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The Federal .38 Special +P HST Micro revolver ammunition. Whatever happened to this round? It looked like it might have been a good choice for self defense carry. Lucky Gunner did a good review of it some time ago. I bought a box for my friend's birthday, to use in his S&W snub, but have not...

Thinking of buying a .22 revolver for plinking, etc. Smith & Wesson, Ruger & Colt all have beautiful .22s, but...stratospheric prices! I'm thinking perhaps Taurus, Charter Arms, and maybe Rossi. Nobody around here ever seems to have used .22 revolvers, or any of the "better, cheaper" ones in...

I read that a lot of reloaders use NuFinish to make their brass shinier. I've been to Wally World, and iirc have seen at least 3 products with the designation "NuFinish". Confused!:confused: Which of the products is the specific one everybody uses? Is it a liquid or something else? Thanx!

Should there be any difference in loads for cast 158 gr. SWC and 158-160 gr. RNFP bullets, given the same or nearly so Brinnel hardness? As I understand it, reasoning for adopting the SWC shape rather than round nose was the SWC was more "effective" on flesh and bone targets. Are the current...

Like probably many of us, I have several powders, gotten as they became available, a pound of this, another of that. Problem is, I have too many. (I think!) I have the most of my favorite, UNIQUE, but in attempting to find a replacement, probably one more won't hurt or matter. I'd order on...

I recently installed a new top to my bench. It was one of the "prefinished" shelves from Home Depot that just fit the old bench top. I've noticed there is already some marring on the top. I'd like to refinish it with something tougher than the original color. My givens...basement location, no...

I accompanied my wife to a Dr. appointment, and when we found the wait was 45 minutes, I visited a gunshop I hadn't been in for years. Nice people, the gun prices were about what everybody else is charging, and they actually had Small Pistol Primers! I looked at the price tag...$159.99 for a...

I'm looking for a mid-range Universal load for my 357 Magnum.... about 900-1000 fps. I ONLY want recommended loads for Universal, not "I have loaded ______ (fill in the blank) powder for 97 years" or the like. My constants...357 brass, CCI, Winchester, Fiocchi Small pistol primers; again...

and I want to replace the 1 1/2" ball on the end of the handle with a larger 2 1/4" Pool ball. My manual says the jam nut on one end of the handle is 5/8 X18, and the two ends of the handle are threaded the same. I presume a 5/8 X 18 tap will be sufficient, and taking the WIIDOW factor (What IF...

My Ruger Match Champion's standard springs are 14 lb. for the hammer, and 12 lb. for the trigger return spring. I have polished the internals lightly. Both the Double action and single action trigger pulls are heavier than I'd like for a range and general purpose gun. Does anybody know what...

I am reading a well written series of books, where the hero carries an older Colt Python, with the hammer over an empty cylinder, making it a 5 shooter "for safety". That is something new to me...I've never heard of a a Python or even a Smith 19 or 29 needing to be carried over an empty chamber...

Has anyone tried Shooter's World Ultimate Pistol Powder for 357 Magnum mid-range loads, or for that matter, any sort of .38 Special or 357 load? Where can reloading data be found? Since my long-time favorite, Unique, seems to becoming extinct, I'm trying to find a reasonable substitute. AA #5...

I was depriming and sizing some range pick-up brass. All of a sudden, the effort increased. "Hmmmmm, sez I".:oops: I remember thinking "That must be a G.I. case, with a crimped-in primer!" The decapping pin went through, and I thought "WHAT in the world???":cuss: or words to that effect. I got...

I have a lot of Berry's 125 gr. plated, supposedly .357 bullets. Measuring random projectiles, I get mostly .3565 diameter. Now, I realize my Caliper isn't one of the super accurate brands, and think that the difference may be related to the caliper's manufacturing tolerances. I also think that...

Is there any hard information about the quality of EAA Girsan handguns compared to Taurus, FEG, Canik or Charter Arms, also regarding after purchase customer service? Thanks! :)

Not in the reloading room, but read through the introductory "How to and "Don't you dare" sections. Even though I have been reloading for more than a half-century, a very good review and reminder of things I may have forgotten, plus many reminders of "Safety First", which is good! Two...

Looking to load up some snake loads for my 357 Magnum. I'll use a gas check over the powder, and another over the shot. I think an unsized 357 check is too large to fit inside the 357 case, so what size shall I buy that will provide a good snug fit? .30 or .32? Thanx!

Lately, I have been considering a new .22 rifle and pistol. I have had a hankering for a good lever action .22 it seems like forever. But, it seems the economics have eluded me, and continue to do so. I really like the trapper model Marlin 39s, and the Browning BL 22. No telling what Ruger may...

Hello; Can any one help? I am starting to work up loads for my 357 magnum with the Federal 130 gr. HST bullets. 4" barrel, using 357 brass, goal ~900 fps, Fiocchi, CCI 500 and/or Winchester small pistol primers. The bullet will be seated as Federal's factory load, crimped over the front of the...

Reading today's print and Internet material and watching You tube, there seems to be a real love affair with all things "tactical" and/or extreme lightweight, high capacity, etc. Seems like most comes from Marketing Department claims of "NEW!, IMPROVED! STATE of the ART! (whatever that may be.)...