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I’ve got a 17-5 that I’m swapping stocks on—from a lighter pair of Smith target stocks in walnut to the same stocks in goncalo alves so that it will match another gun for my boys. When I do, I might part with the original stocks, but people often say to retain the original stocks. I’ve the...

Just wanted to share some 'old' or should I say very pre-lock woes I've experienced with a couple of Smith revolvers lately. I know the thinking is that perhaps Smith (and other companies, really) cheapen production costs, and often their products, as time goes on. However, a few recent...

I've purchased a few thousand cast bullets from Buddy at BSL Bulletworks, but I notice his website is not available. It's been about a year and a half or more since I've ordered from him, and I know he was moving at one point. So my question is--does anyone have any more info on this...

Hi-- About to break into the .44 mag reloading. Mostly at special velocities and some mid-range magnums. I've loaded many thousand SWC from MBC in 357, but I like the 'look' a bit more of the RNFP's--any one with accuracy experience? In my personal experience, they differences in RNFP and...

Hi-- Just thought I'd post a pick of two handguns I was just able land. One is a model 29-3 (44 mag) and the other is a 17-5 (22 LR). These are both from 1987, and have less than 50 rounds through them (each). The 17 has 40 rounds through it exactly! Both have the 8 3/8'' barrels, so they...

Hi-- I've been loading for a while, primarily for the 38/357, .460 mag, and .30-06 calibers. However, 2400 is quite hard to come by (it's not been available for about 2-2.5 years), so I'm exploring other options that are readily available (for magnum pistol, not the '06!) I guess what I'm...

Hi, I've a new Thompson Encore Pro Hunter that I'm getting ready to put a scope on. The barrel is a non-ported 460 mag. I've done much reading on this subject, and today I actually went out and looked at the scopes I was considering which are the Burris 2-7 variable and the Leupold 2.5-8...

Hi all-- I'm about to order some bulk bullets from Missouri Bullet Company, and I wanted to know if anyone has loaded and shot the new-ish 180 grain Strikers in 357 mag. I've loaded their 357 action (158 grain lead, 18 brinell) in full-house loads with 2400 without any leading whatsoever...

Hi all-- I'm currently loading 180 grain cast performance gas checked bullets for deer hunting this fall. The only data I have is jacketed data from my Lyman. I'm using 2400 for powder with a max load listed of 12.6 grains. I've worked up to this load and the round shows no signs of...

Hi all-- I've had a Buckmark Target 5.5 for about 9 years and to date has tens of thousands of rounds through it. However, the slide has never been perfect from the beginning in terms of locking back on the final round. I've had two new magazines from Browning and the problem persists. So...

I'm about ready to do some penetration testing with various jacketed soft point/hollow point and even some lead varieties for deer hunting this fall. I'll be using 2400 for powder and I'll give all of the major maufacturers a try, but I wanted some 'field experience' from any of you who have...

Hi all-- I've had two separate sets of Hogue monogrips in cocobolo with the stripe cap on the bottom. While shooting 38 special, both sets began splitting down the back where the exposed metal meets ends (on a round butt) and the wood begins. Both sets were new, not over/undertightened...