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Bud’s just notified me they got the 1873 Special Sporting Rifle in that I’ve been waiting for, so now it’s on it’s way to me. I did a pretty thorough Google search, with no clear results on whether it can handle Buffalo Bore or Garret rounds safely. Not a steady diet, mind you, but for back...

Just thought I’d post these pics of a leather cheek pad/shell holder I found on Etsy. Handmade in the Ukraine, it took a while to get here, but I’m pleased so far. Seems pretty well made, and looks good on my new Winchester/Miroku 1886. Anyway, talk amongst yourselves. Cheers! Tom

Got a little burned, I’m chalking it up to my desperation to find ammo. Should have known something was up when there was no pic on auction. Ad was for “New 6.5x55 Swedish 130g Nosler Accubond 20 Rounds”. With corresponding current inflated factory price. What I received was 20 rounds in a plain...

Has anyone safely substituted the Lapua 139 gr. Scenar for the SMK 140 gr., using the commonly available data for the 140 gr. load? I recently scored the Scenars, but have only found specific reloading data for them using the Vihtavouri powders. Thanks, Tom

I’m beginning to reload .45-70 for my new 1886. Initially I’m putting together Trapdoor loads with Acme .405 gr. coated bullets. I’m also using a Lee FCD, but having never loaded this cartridge before, and knowing I need a certain amount of crimp in a lever gun (this being my first), can anyone...

Hi All, Just got my brand new Winchester/Miroku 1886 and want to roll some ammo for it. Obviously, there are no large rifle primers available, but I have a bunch of CCI #34’s. In putting together some easy-shooting Trapdoor power loads, can I safely use the #34’s? Thanks in advance, Tom

Okay, got my MBC Cowboy #1's today, the 250 gr. LRNFP, still waiting on my Starline brass...one question: Do I need to lube the bullets before seating? I'm new to loading the .45 Colt, and this is my first attempt at loading non-jacketed bullets. I'm looking for a non-leading, soft-shooting...

Hello all, New to loading lead bullets, and the .45 Colt cartridge in general. After reading many glowing reports about Missouri Bullet Co., I'd like to get some loading data for their bullets only, loaded to around 800 fps, for plinking and informal paper punching. My primary goal is to keep...

If so, I've must've had a swig or two...after many autoloaders, I'm really feeling the urge to get back to wheelguns. So much so, I've bought an SP 101, a Model 25, a USFA SAA Premium, and a model 686 in the last 48 hours. I've had a model 27 for a while, and a model 36 for a couple months, and...

I know, I know, there's a million different variables, but basically, what's a good condition, 500-rnd, 4-5 year old Springfield 1911 TRP Tactical worth on the used market? Did a search on G/B and G/A, and there were virtually none older than a year. Any thoughts? Thanks, Tom

...but worth it. Ordered the 7 1/2" barrel version of this USFA SAA in .45 Colt right before the price goes up tomorrow. Problem is, 12-14 week wait...it's going to be a long winter:( Happy New Year!

Confused About 38 spl. Loading Data-Newbie Alert! Now With Pics! I'm going to load my first handgun cartridge, using Hornady's 125 gr. XTP JHP. I've got reasons which I won't go into, but that's the bullet I'm gonna use for now. I've got three loading manuals - Hornady, Lyman, and Speer - all...

My new case color-hardened S&W Model 36...just because. It's a beautiful revolver, action smoothed a bit, and best of all, easier carrying than anything else I've owned. Fits and carries perfectly in a Simply Rugged Sourdough rig.

Gonna start reloading for my new, color-case hardened :) model 36 and my trusty model 27. I've only ever used factory jhp loads in the past, but have come to understand that both the 158 gr. factory and properly reloaded lswc loads are cheaper and usually more accurate. My question is this: is...

Assembled my first dummy cartridge, in .416 Rigby, and the shoulder looks flatter than the factory round. The case was originally fired in my rifle...wrong die adjustment or other mistake, or not to worry? I am worried about headspace issues...The factory round is on the left in the pics. Cases...

Hi All, Just getting started in reloading, for obvious reasons when shooting my .416 Rigby. I've got some once-fired Hornady brass, and the Hornady manual specs 2.90" for max case length. All the once-fired brass is measuring 2.9000 to as much as 2.907". What are the allowable tolerances? I...