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Hi all, long time no post. So my wife and I started the tradition of buying each of our children a Mosin around the time they’re born to give to them later on. Of course this started when they were still $100-$125 a piece. We are expecting our third child (boy number two) in Sept and despite the...

I was just loading some .308 for a work up (Federal cases once fired from my rifle, neck sized, CCI LRprimers, IMR4895, 168gr BTHP Sierra matchkings), first time loading out closer to the lands on my rifle (first workup I did all at 2.80"), and I noticed something. First my lands are at an...

Hey all! I'm looking at the Morakniv Companion, high carbon, regular (0.10" wide blade) or heavy duty (0.125" wide blade) both 4.1" long. Mostly will be used for skinning / processing deer but also will be my fire starting, emergency, woods knife as well. Thoughts? Regular: Morakniv Companion...

Background: .308 savage axis 22" 1:10", 168gr Sierra Matchking BTHP (or HPBT depending on who you ask), with IMR4895 (for now, next will be trying 4064), Federal cases, CCI LR Primers (until I run out and have to switch brands). I've found a safe accuracy node around 43.6gr with a 2.80 COAL...

Title pretty much says it. I'm about to be working up a load for .308 with 147fmj pull downs and IMR4895 or 4064. Can anyone give me an idea of the accuracy they've obtained with 147fmj's in .308? I hope to use them for plinking and moving out to 200-300 yards but only if I can get acceptable...

Stainless, Crome Moly Vanadium, Cold Hammer Forged, Button Rifled, Nitride, 16" 18", mid gas rifle gas, 1:7 1:8, 5.56 .223 wylde, light or medium contour. AAAHHHHHH!!!!!! I've officially gone cross-eyed trying to figure out what I want in my first AR build barrel. I'm looking for any and...

I've killed a severe chunk of my monthly cellular data plan today researching hand guards on seller sites, manufacturer sites and YouTube. I'm looking for free floating, 13-15", light (for the given length), modularity = being able to place rails only where I want them but with the option for...

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Ok, here is my list with links for my first AR build. This will be over time and as finances allow but after many hours of crawling all over the sites this is what I've assembled as my dream build. I appreciate any and all input on components, where I should go higher quality, different vender...

Quick check of my own thinking: This video is a quick review of a supposed AR500 Steel Target. You can read my comments about it. As I state, personally I can not believe that any company would sell this much less someone buy it and shoot at it. Am I missing something or over-reacting? Please...

I know this has been hashed out a million times before but for anyone willing to share their input on my situation, I greatly appreciate it. I own a .308 bolt action and reload for .308 (among others). I eventually want to purchase my first centerfire semi-auto rifle. I really like the AR...

Stop right there! Any Taurus bashers can turn around and walk away right now. I'm not looking for "I told you so / all Taurus' are junk" comments. That being said, after doing ALOT of research I decided a Taurus 24/7 G2 in 9mm was the best fit for what my wife and I were looking for in a...

I was talking to another member about the usefulness of Trailboss powder and how it can be worked up and used for any caliber with any weight bullets (this can be referenced on the IMR page here: http://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/Trail%20Boss%20Reduced%20Loads%20R&P.pdf ). It is mentions that while...

I will be picking up a Taurus 24/7 G2 9mm (full size) with 4.2" barrel soon. I have brass and primers, I'm about to order 1,000 plated 115gr RN bullets from Rocky Mountain Reloading, but I need help with powder! I placed an order with recobs last night, I'm going to try to edit my order if...

Ok, I started off thinking I would be happy with a S&W M&P Sport basic entry level gun. Then I started doing more research and now I am convinced that won't meet what I want without significan modification. First off the role of this gun: mostly for target practice at the range, some for...

Ok here's the full story, fair warning though I'm very detail oriented and this is quite long winded but I wanted to capture all aspects possible of this moment in my life. I hope you enjoy reading it a fraction of how much I enjoyed living it just last week. My first buck: It was Maine's...

Four point, 125lb buck taken in Penobscot, ME. My first deer in three years of hunting. Opening day of firearm season at noon. He snuck up on me and gave it up to a double lung shot (and two broken ribs) with a 150gr Federal power-shok .308 from 30 feet. Recovered him after his 100yrd dead dash...

Got out to the range yesterday and ran some shells through my Ithaca 37 12ga deerslayer, smooth cylinder bore, no choke, meant for slugs 19" barrel (I think). I had Fed BB, Rem 8 (target), and the real point of the test were the "Prairie Storm" #6 with "Flite Control Wad" and "Flite-stopper" 70...

I finally got out to the range to test my first reload work ups for my .308 and .32S&W Long. The .32 was mostly just a function and basic accuracy test that went well. The focus of my full day at the range was the .308's. I would appreciate some help in interpreting my .308 load development. I...

I recently noticed that my wife's H&R Model 732 .32 S&W long revolver has a bent front sight blade. It is "leaning" to the left a 'good bit' if I had to put a number to it I'd say 10-20 degrees. I have to do some range testing out to 'reasonable' distance to make sure this wasn't a deliberate...