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Okay, I'm an idiot. I collect old 3 screw super blackhawks and have a decent number of them in really nice shape. I recently found one on gunbroker with a 4 digit serial number from 1961 and it looked clean - not immaculate, but it's old and was a cleaner example. The auction expired and I hit...

I've just started reloading for .45 Auto and am doing a lot a extrapolation and interpretation of powder, bullets and seating depths. Can you more experienced 45 loaders please give these loads a look and let me know if I'm out of bounds anywhere? I've come up with these numbers from 6-7 books...

For years I've stuck to 44 magnum revolvers with a 200gr XTP 44 special load for home defense. I kept the charge high enough to perform, but low enough to keep it under 1050 fps to keep it subsonic. I'll take this in my super blackhawks to protect my family any day. But... I've recently...

Anyone who knows anyone who's fired a Desert Eagle knows it likes stout loads. On the other hand the DE system is exceptionally modular which lends to custom configuration. I'm wondering if there are any adaptations out there to allow for proper cycling with lighter loads in the range of...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/10/us-usa-california-gun-control-idUSBRE9891ID20130910 Words cannot describe what this does to me. I hope we can get some Colorado-type recall action here in the Golden State. "New sales of semi-automatic rifles with removable magazines would be...

If nothing else, my many years of rolling my own have taught me that reloading gives you amazing versatility. I'm a huge fan of any cartridge that ends in "magnum", but 7mm Rem Mag factory loads offer very little variation. The 7mm bullets available are varied from 120gr to 180gr+. I know...

I'm well into my development of some loads for my CZ550 and have accumulated some questions along the way. I'm hoping some of you swede loaders can help me out with some info. First, has anyone used RL-17 in their loads? I'm currently using RL-22 for my 120-140gr bullets and accuracy is...

It's no secret that coverage of anything guns is blowing up in the media right now. The left is ranting for their cause, the right is ranting for theirs, and just about every media outlet is overflowing with coverage of it. Facebook, Twitter, CNN, CNBC, FoxNews, TV news constant coverage and...

I've been loading for handgun for years, but just recently acquired the equipment and materials to load for 6.5x55 Swede. I've looked through several of my reloading books, but can't find info on how to properly gauge headspace and shoulder sizing without using drop-in gauges. And I can't find...

I've been reloading for 44 spl/mag for years, but I'm taking my first step in reloading for rifle. I've chosen the 6.5 Swede. Based on thorough research, reviews, and scouring my loading manuals, here's what I'm ballparking my first loads as: Lapua brass Berger 140gr hunting VLD (BC 0.612)...

I'm sorting through my 44 magnum brass to trim for consistent roll crimps and noticed about 2/3 of my fired, untrimmed brass is a few thousandths under the Hornady recommended 1.285". This is Remington brass and nickel brass if it matters. I'm guessing either Hornady is incorrect (unlikely)...

I currently load the Remington 210gr SJHPs with 5.7gr of Green Dot for a target load in my Ruger Super Blackhawk (standard primer). I actually use them for shooting during league night at my local indoor range. They're consistent and provide light enough recoil to allow me to re-acquire my...

It's universal law that you don't pick brass out of the range brass bucket, but today I have a rebuttal. I was fortunate to find myself firing my 7mm Rem Mag between two others doing the same. One fellow obviously reloaded and was taking notes on every shot. The other I was paying no...

Went out to my local range to chrono some loads today and was astounded at the results to say the least. The speeds seemed consistent and my 10gr Unique target loads came in at an mellow 1250fps, so the chrono APPEARS to be fairly honest. I worked these up from about the 23.5gr mark. Primers...

I've got some distance between me and my Hornady reloading manual and want to double check my test loads I have worked up before I touch them off. Could someone please post the published charges for 2400 under 200gr XTP? Even max charge would suffice. It would save me 3 hours of driving if...

Having owned many blued weapons, I enjoy the utilitarian aspect of bluing, but I am wondering what finish on a firearm is most durable and protective? I'm considering a Desert Eagle in 44 magnum and wondering what would be the best finish for me. What are the pro's and cons of possible...

I've been loading for 44mag for quite a while now. I'll gladly admit being a pistol guy and don't have a great deal of exposure to centerfire rifle reloading. At this point I only reload for 44 and have a solid pattern and equipment to produce consistent rounds. My questions are: What...

My wonderful wife bought me a Forster press for my birthday. I currently reload only for 44 magnum (and special) and noticed on Forster's website that they only have dies for rifle cartridges. I plan to start reloading for 5.56, 6.5x55, and 7mm Rem Mag down the road, but my 44 mag is my...

I'm wondering what ammo you all have had the best results with for the 7mm Remington Magnum cartridge? I am most interested in target loads and hunting loads at ranges from 100 yards up to 800 yards if possible. Factory ammo is what I'm looking for, but any reloading info would also be...

I have a new Ruger #1 in 7mm Rem Mag and am really impressed with how it performs. I like the pull weight on the trigger, but think it's a little on the creepy side. Do folks normally clean up the sears on the #1's? Is it worth considering? -MW