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I’ve finally purchased an air rifle. It’s a Diana model 54, 22 caliber. I’ll be using it for varmints and targets. It’s a heavy rifle designed for accuracy and not portability. Any scope suggestions? Right now a Burris Fullfield E1 is a leading contender.

I am new to both the 45-70 and leverguns. In any case I’m trying to work up a mild load to use with 300 gn cast bullets. I’ve got a decent load going but it appears I don’t burn all the powder in the case. Using 41 grains of Varget. No pressure signs and I’ve not yet checked velocity. Barrel...

i have a couple of rifles that would be considered “lightweight.” All are under 6 1/2 pounds. I can shoot them very well from a bench, but my accuracy suffers somewhat in the field. The issue isn’t nearly as problematic with heavier rifles. With all the experience in this group, I’m sure I...

We’ve lived in WNC for almost 30 years now. Asheville has become more liberal each year. Here’s a candidate running for Sheriff. https://powderedwigsociety.com/daryl-fisher/ While in general our area is pro 2A, there are enough activists that someone like this can get elected. I hate to think...

The Berger site lists RL-26 as an option for their 6.5 cal/135 grain Classic Hunter. Has anyone here tried that combo? I tried some loads yesterday with little success. Rifle is a Bergara 6.5 Creedmoor. I've got other powders that work well, but I'm curious if others have tried this powder in...

I read a lot about some powders being temperature sensitive, and in fact use several powders that are considered as such. My question is at what temperature range does that become a factor? Where I live and hunt temperatures generally range from the 40's to mid-80's, at least when I shoot...

I'm going to make some changes in how I reload. Eventually I plan on turning necks and checking runout. I realize runout can be a result of die setup, bullet runout and inconsistent neck thickness. Would you begin with a concentricity gauge or by neck turning your brass? I want to master one...

I'm looking at the Limbsaver and Pachmayr brands. These will be for older Tikka M695 rifles. Thanks!

OK, here's the game. We're building a new house and the basement will have a room dedicated to my firearm addiction and I can make it whatever size and shape I desire. My current setup uses whatever space was available so the layout isn't ideal and I've got stuff spread out all over our...

Is anyone here familiar with these guys? Got a great site. www.kampfeldcustom.com Looking at a new barrel, brake and Cerakote for an XP-100. Thanks!

Has anyone talked to these folks lately? I placed an order in October and was given a 2 to 3 week shipment by Mark himself. Since February they've been unwilling to respond to any emails requesting some idea of schedule. Since the beginning of the year Precision's website has touted a 5-6...

I'm loading some 165 grain Core-Lokt for my 308. If I seat to the cannelure on the bullets I'm about 80/1000 under the COL recommendation in the manuals / sites I look at. The load I'm working on uses Varget and it's a very full case. I ran a set of trial loads from the low end of the...

I need some help here. I've worked hard on my loads and am getting close with several rifle/bullet/powder combinations. My problem is that in several instances my groups spread out dead vertical. Left to right may vary by 1/4 to 1/2", but vertically the spread is more like an 1" to maybe 2"...

I'm looking for help on loads for this rifle. I use 120 grain bullets and load data is conflicting to say the least. Hodgdon says the max load is 51 grains of 4350; Nosler says it's 57 grains. Looking at Hodgdon's data, velocity is way down vs. what the cartridge is capable of while Nosler's...

I'm trying to work up loads for my new 30-06. Tikka M695 with a 23 1/2" barrel. I'm using 150 grain sp bullet and H4350 powder. CCI LR primers (not match). I started at 56 grains and have worked up from there. Yesterday I went to the range with 60 and 61 gn loads. I used my chronometer to...

I purchased one of these used and have had several problems: - just a bear to get sighted in. Usually I'm close after 6 shots or so, but we were talking boxes here... - once sighted in, if I don't shoot the rifle very regularly, the drift gets way off (always to the left). Elevation gets...

I expect to spend $500 to $700. It's for a bolt action rifle; 6.5 Rem Mag. I'm looking at Nikon Monarch and Leopold 3. I want a mimimum magnification of 12, but higher would be OK. Have I missed some brands I ought to be considering?