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    Help me decide 22-250 vs ar-308

    Get the 22-250!! Waaaaaaaay back in 1968 I put together a barrel action custom stocked rifle in 22-250. It has a 26" heavy bbl, wears a 10X Weaver optic. I shoot rifle from left shoulder and in that era buying a bbl action was the easiest way to get what I wanted. Never shot a factory loaded...
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    Missouri Bullet order

    Code please Code for MBC.. Need to try this bullet place out...even their coated bullets.
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    Anyone use .17 WSM

    Looking for experience with the new .17 WSM. Do I want one? Probably. Where to get one?
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    If you have been thinking about starting....

    Me too Ya I tie flies as well, but nothing recently....been to busy with guns and ammo. BUT my flies were so deadly ya have to hide behind a tree to tie them onto the leader:p:p:p My reloading place is out in the workshop, the fly tying happens in the guest quarters. Come for a...
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    Marlin 357 mag for young deer hunter

    Have owned a Ruger Blackhawk since 1964. Have owned a Henry Big Boy in 357 for almost two years. The Ruger lives in the night stand, the Henry is loaded and on the ready in front row of safe. Love shooting the Henry. Load the Hornady 180 XTP for it. Have had friends come shoot at my...
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    If you have been thinking about starting....

    Almost 50 years mmmm still works I don't even care what Wally World has .... Now that I have my dies for reloading for my 9mm. Scored on 2500 projectiles, already had powder and primers, and many friends shoot at my house and rain brass ....into discrete buckets in my reloading cave. Ya gotta...
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    Do I need HP-38?

    Ya but.... How come, at least in one source, W231 data, is different than HP-38 data. Steve pagess larger span for W-231 From 3.5 grains to 4.3 grains, and HP-38 From 4.2 grains to 4.5 grains....147http://stevespages.com/355p_4_147.html
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    Do you try and catch a dropped gun?

    If ya don't want it to fall on the floor Set it there! That is a little sermon I give myself from time to time in the wood shop. Sometimes... in expediency we think " it'll be ok there for a moment" but then...oooops.....darn! Now with guns...mmmmm ... Have yet to experience a mishap or a...
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    How old were you when you got your first gun?

    Yep Winchester Still have it...a Winchester 12ga side-by-side double gun. Age 15...I think I remember correctly. Lived in rural upstate NY..hunted small game...lousy hunter...most critters were safe. Many years learned trueism: Vegetarian old Indian word for lousy hunter.
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    which press?

    A vote for Hornady I have had a L-N-L for awhile. My shoot/ load activity goes in spells, and I have yet to think I am at high rate of production. I have broken the large primer shuttle TWICE....arg, but I think I have it figured out now. I have loaded; 357 and 38 special, 22-250, 38-55, and...
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    Messed up my .223 resize die

    Customer service excellence Quote: Originally Posted by 45lcshooter Your major reloading die companies, have very good customer service. Lee, RCBS, Redding as well as Hornady. Hornady and RCBS have the best customer service I've ever dealt with, in any industry." in any industry? Yep...
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    Penn Bullets

    Never appropriate to be rude or unresponsive I sent a brief note to Pres of penn bullets asking about lead time. OP answered that, but deeper issue! I maintain this crazy time will go away. Our memories of how we were treated will also REMAIN. Penn web site got me excited to try their...
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    Anyone using or tried 9mm Frangible from RMR?

    $120 to see Thanks John... Maybe I try midway for smaller quantity...For the test.
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    Where are reloading components available (Not a Discussion Thread)

    Rocky Mountain Reloader has some bullits Some of the standard stuff...not a huge selection. Sent them an email last week seeking info on out of stock item, got an answer, and they are performing as stated. Also looks like some of their product is reclaimed (pulled) bullits. This is not an...
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    Anyone using or tried 9mm Frangible from RMR?

    Rocky Mountain Reloader had some 9mm boolits... BUT 1000 ea of the Frangible is a bit much for a test? Anyone use any this or similar? Working up fodder for my sig p226.
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    Some people should not use a progressive press

    This thread has made my day. As user name implies I've been around this shoot, load, hunt,etc interest for over 50 years. Don't have a large safe packed with guns, but a few. Recently I added a Sig P226 to the inventory ...now I need to get set up to load 9mm. I own a Hornady loc-n-load...
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    Elk Hunting Round Advice

    I suggest the .300 win mag. or the .338 win mag __________________ Take your time... Don't live too fast, Troubles will come and they will pass.... An experience from the past...I hunted with Bart. He tells of hunting elk with Leonard. Bart carried a 338, Leonard a 300 Win Mag. Lots of...
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    benchmade knife sharpening

    Learn the skill ... Life time dividends Do it yourself. I do thus you can. Lots of help,I am sure, here on web. One trick I learned long ago...for the last step in the sequence, or the forever touch up...a hone .. I have two, but my slickest... I'll layout the parts.. 6" carriage bolt...
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    Classic Lever-Action Rifle

    Can't be a lot of help BUT I have owned a 357 Ruger black hawk for over 40 years. Had the guns in moth balls kind of for awhile....then one day I made some mad money and fell in love with the guns made by Henry... Bought a Big Boy in 357.....WOW...what a shooter. I know you want a side gate...
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    What rifle caliber, bullet for the least meat loss & damage

    .50 mini bullet in front loader dropped Elk in his tracks. Shot from 90 yards. No meat damage.
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