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HowieG, we're far enough into this discussion that I don't mind posting something that is not strictly on track with the OP (but it is related to your post). I have a Savage bolt action 257 Roberts. Less than 10 years back Savage made a run of their bolt guns in 250-3000 Savage, blued, with...

The dimensions of the 250 Savage are all the same or smaller than the 257 Roberts. I was determined to have a 257 Roberts. Savage made a run of bolt action 250 Savage's with nice wood a few years back. I bought one, paid a local gunsmith $100.00 to rechamber it to 257 Roberts and "Tah-Dah!" I...

DeepSouth, Thank you for posting that detailed essay. I do disagree with it on several points, one of which I will get to here (I've got to go to work soon.) The argument that NICS is flawed because so few violations are discovered or prosecuted is wrong. It's akin to an...

I have not be been able to follow the logic opposing Universal Background Checks by themselves. The opposition I've heard so far is of the slippery slope, nose of the camel, etc. type of argument. I disagree with those types of arguments. I haven't seen the inevitable link between UBC's and...

Check out a Bersa Thunder Ultra Compact in 45 ACP. I've got one and am happy with it. If you're not familiar with Bersa it is an Argentinian company. I think something got lost in the translation from Spanish of the name. It is hardly "Ultra Compact", more like a "Compact" version of an...

Good Evening, I've just re-read U.S. vs. Miller (1939) and a question popped into my head. The gist of the decision seemed to me to be that the Feds could regulate short barreled shotguns and silencers (suppressors) because they were not commonly used military weapons. When duty...

Good Evening, I believe I will need to adjust the rear sight on my R51. It is "drift adjustable". I've read that term many times but haven't done it myself. I do have a cheap tool kit with a variety of punches and mallets, some of which are non-marring. Any advise before I start...

Hello Again Newtosavage! I too looked at the great numbers published for RL-19 when working up loads for heavy bullets for my 7mm-08's. Unfortunately, my experience was similar to yours. I got poor accuracy and much lower than published velocities. Based on my experience, you did not...

Good Afternoon, I have a Savage 7mm-08 with a 1 in 11.5 barrel as well. I have been able to develop accurate loads with: 120 gr Sierra Pro Hunter with BL(C)-2 139 gr Hornady IL with BL(C)-2 140 gr Sierra Pro Hunter with IMR4064 145 gr Speer Hot Core with 2000-MR. I have not had success with...

jmace57 et al, I gave in to temptation at the $298 less $100 rebate and free shipping. Bud's just got my check today. I should get the gun around Thanksgiving (Bud's won't ship until they hold my personal check for 5 days. No complaints as they made that detail clear and I made an...

Good Afternoon, I entered into an on-line discussion regarding the Las Vegas shooting. Someone in the discussion asked to question "How could he buy so many guns and not raise any red flags?". I replied that there was no tracking of legal sales to retail customers so there would be no way...

Good Evening, I've not used a bump fire stock. I've seen videos of them. I dismissed them as a gimmick because it seemed like they were likely to be very inaccurate and also likely to malfunction. Was I wrong? What can they be used for other than the "Gee Whiz" aspect of shooting loads...

I'd even like input a bit broader than the OP requests. Is there any utility (potentially protected by Heller or not) to bump stocks besides the "Gee Whiz, that was fun to watch all those watermelons explode!"? Thanks. Dan

IJN Fuso was not sunk by US battleships. While steaming with IJN Yamashiro, she was sunk by destroyer launched torpedoes before getting in range of the battleships. The two Japanese battleships were sister ships and there are some sources that state that it was Yamashiro that was sunk first...

I would think having the gel block calibrated would account for all the variables mention above (post #8). I wouldn't think the method of construction of the gel block would matter if the end result calibrates properly. Tests I've seen (Luckygunner, Brassfetcher, tnoutdoors9) fire a bb at a...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year All, I've been considering changing my defensive handgun ammo based on the good things I've read about the Federal HST line. For 9mm the 124 gr HST seems to perform just about perfectly in all tests I've seen. I'm currently using 124 gr Hydra Shok and...

I have a Metro Arms 1911. I am very happy with it. I'm not a 1911 expert, just a satisfied customer. Mine has a nice deep blue finish, has been completely reliable, and got me into the world of 1911's without breaking the bank. I just recently picked up a Ruger SR1911 that has a rail so now...

Sorry Hank 3, I don't know the trigger weights. The double action is "a good, solid pull" while the single action trigger is "nice and light". How's that for scientific?! MAKster - I have trouble with slide mounted controls on a full sized pistol. My right thumb is a bit short due to a...

AZAndy, Thanks for posting that. The test results were posted in an easy to compare format. I've been use Federal Hydra-Shok in several calibers and they didn't fare so well in these tests! I also like the testing done at www.brassfetcher.com. There the Hydra-Shoks do better. Perhaps...

Good Evening, I've had one for several years and have been satisfied. It is reliable, fits my hand well, super-easy to field strip, and has easy to work controls. It is not expensive and I think it looks good. Mine has a rail. The version just a couple of years prior to mine doesn't...