Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-01-2012, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 481
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-01-2012, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 481
Primer Pictures -- Pressure Opinions?
Hi Folks,
I went from 0.318" bullets to 0.323" bullets in my Gew88/05 Commission rifle. The 0.318" bullets were just causing problems.
Here are some pictures of primers. The brass is...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-01-2012, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 500
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-01-2012, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 500
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-31-2012, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 500
Re: Tripp Conversions Came Yesterday!
Hello,
Everything feeds fine. This TC just has issues because the meplat is a bit wider than most. Even after I get this fixed I'll probably go with a 200 grain SWC mold. (I wish someone...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-31-2012, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 500
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
01-23-2012, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 865
Re: Snubbie Mosin?
Hello,
Here is the full concept photo, just finished it:
http://www.smith-sights.com/resources/Concept%202.jpg
Regards,
Josh
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
01-23-2012, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 865
Re: Snubbie Mosin?
Hello,
No guns were hurt in the making of this picture.
It's a Photoshop job and haven't gotten around to making the entire rifle yet. Will probably do it here in a couple hours.
Was just...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
01-22-2012, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 865
Snubbie Mosin?
Just a concept I thought would look cool. What do you guys think?
http://www.smith-sights.com/resources/concept.jpg
Thanks!
Josh
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
01-15-2012, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 924
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
01-14-2012, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 924
Mosin Buttstock Ammo Pouch
Hello,
The folks at Brass Stacker sent me this:
http://www.smith-sights.com/resources/ergonomic.jpg (www.smith-sights.com)
It's pre-production, but I really like it. Good for carrying an...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-04-2012, 03:30 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,335
Re: C.O.L. .45acp
Hello,
What magazine are you using?
I shoot truncated cone all the time and found that I need an earlier release mag a lot of the time.
In the junk mag category the CMC Shooting Stars with...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-04-2012, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,860
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-04-2012, 03:19 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 888
Re: XDM 45 vs 1911
Hello,
Typical stuff the lawyers said to throw in.
They have no control if an inexperienced reloader overcharges the case, uses the wrong bullets, etc.
No reason not to use +P in this...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-01-2012, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,075
Re: Christmas Giveaway # 8 **WINNER**
Congrats Permafrost!
I introduced a new sight, this one:
http://www.smith-sights.com/resources/combo%20ad.jpg (www.smith-sights.com)
Of course, the one you want is your choice. Please shoot...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-28-2011, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,050
Re: What kind of groups should be expected?
The correct answer is, "it depends".
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/WabashShootist/Guns/Appleseed/7a246fbe.jpg
The above target was shot at 25 yards using a near-stock, Tech-Sight...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
12-28-2011, 02:50 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 5,070
Re: How Many Magazines is the Enough?
Hello,
For the 1911 I keep several spares more or less. I'm one less on the Mec-Gar 8 rounds though as one just randomly cracked on me.
For around the house, I keep home-rolled, home-case,...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-28-2011, 02:43 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,030
Re: First hand gun, Opinions?
Hello,
Original, pre-decock Taurus PT92. I carried that thing in iffy situations and it saved my butt a couple times.
Browning High Power or clone. Just stay away from the compact ones.
...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-27-2011, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,075
Re: Christmas Giveaway # 8
There's just something about the Mosin, guys. I have newer and arguably better rifles, but my Mosin gets grabbed first, just like my 1911 gets grabbed before any other handguns.
I have faith that...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-15-2011, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 623
7.62 Caliber Questions
Hello,
I've been wondering what the wound channel from a 7.62x54R FMJ 147 grain bullet looks like. I bought a bunch of pulled bullets a while back for plinking and target shooting, but it seems...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-09-2011, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,075
Re: Christmas Giveaway # 8
Hello All,
http://www.smith-sights.com/resources/fiber-optics_display.jpg
http://www.smith-sights.com/resources/display_green.jpg
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
12-07-2011, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 257
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-06-2011, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,139
Checking for Incipient Case Head Separation?
Hello,
I use a straightened safety pin with a 90 degree bend on the end to check for incipient case head separation.
My concern is that I've never felt a ring.
My oldest rifle brass is...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-05-2011, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,194
Re: Scales!
Hello,
Given that mine was $27 plus shipping, I'd say that's more than fair for an oil damped one.
If he doesn't want it I'll take it! ;)
Regards,
Josh
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-04-2011, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 654
Re: Best Velocity for Precision?
Hi Guys,
I'm trying to keep the bullets on the lighter side because, in the case of the 7.92J and the Gooey rifle, I don't want to be any harder on that old action than I have to be.
The...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-04-2011, 12:15 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 654
Re: Best Velocity for Precision?
Thanks folks.
Here's the deal: I'm actually above max according to Hornady on the 7.62x54R loads. I use 47 grains of Varget. This is Hodgdon starting load, but 0.5grns above max according to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-03-2011, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 654
Best Velocity for Precision?
Hi Folks,
I'm wondering if there's a general rule of thumb with regard to accuracy from certain weight (or length) bullets from a certain twist.
For example, if I load a .30 caliber 150 grain...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-19-2011, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 128
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
11-16-2011, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 422
Squirrels MIA?
Hello,
This squirrel season I've not seen but one. I shot it.
Even in Wabash Town, where they usually thrive, they're not near as thick as previous years.
Been hearing the coyotes pretty...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
11-12-2011, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 379
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-11-2011, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,194
Re: Scales!
Hello,
No problems at all with the Lyman electronic. In fact, I think it's one of the better electronic scales I've used. No drift I can tell when set up properly (not much to that, either!)
...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-10-2011, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,194
Re: Scales!
Thanks folks.
Do Lyman 1000 electronic scales (I think it's a 1000, could be the direct predecessor as it doesn't go to 1000 grains, which I believe that denotes) bring anything on the used scale...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-10-2011, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,194
Scales!
Hi Folks,
My new (to me) scales came today! It's been a looong wait.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/WabashShootist/Guns/reloading/Scales/scales.jpg
Background is a Lyman/Ohaus D-5,...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
11-09-2011, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 300
Got Out the Gewehr 88 Today
Hello,
I got out the Gewehr 88 today. I figured I wanted to shoot it at longer range than I'd sighted it in at, the sight-in range being 50 yards and 2" high there.
I had some questions about...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-08-2011, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 601
Re: Powder Measures?
Hi Folks,
After asking advice from different folks here and elsewhere and reading up on my own, I figured the Lee measure had the best chance of doing what I wanted from a measure. I like stick...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-07-2011, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 4,407
Re: 1911 on full cock?
Hello,
In the beginning, the 1911 didn't even have a thumb safety -- JMB considered the grip safety as plenty adequate.
The thumb safety was added as a request from the Cavalry. It was to be...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
11-06-2011, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 630
Re: Not a Mosin, But Almost As Good... :D
Hello,
I did fit it with a file, but it took about an hour to dial it in.
This is why I prefer the Mosin sights -- they're easy to modify to be adjustable.
I'd recommend sighting the Mauser...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
11-03-2011, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 612
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
11-03-2011, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 612
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
11-01-2011, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 9,092
Re: .22 as a home defense gun?
Hello,
Not so much the caliber as the ignition system is wrong.
The rimfire is simply not dependable enough. I've even had misfires with CCI, though that is rare.
Remember, back when they...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
11-01-2011, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,370
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
11-01-2011, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,370
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
10-31-2011, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,034
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Forum: General Discussion
10-31-2011, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,165
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-31-2011, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 601
Powder Measures?
Hello,
I load one pistol round, the .45acp, and two rifle rounds, the 7.62x54R and the 7.92x57J.
For the .45, I use a Lee Autodisk. It charges just fine and weight variance is not more than...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-30-2011, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,165
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
10-30-2011, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,370
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-30-2011, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 1,815
Re: thinking about joining the 1911 crowd
Hello,
I prefer the Armscor stuff: Rock Island Armory, Armscor, STI Spartan (as was mentioned), and several others.
They have well-built frames, slides and barrels. On the Tactical, the right...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-30-2011, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 11,127
Re: Using .38 special in .357 mag revolver
Hello,
I believe the .38spl problem to be more related to lead bullets and subsequent lead buildup in the chambers than powder fouling or chamber ringing. Just think how quickly the revolver...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-30-2011, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,165
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