Appreciate all the replies - I figured this thread may have some fond/strong opinions both ways. And "both" is a good answer. Not being familiar with the Mini-14 beyond what I've read, really, I've been curious. Sure has a nice form factor.
I've seen a number of posts here about the Mini-14. I don't have one, and I'm curious about the preference over an AR. Is it looks (I can see the appeal of a more traditional style .223 semi over the black rifle), function, nostalgic factor, or something else?
Almost everyone seems to have an...
Seems like it could be a nice "first" PCC for people that already have a 9mm handgun and want something larger, with ammo interchangeability in mind, that doesn't look like a "scary black rifle."
I don't have much use for it, personally. I prefer .357 in a lever for PCCs currently - but...
I view stockless lever shotguns and rifles as a novelty. Nothing wrong with that - some people like to have fun with their guns, buy guns primarily for their aesthetic, etc. (such as the Mare's Leg - someday could be cool to have to feel like Josh Randall in Wanted: Dead of Alive).
But 'cool'...
9mm and .223 are first to come to mind. I don't reload them because 9mm isn't worth it to me and I haven't been able to find small rifle primers around me for .223 and still find some good deals on bulk ammo to the point I haven't felt pushed to pay a hazmat fee on shipping for primers...
One of my buddies built an AR 10.5" pistol in 5.56/.223 and put a "cookie cutter" comp on it. It's a flat disc-shaped comp that channels the gasses out the sides.
He claims it helps with recoil, but I'm always aware to stay away from being around his sides when he's shooting it. Thing is...
Appreciate all the replies - great to have some more food for thought when putting together new loads. I ran my reloads of 4.7 gr Win 231 under a 158 gr LSWCHP the other day, and all functioned well out of my Rossi R92. Only got out to about 35 yards pinging steel, but didn't experience much...
Thanks, all. I'm using the 158 gr SWCHP under 4.7 grains of 231 to get an idea for a starting load since I have the bullets on hand (first formula; these are for plinking as I find what works). Seems like the 158 gr XTP is a good one to look at for the woods.
With the slow twist rate, do you...
Hi all - I'm working up some rounds for my Rossi R92 16" .357 and I'd like to roll some for hunting whitetail here on the East Coast.
So far, I've been reloading SWCHP 158 gr Hornady Frontier Lead since I already have a stock of them, but I imagine these aren't ideal for hunting. Probably a 158...
Second on Mika pocket holsters. Robert Mika's a stand up guy and a pleasure to deal with - always happy to give him my business and direct others to him. My holster has stood up to six years of use and still holds its form.
Demand certainly seems to be higher than supply. I know a few people who were initially looking for a Marlin and ended up with a Rossi when they couldn't find one.
I believe the '1854' is referring to when Smith & Wesson teamed up and worked on the Volcanic rifle/pistol designs, creating essentially the first lever action rifle. The promotional ad showing the Volcanic pistol, along with the "Back to our roots" campaign slogan, had me thinking the release...
I was thinking of this the other night watching 'Rio Bravo' - perhaps one of the greatest offenders is "The Duke." Finger on the trigger at all times, using his Winchester as a pointing stick with the only safety being his thumb on the (cocked) hammer.
I've also read that Rossi has significantly upped their quality in recent years. Reading reviews of prior models complaining about dull finish, I bought some Danish Oil to refinish the stock. Mine looked so good out of the box that I'm going to wait until it looks bad before touching it. The...
I have a few S&W wheel guns and I enjoy the traditional aspect of them. They're what I'm used to shooting. However, sometimes I wonder about advancements in revolver technology and the seemingly limited variation outside of the same classic models from S&W and Colt and their clones.
The...
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