Recent content by FreeinAZ

Have fun with the 30-30. Lee RGB dies are available for 14 bucks if you shop them, so you are not out that much if it does not work out. Only thing to add is that my 30-30 tends to be picky about OAL, and I have heard from a few others with this as well. Let us know how it goes for you!

H335 or H322

Buddy with a 10.5 with 55gr ammo is , like Art said above, about 6" low at 300 yards. He has spent a lot of time experimenting with the red dot, and different placement of the dot as a way to holdover. IIRC, you can place the bottom of the dot on the center at 300 yards and be pretty close. I...

Even reloading costs have doubled! I have been shooting more 22's recently, and shooting less often (but more when I go--22 that is!) Caliber conversion kits are a lifesaver!

I have all three. Any of them will do the job of the others (7.62X54, 7.62x51, 7.62X63) I think a lot of the "Kick" people mention with the Nagant is due to the bad ergonomics of the stock. If you prefer a short action, I would give the nod to the 308, long action the 06. With 150 grain...

Dry fire! A lot! Paste a target on the wall. Draw and get on target. Repeat. Close your eyes and draw. See where you are pointing. Repeat. Adjust your stance, etc, so that you are pointing where you want to be when you draw. Find a local IDPA chapter, and go shoot. Many ranges that do not allow...

Cowict, thank you for posting on an important topic. Having all the goods to survive will mean nothing without the right mindset or fitness to use them. Anyone who has shot IDPA or the like, or any sort of fast paced competition (not to mention any soldiers on here) can attest to the...

Way of the gun. Even has a one-handed tactical exchange!

Im sure you figured this, but try both. See what you like better. I mash the trigger way to much when I illuminate with my trigger finger, then go to trigger. Off hand thumb works well for me, but obviously only in a two handed hold. For extended range sessions at night, this will tear up the...

Kludge, plus one to you. Know your state laws. We are allowed to threaten lethal force to prevent certain crimes in AZ (auto theft being one of them). Like you stated, lethal force is reserved to prevent imminent danger to you or another. I have seen people held at gun point for illegally...

I am not sure what the end purpose of your rifle will be, but if it is destined to be a varmint/target rifle... http://www.sundevilmfg.com/ You can buy a matched upper and lower, and the lowers have a tension screw to remove all play. Very nice. That being said, they are pricey. Mine have all...

Lee touched on it, but lighting plays a huge role. Lighting should illuminate the threat, and provide concealment also. Experiment with different flood light positions above the stair well. Find one that is in front of where your position of cover will be. If done well, an intruder will see...

All prior have been to 3.200, as listed in lyman's 47th. Best accuracy in most of my other handloads has been with a slightly longer OAL, and was just playing to see how it would affect this one, wanting to fine tune. I guess the Weatherby has a slightly shorter throat. I always chamber check...

Be sure to let us know how the mag works! Looks good so far!

Welcome to the club. The 1911 is a great design. This may seem a bit backwards at first, but I am sure others will second it...A standard/mil-spec gun and a high end hand fitted gun are my favorite two choices. The standard gun is enough like Browning designed that it functions flawlessly. The...