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    Why do I want one? New Ruger GSR in .450 Bushmaster

    I live in Southern Michigan where for years we were restricted to use shotguns or muzzle loaders to hunt deer. Three years ago they passed a regulation allowing straight walled cartridges of 35 caliber or larger with a case length maximum of 1.8. Therefore, we are not allowed to use a 45/70 due...
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    Retained Bullet Weight

    The copper jacket was still attached to the to the lead core.
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    Retained Bullet Weight

    I did some experimenting today with a 44 magnum rifle. I shot the Hornady 240gr XTP into a row of milk jug filled with water. I wanted to see how the expansion on this bullet was. I found the bullet in the 6th milk jug. Expansion was very good. I weighed the bullet after I retrieved it and it...
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    Leaving powder in feeder for how long???

    Two weeks ago I had the hopper on my Hornady LNL press come loose from the metal housing. I contacted Hornady Customer Service about a replacement. While I was talking with the Customer Service Representative he told me to never leave powder in the hopper overnight. He stated that the chemicals...
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    H&R Ultra Slug Hunter 20 gauge Barrel Twist Rate

    Does anyone know the barrel twist rate on an H&R USH 20 gauge? Thanks for the information.
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    Ruger Mini 14 Target Rifle

    I found mine likes the 65 grain Sierra SP.
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    Ruger Mini 14 Target Rifle

    This is a target I shot last week with my RUGER MINI 14 TARGET RIFLE. Three shots at 103 yards. I think that would take care of any woodchuck, coyote, or PD. It may be an oxymoron, but it shoots like a TARGET RIFLE.
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    Ruger Mini 14 Target Rifle

    I talked with a Ruger technician this morning. He confirmed what my local gunsmith had previously said. The stock on the Target Model Mini 14 is too thin to install a sling stud. He said there were 2 options: use the Harris Bipod Adaptor HB14 or get a bipod that clamps onto the stock. He is...
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    Ruger Mini 14 Target Rifle

    I will try and attach the photos I took this morning of the stock and of the barrel showing where the gas check is located. The gas check may also limit the options available.[/URL][/IMG] Hopefully, you will be able to see the all six pictures I posted.
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    Ruger Mini 14 Target Rifle

    WK, I will try and post a picture tomorrow. I have never upload an image to this site so hopefully I can figure it out.
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    Ruger Mini 14 Target Rifle

    Sorry for the typo. It was suppose to say "to thin".
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    Ruger Mini 14 Target Rifle

    I want to install a bipod on this rifle and need to know if there is an adaptor that will work. It is the rifle with the Laminated Thumbhole Stock, The forearm is too think to install a sling stud. I called Harris Bipod today to see in there HB14 adaptor would work and they said it will not...
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    Henry Big Boy 45LC

    I have Hornady 250gr JHP XTP and 200gr LSWC for bullets. As far as powder goes, I have Win 296, Win231, H110, Hodgdon Universal Clays, Hodgdon Clays, Titegroup, HP38, and IMR4227.
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    Henry Big Boy 45LC

    Rifle is Henry Big Boy Model H006C. I am looking for information on a suitable load for whitetail deer.
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    Henry Big Boy 45LC

    This is the first year that the use of rifles for deer hunting will be allowed in Southern Michigan. Only straight wall cartridges with case length less that 1.8 inches will be allowed. I am going to use my Henry Big Boy 45LC. My question is: What would be a good load for this rifle? Shots...
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    Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

    Radagast, Thank you for the extra work you had to do in getting the information on the Model 41 pistol. It is greatly appreciated.
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    Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

    Radagast, I don't know if you do S&W pistol date of manufacture but I have an older S&W Model 41 that I would like some information on if you have it available. 5.5" barrel .22 cal LR adjustable rear sights cocking indicator on rear of slide. 10 shot magazine SN:904xx Any information you...
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    Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

    Thank you for providing the information Radagast. It is appreciated.
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    Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

    Could you please give me date of manufacture of the following revolver? Model 29-3 6" barrel Target trigger, target hammer, and target grips SN: AHF59xx .44 Magnum Thanks for the help.
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    Ken Waters-Pet Loads

    Thank you Bullethead. Have a good one.
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