Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-22-2013, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 396
Re: Primer Shelf Life
I've got around 10,000 WW small & large pistol from the 80's. They've been individually sealed in freezer bags and seem to be just fine. I just need time to load them. Time now seems to be one of the...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-18-2013, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 1,715
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Forum: General Discussion
04-16-2013, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 171
Re: Here is a worthless fact for ya
The chickens are getting smart. Why bother to incubate their eggs when someone is going to steal them anyway? I'd say that's good reasoning for a chicken!
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-15-2013, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 372
Re: identifying overpressure,,,,
The Lyman Pistol & Handgun manual as well at #47 have loads for the 45 win mag. The older Lyman manuals tend to push the limits on their maximum loads. I've loaded plenty 260gr gas checked cast...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
03-29-2013, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 778
Re: Racism, Alive and Well
Yep, the Neanderthal and Cro-magnon's started it all. Seems like we just have to pick on someone who is different. I think I must be a Neanderthal descendant because they were so much better looking!
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Forum: General Discussion
03-21-2013, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 376
Re: how to start a gun range?
Check county shooting regulations first. Then get some feedback from adjoining neighbors. You wouldn't want to sink a lot of money into a range just to have the neighbors start a petition to shut you...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-18-2013, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 234
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-15-2013, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 469
Re: colt detective special
You can easily see where the original serial number was filed off. Bad news. There is a method to lift a serial number that has been removed. The stamped numbers compress the metal and even though...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-13-2013, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 234
Re: Looking For: Issue 160 of Handloader Magazine
Sent...
I'll try to post it here for others. Very interesting read about the 40's beginning. My first 40 was G24C followed by an HK P7M10. I don't know why HK built a 40 so early on as I bought it...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-11-2013, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 234
Re: Looking For: Issue 160 of Handloader Magazine
I have Handloader back to the 80's so I'm fairly certain I have it. I'm at the office right now but I can look this evening. If you want, PM me and I'll send it to you or if it's just a specific...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
02-22-2013, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 115
Views: 35,292
Re: 22's worth keepin'...
These are some of my keepers (obviously)
#1 Remington 541S
#2 Smith Mod 17
#3 Colt New Frontier 22lr/22wrm
#4 Volquartsen 10/22
Colt Woodsman (sold years ago and wish I hadn't)
Browning...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
02-18-2013, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,180
Re: Pistol Caliber Rifles: What good are they?
I think my little Rossi R92 357 makes a fine self-defense weapon. It's short, light, and handles very well. I could shoot it with one hand if necessary. The lever action is much faster than a bolt...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-15-2013, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 405
Re: Old powder
If a reddish/brown dust rises from the powder when poured, it has begun to deteriorate, so says Lyman #47. This Unique is 30+ years old. Still capped and I hope still good.
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Forum: General Discussion
02-01-2013, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 836
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
01-28-2013, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 982
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
01-25-2013, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 173
Views: 25,684
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Forum: General Discussion
01-23-2013, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 554
Re: REMEMBER WHEN
Mine was a Winchester Model 37 16ga full choke around 1963 (the gun was already old then). Starting with a single shot was the best thing I could have done. Later when I got an automatic I started to...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-15-2013, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 677
Re: Piers Morgan
If you're tuned in to his show, then you're helping his ratings. No matter if you like him or not. I don't like him and I don't want to help his ratings. If his ratings dropped his show would be...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-12-2013, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 659
Re: Primer preservation
I have thousands of small pistol and small rifle primers that are close to 20 years old. I just put the 1000bxs in freezer type zip locks and sealed them. They are like new. Moisture is not a problem...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-09-2013, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,459
Re: What justifies .40 S&W?
STI's Ranger II can be had in 40 and some others as well. Their small Elektra is only in 9x19 and 45 unfortunately. My Executive is not a 1911 but a 2011 and has mags from 14 - 22 rounds. Yep 22+1 in...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-08-2013, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,459
Re: What justifies .40 S&W?
In the subcompact carry guns, there are some 40's very close to the 9's in size & weight. I have a PM40 (I carry in a pocket holster) which is just a couple oz's heavier and 1 round less than the...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
01-08-2013, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 988
Re: Ruger's No 1
Thanks,
My objective was a classy, although dated rifle. Also, a little extra weight might have helped in the recoil dept. as it kicks hard. I bought the Unertl new back when they were already hard...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-08-2013, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 248
Re: Thin is In
This isn't the monthly but their annual handgun edition. I read some other reviews last night. Sure would like to have an Ed Brown custom.
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-07-2013, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 248
Thin is In
G&A's current edition of Handguns "Thin is In" has some good reading on subcompacts and others. I think there might be more reviews than advertisements.
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
01-07-2013, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 988
Re: Ruger's No 1
Here's my 300 win mag, heavy bbl, custom English Walnut, 15x Unertl on 7.25" target blocks. I bought it as a barreled actiion from a friend, ordered the stock from a company in Cal, and sent it to a...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-04-2013, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 419
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-04-2013, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 714
Re: Weighing powder for every case??
I read it and that is common knowledge in the benchrest community, but then I'm not a benchrest shooter either (casual observer). He didn't go into turning case necks, weighing & sorting bullets,...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-02-2013, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 419
Re: Starline Brass
I use *---* 45 win mag. About the same pressures as 44 mag. Works great. I usually don't reload them over 4 or 5 times. Got my money's worth. For rifle I go with Lapua.
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Forum: General Discussion
01-02-2013, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,239
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-01-2013, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 742
Re: H335 Powder
I wasn't choosing a chart, I know there are many. Back to the OP, I was pointing out that H335 is slower than IMR3031, and it is on most charts. I'm not new to powders, but I must say that when I...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-01-2013, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 742
Re: H335 Powder
That sounds reasonable. I'm still not convinced about the "fire ball" though. Whatever is actually happening is explosive. Just a few months ago we were at Red's in Round Rock and this guy was...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-01-2013, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 742
Re: H335 Powder
"Regardless of the burn rate all the powder is burned up in the first few inches of the bore. The flash is the result of the gasses created by the burned powder igniting when they exit the barrel and...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-31-2012, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 742
Re: H335 Powder
H335 is quite a bit slower than IMR 3031. Your probably burning a lot of powder past the muzzle (especially if a short barrel).
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-28-2012, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 399
Re: Savage 93BTVS
I was looking at getting it in 22 WMR only because I had an opportunity to buy 52 boxes of Fed & Win ammo for $50.00. That deal fell through and now I'm considering still getting one but in 17 HMR....
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-28-2012, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 399
Savage 93BTVS
I'm thinking about buying this Savage 22 WMR rifle (new). Any feedback would be helpful.
21" bull barrel, accu-trigger
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-19-2012, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 911
Views: 24,287
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-19-2012, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,645
Re: Rifle for 22CB shorts
I use this. Of course it won't cycle a semi-auto but works great in any bolt action. Shoots good out of a revolver too.
"Came back to say that one of the Aguila's is for revolvers only. It is...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-11-2012, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 263
Re: Marlin Stock On Rossi
I ordered a foreend for my Rossi from Numrich. I haven't put it on yet because it's in a "semi-finished" state. It will take a lot of filing to get it to fit. Not exactly what I expected. I also...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-05-2012, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 293
Re: .40 S&W ammo . PMC??
I've shot a bunch of it in 180 gr. It's what I generally use for CHL qualifying. I usually use my G24C for qualifying and it eats anything.
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-04-2012, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 97
Views: 106,882
Re: whats the best 22 automatic rifle?
A 22 rimfire is not a good choice for coyotes. You will most likely have more wounded animals than dead ones. A crippled coyote that didn't die a slow death would be forced to choose easy prey like...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-03-2012, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 106,882
Re: whats the best 22 automatic rifle?
I recently put a new stock on my Volquartsen heavy barrel. Jewell trigger. 4x18 with AO and barrel mount base. Too much fun. Easy to convert to 17 for a change.
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Forum: General Discussion
11-29-2012, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 994
Re: What burnt gun powder smell do you like?
Way back we had sparklers that smelled a lot like burnt powder. They were very hard to light, looked exactly like a 5/32 stick welding electrode, burned at around 3000 F, and left a red hot wire that...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-28-2012, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 994
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
11-28-2012, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,352
Re: Shooting a "Grease Gun"
You're right I'm not a NFA guy. And I wasn't aware that a suppressor can so dramatically reduce recoil. However, I don't think I would put one on an M3A1 if for no other reason than appearance. :D
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
11-27-2012, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,352
Re: Shooting a "Grease Gun"
I thought the name implied that they looked like a grease gun, which they do. But now that you mention it, they sound like one too. Awesome. It appears that the barrel just screws off and would be...
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
11-27-2012, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,352
Re: Shooting a "Grease Gun"
HUH?
The control issues are from muzzle rise not noise. A compensator might help but I'm sure ole Sam would laugh in my face if I suggested it.
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
11-27-2012, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,352
Re: Shooting a "Grease Gun"
Here's my son with the Thompson:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC7ZGAd-ZUc
Not bad for his first time with a "Chicago Typewriter".
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
11-27-2012, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,352
Shooting a "Grease Gun"
Some while back a Class 3 dealer buddy of mine brought out a Thompson (100% condition) and an M3A1 Grease Gun for our shooting enjoyment. I found the M3A1 even more difficult to control than the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-20-2012, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 431
Re: Why would one want sub-sonic loads?
Suppressors will only perform well with sub-sonic ammo as they can reduce the muzzle blast but not the crack of a supersonic bullet.
Also, I have read that for optimum accuracy it is best to not...
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