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    Thoughts on an AMT Javalina Longslide in 10mm?

    So I've always wanted a Longslide 1911 and this AMT has shown up on my radar and I'm on the fence on whether I should bid on it or not. I've handled some AMT backups and they seemed not that great. Anyone know what their 1911s are like? If I do bid on it I don't think I'm going to go too much...
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    Anyone try Sterling 7.62x39?

    One of the online retailers I use has Sterling 7.62x39 in stock at $0.50 a round. Unfortunately that's a good price nowadays but I've never heard of this brand. Seems it's out of Turkey and there isn't much in regards to reviews as of yet. Anyone try this ammo yet and if so, how did you...
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    Is it sacrilegious to bubba an early model Winchester 12?

    So I have my dad's old Winchester Model 12 sitting in the safe collecting dust and I'm seriously considering converting it into a WWI Trench Gun. I have a Heat Shield/Bayo Lug that will fit it as well as the tube plug needed to mount the heat shield sitting collecting dust also. The only problem...
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    School me on Moon Clips

    I've moved forward with a 1951 S&W Pre 26 in 45acp and will be taking delivery shortly. Now that I have the gun I'm looking on the kind of moon clips I should be getting. The last time I tried to use a moon clip I bent the crap out of it. So what's the deal? Should I get half moon or full moon...
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    So do I really need a 45/70 Lever Gun to add to the stable?

    First off I HATE reloading, so I'll not be reloading this cartridge. Yes, I understand the ammo is expensive. The real question though is do I really need a 45/70 rifle? The answer may be no, but for some reason I want one and that usually means I'll get one sooner or later unless someone comes...
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    Long Range Beginner Class: Would you prefer 140 or 147 gr 6.5 CM match ammo out to 1100 yards?

    So I'm going to start this by stating that I don't reload anymore. I've done it, I hated it and I sold all my reloading gear for more then I bought it for during the covid period. So I know most of these kinds of posts would tell me to reload my own and I'm curbing that right at the start...
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    Plus and/or negative to adding a pistol grip to a home defense shotgun?

    I currently own a Mossberg 500B that I've got set up as my upstairs home defense shotgun. A buddy of mine gave me an aftermarket buttstock that fits that Mossberg with a pistol grip. I'm intrigued by it but before I swap it out and give it a try anyone have any plus or negatives to having a...
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    Santa Fe Stoneworks Mammoth Ivory Knife with Damascus Blade

    I'll be the first to admit I'm not the biggest knife guy. I carry a cheapy around as every guy should have a knife. This past weekend though I walked into a knife shop up in Maine and really started to appreciate knives a little better. I started looking at some 3" folders and really liked...
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    Talk to me about WWII Italian Carcano Rifles? Good/Bad

    I know someone who is looking to sell a WWII 1941 Italian Carcano Cavalry Carbine and am wondering if it's a decent rifle to add to my WWII collection of firearms. He's looking for $400 and the rifle is in good shape with a good bore and strong rifling. I've never shot one of these but...
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    House Cleanout - Bayonet. What do I have here?

    So my MIL passed away a little over a year ago and we've finally gotten around to cleaning out her house so we can put it onto the market. I was moving stuff out of her basement when I ran across this bayonet with scabbard hanging on a very old and moldy web belt. I can't tell the age of it so...
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    What's your preferred scope magnification for mid to long range shooting?

    So I'm settled on getting a NightForce ATACR scope for mid to long range shooting. Now that that is settled, I need to determine what my best bet would be for magnification. I was originally thinking that a 5-25X56 would be the best option. But I've been reading that the 7-35x56 can be more...
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    Am I too dumb for a Tremor 3 Reticle? I think I'm too dumb.....

    I just finished watching a tutorial on the Tremor 3 reticle and to be honest I not following a lot of it at all. I'm on the hunt for a quality scope and I've pretty much set my sights on a NightForce ATACR. I'm now trying to decide on the reticle. I was leaning towards Mil-XT but I've...
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    What's your thoughts on Leupold Mark 5HD Scopes?

    I've been looking at scopes for a new precision rifle I'm getting and I was pretty sure that Nightforce would be my next purchase. Doing some searching I've run across a deal for a Leupold MK 5HD 5-25x56 FFP M5C3 scope with a TMR Reticle for a good amount below retail. (No not Optic Planet)...
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    Thoughts on a Wilson Combat Super Sniper

    I have the opportunity to buy a slightly used Wilson Combat Super Sniper in 6.5 Creedmore that will fill a niche that I've been looking to fill. They are more on the expensive side so I'm wondering if anyone here has one and if so, how do you like it. Rifle accurately shot out to 900 yards...
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    Can you compete/have precision and not reload?

    I've been going back and forth about getting a new competition rifle in 6.5CM to participate in PRS and similar rifle games. After a bunch of research I decided to go with a MPS BA PMR Pro Rifle II. As I was mentioning this in a group of shooters I know one of them commented that unless I...
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    Thoughts on a 1860 Uberti Richards Army Conversion Revolver

    I'm going to be looking at a Uberti reproduction of a 1860 Richards Army Conversion Revolver in 45LC tomorrow afternoon and was wondering if anyone has any experience with this model. I love these old type handguns as they are fun to shoot and own. Is there anything in particular I should be...
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    What's the best accuracy/distance I can expect with 22 Short?

    I recently inherited a very nice Winchester 1885 Low Wall rifle from my Dad. It's an old WW I training rifle marked with US and an ordinance bomb behind the hammer in 22 Short. The story behind it is that it was an Army training rifle that "walked" away from the range with one of my great...
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    Anyone use a cross chest holster for large framed revolvers?

    So I'm thinking of getting a cross chest holster for my 629/29 for when out hiking and hunting. Have to imagine it's an easier method of carry then any other option when out in the woods. If you have carried this way what did you think? Also, what holster did you go with? I'd rather go leather...
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    Which model do you prefer more?

    Just got back from the range with these two revolvers and they are basically the same gun. They are a Colt Trooper MK III and a S&W Model 66 (non-lock). They feel the same, they shoot the same (accurate) and they are basically the exact same size. There are a few nuances, but overall the only...
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    There I was at a gun store, minding my own business when BAM, a gun jumped out at me.

    Ok, ok. I may have just been perusing. This gun store has their counter space made up of draws and it’s very hard to see what is in the bottom shelf. We’ll I didn’t see anything interesting so I was about to leave when one of the counter staff pulled out the draw and there was a nice shiny...
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