Recent content by Archie

For the 1,000 yard bench rest match, not so good. For anything practical (hunting or defending the homestead) quite sufficient. Good on you.

Another CH three hole press. I am re-forming cases from 'this' to 'that' and I thought (rightly as it happens) this would be useful. Found it at a local gun show. Other than cleaning the dust and gunk and lubricating it, it was fine. I do have 'regular' presses as well. Two XL 650s for...

One of the measurements affecting chamber pressure is chamber volume. The danger of seating a bullet too deep crowds the chamber size and increases pressure. Typically that will cause heavier recoil, a louder than usual report, perhaps counter that constipation problem and not do any serious...

Not really anything. I have no need for a 'tactical' rifle or plastic stocks. (The plastic stocks are genuinely functional under some conditions, but I don't go outside in the rain to walk around these days.) Recently, I've developed a taste for Mannlicher designed rifles. Mostly in a...

That is really the answer. They are (or aren't) intrinsically accurate, but they are horrible to hold and get a proper sight picture. Cool as all get out, but hideous to shoot.

I have a fascination and weakness for the early Enfield rifles. I have a couple of the WW1 version (never can remember the number correctly). I also have a No. 5 that someone attempted to sporterize and didn't like the results. I'm attempting to put the old dear in adequate shape as a...

I can see that. The hat alone...

Mr DeLaurant might appreciate this one. Only for fancy dress. It is a .32 ACP that was wire brushed before it came home with me.

For years and still now for 'special occasions' I carried a Colt lightweight Commander (.45 ACP) as my hideout gun. For reference, I am 5' 5" and weigh 147 pounds. Yes, I wear a sport coat and often a tie. I look natural that way. Holster is just aft of right hip (my strong side). I am now...

Yup. I have a Marlin .22 my Dad bought in the early 20's. It's staying. My children's first rifle. Perhaps not heirlooms, but my collection of old guns (WW1 rifles and early pistols). So on. Just because I like them.

I'm at the same state of mind. I'm moving some guns I do not shoot and have no reason to keep. My avenue is local gun shows. Don't know if the local laws of your state of residence allows or not. Mine obviously does.

Such stifled thinking. The really dangerous aspect of any firearm is the user. No firearm ever harmed anyone without the intent of the user. One notes currently Democrat actively allows domestic abusers, mental patients and other criminally oriented persons to run loose with scant deterrent...

Ahhhhhhhhhhh! That hurts. Haven't reloading anything since last fall at least. Long story, mostly the realization I can buy cheap ammo in bulk. However, I do have to reload - including forming the cases - for my 6.5x53.5mmR Dutch rifle and carbine as the ammo hasn't been made since WW2...

Much like selecting a 'favorite' child. I'm rather a bolt action sort. I don't need to fire multiple shots quickly. My combat days are long past and if I do go hunting (gets too cold for me) I can pick my shots. Still, I have several. 6.5x55mm (Swedish) Mauser was long my favorite. I have...

I'll agree with the start small and do some testing. For reliability, accuracy (in your pistol) and agreeability to you and your hands. Presuming you find one you like, I usually buy 500 rounds for serious work. Then find a commercial load with the same bullet weight and velocity (at least...