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Just wanted to share some observations from a test I did yesterday with some 160gr Nosler Accubonds in my Bergara B-14 Ridge rifle. The internet has a lot of back and forth with jump info for these rounds. I decided to do a relatively controlled test, using a known combination of case, primer...

Doing some load workups for a friend's hunting rifle, a T/C Venture in .30-06, and some of my velocity results have made me raise an eyebrow. Made me want to see if anyone else has velocity data for one of these rifles, to find out if my results are typical. So, my loads started with a 165...

Pressure variations between different lots of the same powder aren't a new thing, but I wanted to share an experience regarding the biggest variation I've personally seen so far. I did some load workups for my wife's new 6.5 PRC, using Hodgdon H-1000, Norma brass, Norma 143gr Bondstrike...

Took the wife's new rifle to the range Tuesday to do initial workups on what I hope to load for hunting, thought I would share my initial results into the hive mind in case anyone can use any of my data to help their own shopping/reloading goals. Rifle: CVA Cascade, 24" 1:8 6.5 PRC Brass...

Given the dearth of component availability these days, I was happy to find some 143gr 6.5mm Norma Bondstrike bullets in stock at a pretty good price recently and have quite a few on the way. I've been digging around the internet finding what information I could about them, and it seems that...

So, I've noticed in the last year or two, a lot more interest and factory ammo availability (well, up until the last 6 months when everything disappeared) in the 10mm Auto. Seems like more guns in production and more people looking for them. So is this just a fluke in my perception, or is this...

Got a new toy recently. FNH FNX-45. I know it's not the "tacticool" version, but i don't own any cans, and didn't feel like paying 50% more for tall sights, threaded barrel and a red dot cut on the slide. The good: soft shooting, accurate, absolutely reliable so far, everything but the...

Finally finished and function-tested my .358 Winchester AR carbine, dubbed "Thumper." Built on Aero Precision M5 receiver set, with KAK Industry 16" stainless 1:12" mid-length barrel, Aero Precision Nitrided .308 BCG, Odin Works click-adjustable gas block,SLR Rifleworks 11.5" Keymod Solo-lite...

With all the evocative/provocative/inflamatory slogans people get on bumper stickers and shirts, why doesn't there seem to be any that simply say, "Responsible Armed Citizen?"

Sorry, no pics at the moment. Will add later if possible. So, having finally gotten glass on my AR this spring, I set about working on a handload for it. Rifle is a homebuilt, Aero Precision receivers, Rainier Arms NiB Match BCG, Criterion 16" midlength "hybrid" profile barrel, 1:8 twist...

Did some load testing yesterday, and wanted to share some of my findings. Of course, my findings may differ from yours, always start with light loads and work up, etc. Rifles were a 22" Springfield Armory M1A ca. 1996 with 1:12 barrel, and an 18" PTR-91F with 1:12 T/C heavy barrel. Groups...

We all know the threads that kind of make us roll our eyes when we see them. The ones that keep popping up that you know will be locked soon, or will turn into a chest-thumping argument, or just serve no real purpose (admittedly, like this one :D ) So what are the thread themes that annoy YOU...

Went to the range this morning to sight in my new Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50 FFP on my PTR. Used Hornady's "Steel Match" 155gr BTHP, fired from an improvised rest (car hood). Shot 5-rd groups, best was 1.75"@100yd, though a 2.5" group would have been 1.25" if not for the pulled/called flyer...

Maybe i'm just a hipster in denial, but while myself and few friends used to enjoy zombie movies (especially the bad, unintentionally funny ones) and often used "zombies" as a tongue-in-cheek, inside-joke justification for our otherwise unnecessary firearms-related purchases, the recent trend in...

I've been looking into getting a scope for my PTR-91 lately. I considered the many tasks it will/may be asked to perform, as well as my own habits and training, and concluded that i wanted a rangefinding (mil-dot or similar) reticle, fixed power in the 4-6x range. I then found that i use a...

Have a PTR-91F, and eventually I want to put an ACOG on it. But in the meantime, I'm broke.:rolleyes: I was looking at some cheaper optics options the other day, and came across a BSA Tactical 4X mil-dot scope that should make a decent cheap stopgap...IF it can stand up to the abuse a .308...

I've ordered a bunch of surplus steel G3 mags for my PTR-91. Haven't got them in yet, but the customer reviews say many of them have a little rusting that can be cleaned up with steel wool and oil. I've been considering how I might refinish them to make them more rust-proof and durable, as well...