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I have just restored a 1918 SMLE. It was a sporter and rusty. I finally got it finished a couple of nights ago and am anxious to take it to the range to test it out. I bought a lot of Varget Powder before the Great Horde came and took everything on the shelves. I am a little worried I won't be...

I am relatively knew and want to know how many times I should reload Hornady Brass before tossing it. I am getting some HXP to reload soon, but for now only have the hornady and some remmington 30-06 for an M1 Garand. I use 46gr of Varget and 168gr hpbt match bullets. Tnx for any advice.. Maq

I finally started reloading Berdan Primed 7.5x55 brass. I always heard it was too hard to deprime and size so I never really took the time to think about it. It's not that much trouble. It just took a little time and a little thinking and a little looking. To deprime easily you need to build a...

Hi All, Well, I thought I'd reached the fountain of youth. I thought my vision had been restored to its former clearness. Well........ actually, I have to say, it was quite a bit better. I could definitely see the rear and front sight picture much more clearly. The target remains a little...

Hi, I've been looking for commercial dummy rounds and can find all I want in the Calibers I don't need. 30-06, 308, 7.62x39, 223, 300 win mag, 270, 5.56, 243, 338 and a lot of pistol calibers. What I need are for practicing rapid fire in cmp matches with Swiss 7.5x55 K31. I need to...

Hi All, Let's see if this works! I know we can all make a small list that could be improved on, of the online Target Shooting Suppliers. Creedmoor Sports, Champion's Choice, and Champion Shooter's Supply to name just a few. However, I know there are local Target Shooting Suppliers throughout...

Hi all, I have prepared some HXP brass for reloading. But wanted to know if this brass needs to be swaged. Does anyone have experience with 30-06 HXP? Can I thorw a LR Primer in the pocket and be ready to go? Or, do I need to Swage. Gosh... another die I suppose. Maq

I realize that this may be a controversial subject and it probably depends for what purpose you reload. I am starting to get serious about CMP competition shooting in Vintage Rifle. I have collected most of the reloading equipment I need but have yet to buy brass. Rather than have some of each...

Hi all, I've been looking for a particular Match Ammo that is available online but not so much in the local stores here in Dallas. Lucky for me I thought, we have a couple Cheaper than Dirt Stores in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area. So I call the local store and ask if they have the ammo I'm...

Hi all, Well, there just has to be a better way. I don't know how many people have similar problems, but finding a Gun Range that allows me to shoot, FMJ open sites for practice with my M1 Garand and bolt action rifles is quite difficult in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Who'd of thought. I...

I'm trying to buy a lot of GP11 Swiss match ammo for competition shooting. I am trying to buy some in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area and not pay for shipping. Surely there is a store selling Swiss Surplus Ammo in Dallas/Ft.Worth or near by. Tnx for any help.. Maq

Hi, I've just moved here from New Mexico and have been trying to find out where people like to go for reloading supplies, and guns. I collect C&R and have an interest in Long Range Shooting. So what are some of the best Stores in the DFW area for shooters, reloaders and collectors? I...

I have recently been shooting my K31. I have always wondered which size brush or bore rope everyone else uses for cleaning. The 30 cal 7.62 are actually a little tight and the 7 are too small. What does everyone else use for their Swiss Military Surplus rifles? Maq