Recent content by jeff788

I ordered a savage 11 trophy hunter (package with Nikon scope) in 7mm-08 online and it just arrived at my FFL. As I inspected it prior to accepting the transfer I noticed that there is a rather large gap between the rear tang of the action and the stock (under the safety). We double checked...

I have a Mossberg 500A (12 gauge) that I've owned for a few years. It has the standard wood stock. It's my first shotgun and I bought it knowing absolutely nothing about shotgun fit. Now that I'm learning a little more and getting into wing shooting I've come to the conclusion that the stock...

A colleague of mine at a university I work at is conducting research for protective structures. They currently have a .308 rifle and reloading equipment to test armor materials, but they are looking to conduct tests with a projectile traveling in the 50 - 100 feet per second range. Knowing...

I wanted to post here my experience with my Taurus PT-145. I think that with many guns most of the posts about them are about problems because so many owners who buy them and are happy don't bother reporting their experience. I've had my PT-145 for about 1.5 years now and have around 1000...

I regularly snowboard at a resort with my handgun carried just like it normally is, IWB just behind my right hip. It hurt a little when I tumbled once, but no more than falling on your keys. My holster is pretty secure and I've done all sorts of physical activities without any worry about it...

I've been wondering about safety mechanisms for a while after reading "The Farnam Method of Defensive Shotgun and Rifle Shooting". In the book he suggests carrying a shotgun with a shell in the chamber only when absolutely necessary in a gun fight. Otherwise, he recommends carrying with the...

I found a copy of Farnam's book on defensive shotgun and rifle shooting at my local library. It's been a good read that has given me some things to think about and try at the range. In the book he suggests both storing and carrying a shotgun with an empty chamber, safety off, and hammer down...

Sounds like you've already made your decision, but I'll respond anyways. I've built 2 mid-length kits and have been very happy with them. I spent the extra $$ to get the chrome lined barrel and detachable carry handle. Both have a couple hundred rounds through them with not problems. I know...

Just a quick question for you all. I'm going to pick up a stripped lower to finish a mid length AR for my dad. The local gun shop has the following: DPMS ($130), S&W ($140), YHM ($140), RRA ($140). Which would you get and why? Anyone have bad experiences with any of them?

Hello all, I am looking to attend an Appleseed shoot at the end of the month. They recommend taking both a .22 and a centerfire to this one. My understanding is that most of the shooting will be at 25 meters, preferably with a .22. The only .22 I have is a Rossi model 62 (similar to a...

Hello everybody, I got a good deal on some Berry's 9mm 124 gr hollow-points (i.e. I found some in stock). These are plated bullets. I've loaded plated bullets before, so I have some loads that I like for 124 gr plated bullets, however I can't find any COL suggestions for these bullets...

This got me thinking, I wonder how the other Barnes TSX data compares with data for traditional bullets. Here are some comparisons of max loads (traditional jacketed bullet data is from my Lee manual): 150 gr. Barnes: H4895 @ 51.0 gr. Jacketed: H4895 @ 51.0 gr. 165 gr. Barnes...

The same load data that was on the Barnes website is also in their latest manual. Both state 53 gr. of AA 2520 as the max load for the 168 gr. TSX. I also saw no signs of excess pressure, nor any noticeable difference in the fired cases, primers, or hard bolt opening when working from 46 gr...

I got the load data from the Barnes website. They no longer list a load for AA2520, but a few months ago they did. For their 168 gr. TSX bullet they had the maximum load listed as 53 gr. I worked up to 52 gr. and had no signs of excess pressure. Thanks for the responses, good stuff to know.

Hey all, I've been lurking here for a while and love all of the great discussion. I'm fairly new to reloading, and wanted the opinion of someone with more experience than myself concerning some 30-06 loads I've been shooting. I worked up an elk hunting load using 52 gr. of AA 2520 and 168...