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Hi, I'm just about to load up some 6.5 Carcano rounds, using .268 139gr. FMJ bullets. In terms of powder I have a choice between IMR4350 or AA2015 but I'm having a hard time finding any load data. Could anyone give me some pointers on what charge to go with? Rifle is an M38 made in 1940...

Hey Guys, It has been my practice to refrain from firing ammo from any of my guns if it has been dropped on the ground during loading or something. I don't want sand and grit to get into the barrel possibly scratching it up when the dirty round is fired. However watching shooting videos on...

Hi Guys, I have a bit of a silly question really, but it is something that has been bugging me for years. Lets assume a situation where I'm scrubbing a gun barrel with some rust in it. After I'm done I use the same cleaning rod to clean another barrel, which can deposit some rust particles...

Hi Everyone, I'm looking for a little safety advise. Long story short, I have a 7x57mm Model 1895 Chilean short rifle that I usually shoot with mild handloads in the 2000 ft/lbs range. I ran out of empty cases so I bought a box of Winchester Super X powerpoints. Reading the ballistics...

Hi All, I apologize in advance for going into a bit of a rant, but I must vent my anger over what happened to me today at the shooting range. I started looking some time ago for an alternative to simple earplugs. I mostly shoot rifles and normal earmuffs are too bulky so I have been using...

Hi Guys, I have a small question regarding the effectiveness of VCI capsules. The story is that I've ordered a Remington Moistureguard 12 gauge VCI capsule to hang it in my gunsafe which is very small. The safe is not airtight by a far margin, it's got 2 holes on the back, 2 on the top and...

Hi guys, just a quick question from a relative newbie to reloading. I loaded a few rounds of 7x57 Mauser the other day that I intend to fire in an 1895 Chilean Mauser. I was using Norma 204 powder and 160gr. Sierra Gameking bullets. The Norma website states a minimum powder charge for this...

Hi Everyone, I'd like to ask for some help from members who use the goldenrod in their gun safes. - I'm looking at getting a 12" one, rated to effectively operate up to 100 cubic feet. My safe is very small, around 6 cubic feet. I'm worried this might be overkill? - The usual...

Hi there! I seem to be cursed with guns, because after a bulged barrel SKS I now seem to have a problem with my Vz.26 SMG. I took it out for the first time to shoot last weekend, and it ran fine. Went home after the range session, and while cleaning I noticed what seems to be 2 whitish...

Hi all, I'm in a bit of a strange situation here, and would appreciate some feedback. I recently purchased an SKS, and I noticed that the barrel appears to be bulged, or rather ringed just in front of the bayonet's attachment point, if looking at it from the outside. However, looking on the...

Hello, I have a question regarding a pistol I bought two months ago. It was made in 1916, and I bought it believing it had a pretty good bore. It had a ring of pitting just forward of the chamber, but otherwise it looked fine, nice and shiny. About three weeks ago I had to travel abroad, so...

Hello, I recently acquired an 1895 Chilean Mauser in 7x57. The rifle is in excellent mechanical condition. Since factory 7x57 ammo is very expensive where I live, I decided to get into handloading. I already have the necessary dies, components, everything. I also made up a starter load, and...

Dear Members, This is my first post here, so please bare with me. I have a .22 Taurus Model 94, it is about 15 years old. The cylinder gap is normally right around .004" which is pretty good. However it has a bit of endshake. If I push the cylinder to the rear the gap will increase to .009"...