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    Stocks Refinishing - Thoughts

    Hi All, I am guessing this is the right sub forum...if not please move... OK so I working on an older Ruger 10/22...doing the whole modification thing... I am torn with either refinishing the wood stock to it's natural state...stripping sanding...stain...oil etc...not really wanting to...
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    Cartridge Boxes - NOT PLASTIC

    Hi All. Anyone know of a decent online source for cardboard boxes suitable for pistol and rifle calibers....no dividers necessary ...think of the older mil packed ammo box... Mainly in the size of...: .38 / .357 9mm .45 .308 .30-06 .30-30 I HATE :rolleyes: plastic ammo boxes...
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    Case tumbler

    I have been using a smaller rock tumbler to polish cases.... Looking to step it up a bit....mostly handgun cartridges..but cannot discount rifle.... what do you think is a good longer lasting higher volume tumbler/polisher
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    .45 Colt loads...observations

    Hi All, Went to the range today.....brought along the vaquero... I had some Black Hills 45 colt that shot to point of aim at 25 yards....shot a little left of center...but that is the shooter not the ammo...seemed rather tame....as far as felt recoil... Then I ran some handloads using...
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    Bullet weight versus Powder

    Hi All, I was sitting in traffic today on my way to a job and I thought about the following.... A buddy of mine had a 200Gr LSWC mold he says I can have.... Great...I can use that for loading some .45acp ammo....now is the rub... Can I use this for double duty for .45 Colt....?? The...
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    .357 158gr. Primer Selection

    Hi All, I was able to snag from federal match small magnum pistol primers. Some loads I have looked up for Alliant 2400 which I have...says use CCI500's... Of course I do not have any.....CCI500's Would it be reasonable to drop the load data by say 10% +/- and substitute the magnum...
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    Press recommendation

    Hi All, Asking this question may elicit some personal opinions and that is what I am looking for. So I am also making it a poll ! I have always used an older lyman turret press with lee dies to reload some .38/357 and .30-30. I have been successful and turned out some good rounds. I want to...
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    M1 garand trigger group

    Hi all. '56 hra garand. From a reputable NJ garand dealer Greek ammo Trigger group keeps falling out on firing. Any ideas?? Any help or suggestion is appreciated. Thanks nick