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January 23, 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the date of the passing of Mr. George C. Schoyen, renowned Denver gunmaker. Not many remember the contributions of Mr. Schoyen to the activity of free rifle shooting, but most remember the MIT engineer cum barrel maker, and world class marksman...

I have owned several presses during my hand loading career. Few years back when it was first introduced, I just had to have a RCBS Summit press. I have been struggling with it ever since, trying to like it. But fact is, after all this time, I'm going back to an "O" style press, and going to sell...

Went to the Tanner gunshow in Denver today. It was the usual stuff, some overpriced. Saw some folks from years ago and got reacquainted. Was nice. As I strolled by the racks I didn't see anything interesting, until... -You remember that scene in Full Metal Jacket when Gunnery Sergeant Hartman...

Firearm: Winchester 94 chambered in the original US smokeless rifle cartridge, 30-30 Winchester or 30 WCF. Rear bolt locking lugs. 1) Due to the locking lugs in the rear of the bolt, I have read that the cases always stretch on firing. Can one resize his cases as he would a bolt actioned rifle...

Been carrying my S&W 586 L Comp for awhile now in an Uncle Mike's holster, AIWB. Worked just fine. So not content to leave well enough a lone, I bought a Remora holster, and pressed it into duty. I understand that it is new and stiff and whatnot, but this is an uncomfortable arrangement to be...

Thanks in advance fellas. Anybody know for sure whether a 180 grain "silhouette" mould made by Saeco will feed properly through a lever action rifle? :)

Found one of these today at LGS. Been considering it for quite some time as a replacement for a Glock 19 which I hadn't used for quite awhile. Was able to do some trading and brought it home last night. It is a "Performance Center" revolver and doesn't come in a box, per se, more like a...

Guys, I'm in the process of making 32-40 brass from Starline 38-55 new brass. Is there a tried and true method of annealing this brass? Where do you aim the flame? I'm thinking a deep socket of suitable diameter on a power drill to spin the brass. Thanks. I saw a copper tubing ring somewhere...

What to look for? Any known weaknesses, issues I should search for on this revolver? Found one for $250. Thanks.

Sorry to do this fellas. Ordinarily I don't troll for data but I'm looking for single shot data for 7-30 waters with cast bullets, favoring the 168 grain Saeco GC moulds with the long nose riding section. Velocities around 2000 fps most likely. Anybody have any data they care to share? At the...

Anybody else here like firearms of steel and wood? Do you find the modern aluminum and plastic firearms to be lacking in character? When you read about an AR15, do you say, "meh." Tell us of your favorite old school firearm of steel and wood, devoid of plastic and aluminum. Mine would...

Seems a discipline all but gone, near as I can tell. I wonder if anybody here still competes in this game?

I like this subform the best on this board. Seems to have the happiest, friendliest, fellow contributors. Kudos to all of you. Any community is as strong as its members.

Been experimenting with 32-40. Read elsewhere that pistol primers give better results than do rifle primers in this cartridge. Whether that is because they are easier to detonate or because they have a better mixture of priming compound or what, I am not entirely sure yet. However, as I...

Guys, shot 5 cartridges yesterday loaded with black powder thru 45-70. Was an overall pleasant experience. Got home, decapped the empties, and placed them in warm tap water with a dash of Dawn dish soap for a soak and clean. Almost immediately they change from a more or less shiny brass color to...

If you load black powder cartridges you may be familiar with compression tools? I crafted this one yesterday. You simply pour your powder into the case, insert the wad, and then press the wad home with this tool. Place the case in your shell holder, and put this tool in the case mouth, raise the...

I hope today to be able to take some footage of shooting the 5 357 mag cartridges I loaded up with Goex 3f being fired in a Uberti 1873. Seems like it could be a hoot. Anticipating fouling to be an issue, I reckon I'll wipe the bore before returning to shooting my old standby 13.2 grains of...

Months ago I bought a Thunder Ranch revolver in 45 ACP. I really liked the revolver, but at least 2 of the charging holes were too tight to accept reloads. So I took it to a gunsmith, GK Customs in Colorado Springs. He did an action job, which has to be experienced to be believed. He reamed...

So. Let's say I found a revolver I like, that started life as a percussion revolver. If purchased as is, no FFL required, as I understand it. It's been converted to take cartridge cylinders. It ships with percussion cylinder installed. Still ok to ship without FFL? Thanks to any who...

Well guys, I'm stymied. I'm not a young fella anymore. Competition just does not appeal to me anymore. I'm selling off a few of my match rifles etc., to concentrate on simple recreational shooting at cans and what not, a sandwich and cold water. Slow, steady, and unhurried; a day in the...