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    R92 Scope and mounts

    I am considering putting a scope on my R92. I've looked at Rossi Picatinny Rail & Screws, so that part of the equation is covered. My question is what rings and scope would be my best choice? I've ordered stuff online before and found that it was not quite what I needed and I had to hassle with...
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    1st shot from sidelock rifle

    I have a .45 cal ML sidelock that I aquired about 25 years ago. Its a compilation rifle from several different kits but I didn't put it together. Been hanging on a wall ever since and looks pretty cool. I'm gonna try to shoot it. The barrel and nipple are clear without any obstruction. The bore...
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    Steven's Favorite No.20, 22 smooth bore

    I am looking at a Stevens Favorite .22LR smooth bore. There is some info out there as to model and before and after manufacturing dates. A gunsmith told me it was circa 1904 but I would like to verify. Also some of the features are slightly different than descriptions and pictures online. My...
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    new project: power pistol and 40S&W

    Got a new project. Never loaded Power Pistol and from all Ive read it can be a bit problematic in 40S&W with over pressure. Attempting 165 gr Berry's. Any tips or experiences would be greatly appreciated.
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    W748

    Just wondering if any folks are still using W748 in .223 loads. Cant seem to find much info/data for a load with a 55gr bullet for a 1in9 barrel. Gotta be somebody still using it. I would think.
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    What is a pre-oracle?

    Can someone please tell me when DPMS started making the Oracle?
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    Date a Taurus revolver

    I am trying to date couple of Taurus revolvers I saw at a gun show but cant find that service on the Taurus website. Any clues how to go about it? I cant even find the model numbers on the guns themselves. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Sabots and pistol bullets

    I came across a box of 200gr .45 cal cast bullets and want to shoot them in a .50 cal ML. Got some .50 cal sabots that hold .451 and .452 bullets. Dismal results. Been shooting commercial bullets that come with a matching sabot with great results. Same charge and same primer.....Maybe increase...
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    41 Swiss Vetterli

    A friend came by the other day with a 41 Swiss Vetterli and was wondering about reloading for it. He has a CF firing pin installed and a box of new cases. ​ That's a new one for me. I cant seem to find any info on dies, shell holder, bullets or data. any help would be appreciated.
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    Ruger Wrangler

    Hi YousGuys, I havent been on this site for a number of months, so Hello again. I recently purchased a Ruger Wrangler and am having a hard time finding an inexpensive holster for it. There is no place around here that carries one and I was hoping some of yall will give me some pointers. I...
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    Copying concealed carry permit

    In Virginia a CCP is printed card paper about the size of a credit card. It is easy to laminate it which will protect it in your wallet. However, if you lose your wallet its gone. Can someone copy and print the permit to carry instead of the original?
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    M44...7.62x54R

    Going to start reloading for the M44. I have plenty of brass, primers and powders. Just wondering what are some of y'alls favorite recipes. I need to buy some bullets but not sure what is best....Any info I could get would be greatly appreciated.
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    .357 Mag hunting round

    Well I finally put a ghost ring on my Rossi92 .357. At least Im on the target now at 50yds. Doing some data research I find a variety of reload numbers and advice. So I was wondering if any of you .357 reloaders have had any luck with lever gun loads good enough for deer at 100 yds or less. I...
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    optics for Rossie 92

    I have a Rossi 92 in 357mag and need some suggestions for scope and mounts. For older eyes the buckhorn sights simply don't make the grade. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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    DPMS Magazines

    My son has a DPMS Oracle in 5.56 and doesn't care for the magazine. Are there other manufacturers of AR magazines that will fit the Oracle? Are they interchangeable between manufacturers. Needing a few for Xmas.
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    Venison/pork butt ratio

    How much pork butt do I use to mix with ground venison? Not for sausage but for general usage. I would like the end product to hold together when its cooked. Ive tried bacon pieces ground into it but I don't like the fony smoke flavor. Last night I mixed ground beef suet about 10 to 15% with the...
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    Shooting rubber bullets

    I hope this the right forum for this Q. I have been considering loading up and shooting 38 spcl/357mag rubber or plastic bullets. Ive looked at some products at Midway and am intrigued. Is it better to use my spent brass or buy the plastic cases? Also, is the plastic bullets superior to the...
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    "O" ring replacement

    This may sound like a dumb Q for a firearms enthusiest site but here goes anyway. Are there any people in eastern Virginia that can replace the O rings in a Crosman 1377? I have 2 older models and both are out due to bad O rings. I am not crazy about trying to do the job myself because I will...
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    I been thinkin.

    I been thinkin of gettin a 329 PD. Ive got an old Ruger 44M Deerstalker Carbine and thought a revolver to go with it would be nice. I looked at an S&W 329PD at a local gun store this past Saturday and really liked it. I am wondering about the recoil from this weapon for older hands like mine...
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    Non-consistant bullets

    I set out to load some 147GR Rainier plated HP 9mm bullets last night. However, it didnt take long to realize that the OAL was inconsistant. I was setting them to an OAL of 1.10 and some were coming out at longer lengths. After I loaded up 50 I counted 10 that were anywhere from 1.11 to 1.2. I...
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