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I have had a 26.5mm HK flare pistol for years with few uses and then I stumbled onto a special insert for shooting 22LR out of it. I just tested it out today and it works fantastic. No signs of stress after shooting 100 rounds out of it either. Some guy on YouTube created his own insert...

I like to take only my 30-06 when I visit my buddy. Rather than haul my 22LR for smaller game, I was wondering if anyone has come up with some unique loads that are somewhat lighter for taking small game like rabbits, squirrels, grouse, etc. Seems like I read an article some time back about...

Recently purchased a Korean big bore airgun known as the Sam Yang 909S. It is .45 caliber with about a velocity of 730 fps (approx 200 fpe). I have been reading a variety of things about the best lead projectiles (bullets) to use. I have been reading about .452, .454, .457 roundballs, as...

I have a number of loads that I have worked up for various calibers that seem to have become fairly popular with some of my buddies at the range. I was curious, does anyone know how difficult it is to sell custom loads? I am particularly interested in the legal ramifications. I know there...

I keep seeing little pieces here and there about reloading a few times using these steel cases. I don't see any reason why it would be a problem assuming one is careful about inspection and doesn't try it too many times. Besides, I can use a magnet to pick the things up at the range...

I was somewhat unsure where to place a post like this, so I figured 'research' might be as good as any. I find the technology of firearms extremely fascinating. I was curious if anyone know about any past, present, or future research done with firearms powered with liquid or other alternative...

Hi fellas (and gals). I just read a little article in my blue book of firearms about investing in replica BP revolvers. The guy made a compelling case for doing so. He stated that the appreciation in prices has nearly equaled that of their originals and of course, it has a lower barrier to...

Anyone know if it is safe to fire the 45 ACP +P loads in my Ruger P345? I have a box of these and was curious if I could use them. I have not heard back from Ruger and I am not sure how to contact the ammo manufacturer.

Does anyone know if there are any BATF requirements for selling BP muzzleloaders and accessories? I am talking about strictly black powder non-cartridge guns. I realize an FFL is not required, but are there any specific things one needs to do to set up shop - legally speaking? I am in...

Good evening guys. It has been awhile since I posted here. A buddy of mine who recently become addicted to BP like myself asked me about energy comparisons. He asked me what type of energy (in foot pounds or joules) my .36 caliber C&B revolver was putting out and how it compared to modern...

At a minimum, what tools would I need to make my own revolver grips and rifle stocks from plane pieces of wood? A buddy of mine, whittled his own grips for his Blackhawk. It was his first try and they were absolutely beautiful. This was inspiring. How did the gunsmiths in the old days...

I recently stumbled across the so-called ".40/200/1000 rule" for handgun hunting. The idea is that these are the absolute minimums for handgun hunting rounds: 40 caliber, 200 grains, 1000 fps. Assuming we are talking wild hogs or whitetail deer at a range of roughly 50 yards, what do you all...

I have some old guns I put Aluma-Hyde II on some time back. I want to redo them since I am quite a bit better at it now. Anyone have any quick or easy ways to remove this wonderful stuff from my guns? Anything I might soak it in or perhaps some bluing remover? The last thing I want to do...

I am curious about what products I can use to degrease a gun prior to duracoating it. I am looking for a more commonly used product as opposed to a gun scrubber. Hopefully, something I could pickup at the Walmart or the local hardware store. One guy suggested brake cleaner. Any suggestions...

I just purchased an inexpensive FEG 32ACP pistol (a PPK lookalike) with the intention of refinishing it. I can field strip it fine, but I am a bit unsure about completely disassembling the entire gun into all the individual pieces so that I can prepare it to be duracoated. If someone can point...

Since I am my family's resident firearm expert (not by choice), my cousin recently approached me about ammo choices for his .410/.45 LC pistol he keeps in his car for self defense on the road. Of course, I told him a .357 magnum or something similar might be a better choice for the car and a 12...

I am really curious about Bond Arm's Texas Defender in .357 Magnum. What is this thing like to shoot? Is it at all practical? I would consider myself a bit of a novelty pistol collector and really enjoy the idea of interchangeable barrels and larger caliber derringers, however I have no way...

This probably should have been under Legal stuff, but I was curious if anyone in California knows anything about this crazy new law requiring ammo to be microencoded. Does it exclude blackpowder weapons since they are not 'real' firearms (in a legal sense) and shotguns? If not, seems like I...

I am the proud owner of a Taurus .454 Casull Raging Bull (8 3/8 in barrel) and I have used it successfully hunting (primarily hogs and other medium sized game). However, I recently have begun thinking about adding a scope to the gun, but really I am at a loss to know where to begin. Can...

Hey y'all have any ideas what might be wrong with my P345? I am completely at a loss. I just finished cleaning the gun, put it back together, and then popped a magazine in. Everything functioned okay as near as I could tell, but when I pressed the mag release button, nothin happened (it...