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    Anyone built a filntlock or percussion cap pistol using a kit?

    I built a Armsport 50 cal Hawken rifle from a kit I ordered mail order back in the late 70's.Rifle went together fine but I could never get a...
    Post by: hdbiker, Aug 19, 2019 at 12:06 PM in forum: Blackpowder
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    Expander hard to pull thru lubed necks? 223/5.56 when FL sizing.

    Mica solved that issue for me. hdbiker
    Post by: hdbiker, Aug 15, 2019 at 11:09 AM in forum: Handloading and Reloading
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    Vortex or Leupold?

    I bought my Tikka .243 as a combo with a store brand 4X12x40 mounted scope. That scope was actually a pretty good, but I wanted to upgrade a bit,...
    Post by: hdbiker, Aug 13, 2019 in forum: Long Gun Accessories and Optics
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    Looking to try a new powder for .38 specials.

    My go to load for 38 is 3.5 grains of Bullseye under 158 grain cast SWC., All are shot in two 357's and I never get a lead ring in my cyls. I do...
    Post by: hdbiker, Aug 11, 2019 in forum: Handloading and Reloading
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    How many foreign firearms do you own?

    3, a Springfield Loaded Target .45 acp, a Tikka T3LITE in .243, and a mint 1946 Russian model 44 I bought at a yard sale for 75.00 bucks. hdbiker
    Post by: hdbiker, Aug 5, 2019 in forum: General Gun Discussions
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    What is IMR 3031 generally used for ?

    median burning rifle powder hdbiker
    Post by: hdbiker, Aug 3, 2019 in forum: Handloading and Reloading
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    My old Lyman 45

    Necessity is the mother of invention. Good Job hdbiker
    Post by: hdbiker, Jul 29, 2019 in forum: Handloading and Reloading
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    Accurate .243

    My Tikka T3Lite shoots under an inch with anything I feed it. hdbiker
    Post by: hdbiker, Jul 26, 2019 in forum: Rifle Country
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    Praise for Ruger customer service

    Ruger sent me a taller front sight for my SP101 because it was shooting high with Rugers suggested load ( 125 grain ). NO CHARGE hdbiker
    Post by: hdbiker, Jul 22, 2019 in forum: Rifle Country
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    Long Term Gun Storage.. Hit Hard Times

    Good luck with your issue !!!, I once had to store my collection in a rental storage shed for about a year. I cleaned and lubed every thing,...
    Post by: hdbiker, Jul 22, 2019 in forum: Shooting Gear and Storage
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    Need a decent priced spotting scope.

    I wanted to upgrade my .243 with new glass after the Bushnell Trophy took a crap. I bought a Vortex 4x12x40 Diamondback. After a few months I...
    Post by: hdbiker, Jul 16, 2019 in forum: Long Gun Accessories and Optics
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    Lead casting?

    I get all my bullet lead out of the pistol berms at my gun club. Be sure and cut into fully jacketed bullets or they might burst in your smelting...
    Post by: hdbiker, Jul 12, 2019 in forum: Handloading and Reloading
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    Will Ruger fix my revolver?

    I've had a couple issues with Rugers over the years. A Single Six that was warn and out of time, spiting lead out of the cylinder gap, and a MK11,...
    Post by: hdbiker, Jul 12, 2019 in forum: Handguns: Revolvers
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    Remington Model 740

    I owned a Rem 742 carbine in .308 for 40 years, my woods rifle. I know I killed 50-60 deer with it. It was never that accurate at the range, 2 1/2...
    Post by: hdbiker, Jul 12, 2019 in forum: Rifle Country
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    What the heck is this?

    I wouldn't shoot it !!!, contact Aguila with the photos showing their head stamp. I'm sure they'll make it right with you. hdbiker
    Post by: hdbiker, Jul 12, 2019 in forum: Handguns: Revolvers
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