Recent content by BigDZaleski

did some digging. this is just FYI. Rem Copper solids and Fed 1oz barnes are basically identical. same diameter slug, same ballistics, similar powder. just in case anybody needs one and can only find the other, get the same length as you're using and you should be close enough for government...

maybe try this: get a buttstock ammo holder (spandex, holds 5-6 shells) throw 2 #6's in for squirrels, rabbits, and the like. 2 BB's in for heavier game like coyote, and a slug in for things that bite back like bears n 2 leggers. personally, I normally carry 2 #4lead's and 3 #4buck's in...

i just got the cantilever for my mossberg. been testing ammo for it. so far it seems to like rem copper solids best. got 2" groups @ 50yd with SSTs. still waiting to test federal tipped expanders, had issues with the barska scope that came with it. gonna swap my good simmons 50mm onto it & head...

Cuervo, thanx for the info bout Jouster.com wish Id had that a couple days ago, would have been able to find out that it is an aftermarket barrel. Looks nothing like the original barrels I saw on the site.

The stamp is about an inch forward of the Williams aftermarket rear sight, approx where the barrel taper ends. There are no stamping marks near the front sight that I can see but the barrel is only about 18" so either it was cut from the original 24" (? pretty sure that was it) or the barrel is...

I've got an old Springfield 1903, s# 1,32x,xxx, custom "sporterized". Noticed yesterday that the barrel has "30-06" spamped on it in very small type. Seemed a bit strange to me since I'm not aware of another .30 cal rifle in military service in the 30's. I have read that many of the preWWII...