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I was at a gunshow yesterday and picked up a T/C Hawken in 50 caliber in nice shape for $200. I also puchased FFG American Pioneer Powder, #11 caps, .490 round balls and .010 patches. My question is what would the starting load of powder be for this firearm? I'm guessing about 80G of FFG...

Can a .457 ball as used in a Ruger Old Army be used in any other brand of black powder pistol. I cast my own, and would like to buy another type of revolver and would like to stay with the same ball size. If not, I'll get another size mold :D

I have an EMF Hartford '92 in 45 Colt. It shoots and functions great, but can anyone suggest a solution to the problem of that it puts a pretty big dent in my brass when it ejects the spent case. Someone mentioned I could possibly buy a lighter spring or something :confused:

My wife was attending some safety training at the local high school were she works, and was told that a Les Baer Double stack 45 can go through a metal detector undetected. I think it is some kind of urban legend and the safety instructor is very misinformed. Supposedly, Les Baer made...

I have a 4" S&W Mtn Gun and would like to carry some factory ammo while in the field for protection, not only against 4 legged threats, but also those of the 2 legged kind. I normally shoot my own handloads, but prefer factory ammo for defensive carry. My question is, are the Winchester...

Just thought I'd share my new to me 45 Colt Mountain Gun. Any Holster recommendations?

I was recently reading a gun article and the author happened to mention that he stagger loads his magazines. Hollow point in the chamber then the magazine is loaded with rounball, HP, ball, HP, ball..etc. Does anyone here do this, and what is the reason or what advantage that would cause you...

Do any of the gunmakers make a single action chambered for the 44 special? I know I can shoot 44 spl out of a 44mag, but I'd like a dedicated 44 spl gun.

I was at a local gun show and there was a gentleman from the friends of the NRA selling raffle tickets for an XD-40 to benefit the local 4-H shooting sports program. He called me and said that my name was drawn and I won! I have been wrestling with what gun I was going to buy in a .40...

I have a pre-warning Ruger BH and the front sight is bent to the right when viewed from behind. I am out of adjustmant on the rear for windage and just need a little tweak to the front sight to get back in the game. The front sight appears to have been bent by a previous owner. Do ya think it...

I just noticed that the Alliant Website states that the load recipe page is down for maintanence while looking for a cowboy load for Unique.

Just got back from the gun show today and brought with me a NM Blackhawk in .357 magnum, 4 5/8 in barrel. Didn't notice until I got it home, but it does not have the warning on the barrel. It shoots well and to POA, but I noticed that the hammer pivot pin was backed out a little, hope it was not...

Who can recommend a decent holster for a Ruger 50th anniv. model .357mag. I'm not sure if it will fit in a holster for NM Blackhawk or if it needs a holster made just for it. Ideally I would like to get something I can order and not have to wait 6 month for. So Galco or some other high carry...

Has anyone had any experience with the Ramshot True Blue powder? I shoot mainly 9MM, 38Spl and 357Magnum, the website recommends it for these calibers. Any favorable loads would be welcomed.

Has anyone ordered from this vendor? Are they reliable? http://www.champchoice.com/index.html

Hi, my main bullet supplier (Powder Valley) has been out of the bullets I like to use for quite awhile. Has anyone had any experience with a company called Tennessee Valley Bullets? http://www.tennesseevalleybullets.com/index.html

Can I use 38 special +P in an M&P revolver without adverse effects if only used for home defense or carry, if I only shoot reduced loads for practice?

Does anyone have experience with the Desantis Tuck-This holster? I'm thinking of getting one for my M&P compact. Any opinions would be appreciated.

I want to purchase 2 - 17 round 9MM Mags for my M&P. Botach Tactical has them for 29.99, has anyone ordered from this company, and are they reputable?

Where can I order a kydex belt attachment for a small leather knife sheath? It is a blind horse knife and sheath for neck wear and I would like to wear it on my belt. Maybe attached with chicago screws.