I have a BL22 from the 70s and a new Henry, the BL22 wins for me.

I have one made by Pedersoli, EMF was the importer. It is a very well made replica and shoots great. New ones are still inported and range from $1200-$2200 depending on modle. If it's a Davide Pedersoli $600 would be a steal. I talked to the owner. Its not a Pedersoli . I'll give you $600 for yours...

I have used a lot of leverguns over the years.

I have one made by Pedersoli, EMF was the importer. It is a very well made replica and shoots great. New ones are still inported and range from $1200-$2200 depending on modle. If it's a Davide Pedersoli $600 would be a steal.

I've reloaded a lot of pistol brass but not rifle.

IMR 4227 is showing up around N Texas and would be an good choice, check out the online retailers.

It could be worth your time to check out Armscor while you're there.

I've loaded a lot of those in .38 Special.

Cheaper Than Dirt Guns has BVAC as their store brand, I didn't know it was sold anywhere else.

I would take the scope off and shoot at 25yds with iron sights and see what it groups like. If it groups good at 25yds I would try a better scope. If it doesn't group well then you need to look at the rifle.

I've never had a problem with S&B ammo or brass. I load both 6.5 and 7mm.

I've been making mine out of .308 brass. Don't see the real thing to often.

Missouri Bullet Company makes a 125 gr. RNFP that I really like for .38 Special, 4.2 gr. Titegroup.

Even with a full magazine, mine is so light that there is quite a bit of recoil. Only have 400 rounds through it, no problems so far.

I have a PMR-30 and it has 300 rounds through it with only one fail to feed from the first magazine. I can tell that it getting broken in the more rounds that I shoot. I got mine for 300, the next shipment the price was 400. They are in short supply now, if you can wait till a lot more of them show ...

I've used American Pioneer for several years in .45-70 and my muzzle loaders, have Pyrodex for the c&b revolvers. Won't replace the Pyrodex when it's gone.

Have you thought about the single barrel combo gun with different barrels?

I have a .223 and a .243, both are excellent shooters. I am looking for a 7mm-08.

I also use plastic jars, label with masking tape and a sharpie.

CMP has new stock sets, but I would leave it alone and call it dad's rifle.

My 96 lever really likes the 240 gr. cast bullet.