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Just saw the Modern Reloading Second Edition Book by Richard Lee at a gunstore. Is it worth putting on my bookshelf?

I was thinking of loading Golden Sabe 125gr for .357 magnum using Win 296. A friend advised against it saying that the Golden Sabre doesn't have a cannelure and the recoil might pull the bullet out of the case. He suggested XTP's instead. He said the Golden Sabre was meant for lighter loads...

My dealer has a couple of these that came back from Europe. He told me they are essentially new guns cause the police force who ordered them in Europe refused them and they were brought back to the US. They don't have the full shroud and come with a leather holster. I was looking for a good...

Anyone have any experience with the Mossberg SSi's? My dealer had one in .243 and offered me a great deal on it if I took it right then but I had other priorities. My think of one in the future but not right now. Any scoop on them?

What is your favorite caliber for the following: 1. Squirrels and chipmunks 2. Prairie dogs and groundhogs 3. Coyote 4. Javelina 5. Deer 6. Elk 7. Bear 8. really big bears Just trying to get an idea of who uses what. Actually the thread on feral cats got me to thinking about this...

I have a Ruger #1 in 30-06 that according to the Ruger web site was manufactured in 1978. Picked up awhile ago and just recently had the chance to shoot it. The rifle seems to be very picky about ammo. When I shoot 150 gr. they are all over the place with some very high flyers. With 180...

Since I got my Ruger #1 I noticed it strings shots. In investigating this I have read about several methods to float the barrel. I would like to try the simplest approach first and put a shim between the hanger and the forend. How diificult is this to do? Bedding the stock is out of my...

Is there a powder that will work for both 270 Winchester and 30-06? Just picked up a 270 for my son and looking forward to deer hunting in the fall. I am planning on using a 130 grain bullet for the 270 and 150 or 180 grain bullets for the 30-06. My dealer recommended AA 2700 for the 180...

My brother-in-law gave me two cardboard cans of Unique and one can of Bullseye. The label says Hercules instead of Alliant. None of them have been opened. How long does powder last?Should I dispose of them properly to be on the safe side? He also gave me a few cases of CCI primers, large...

What handguns (revolver and semi-auto) exceeded your expectations and which ones did not live up to your expectations? For me with semi-autos the most disappointing was the Browning Hi-Power. Even today when I hold it feels so right but the trigger leaves much to be desired. Even removed...

Who is the best S&W gunsmith west of the Pecos? Who is the best Ruger gunsmith west of the Pecos? The reason I seperate them is that in contacting some gunsmiths they seem confidant in working on S&W's but start to hedge when I mention Rugers. I've got two S&W revolvers I want tuned and a...

What is the best reference for prices on knives? I have a friend who wants to sell her deceased husbands knife collection. She has quite a few CASE sets, commerative knives and various other boxed sets.

Just picked up a Ruger No. 1 in 30-06. Got it in a trade for services. Excellent condition with a scope. The trigger is very light. What are the pros and cons of this rifle? Mainly going to use it to hunt deer.