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    2013 Grand American

    Anyone been, going or shooting? Share with the rest of us..... I'm going Wednesday to shoot 200 16s. I can't wait.... Wish I could have gone for the week but gotta work and vacation days are limited.
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    Hog hunting gear

    Sorry if this is posted somewhere else but I did a search and didn't find anything. I'm not much of a hunter. In fact the biggest animal I have ever shot was a quail. A friend of mine invited me on a hog hunting trip in February or January and I want to know what kind of gear I will need in...
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    3 gun match in SE Illinois

    I would love to go to a 3 gun match and possibly participate. I have all the firearm equipment for 3 gun but have never seen one nor do I even know if there is one within a days drive of my home. I live to SE Ilinois. Edwards county to be more specific. Biggest city close to me is...
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    2012 Grand American

    Anyone make the trip to Sparta, Illinois for the Grand? If you get a chance to go all shotguners should go once. Like mall of america for shotguners, everything you could ever want. I've been going for over 20 years but when they moved it to Ilinois it is only a two hour trip so much easier...
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    Rem 700 in .308 issue with bolt closure

    I have a new Remington .308 and took it to zero it yesterday. Went through about15 rounds of factory ammo with no issue. Then had an issue getting the bolt to lose on some of my reloads. I am assuming this is an issue with the length of shell or headspace or both. Bottleneck rifle loads...
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    Shotgun roll crimp

    Going to roll crimp some slugs and buckshot rounds. More for the fact that I can Say i have done vs. anything economical. I bought a bpi roll crimp but I am not very good with applying even pressure with a hand drill so my roll crimp was a little "canted" to one side. I am not a woodworker...
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    Need help with M1 Garand 30-06 load

    i bought a M1 Garand and after I loaded up some 30-06 rounds it didn't cycle properly. I have been told it could be a number of things but one guy I trust said my loads might have been a little weak. Loaded 147gr boattail bullets, H4895 46.0 grs.. Any opinions? Or what is the PERFECT...
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    Another M1 garand

    I bought a Springfield M1 Garand at auction on January 1. Nice rifle, doesn't appear to be refinished, all the parts are springfield, has the cartouche on the pistol grip (a P with partial circle). 1943 to 1944 serial number. My question is this. On the stock just below the sling swivel...
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    28 loads

    I bought an old MEC single stage loader and then had to have a 28 shotgun to shoot. Bought a nice Remington 1100 in 28 guage. So started to research some recipies.. I am using Hodgdon Lil' Gun powder. Hodgdon site says to use between 22and 27 grains of powder for 7/8 oz of shot. Now using...
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    Rifle dies

    I have been metallic reloading for about a year now. Started out doing mostly pistol and have decided that I want to do some rifle shells, specifically 223 and 308. The 223 are for my AR-15 and teh 308 for my remington 700 My dies are Lee dies with full length Case sizing, collet neck...
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    Glock 17 Lasersight

    Anyone have a suggestion for a good quality but not over the top laser sight for a Glock 17? This is the firearm my wife feels most comfortable shooting and would like for her to have that laser sight if the SH*T hits the fan.. Thanks in advance.
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    AR-15: Best Models - need advice

    I am in the market for an AR-15 chambered in standard .223 but don't know which brand to go with. I am usually hardcore with the brand and don't settle for knock offs but I know there are some really good quality AR-15s out there. If you had to rate the following brands which would be...
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    Versital Pistol Powder

    I just started loading a couple of months ago. Was using IMR 700x as it is what I have on hand due to shotshell reloading.. Only loading 9mm and 357 mag right now and want something that isn't quite as "DIRTY" as 700x. Please offer up suggestions...
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    Powder Scale

    I bought the MTM Case electonic powder scale and I am not happy with it. Not real accurate (it is for now but won't be as I gain experience) and wants to shut off for no reason. Suggestions for economical and GOOD scale. Please put more weight on the GOOD side of the scale (no pun...
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    Anyone load 357 SIG?

    I wasn't paying attention on gunbroker.com and bought some 357 Sig brass. The seller has agreed to take it back at 15% discount. If I don't get any replies that is what I will do.. Let me know.
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    Best starter equipment

    I have thought about loading handgun rounds for a while now but don't know anyone that loads to get opinions on best equipment for a newbie.. I reload shotshells now but I know there is a HUGE difference as far as complexity and time. What type of press and dies are relieable and easy to...
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    Gun Safe Storage

    In my attempt to look for some good pistol racks I stumbled on this forum. Nice forum by the way. I was looking for door storage options but have determined that I won't be able to stash pistols on my door because there is little to no clearance between the door and my shelves,etc. Just...
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