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A little back story. I grew up hunting and shooting in rifle competitions. Years ago, I shot in 1,000 yard rifle competitions and Service Rifle. Last November, I went on my first elk hunt in the great state of Wyoming. The shortest shot of my hunting group of ten hunters was 250 yards...

Two years ago, I purchased a Ruger SRH 454 Casull with a 7.5 inch barrel. I bought the SRH strictly as a hunting handgun. When I first shot the weapon, it functioned flawless. Approximately six months ago, I was starting to get the occasional light primer strike. The primer would have a...

I have a .460 S&W Magnum XVR in the X-frame. It has a 8 and 3/8 inch barrel. I can't recall where, but I read somewhere the expected barrel life was 1200-1300 rounds with full house loads. Can anyone verify this.?? I thought maybe some of the THR inmates might know. Maybe I got ahold of...

I researched .460 S&W Mag and never found a thread like this. I have seen them for others just not the .460. I recently bought a 8 3/8 inch X-frame in 460. I have not had a lot of time to test different loads. I have only loaded one load: -300 grain XTP Mag -Starline Brass -CCI LRMP...

I recently bought a S&W 627, 8-shot N-frame from their performance center. Gun looked gorgeous and the action felt great. I measured the cylinder gap at .003 with a feeler guage. Here is the skinny of my gripes.. The gun shoots eight (8) inches to the left at fifteen yards.!! At fifty...

I have a .460 XVR with the stock rubber grips. They do not fit my hand at all. I have large hands. Think XXL to XXXL gloves. Who makes a large wooden grip that also covers the back strap.? I like the hogue finger groove style but I do not know if they are large enough. I do not mind...

I have been reloading for a few years now.. Every time I FL resize .30-30, I need so much escessive cam over it is ridiculous.. I am using various head stamped .30-30 cases. I check them in a Wilson case gage. For some reason, I really need to cam over to get them between the go/no-go...

Last month, I picked a new 8 3/8 460 XVR. What a cannon..! But the thin monogrips that came on the XVR smack the lower palm of my hand in the worst way. After 30 rounds, I had a swollen lump that was tender to the touch. I also have HUGE hands. Think XXL or XXXL glove sizes. Does anyone...

I just bought an 8 3/8 460 XVR. I does any one have a good light load that would be in the Ruger only 45LC area? I'm looking for a 250 graand are cast bullet and powder recommendation. I only plan on using .460 brass. I'm trying to avoid the crud ring. I'm looking to get in the 1200-1400 FPS...

I just checked the Smith and Wesson web site. They now have the 460V 5 inch model listed again. Are they producing it again..? My next question. I plan on getting a .460 S&W X-frame revolver. I plan on using the gun as a plinker (yes, I love hard hitting cannons), hunting revolver (I love...

I have a sixteen inch M4 upper on my AR-15. It has a carry handle (that i would like to reatin) and basic USGI sights. It does NOT have a red dot or any optics. Is it possible to put a good set of National Match sights on the upper? What size aperture, hood and front sight post will work...

I have been using the Lyman UstraSonic case cleaning and gun cleaning solution in my US cleaner. The stuff is not that expensive, but I know there has to be a cheaper and more accesible alternative. I do not want to wait for it to come via UPS etc from MidwayUSA. Have any of THR inmates...

I have finally decided to take the plunge and get an electric trimmer. I currently have an old Lyman manuel trimmer and have probably trimmed 5,000 rifle cases with it. Yes, it is time for an upgrade. I load a lot of .223 and I size them on my RCBS Pro 2000 using a lube die prior to FL...

I do not know if I should post this in Rifle Country or the Reloading forum but here goes.... I recently bought a Saiga in .223 and ordered the parts to convert it to an AK configuration. I recently shot my NIB Saiga at my local club. I reload all my own cartridges. I can reload...

I was looking at getting a turret press for a X-mas gift for dad. Dad, will not use my progressives and sticks with his Rock Chucker religiously. So, I was wondering which turret press do you fellow inmates recommend. I am not a big LEE fan. Which leaves RCBS, Redding, and Lyman. How...

I currently load for an M1A Super Match rifle which is my favorite target gun. I was thinking of gettinga set of .308 small base dies for it. I currently use standard RCBS .308 dies and have not had too many feeding problems but a friend told me the small base would eliminate my feeding...

I know Federal Gold Medal Match (GMM) use Sierra Match King bullets. Do any of you awesome THR inmates know what type powder and charge weight they use for 168 and 175 grain cartridges..? Do you guys/gals know what primers are used..?? Thanks in advance. Any responses would be...

I am one of the those rare shooters of a .30-30 bolt action rifle. I have an older Savage model 340 bolt action (detachable magazine) that I have had since I was a kid. It is still my favorite gun for California hunting under 200 yards. I have the Lyman 49th edition, Speer #14, and the most...

Tomorrow (pay day is finally here!!), I am going to place an order with Powder Valley Inc. I just recently and finally bought my first AR-15. It is a 16 inch M-4 style with a 1:7 twist rate. I searched this matter in the forum but got mixed reults that did not really answer my questions...

I am looking for a cheaper way to load .223 for strictly short range target practice, i.e. tactical entry training and transitions. I was wondering if anyone on this forum has had any experience using military pulled bullets.? I have always used the bulk Hornady 55 grn or Montana Gold...