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RCBS 18805 Group B 44-40 includes a shell holder $35 shipped RCBS 15501 Group A 308 Winchester $30 shipped RCBS 17201 FL die set .17 Remington includes a shell holder $35 shipped RCBS 16001 Group D 8mm Remington Magnum $40 shipped RCBS 21604 Group C 450 Bushmaster NEW, Box still sealed 60 shipped Ho...

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I always like the idea of the hornet, but generally found better accuracy out of the .223 and I could load it down to hornet levels if needed.

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A new M70 costs at least $1200. Clean it really well and put it away. Be patient, the bolt and maybe other parts may show up. If not, you can take your time shopping around and getting what you need. That Winchester isn’t eating anything Of course it is worth pointing out that a new model 70 is the...

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I obtained a replacement bolt for the Model 70 basket case 30-06. Full length resized brass, as well as a factory loaded cartridge, chamber and allow the bolt to close easily. With a Forster no-go gauge in the chamber the bolt will just close, but it takes some effort. From what I'm reading the no-...

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I had a USPS insurance claim denied because "it's illegal to ship a firearm" according to the gentleman who handled the claim. I photo copied the USPS regulation on shipping firearms and filed an appeal. Luckily the person who reviewed the appeal could actually read finally approved the cl...

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Everything mechanical is subject to breaking or wearing out with enough use or miss-use. I wore a S&W 66 out, but it was used when I got it then I put a ton of hot loads thorough it. I also had a 45 Colt Blackhawk shoot loose, but it was also purchased used then feed a steady diet of hot handloa...

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Willow was my favorite Val Kilmer movie, but I liked him in just about every role.

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Rimfire McNutjob wrote: ↑Sat Feb 08, 2025 5:42 pm N310 and N320. With the added advantage that you can actually buy them still.

I've found those to be very clean burning powders as well.

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I don't think anyone can really answer that question for you, but you. Everyone has their favorites and everyone thinks their opinion is the best. There's a whole boatload of calibers that will work for you. 30-06 will work great for you. I'm a 308 man myself, but that's just what I like. The type o...

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They're probably the best rifle Remington ever produced in my opinion. I had a first year 37 with the barrel band once.

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I'm thinking maybe or maybe not. There's a lot of bullet lubes out there including dozens if not hundreds of homemade mixes. I'd think not all lubes act the same, so it's hard to tell without a ton of testing.

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Beef liver and onions as well as chicken liver are high on my list of favorites.

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Worse yet, every time a guns internals are worked/swapped you have now opened yourself to some scumbag lawyer claiming you did this procedure to make it easier for you the defendant to shoot some perp. Okay, this is kind of a pet peeve of mine. No offense to you, Gunny Mack. Can anyone show us ONE ...

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I've talked to old-timer hunters who used their wives' sanitary pads or tampons as deer attractants, and said they've seen deer actually 'check them out' when stuck or tied to branches of brush. I've heard old timers say that, but have read several articles stating that there absolutely no way anyt...

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I bought one about 25 years ago after a friend of mine swore by his. I don't remember the brand, but it worked o.k. for me. I just found pocket carry easier to access. He and I both carried snub nosed revolvers at about 10:00 for a cross draw carry. The shirt could be lifted up with the left hand or...

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Hollywood never cared about firearms correctness. John Wayne carried a 92 Winchester in a number of movies set before 1892. I still love John Wayne movies though. Once of the worst firearms movies was A Time For Killing. Set in the civil war, it featured a number of 1866 and 1876 rifles in use by Co...

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I'm seeing several places advertising free hazmat, but some seem to be making it by padding shipping costs. I was quoted free hazmat but $23 shipping on one pound of powder.

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Anyone try the Leverevolution powder with 125 grain bullets? I've read someplace that the Leverevolution powder doesn't perform that well with lighter bullets, but was curious what others had found.

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Yes, that’s the one I’m looking at. Just need to decide if I need a $400 squirrel gun! That R7 is a quality made, mid power level rifle. I'm fan of the German made guns like the Beeman imported Weihrach and Finewerkbau rifles. The RWS imported Diana guns are a little cheaper made than the Beeman Ge...

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Heck, I’ll use the dang thing. But I will need a scope. Something compact Make sure you get a scope rated for spring guns. Many scopes are braced for the forward recoil of spring powdered airguns and they'll soon break. I prefer Leupolds and Bushnell Elites on spring guns, but some folks swear they...

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I use to carry a pee bottle, but I really think urine is urine for the most part. Every animal in the woods is peeing so a little human probably won't make much difference. I don't think I've ever been busted due to my pee being on the ground. I even pee in real and manmade scrapes and have watched ...

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Those swivels are easy enough to switch out for studs or even just remove the rings and you'll have studs only.

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I have a several of Elmer's books as well. I felt he had a tendency to stretch the truth a great deal, but always found him entertaining.

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After I used my by Evaporust, I may mix some up and store in the jug.

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Personally, I just clean them with whatever gun cleaner you use for anything else. I don't see the point in scrubbing the cylinder down to bare metal, but they say the lead away cloths will clean the stainless, just don't use it on a blue gun, they will remove blueing.

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Bullet placement and distance to target makes all the difference. I've seen a number of black bears killed with 22 magnums. I wouldn't call the 22 magnum a bear cartridge, but a shot to the head while the bear is treed by dogs always seemed to do the job.

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When I cast bullets, I used the Lyman Alox for years, but I once tried a mix of toilet ring wax and candle wax. I still have some bullets with that mix and it seems to work fine.

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At 62 I still need a powerful gun on my hip. But I also need a gun that I will always carry. These little five guns work in that role. I no longer go looking for bad guys. They would have to come looking for me. But, you never know when you might be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Darryl Bolk...

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I've recently jumped on the 32 H&R mag bandwagon. Six shots in a j frame sized gun and less recoil than hot 38's in an aluminum framed gun. At first I wasn't sold on the 32 H&R, but if at all possible I run from trouble and figure shot placement is still king.

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Today was the first day of our early voting. I went to the voting location and found a line longer than I've ever had to stand in on election day! I'll try it again after the rush dies off.

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I know some people love their Wranglers, but to me the Single Six is much higher quality.

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I was unaware of that. 2400, Unique, and Bullseye covered all my handgun needs for years.

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i am more and more gravitating towards bright colors for utility knives so i can find them quickly when i drop them I've come to that conclusion myself. I now carry a orange knife deer hunting because I've spent too much time looking for a black or brown knife lying in the leaves during dim light.

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I always like the Beman Silver Jet for it's sharp point and excellent (for a pellet gun) penetration, but usually use the Crosman Premier because they've been accurate in most of my rifles and normally easy to find.

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Probably a 22LR. Cheap enough to plink with and capable (but not ideal) for hunting larger game or even self defense if needed.

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Anyone have any experience with the CZ ? https://cz-usa.com/product/cz-hammer-coach/ 14 1/2 in lop seems pretty long. I know some will disagree with me, but I'm not a fan of most of the cheaper Turkish made shotguns. I'm sure the CZ's would hold up fine with light use, but I wouldn't plan on using ...

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If you're going to carry it with a round in the chamber, then yes use the half cock. That's what it was designed for.

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When I worked as a whitewater rafting guide, we sometimes make staff only trips on a full moon. Some had the tradition of doing the "moon lighters" fully nude. I preferred a life jacket and swimming trunks.

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Those big ones do tend to tear up a hay field. And if it's in the pasture and a cow steps in one....

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Next is it much of an issue to get them to feed standard velocity or +p 38 Special ammo ? Some feed them, but some won't. The last one I owned wouldn't feed 38 specials. I bought a pile of guns from a shop going out of business and one of them was a new Rossi 357. I haven't fired it yet, but I'm ho...

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The previous Rossi 357 I owned wouldn't fee 38 specials, so I sold it. I know they can be worked on, but I didn't wasn't happy enough with the rifle to do it. A few months ago in a moment of weakness, I bought another new one, but I haven't gotten around to seeing if it will feed 38's or not. I'm ke...

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I was waiting for a pellet to ricochet off a rock and burst one of the breast implants.

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I had a new 3" Python, but sold it. I don't really see a need for a 3" 357 magnum unless I was going to carry it concealed. The 6" is ideal to me for a hunting or target gun though.

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A friend of mine has a wet thumber and I thought about buying one, but my dry tumbler seems to work well enough. Truthfully, I seldom clean my brass, although perhaps I should do it a little more often.

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He writes that stuff to be different and get clicks on his articles. Facebook is full of it. It's mostly pitching whatever guns and brands of ammo that he's getting discounted, free, or who's paying the advertising bucks. I'm not a fan.

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I'd have to say "44 magnum" just because I'm a big fan of the cartridge, but I have to admit the 357 magnum would be a bit more flexible provided it would feed 38 specials reliably.

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wvfarrier wrote: ↑Sat Dec 31, 2022 5:44 pm I feel the same way, everytime I hear an "expert" call a Suppressor a Silencer. Idiocy

I believe the first successful suppressor was patented as "silencer" by Maxim, so I can see where they get it from.

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Although it would rob me of some magnum performance, if I could only have one powder it would probably be Unique.

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For actual hunting, I don't want anything over 7.5". 6" would normally be my ideal barrel length for hunting, but I do have a 5" S&W 686 that just seems to balance perfectly and still gets decent velocity.

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I’m guessing the newness has worn off and there are less folks willing to pay the inflated prices, so retail prices are creeping down.

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