Search results for query: *

I chrony'd a couple loads through the factory repaired model-48 today. It has a 4" medium-taper barrel. The chambers can be a little sticky, which I heard (here?) was common with the 48. Dunno if that means the chambers are generally too large, small, or rough. They certainly didn't feel small...

Hi Folks, I finally got back out to the range with the .54 smoke pole, and this time at a range with targets out to 200yds. I set up at 75yds, 50 being the furthest I'd show with the rifle so far. The goal is accuracy for deer season, and I'm underwhelmed, but don't have something specific...

Hi folks, I just handled a rifle, but amnt an expert on used rifle values. It's an older Remington 700 .270 w/: Wood stock Monte carlo cheek piece Ebony fore end tip Skip-line checkering Iron sight holes (filled with screws) See-thu rings (no scope) Skinny hunting-weight barre -...

Hello BP Wisepeople, I messed with patches again this weekend. My pillow ticking measures 0.16 heavily lubed. The store-bought patches measure 0.16 soaked in some kind of oil. Why will the store-bought patches go down the bore of my .54 while the pillow ticking patches won't even make...

Hi Folks, I was passing wally world today and stopped in to check on the ammo situation. Picked up some .22 at uninflated prices. The fabric department is right across from the sporting goods counter, and it occurred to me to check for pillow ticking. Sure enough, it jumped out at me...

While wringing out my new smoke pole I got to shoot another regular's pair of .41mags this afternoon. He's always got something interesting with him. #1: Ruger Blackhawk, 6.5" (guessing), hogue rubbers, magnaport tuned action and porting. #2: Smith model 57 (is that right?) 6" P&R. I...

I have an opportunity to buy a used T/C Hawken .54, 28" barrel, missing the rear sight - for less than the price of a new CVA. It looks to be in good shape, and tight. What twist do these normally come with? I'll check it at the store when I get a chance... I already have an Investarm-made .50...

The cartridge, I mean. I was showing some kids with a .22WMR the difference btw .22LR, .22WMR, and .22Hornet. I'd never actually fondled one of the cartridges before. Neat. Mini. And it's centerfire rifle ammo sold in boxes of 50! What's not to like for the handloader? I suppose there isn't a...

Hi Folks, Can anyone tell me if this is a bug or a feature: My Mossberg 500 only properly cycles when the gun is mostly horizontal. It requires a really good pull on the slide too, but I figure that's probably normal. When I'm out in the woods (or near the truck) loading, I prefer to...

I took my .50 carbine to the range for the first time today. I fed it: 230gr .452 hardcast LRN bullets in plastic sabots 200gr .451 jacketed XTP hollowpoints in same sabots 60 and 70gr of Triple-7 CCI No. 11 Magnum primer caps I shot it offhand only at 15 yards at a 50ft...

Hi All, I have a blued part to replace a missing one of the same on a hard chromed gun. Obviously I'd prefer that they match. Maybe someone around here can match that finish, but it's a $6 part, and metal finishing tends to be expensive for one-offs. How can I best remove the blue finish...

When loading patched round balls.... why does the sprue go up instead of down? The only reason I can think of is that you can load it most consistently if you can see it. -Daizee

Has anyone tried Bore Butter as a bullet lube for modern smokeless cartridges with cast lead bullets? -Daizee

I learned that I can shoot .357 bullets with my rifle if I get a .45 barrel. which got me thinking about charge efficiency in different bore barrels... Hopefully someone with actual experience can provide some real info. Following my intuition, it seems that for a given sub-caliber bullet...

Hi Muzzleloaders, I just pulled the set-trigger on a used .50cal Cabela's branded Carbine. It is made by Investarms in Italy, and has a 20" barrel, adjustable sights, set trigger, monte carlo cheek piece, and recoil pad. The idea: to extend my deer season beyond shotgun. Although I've been...

I don't remember if I've asked this forum before... Has anybody made their own DA revolver grips? SA and 1911 are relatively easy becuse the back sides are just flat, but DA grips are complicated and are made even more difficult if you want to fill in some of the space behind the trigger...

I recently noticed a little bit of endshake in my Model-10. Unlikely that it's the result of a box of too-hot handloads, but I didn't notice it 'til last week. The movement is small. I'd estimate 0.001 (no feeler gauges), but irritating. The crane moves forward and back in its channel.Is...

The other thread reminded me... How difficult is it to chamfer the chambers in a cylinder? Say .38spl? My "new" model-10 would reload a bit easier with the chamber mouths beveled. (of course then they wouldn't look so sharp and lovely...). I have such a cutting tool, but lack the pilot...