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I need some help or advice on how to remove stuck baffles on my Gemtech Outback IIID suppressor. Gemtech says to clean the suppressor after 150 rounds. Well I went slightly past that mark and ended up shooting a 1,500 rounds since my last disassemble and cleaning. I was able to get the top...

I have owned my Gemtech Outback (original model - cannot disassemble) since 2002 and had put many thousands of rounds through it. Normally after a hard day of use I would immerse if into a container of WD-40 until the next time I needed it. You would be amazed at bow much muck comes out after a...

I decided to fire my TC Hawkens rifle for the first time in few years. I normally only use BP but could not find my powder so I used some old pyrodex I had on hand. I validated that it was not already loaded and loaded per SOP. When I fired it the cap fired but not the rifle. I changed nipples...

I am starting to reload .400 Corbon so I can take advantage of the .400 Corbon barrel that was fit to my 1911 in .45 ACP. I have not settled on a bullet weight yet. I would like to shoot a load which would not require me to replace my recoil spring, does not have an insane amount of recoil yet...

I purchased a 1911 in .45 ACP customized by Bob Coogan that came with a fitted .400 Corbon barrel. I have never used the .400 Corbon barrel because of the scarecity of factory ammo and because I was not set up to reload the round. I recently read a post on a internet forum that stated .400...

I purchased a Pedersoli Sharps model 1874 reproduction in .45-70 which has a Creedmoor rear (model USA431 http://www.davide-pedersoli.com/img/Accessories/USA%20431.jpg),Hadley eyecup and globe front. I read the instructions that came with the sight but am still clueless on how to use it. Here...

First attempt at making BP Lube and Pan Lubing (Update - DISASTER!) I finally worked up the nerve to try to make some BP lube and pan lube my 45-70 bullets. Over the past few days I purchased all the ingredients and supplies I would need to make Smokin_Gun's "Dang I'm Broke Lube". After...

I am just getting started in reloading of blackpowder (BPCR) and found this video on youtube. Is it just my lack of experience loading BPCR or is the bullet sticking to far out on the round he created? I have years of experience loading smokeless but this will be my first attempt at loading...

I wanted to get started in loading blackpowder cartridges and want to purchase a compression die. I checked with Midway, Cabelas and a few other places and the Montana compression dies are all out of stock. I found a compression plug which replaced the expander in a expander die. Does...

I would like to start loading blackpowder cartridges for my 1874 Sharps. I was looking at the various dies for the rifle and noticed there are 45-70 Sharps, 45-70 WCF and 45-70 Government. Which ones do I need?

Can you shoot hardcast reloads in Glocks? If not where can I find an aftermarket barrel of a G30?

Background: I have an opportunity to pick up a Pedersoli 1874 Sharps for a fair price. I compared the rifle to the current lineup on the Pedersoli site and was not able to determine the exact model so I contacted them. Turns out that this rifle was exported in 1993 but they were not...

I plan to purchase a used but not abused Steven's 311 12 ga. but have a few questions before I drop the money on it. The particular 311 I am interested in has worn bluing but no noticeable pits or rust. The wood stock fits the finish of a well used stock but the plastic butt pad is cracked and...

Is a blackpowder Sharps only capable of shooting paper cartridges or can it shoot metalic cartridges loaded with bp too? The reason I ask is because I am seriously considering purchasing a Sharps Carbine which the dealer described as a .54 cal blackpowder rifle. I have seen Sharps but...

I stopped by my local gunshop to pick up some reloading supplies and saw a used BP .54 Cal Sharps Carbine on the rack for $595. Overall the condition was good but I was not able to determine the maker of the rifle. I have always wanted a Sharps rifle but they normally cost >$1. I never really...

I picked up a set of Lee carbide dies in .45 ACP and tried them out this past weekend. Not sure if this is an issue but the cases stick or hang up in the expander die. There really isn't much of an adjustment on the expander die. I know that the expander die has a sliding center piece but is...

I am a long time reloader but have never loaded .45 and decided no time is better than the present. So I geared up to load .45 ACP - I bought some Lee carbide dies, Bullseye powder, Primers, 200 gr swc bullets and cleaned and polished about 1,000 cases I picked up at the range. I installed...

Hypothetical question - I have a RCBS RockChucker reloader with a Piggyback II progressive kit. I have had this set up since the 90's and it has served me well over the years. The two things which I really wish could be improved on my reloader is the addition of a case feeder and bullet...

I realized that I do not have a single wheelgun and would like to add one to my herd. One of the considerations I would like to present is that I am interested in a easy shooting revolver and I do not have any intentions of using it for hunting or self defense. Basically just a range gun...

I moved from GA to SoCal at the beginning of the month and my Hawkin rifle is beginning me to take her out. What is a good range to shoot at? I am living in the Orange County area within biking distance from the beach. The closer the better. BTW, BP must not be that big out here because...