Recent content by bigtee

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    Long-Term Storage

    Another option for protection is Kroil. I keep a shotgun in the barn for snakes and other critters, when I first put it there I would check it every month or so and was always showing signs of rust. I tried several different types of gun oil, but all had the same results. I finally stripped it...
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    I had wanted to mount a scope on ....

    That's a great looking setup you have.
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    Can't Chamber Ammo on New CVA Scout

    I had to change the picture, I posted the wrong one. I tried reloads and factory ammo, I think the scratches are from the extractor.The round will not center up to chamber. I'm calling CVA tomorrow. Chamber looks smooth.
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    Can't Chamber Ammo on New CVA Scout

    I just purchased a CVA Scout V2 in 300 Blackout and can't chamber a round in it. It looks like the extractor is not letting it align with the chamber. Anybody else ever seen this happen?
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    Powder Measure for Test Loads

    What do you all use when loading test loads? I usually load up 5 rounds of each, its a big hassle to keep changing powder in the measure and readjusting it. Is there something out there that is quick and easy to change powders out?
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    Rossi Wizard

    I've been thinking about a 45/70 in a Handi-Rifle, but I ran across a Rossi Wizard today in 45/70. Anybody have any experiences with the Wizard? Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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    Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

    Thanks for the info Radagast. Can't wait to shoot it.
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    Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

    S&W 67 No Dash Just traded for this one and would like to know some more info on it. A) 38 Special B) 4" C) Square D) 6 shot E) Adjustable Sights F) 5K23XX G) Model 67
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    Where are reloading components available (Not a Discussion Thread)

    Everglades Ammo is showing 45 and 38/357 bullets in stock today http://www.evergladesammo.com/
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    Dillon Backorder Thread

    I ordered a Super Swage 600 early in January and it arrived today
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    Industry Update

    Got this in an email today, thought I would share it Status of gun industry INVENTORY UPDATE: We traveled to Texas for Industry meetings Concerning the shortages, here's what we were told. Smith & Wesson-is running at Full capacity making 300+ guns/day-mainly M&P pistols. They are...
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    Show Us Your Pistol Reloading Set Up

    Here's mine, could use a little more bench space but it works. Just got the Dillon, don't know why I didn't get one a long time ago.
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    Remington or Savage

    Savage. Sold my last Remington a while back and replaced it with a Savage. Would never go back!
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    223 or 243 for Varmints

    Thanks very much for the info and advise. I went with the 223, ordered it yesterday and should have it by the weekend. Started working on some brass last night to get test loads ready. I hope it likes 55gr stuff, seem to have a lot of that.