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I'm not finding any once-fired 30-06 brass at the places I usually check (Brassmanbrass, top-brass). Has anyone seen any in stock anywhere? I'm going to pick up my first Garand in a few weeks and I have all the components on hand except for some brass.

I'm going to be in Raleigh for a few days in the near future and wondered if there were any nice gun shops I should visit? I don't mind a little bit of a drive, but I probably won't be able to go more than an hour out of Raleigh while I'm there.

I am loading some plinking ammo using some cheap tracer bullets that I bought a while back. They are pulled milspec tracers. For some reason I am getting inconsistent OALs when seating the bullets. I am shooting for a 2.255 OAL. For some reason I am getting weird variations in the length...

I've read several places that most people don't trim straight walled auto pistol brass. If every case isn't the same length, how do you crimp (or de-bell) properly? Won't you end up with rounds that all have slightly more or less crimp because of variances in case length? Is it just too small...

Take a look at the Sig 226 in this thread: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?p=4342230#post4342230 Any idea which colors/coatings were used on that pistol? I'm guessing the slide is a standard color, semi-gloss black or something similar. What do you think the frame was coated...

I don't think the Supreme Court will go with a "collective" interpretation, but if they do... could a state (oh, lets say Montana) that wanted all individuals to have 2A rights simply create/define a state militia consisting of all residents? That way everyone would technically be a member of...

Anyone else having trouble finding small rifle and large pistol primers? Everywhere local is out with no idea when more are coming in... and all of the mail-order places I use are showing no stock. Any idea what's going on? Seems to be all brands.

I hope I'm not committing a 1911 taboo by asking about one in something other than a .45.... but: I'm in the market for a new pistol and would like to try a 1911 style. However, I currently have several .40 pistols and plenty of ammo, so I'd like to try something in that caliber. I'm...

Does anyone know where to look for the legality of possessing/using tracers in a particular state? The states I'm concerned with are TN and VA. I'm pretty positive its no problem in TN but I don't know about VA. Any pointers would be appreciated.

Anyone know of a place that has these in stock at a decent price? All my usual suspects are backordering them.

I recently bought a new New Model Blackhawk in .357/.38. It came with the checkered rubber-ish grips, which I don't really care for. I called Ruger to order the factory rosewood grips, which they show on their web site as a $34.50 accessory. The lady on the phone told me (after asking for...

Sorry if this has been done before fellows. I searched and didn't turn much up. I'm looking at using a 442 as a CCW. How will it work for pocket carry? Any recommendations for pocket holsters? My preferred method is IWB. Who makes a good inside waistband holster for the 442? Will any...

I've been looking through the list of prohibited places for concealed carry (with a permit) in NC. According to 14‑269.3 carry into places that charge admission and places that serve alcohol carry a penalty of a Class 1 Misdemeanor. All I can find on Class 1 Misdemeanors is that the penalty...

I've got a varmit AR with a 20" bull barrel, 1:8 twist. I've tried factory 55 grain loads as well as my own using carefully prepped cases and Hornady 55gn FMJ BT bullets. No matter what, I get a fairly big group at 100 yards. Usually around 3". Velocity is right at 3100 fps on my reloads...

A friend of mine would like to start reloading 20ga, but isn't having any luck finding a source of 20ga casings (new or once fired). I googled a little for them but didn't turn anything up but 12ga. Anyone know where to find some 20ga casings?

Can anyone recommend a good powder for .40 S&W? I'm looking to develop a good target load for my Sig 229 and STI LS40. Looking for something accurate that isn't too hard on the pistol for paper punching. While I'm asking... how about favorite bullet for the above situation? Finally, as...

The other thread in this section about the Pro 2000 got me looking at progressive presses. Can anyone tell me the major differences between the Dillon 550B and the RCBS Pro 2000? I know the Dillon has 4 stations and the RCBS has 5. Any other differences? I'm just wondering what I'm...

I've searched and it looks like most people are cleaning lube off with a tumbler. I haven't purchased a tumbler yet (plan to), but a friend is tumbling my brass for me. I'm not sure I'd put complete ammo in a tumbler anyway, but that's a discussion for another day. I'm currently working...

I just came back from the range. I was testing out my first little batch of reloads and had some weird results. My rifle is a 20" bull barrel J&T upper with a 1x8 twist. I purchased the upper from J&T assembled and ready to drop on the lower. On a single stage press, I loaded the following...

Let me preface this post by saying that I'm new to reloading. I've read the ABCs of Reloading book and the reloading sections of some older Nosler and Sierra reloading books. I also have a friend who has been reloading for ages who is helping me along. I'm going to ask him these same questions...