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    Clean burning 44 mag powder recommendations?

    My Smith mod 69 44 mag needs a clean burning powder any recommendations? I need recommendations for 44 mag and 44 special loads.
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    Rossi model 92

    My Rossi 357 lever gun needs some type of hi viz sights. I just cannot pick up the front sight on a consistent basis in low light. It shoots dead on the money at 100 yards with the factory sights, when I can see them in the middle of the day. The problem is obviously with my older eyes. The...
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    Adjustable scope bases

    I am in need of some adjustable scope bases as the new scope the wife got me will not align with the bore of the rifle. Windage is the issue. Not wanting to spend a lot on these bases as the gun and scope together we're less than $500-savage 223 caliber. Do you guys have any recommendations?
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    44 mag for SD Question

    it is obvious to most people that most full house 44 mag loads are just way too much for SD because of the over penetration issues. My question is as follows: You have the ability to shoot slow moving (800-900fps)44 mags along with a 300 grain weight bullet for SD, why do so many people opt for...
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    308 and accurate 2230

    Looking to load a round with 43 grains of accurate 2230 under a 150 grain Barnes or Hornady copper bullet to get to approx 2800- 2850 fps. Has anyone loaded anything like this if so how did it group? Live in central Cali ( condor country) so I have to load copper for hunting. Looking to hunt...
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    Winchester model 67A 22 cal

    I have an old single shot and I need an extractor for it. Any suggestions on where to get one. It looks a lot like a tuning fork. It shoots 22 shorts, longs and long rifle.
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    Reloading 44 and 357 mag

    I would like to buy some cheap range rounds. 500 of 357 mag and 500 of 44 mag. I want the range rounds to have reloadable boxer primed brass. I consider the 1000 rounds of range shooting just a bonus as I will load to my specs in the end. Any suggestion on where I can find the best price and...
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    S&W model 69 Grips

    Need recomendations for after market grips on my new model 69. A 44 mag shooting 240 to 300 grain bullets produces a lot of recoil. I am wanting to tame down the shock to my hand and wrist a bit. It will be used as a bear back up gun to our rifles. It is am L frame, so I am not sure some of...
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    Tarurs Tracker 44 mag question

    Does may one know if the Tarus Tracker 44 mags will take the heavy 340 grain bullets? I believe it comes down to the celender leangth but I don't know what that is on these revolvers. Looking for somthing for back up in bear country.
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    Needing new Bushcraft knife

    Team I am not a knife guy, that is why I am asking for your experienced opinions. I am looking to add an updated reasonable priced bushcraft knife to add to my hunting gear. I will be doing some spike camping/hunting in 2015. It need to be an all purpose knife suitable for...
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    Best everyday air rifle for the common fan?

    I don't know enough about air rifles to ask the right questions so please forgive my ignorance. I shoot everything but air guns but I am seeing a need for one in my safe. Cali just opened Eurasian dove year round with no limet. We just can't get rid of them and they are taking over. I have...
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    Bird hunting safety

    My friend got shot on Dove season opening morning. He is OK but has to have eye surgery and hopefully will have a full eye recovery. A hunter from another group shoot at a low flying bird and hit my friend. We can all learn from this. A basic bird hunting rule to never shoot at a bird unless...
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    .223 And Barnes 36 gr Varmint grenades

    Shooting 36 gr VGs from a Savage 223 bolt gun with a 1 to 9 twist. I know all guns are different and twists rates and all other variables. My question is more around FPS. Has anyone found a FPS that consistently groups 1 moa at 100 yards for this bullet? If so what is your FPS and load formula?
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    Wanting a 223 Remington or 204 Ruger bolt gun

    Help me decides which caliber rifle to get. I have every gun that I need except varmint gun. I only want a bolt gun. I only want a center fire rifle no rim fires. I only want one gun and I reload for all of my guns. I will use it for hunting squirrels,rabbits,GH,s,bobcats and coyotes out to...
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    Considering a Ruger 204 caliber rifle-questions

    Considering buying a rifle in Ruger 204 caliber. Wanting to know what the average ball park cost per round would be? I currently reload for everything I shoot. I have a general idea but wanting to know first hand from some reloaders their experiences is with this round. Any issues getting...
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    Ruger American magazine issues

    I posted this in the rifle forum. Thought you guys may be able to add your thoughts/suggestions about this issue. Any after market companys makings these mags? Ruger American issues: I picked up my Ruger American in 308 2 weeks ago. Took it out and sited it in. Consistently shooting MOA groups...
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    Penetration question for self defense

    We have all seen ballistics gel test where the bullet penetrates 9 to 12 inches or what ever it does consistently in the gel. While these test/ demonstrations are very helpful it raises a the question about bullets exiting the body. Ex: If an average male chest cavity is say 9 or 10 inches and...
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    New 308 with old brass question

    I have shoot a lot of 308 in my old gun. I just got a new 308 gun. I have rounds that are loaded for my old gun that have been neck sized only and shoot well of out the old gun. If the rounds will chamber in the new gun will they be safe to shoot?
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    308 scope question

    What is the best power range in a scope for a 308. I am shooting deer and bear under 300 yards. The eyes are getting old and I am needing more light late in the evening hunts. Thinking about a Nikon 3x9x50 BDC. About 220 bucks at Dicks. Any recommendations?
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    Savage Axis vs Ruger American

    I want a lightweight hiking/hunting rifle. I already have a very good Remington mod 788 tack driver in 308. That 788 with a scope is just tooooo heavy to mountain carry all day long 11 lbs. I will sell the 788 if I am happy with the new replacement gun. I am leaning towards the Ruger American or...
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