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    Ruger American Predator, very pleased!

    I was looking for a budget Coyote rig for hunting and fun shooting, something I could haul around and not worry about scratching up a safe Queen. I settled on the RAP 22-250. I picked one up new for $399. I added a SWFA SS 3X15 scope. I did my initial sight in with some cheap Remmington 45gr...
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    Is 6.5 Creedmoor Worth It?

    Help me Decide.... I shoot for fun and hogs/deer/coyotes on my family's land.. I will more than likely never compete, or even shoot over 600 yds. I got into long (ish) range shooting and bought a budget rig Savage Fcp-K with a Millet LRS-1 scope in 308 and I have enjoyed this combo and have no...
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    Warrior Arms AR, any thoughts?

    I'm considering trading for one of these, it's got a 16" ss bull barrel 1/8 twist in .223 and he said it was a factory build before the company changed ownership (I'm not sure what that means). It has the fixed A2 stock. We haven't discussed any details of the trade yet and I have only seen pics...
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    Light primer strikes

    I test fired my first 380 reloads in my SW Bodyguard today. Fired 20 rounds, about 1/3 were light primer strikes and would fire on the 3rd trigger pull every time. The facts: I am using mixed headstamp brass, wolf sp primers, 3.8grn unique, berrys plated 100 gr FBRN bullets, OAL .975. Bullets...
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    Loading 380 Help

    I'm getting ready to load some 380, but I'm having trouble finding the data I need. I plan on loading target loads and i'm starting with Unique powder and Berrys 100 gr plated FP bullets and wolf sp primers. ( I know W231 is also a good powder choice, but I don't have any and I'm gonna use what...
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    Favorite .308 bullet weight and load

    I just ordered a Savage 10FCP-K in 308 for some fun long range shooting. What's your favorite .308 bullet weight and load? Thanks DD
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    Molon Labe LLC store; any experience?

    I always try to give people the benefit of the doubt, but I'm starting to get concerned. :uhoh: I ordered a hat from the website of Molon Labe LLC on Jan 10th. I immediately received a confirmation and a copy of my invoice. So far I have not received my hat and no answers to my email inquiry...
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    40 SW; are Berry's plated 165gr same as 165gr TMJ?

    Previously I've only loaded rifle. I'm getting close to loading my first 40SW rounds for my Glock 23. I'm gonna start with Power Pistol powder, and Berry's plated 165gr FP bullets.( I've already purchased both) Looking at my Lyman's 49th edition it shows Power Pistol loads for 165gr TMJ...
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    Thank you Stag Arms

    We tend to only hear the bad stories about manufacturers in the forums, so here's a good one. A few weeks ago my kids were out shooting with me at our range. My oldest was shooting my Stag Arms Model 1 and my youngest was shooting my Ruger 10/22. To make a long story short, after both kids...
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    Parts for an Old Shotgun?

    As a Christmas present for his dad, my friend wants me to clean up an old shot gun his dad had when he was a boy. The gun is Revelation Model 316K 16 gauge, sold by Western Auto Supply Co. I know the gun was more than likely made by Mossberg. The problem is that they have lost the...
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    Barrel length help

    I just loaded some .270 100 gr sp Managed recoil youth loads to test out for my daughter in my TC pro hunter. I used 36gr IMR4895 The Hodgdon youth load chart shows 36gr H4895 for a 100gr sp bullet. It also says 24" barrel. My TC has a 28" barrel. When I tested my loads ( Hornady 100gr...
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    IMR4895 vs H4895 help

    Im trying to work up some managed recoil 100gr .270 loads. I have some IMR4895. Every thing I have found on the IMR/Hodgdon website about IMRyouth loads, it shows the H4895 Data. Basically when I click the IMR Youth load data tab it shows data for H4895. I've been looking online and most...
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    270 managed recoil

    My 12 yr old daughter wants to try and take a deer later this season. I am considering letting her try my TC Prohunter 270 with managed recoil loads. I've ordered a box of Remmington 270 MR 115 gr Core Lokt to try out. So I've just started researching it, thought I'd post here. Anyone have any...
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    AR bolt jammed

    I was shooting my relatively new stag arms AR model 1(less than 100rds purchased new) today with no issues. Chambered a round from a new mag and pulled the trigger and 'click'. pulled the charging handle to eject the round and the bolt would barely move. Im not sure but it seemed the charging...
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    M1 Garand Part Help

    I've got a Garand Ser# 2,006,XXX. I'm not worried about making it correct grade, but the Serial # on the Trigger Housing Doesn't match any of the Data Sheets in Scott Duffs book. The Serial # on the housing is 6528290-SA and it has the clover leaf hole and the small pad. Anyone have any...
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    Help me find my next Rifle

    I know this is gonna be vague, but I need some ideas for my next rifle purchase. The problem is I don't Know exactly what I'm looking for, it's kinda one of those "I'll know it when I see it" deals. So far here's what Im starting with: 1: I want it to be a bolt gun. 2: I want it to be a...
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    Shooting FMJ to break in prior to JHP?

    Hello, I picked up a S&W Bodyguard 380 for Christmas, and so far I'm happy with it. I've read several posts (not on THR) where people have mentioned that they would shoot around 100 or so rounds of FMJ prior to shooting any hollow points, apparently to break it in. I may have...
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    Remington 700 243 Youth for my Girls

    I'm looking at the Rem 700 Youth 243 @ Walmart for $397.00. it has a scope with it. It also has a tag that says: Now Featuring the New X-Mark PRO Trigger. My Daughters are 11 & 9 and they enjoy hunting with me, and I'm looking for a gun they can share and hunt with next season. I've got a 22...
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    Best distance to sight in AR Iron sights?

    I've got a flat top AR with a fixed front sight and flip up rear( no elevation adjust on rear). Eventually im gonna put some type of optics on it, but until i decide which I'm gonna shoot irons. Im shooting .223 55 gr FMJ, and just gonna do fun shooting at various distances (with Irons). I know...
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    RCBS Universal Hand Priming Tool Help!

    Hello, I'm Reloading Once Fired .223 Brass that is Remmington ammo bought from Walmart. I've got the RCBS Universal Hand Priming Tool i bought used with some other equipment. Im using the small White primer feed and the small primer plug, and I cannot for the life of me get primers in the...
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