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Went to order some bullets today and my favorite .224 52 grain Hornady A-Max is nowhere to be found. Some searching says the A-Max is now called the ELD Match. Is this correct? Do they shoot the same or am I going to have to start over and work up a loading? :confused:

I was watching You Tube videos by FortuneCookie45LC and ran across one where he explains that the chamber opening (exit) should be .001 to .0015 smaller than the bullet diameter, and the forcing cone should swage the bullet another .001 to .0015, for a total of .002 to .003. This confused me...

My normal (go to) loads for paper punching with a .38 Spcl revolver are cast 130 grain coated lead round nose flat point, and 3.2 grains of Tite Group. Very accurate out to 25 yards, very controllable recoil. I've been shooting this loading for years. I decided to switch things up and try some...

Here's my dumb question of the year. Well, there will be more but here's my first one. I bought a Tru-Glo red dot sight that is made for use as a turkey shotgun sight. I mounted it on a Saiga 223 rifle. My thoughts are if the sight can hold up to the recoil of a 3 inch magnum 12 gauge, it should...

I experienced something I've never noticed before today. Hopefully some of you experts out there can help me with an answer. I have a Ruger Single Six in .22LR that I do not shoot often, maybe two range trips 100 rounds total per year. It was my Father's so it's a gun I plan to one day give to...

Are there any postal matches out there, other than those hosted by the NRA or Net Competitor? I'm looking for Precision Pistol (Bullseye) matches specifically.

I have a couple "ground goffers" that decided to make a home under the steps of my back porch. I want to get rid of them, and thought about using my .38 Special revolver with shot shells. Rather than buy factory at $2 a pop, I might try reloading as I have all the components on hand. I will make...

Years ago, 20-25 years or so, I remember a M1911 either custom or factory that had a two piece slide. There was no traditional barrel bushing, and the last inch or so of the muzzle end was cut off in a saw tooth style and the two pieces interlocked together, somehow. Anyone that has information...

For some reason I have it in my head that you should not touch primers with your bare fingertips. Maybe I read it somewhere, or someone told me this. The reason is because over time, the oils in the skin can play havoc with the priming compound. Any truth to this? Reason I ask is because I've...

Why is it when you post a picture on TFL, you can never post the same picture again? For example, 3 years ago I posted a picture of a new pistol I bought. Just recently I wanted to post the same picture in a different thread, but it wasn't allowed. Am I doing something wrong?

What do you guys / gals use to protect the finish of a magazine that is being pocket carried? I pocket carry a Kel-Tec P32 in my right front pocket. A spare magazine in my left front pocket. Problem is I also carry coins in my left front pocket and may accelerate wear on the mag body or mag...

Bought a brick of Federal small pistol primers from a guy that has a lifetime supply. $75, which in these times is a fair price. I normally use and have very good results from Winchester primers. I primed 50 pieces of .32 acp brass, and crushed 7 of the federal primers. Besides that, about 50%...

If so, you may want to lawyer up. This is the first I've ever heard of an "Auto Key Card" but if I understand it correctly, it is a piece of stainless steel about the size of a credit card that's engraved with lines where you bend and/or machine, then install to turn an AR15 into full auto. The...

Check out this video. I know some here do not care for this "Guns & Gadgets" You Tube channel, but I have grown to like the guy. https://youtu.be/NYKMy3uoSmE Some of the highlights: The NRA has a statue of Charlton Heston, cost, $80,000.00 The NRA has a hand painting of Charlton Heston, cost...

I wasn't going to mention this on any social media, but it's been bothering me for a month now, and I can't help myself. It didn't happen to me, thankfully, so I guess it's ok to talk about. I work a part time seasonal gig as a "Haunt Actor". You know, one of those people that dress in $1000...

How long was the Taurus Model 83 produced? Is it something rare or special or was it a flop? I can't seem to find much on this model on the internet, little of it is mentioned on gun forums such as this one. I can find lots of info on the model 82, but little on the 83. I bought one about two...

At one of the few Walmart stores near me that sells guns I saw a Remington 700 in .308 with a price tag of $298. From what I could see through the case it looked like a cheap plastic stock and plastic mag. Of course no one that works there could be found to take a look at it. Is this a...

I just watched this video on You Tube "Maybe I Was Wrong About Pocket Pistols" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv6PxB2TqLM and I found it very interesting. Apologies if it's been discussed here before. In the video, the guest 'Expert' made a statement that made my jaw drop. I re-watched that...

I bought 500 pcs of Meister Bullets for reloading. Hard cast 78 grain .312 diameter LRN to be used in .32acp. 11 of the 500 did not have any bullet lube in the groove. I've found an occasional bullet with missing lube over the years, but never this many in one box. There is evidence of broken up...

Started depriming some Aguila .32acp brass today, but stopped after about 20 pieces. I noticed the flash holes are way off center. (See image) The picture makes it look better then it really is. These are way off center. New dies, so I'd hate to snap the decap pin. Is this common with Aguila...