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Thought I'd share some pictures of my 84-year-old grandmother, who until yesterday had never fired a gun in her life. I brought her to the range and had her shoot my Ruger Mark III Hunter. She did pretty well, and after the first three shots pulled the trigger as fast as she could with a devious...

Can anyone recommend a good place for a first-timer to learn to shoot a handgun in Mobile, AL? A good friend of mine called today to tell me she is thinking of getting a German shepherd because someone broke into her back shed the other night and her neighborhood isn't great anyway. I convinced...

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I just bought five AK-47 WASRs for myself and other guys at the club from J&G. Package was about $515 after all fees/shipping/transfer etc - that included 500 rounds of Brown Bear. Well, the mag went in okay, bolt racked okay, first round went off, then nothing. The - I think - Tapco trigger...

I'm experimenting with using the Lee Factory Crimp for 6.5x55 loads. This is a Lapua 139 Scenar over 45 gr of RL 19 at 3.06". The pictures aren't great, but maybe you can discern the crimp. Is it too much?

I just got a new safe and am looking for the best way to hang pistols from the door. Any suggestions? Here are some things I'm considering: http://dsafe.stores.yahoo.net/dopapikit.html http://www.amazon.com/ONE-SOURCE-Safe-Pistol-Holder/dp/B001Q8EFCY...

Hi, I haven't reloaded 6.5x55mm Swede for a while, and when I did, it was for a Tikka T3. Then I was loading fairly hot with an OAL of 3.02". Tonight I am loading up a new batch (139 Lapua Scenars, 43 gr of VV N160, new Lapua brass, CCI BR primers) for my new (old, 1903, but just got it!) M96...

Hi All, I'm in the mood for a new 9mm for range shooting. I currently own a CZ 75 and an XD9 (which is also my home SD gun). These are both fine at the range, but I'd like something else. I've narrowed it down to a Glock 34 and Sig 226. I was thinking of an XDM as well, but felt that one XD...

I'm just wondering if most people do this? I've been trying to keep track, but frankly, it's getting to be something of a pain and often means tumbling 25 pieces at a time. I only own about 400 pieces of Lapua and Winchester brass for my .223, 6.5x55, and .308 bolt guns, which is really more...

Like I need to say that... http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/mebane_23528___article.html/condition_good.html Man's condition good after jar explosion Times-News March 19, 2009 - 1:28PM MEBANE - A 32-year-old Mebane man was in good condition Thursday at UNC Hospitals in Chapel...

Hey, I was wondering how often one should use a primer pocket uniformer? I don't mind spending the time, but don't want to wear the brass out or do it if it's unnecessary. I'm using a Sinclair carbide uniformer with a drill attachment. Thanks.

Hi, I picked a bunch of these up several months ago from a guy at my club who told me they were Lapua Scenars. At $25/100, they seemed like a good deal. But I don't think that are Scenars, but maybe the D46. Does anyone know for sure? They weigh from 169.6 - 170.2, with most in the 169.8-170.1...

Has anyone tried these 168 Mil-Spec .30 from Wideners? $93/500 is a heck of a deal. I'm wondering if they're basically the same thing as Sierra 168 MKs.

Does anyone know of any modern bolt-action rifles with a heavy barrel chambered for the 6.5x55mm Swede? Or is this something I'd have to build myself?

Just curious - do you think that a home or business owner is justified in shooting any intruder for any reason so long as they are in their home or on their property?

Hi, A former correction officer told me that he did not carry his firearm while off-duty for fear that if he did witness a violent crime in progress, he would be obligated to use it and, if he didn't, might be held liable. This just didn't sound right to me. The point he was making was that...

Would anyone like to share their favorite load for a 6.5x55mm 140 gr Sierra Gameking? I have RL 19 & 22, H4831, Varget, VV N160 and N540 to work with. I was planning on 47 gr of RL22, which does pretty well with the Sierra Matchking 140 and 142.

I know this is a stupid question, I'm sure, but I'm going deer hunting for the first time tomorrow and it will probably be in the rain. I have two rifles I can bring. 1) My new Tikka Hunter (wood) 6.5x55mm Swede. Bushell 4200 3x9-40, 140 gr SPs. I got this gun specifically for deer hunting...

Hi, I've got a Tikka T3 Varmint with a 23 3/4" 1:11 twist barrel. I do pretty well with SMK 168s and 175s, but was wondering if I'd be able to shoot a heavier 190 SMK, and if the 190 would be better for extreme distances than the 175s. Any thoughts on this? Thanks!

Hi, I was wondering if anyone took advantage of Bushnell's offer of a free (or $10 s/h) waterproof jacket. Is it any good? They say it retails for $129, which probably means more like $50. Anyway, I bought a 4200 elite and thought maybe I'd take advantage of the deal. But if it's junk it...