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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-29-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 424
Posted By The Count
Re: Buy 1500 bullets get 500 free, online black Friday only

Missouri Bullet Co. has consistently been the value leader for me for years now. Most (not all, so please check) of their bullets are 18 brinell, good for up to 1400 fps without gas checks. Example:...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-29-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 616
Posted By The Count
Re: pistol brass, loaded how many times?

As long as you keep the loads from light to middle of the road you can reload them dozens of times easily. Some old timers told me they have brass then have been reloading for 20 years...Of course,...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-01-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,295
Posted By The Count
Re: Is H335 too fast for 300 WIN MAG?

Thanks for the tips. I also came across a load table from IMR for their Trail Boss powder for rifles. They even have loads for the 300WM. I whipped up a dozen rounds with 20 grains of TB under a 150...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 10-24-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,295
Posted By The Count
Is H335 too fast for 300 WIN MAG?

I use H335 with pretty good success (less than 1/2 MOA at 100Y) in my .223 and 308. Just bought myself a Rem 700 stainless in 300 WM. Can't find any loads using this powder. Is it just way to fast...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 10-18-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,778
Posted By The Count
Re: New Target 10/22 build

IMHO jeweling only looks good when it is 100% accurate. Kudos for doing by hand but you might be better off bead blasting....
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 10-18-2012, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 503
Posted By The Count
Rimfire gurus... What is/was the issue with my 10/22?

I have been customizing a newer run of the mill 10/22. In the original configuration it shot all ammo I fed it, even the crappy Remington Golden Bullets. When I switched out the barrel for a Shaw...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 08-19-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 917
Posted By The Count
Re: This may be a dumb question.. lowest possible velocity loads - how to make them?

NRA Pistol Instructor and RSO speaking here...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 08-19-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 917
Posted By The Count
Re: This may be a dumb question.. lowest possible velocity loads - how to make them?

Sorry to be a party pooper but what some of you here are recommending is just not a good idea. Wax or no wax, just stick to the official load tables with standard bullets and go to a range. JLA I...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 08-19-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 917
Posted By The Count
Re: This may be a dumb question.. lowest possible velocity loads - how to make them?

What you are looking for is hot ice cream...just does not exist. The only way you will get to a noise level where you can shoot in your garage and not have to worry about the neighbors hearing it is...
Forum: Knives & Edged Items 07-31-2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 788
Posted By The Count
First purchase from Arizona Custom Knives

In addition to the gun virus I recently got infected with the knife virus. Is this a coincidence?

Anyway, I have a dozen or so folders and fixed knives of various qualities incl. a Fallkniven S1....
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 07-08-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 543
Posted By The Count
UPDATE 8/7/12

The gun has been in and out of a Kydex holster numerous times in the meantime. Today I took it to the range and shot a couple of magazines through it. So far no wear AT ALL. Not around the muzzle nor...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 07-01-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 543
Posted By The Count
Re: Durabake Steyr M9A1 slide job

as to number 2, the finish on the steyr is some form of parkerizing and stuff sticks pretty good to that without extra blasting.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 07-01-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 543
Posted By The Count
Durabake Steyr M9A1 slide job

I thought I would give my Steyr a custom look. Sending this off to be done would probably cost around $100 with all the shipping charges plus the wait time everywhere is just nuts...3+ months is...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 06-28-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By The Count
Re: The Taurus Judge

Good link, thanks
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 06-24-2012, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 800
Posted By The Count
Re: 9mm target pistol purchase

The Glock 34 is the way to go. I have an XDM 9 and there is no comparison. That gun is just scary accurate if you know how to use the trigger. Not a big fan of Glock triggers but after putting in a...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 06-24-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 624
Posted By The Count
Re: Glock 9x19 Gen 4

You can most probably save yourself $50 and go with the Gen 3. Unless you really want the 3rd magazine. The grip inserts are al pretty similar if you ask me. The Gen 3 has a lot more accessories than...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 06-02-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By The Count
Re: Video - FEG's PA-63 9mm Makarov

What I really do not like about that gun is the fact that due to the light weight (aluminum frame) your hand gets a real beating. I really prefer the all steel PA-64.
...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 06-02-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 738
Posted By The Count
Re: i have a wicked bad addiction

Only your imagination is the limit of what you can do with a CZ :-)

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/44723422/cz.jpg

PS CZ SP01 TACTICAL WITH IRONWOOD GRIPS AND TRUGLO RED DOT
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 06-02-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,316
Posted By The Count
Re: Lone Wolf Barrels

I think it says somewhere on the LW site that their dimensions are a little bit tighter than factory. I ran into a similar issue with a LW barrel for my Glock 30. What solved the problem is that I...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-13-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,862
Posted By The Count
Re: 9mm recipe. safe or not safe?

You are right. Just putting in my 2 cents worth anyway....
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-13-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 716
Posted By The Count
Re: almost out of powder

Hey mate (that's what you guys say, right :-)!

Keep looking, I don't think the lock out should be that much more than the powder cop. But then again, I found this on MidwayUk.Com
...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-13-2012, 01:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 716
Posted By The Count
Re: almost out of powder

Just get the RCBS lock out die. It will stop the press in its tracks with a over/under charge.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-13-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,862
Posted By The Count
Re: 9mm recipe. safe or not safe?

Time for a reality check...Does it really matter if a 9mm bullet will go 100 fps faster or not? Does the paper care? No. Will it make a difference in self defense? By itself also not. Just stick to...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-13-2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 716
Posted By The Count
Re: almost out of powder

After trying a bunch of powders I settled in with Bullseye for all of my pistol reloads. It just works and is economical. I really don't care if its "clean burning" or not because you gotta clean...
Forum: Knives & Edged Items 05-12-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 713
Posted By The Count
Are S30V steel blades worth the extra cost?

I have a small but nice collection of pocket knives, Benchmade, SOG, etc. Recently got a Kershaw with an S30V steel blade, it cost about $35 more than the same model with other steel (forgot exactly...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 05-12-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,477
Posted By The Count
Re: New to C&R - wish/want list

I have had my C&R license for about 3 years now. Let me know if I am wrong, but it appears that the ubiquitous guns from just those couple years back have kinda dried up and prices are rising. I...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 05-12-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 24,411
Posted By The Count
Re: cz-52 any good?

Not so long ago...maybe 2-3 years, I was buying Bulgarian surplus 7.62x25 ammo for $1.59 for 20. The stuff is from the 50s or 60s, the cold war, wrapped in wax paper with twine. It's almost...
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 05-10-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,346
Posted By The Count
Re: Blue gills in my pond, any good?

Lightly flour the whole fish or do you have to take the guts/head out?
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 05-10-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,346
Posted By The Count
Blue gills in my pond, any good?

My pond has a whole bunch of critters but only one type of fish a can see, blue gills. In the summer I feed them bread every day. Are those actually good eatin? Anything to be aware of, like like...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 05-10-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 583
Posted By The Count
Re: Laser recomendations?

Been there, done that, have the T-shirt. i have gone through at least 8 lasers. You can just about forget any that costs less than $200. Most of these will fall off, come apart or just plain stop...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 02-01-2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 762
Posted By The Count
Re: My over/under blew up shooting skeet.

Thanks guys....and now the big question is....how often does this happen on average? I cant afford to buy a new shotgun every 1-2 years :-)

Wonder about you old timers that have 30+ years...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 02-01-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 762
Posted By The Count
My over/under blew up shooting skeet.

I was shooting run of the mill federal bird shoot shells last week. Neither me nor my buddy noticed or heard anything strange, like a squib load or a load bang. When it was my turn to shoot again I...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 11-28-2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,148
Posted By The Count
Re: S&W Combat Magum

I have yet to get a nice nickel S&W. Anybody have experience taking used nickel S&W to a polishing wheel with the green medium (chrome oxide I believe) ? Can one get most minor scuff marks out this...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 11-01-2011, 09:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 900
Posted By The Count
Question Investing in Colt and SW revolver questions

i got into the precious metals several years ago and so far my gut feeling was right. now my gut tells me to put some money into collectable guns. i already have a safe full of shooters so i can...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 10-15-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,778
Posted By The Count
Re: compact autos

Just got a Beretta PX4 Storm sub compact. A fantastic shooter for a gun with a 3 inch barrel. Cool looking, handles nicely. Little bit on the chunky side for a sub compact but then again you have 13...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 10-15-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,075
Posted By The Count
Re: Anyone here own an H&K pistol?

I have a USP tactical .45. A big ass gun no doubt about it. Like the way it handles, you know you have a serious piece of equipment in your hand. Worth it? Who knows. I think the Secret Service guys...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 09-11-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,352
Posted By The Count
Re: New .223 reloader

Let me be the devils advocate....In my humble opinion, a couple tenths of a grain (maybe even half a grain) will not make any real difference. Just because you once had results favoring one load over...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 09-11-2011, 08:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,010
Posted By The Count
Re: Is the cheap 7.62x25 all gone????

Reality check... they are now charging $11.87 and I remember buying this for under $6 just a year ago. Which proves the point I always make to my friends: "Buy more ammo and guns now"
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 08-18-2011, 02:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 738
Posted By The Count
Reloading Tokarev 7.62x25 bullet question

I plain on making my own cases from 223. Know all about that, my question is which bullets to use... 309 diameter or 311 and downsize? Even heard some guys use 308 but then you need to crimp well,...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 08-12-2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,220
Posted By The Count
Re: Help. I don't get the whole jump, jam with the lands thing...

Well, how about answering the questions if you know about the subject! This is the first time I am getting responses to a question on this forum where I am told to 'go read'....
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 08-12-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,220
Posted By The Count
Help. I don't get the whole jump, jam with the lands thing...

Here is my current understanding (probably totally wrong) and what i have done. Just started reloading 308 and want to get my rounds as precise as possible. I took a case and cut a slit across the...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 07-22-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,546
Posted By The Count
Re: Ever go on a gun buying streek?

Gotta stop buying more guns....gotta stop buying more guns....
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 07-22-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By The Count
Re: Brass Will Not Chamber

Go to Mount Everest. Meditate on the sound of one hand clapping...after you see the white light ask the ethereal beings about your problem grendel case and you will receive the answer "-)
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 07-22-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,395
Posted By The Count
Re: .38 special reloading help

The story is simple: 38 SPL / 357 needs to be roll crimped. How much is open to debate, as with most things not too much nor too little is best. I personally use the LEE Factory Crimp die for 38 SPL...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 07-22-2011, 06:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 960
Posted By The Count
Re: Spray Lube?

I used to use the RCBS pad and Lee lube... gee, what a PITA! By accident ordered the Hornady One Shot spray lube (though I was ordering the cleaner/lubricant) so I tried it out. If you have your...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 07-01-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By The Count
Re: Confused about the RCBS lock out die

I just took the die apart and reassembled again just to make sure I put it back together correctly. Where I messed up was this: I thought the white line should just show a little when the shell plate...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 07-01-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By The Count
Confused about the RCBS lock out die

Just got the RCBS lock out die in the mail today. Took it apart, cleaned and dry lubricated. Installed per the (rather minuscule) instructions. I tuned it to a 5 grain load in a 45 acp shell. What...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 06-17-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,462
Posted By The Count
My Hornady LNL ammo factory (w/case + bullet feeder) on 4 sqft.

I started reloading on a Lee Classic Press. Probably made between 6000-8000 rounds of various caliber on it, mainly 9mm, 38SPL and 45 ACP. My workbench is really loaded to capacity with powder...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 06-09-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,696
Posted By The Count
Re: What is the best Tokarev Pistol?

As mentioned in a separate post, all the good and cheap 7.62x25 surplus ammo (loved the bulgarian stuff) is now gone. Zilch, nichts, nada! Really dont feel like paying $12 or more for a box of 50....
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 05-20-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,768
Posted By The Count
Re: Recommendations for my first O/U 12ga in the $800 range

well, after considering the CZ Readhead and the Lanber 2087 I decided to go with the Lanber. Got if for $617 incl. ship from CDNN. The unblemished version. In the catalog the blemished ones were...
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