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I have a .308 AR I've modified/built for (relatively) long range/precision. I have a great recipe for 175 gr Sierra Matchkings and can substitute without altering the recipe a 178 gr Hornady A-max. The problem is I'm running out of both. I'd like to be able to use the rounds for hunting also...

I was reading a different thread and someone asked the question, "how many of you have actually pre-selected a defense lawyer?", or something close to that. That raises a good question for me which is, how does one go about picking a self defense lawyer? Once the situation has already...

I took 2 bolt action rifles and an AR-15 that I changed the trigger to recently. After a couple rounds of shooting the guns I look down on the bench and see this part laying there. I didn’t see it before I started shooting, but it’s small so it’s possible I overlooked it. Nothing...

I've tried 2 loads with this powder using a Hornady 139 grain BTSP and the Nosler 140 Ballistic Tip. Of 10 test loads, 1 shot sub-MOA. These were shot out of a Bergara B14 Ridge with the 22" barrel and a Banish 30 suppressor in the 7" configuration. Do you have any experience with this...

The Rifle: Bergara B14 Ridge, 7mm-08, 22" factory barrel Tract Toric 4-20x50 Banish 30 suppressor in 7" configuration The Load: Hornady 139 grain SPBT Remington brass 42 grains Varget CCI lrp MV measured at 2700 fps on the dot Shooting off of a front rest and rear bag, I wanted to get some...

So I think from what I've read that vertical stringing indicates velocity changes within the load and that clustering is better. However, the measurements of the top group are .886" 6-shot group and .524" for a 5-shot group. The bottom target is 1.133" 6-shot group with the "flier" and .631"...

I'm going to help a buddy out and load some hunting ammo for him, but I don't want to drop premium prices. I'm looking at the Hornady 165 grain BTSP and have found a source that is in stock for $37/100. I wouldn't need many, so I think 100 would be enough. The rifle he uses is a Adams Arms...

...after 1 loading? I'm going through the Remington brass I used to make some test loads for my Bergara B14 7mm-08 and out of 50 rounds, I found 4 cases with split necks. I haven't had a split neck yet with any loads I've done ranging from .308 to previous 7mm-08 loads for a different rifle to...

Yesterday I went to the range with a buddy and bought some ammo from the store to shoot through my Springfield Armory XDs in .45 ACP. I have shot that pistol MANY times with MANY different manufacturers of ammo, including self-defense ammo, and never had 1 malfunction. Twenty seven rounds into...

I'm loading up test rounds for my Bergara B14 in 7mm-08 and I researched my load options with the Hornady 139 grain BTSP. I ended up deciding on trying Varget first since I have quite a bit of it for .308. I decided on 10 test rounds starting at 41.0 grains of powder and ending on 43.0 at .5...

I tested the rounds I made for my son's rifle and it started out very consistent. My procedure was to shoot 5-shot groups and get chronograph speeds as I shot the groups. The chronograph info was the most important and the real purpose I was at the range. The load is Hornady brass, Barnes...

So I'm doing some reading and one of the compromises listed for handloading is "temperature sensitivity". I chose H-414 as one of my main powders for loading 7mm-08 in the mid to heavy bullet range, but its main issue is "temperature sensitivity". Ok, but what does that mean? Is muzzle...

I just took possession of my brand new Bergara B14 Ridge in 7mm-08 and want to maximize its potential. I know it's not a match rifle and a "1 MOA guarantee" is a great marketing ploy, but not really applicable. This rifle will be a hunting rifle for me and matches the caliber I made my son's...

I've been going over the ballistics of various 7mm cartridges just for learnin'. I admire the 280 AI quite a bit, but have never actually shot one and honestly have no need for one. I am a handloader and made a custom rifle for my son in 7mm-08. However, he's still kinda small and doesn't...

A statement in another post made me wonder.... The statement was something like, "we all know the 1911 is not a beginner's handgun". I don't know that. Maybe I'm not part of "we" or "everyone" because I don't understand this statement. What's so complicated about a 1911 that makes it an...

After the recent death of my dad, I have a Belgian made sweet 16 barrel. He had the idea of building a shotgun out of it, but I'm almost positive he bit off much more than he could chew. In sorting through some things, I found a "to do" list for this year and the shotgun was one of the things...

I received some old reloading powder from my dad who had received it from his dad. I'm sure some of this stuff dates back to the 60's. It's all in the original cans, but I'm certain I'm not going to use it. The Hercules Bullseye 11 oz can still has the price tag on it of $2.33. The 1 lb. can...

Howdy folks, I inherited a Franchi Alcione O/U 12 gauge from my dad and a couple of very nice looking blocks of walnut that look like they were bought with the intention of making stocks from my grandfather. I'm thinking I'd like to put them together and get a custom stock made from the walnut...

I'm going to sound like a snob, but there are some gun manufacturers who put out bad quality guns more frequently than others. I understand that every gun manufacturer has issues sometimes, but some make bad guns. Recently, a buddy proudly showed me a handgun he got his wife for her that she...

The story is back in 2008 I had a pistol stolen out of my car. I reported it stolen and chalked it up to "forever gone". Well, about a year and a half ago I got a call from the Knoxville Sheriff's office in the literal middle of the night that my pistol had been recovered but was currently...