Is this...