Recent content by Big Boomer

I would guestimate about 20k rounds over 10 calibers or more. Not including the more than 10k in reloading materials that I could make up...eventually.

A shot from my 460

Big Bore Bug I've still got it even though this little bugger broke my hand. Magnum Research 500 S&W. Couldn't pick up a milk jug for 3 months. Now with a grip change and gloves it only "mildly" hurts. This was my limit though. I've also got a 12" PC 460 mag that is much less recoil but much...

Mostly just concerned about getting in the way of a momma and her cubs. The deer came within touching distance, even a 10 point buck. None of the wildlife seems to care about humans. They don't seem to be scared of them at all. That is the part that worries me a bit. Hiked some trails but...

I would love to open carry, though the the main thing I am concerned with is bear protection in the woods. I know that any of the facilities are going to be federal buildings and a no carry zone. I didn't bring any long guns with me. If I had to actually shoot a bear, I think the last thing in...

Taking a trip to the Great Smokey Mountains from Austin, TX I've got a CHL and seem to be fine (reciprocity) the entire way there. Now it seems that with a CHL it is legal to Open Carry in TN. This makes me drool! I just wanted to see what to look out for, places off limits etc? I've...

Will be attending the "Vette's and Jet's on the Lex" in Corpus this coming weekend and am a bit confused. It is listed as a "museum" but don't know if it still qualifies as a "federal building". Can I keep a firearm in the car that will be hoisted on top of the aircraft carrier? And two...

Take live cartridge, remove bullet creating open ended blank. Load, point in safe direction, fire. Problem solved.

Yup same extraction problems. Brand new gun. Really t's me off! :fire::cuss:

I would advise against running super hot light loads because of the flame cutting. Similar problem with the 357 maximum. Except for the factory loads, stick with a slightly heavier bullet. I'd say around 240-250gr. As you can see from the picture the shock and awe factor is insane! I've broke a...

I have both and carry daily. Both are 45's. The winner is a Springfield 1911 TRP carried in a IWB VM2 by Milt Sparks (I highly recommend them) anyhow the main reason is that the polymer one is waaay to thick. Although it's not so much the gun, but it is definitely noticeably wider, it is really...

Mine is a Magnum Research with a 10" BBL non ported and it is a BEAST. No where near as recoil friendly as the smiths. That being said I think the MR is overbuilt compared to the SW and that I like! Easily accommodates the 700gr. That being said the 350's and 440's are PAINFUL. It literally...

My 590A1 is rock solid, heavy as hell though. Added a speedfeed stock and a sidesaddle to it. It's home defense gun that's for sure because you ain't going to be lugging that thing much further than your front door lol!

Any updates?

I've taken it skeet shooting and have popped clays out at 80 yards consistently. I was rather amazed, now I have the 22" or whatever it is, "the longer barrel". I have only had a couple of failure to feeds, mine seems to like most any ammo that I run through it. Thinking of all the lead that...