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I recently purchased a used 700 BDL is 17 Remington for Coyote hunting here in AZ. The rifle is in great shape and shoot very well as you can see by the attached 100 yard 5 shot group. The issue is that in 80 or so hand loads I have fired through it 2 bullets did not stabilize as seem in the...

Let me see if I can describe this since it is fairly complicated and tech support at Bushmaster hadn't seen it before. I mounted a Bushmaster ORC Upper on a Bushmaster National Match lower. When I took it to the range I started with M855 to get it on the paper and had no issues feeding...

I was giving this some thought and it donned on me a few weeks back at a gun show that the answer has to be the Remington 788, at least in my opinion and experience. Anyone else ever had a 788 shoot circles around your more expensive rifles?

Recently picked up a slightly used Elite Comp, which I haven't fired yet, and noticed a really pronounced metallic "clank" when the bolt closes. In my experience with the A1 and A2 in the service I don't remember that and my Bushmaster makes the more solid "thunk" sound I am used to. I...

I have been reloading for 25 years but just starting loading handgun in the last year. I have been shooting a lot of cast bullets through my 1911's and 38/357 pistols and wanted to know if I should be concerned about leading in the barrel; the loads are not maximum velocity, but are not...

The trigger on my 77/22 Hornet isn't all that bad; it breaks cleanly with no creep, but the pull weight is about 6 pounds and I would prefer 3-4. Anyone ever use the Dayton triggers? They seem reasonably priced at about $60 and are adjustable 2-7 pounds. I have always used Timney ($115) when...

Interested in seeing folks that have had their 1911's customized, what they had done, what the wait was and who did the work. I will start: Colt 1991 Commander worked on by Arizona gunsmith Eric Zinn; 22 months wait. - Cut slide (Novak cut) and install Hienie Str 8 Tritium front and rear...

I have had a desire for a 22 Hornet for years and saw a 24" Model 77 at a gun show about 6 weeks ago and decided to take a chance. In my research here at THR it was clear that the 77 hornet's are hit or miss when it comes to accuracy, but I figure if it was a dud I would send it off and have it...

I find the answer from S&W interesting and not what I have come to expect from US gun manufactures; here it is: I purchased a new in the box, unfired, 1981 S&W Model 36 from a local gun store; the gun came in the mint original box will all documentation , even the 1981 warranty card. Anyway...

Went to the range last week to put a couple hundred reloads through my high end 1911's, but about 6 months ago I picked a 60's vintage Model 10 with the pencil barrel. I threw it in the bag since I hadn't fired it yet along with a box of WB 125 JHP +p. The Model 10 stole the show; I had a...

I picked up a late 70's unfired Model 36 with Nickel finish the other day and when wiping it down I noticed that the cylinder will rotate clockwise with very little pressure. Once the cylinder is locked I can apply two finger pressure and with a small about of resistance it will break free...

I picked up a late 70's unfired Model 36 with Nickel finish the other day and when wiping it down I noticed that the cylinder will rotate clockwise with very little pressure. Once the cylinder is locked I can apply two finger pressure and with a small about of resistance it will break free...

Did the paperwork on a NIB Model 36 with a pinned barrel today. I am in the waiting period and forgot to get the serial number to research the manufacture date. Does anyone know when Smith stopped pinning the barrel on the Model 36? Thanks

I normally keep a firearm accessable when at home (closet, bedside), but sometimes I will arm myself for no other reason than something doesn't feel right (dog acts nervous, strange cars in the street, etc.). Normally I just drop a J frame in my back pocket but sometimes later I feel like a nut...

Just wondering if others keep more than one loaded gun accessible in their home. Not sure if I am too paranoid or just prepared. I have a loaded pistol in a biometric box on my nightstand, a pistol on the top shelf of my hall closet next to the front door, a pistol in my basement work area...

Currently using Hornady 125 gr XTP (S&W M49 and Colt DS) but I keep hearing great things about the "FBI Load". Is this just a hanger onner or is the +P 158gr LSWCHP a serious contender as a SD load? Also looking at the Hornady +P 110 gr Critial Defense load; has anyone shot this load.

I have had my Rem 700 since 1990 and it has always been reliable, however, just recently it stopped cocking on opening. I haven't done and work on it since I install the Timney trigger in 1990. I took the bolt apart and cleaned and lubed it but no joy. Can anyone assist or should I take...

Went to a gun show in Maryland a few weeks back and ran into a dealer that had just bought some guys complete collection of 788's. He had one in every caliber in mint condition, and most of them had walnut stocks. The kicker is that most were under $500; I wanted the 22-250 but passed since I...

Can't find large pistol primers anywhere. Can I use large rifle primers for 45 ACP?

When I cam home for leave from Germany in July 08 I sent my 1991 Commander off for some work and received it last week. Eric Zinn did a super job making my vision into a pistol. I wanted a carry gun that had the upgrades I wanted but kept the lines of the original Colt as closely as...