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Bushings For .308 Win I run the cases through a .339 bushing first, then for Lapua brass a .335 bushing. Some like a .336 for the Lapua. For Winchester brass, I use a .334 bushing, but some like more neck tension. For .223 I use a .244 for Winchester brass and a .245 for Lake City military...

Thanks gentlemen. The one I handled was new. If it's still there, I may have to add another 870 to the family.

I love that mirror finish on my A5. I couldn't stand to put it away dirty. I have used some copper plated, buffered loads called Winchester Double XX, the 2.75 Magnum variety with 1.5 ounces of #4 shot. They can reach out and touch the fur with a full choke.

I was looking at a Remmy 870 Special Purpose 3 inch mag, 21 inch barrel, turkey gun, with rifle sights and factory camouflage finish on metal and stock. Can anybody tell me how durable this finish is? What is it....paint or moly dip or ??? Thanks for your help.

I ran across a used 870 Magnum Special Purpose today, in excellent condition, and I bought it. This shotgun also has the dimples, and I was wondering if anybody has installed metal replacements for the plastic units in the mag tube or if they are even available? I don't plan on removing the...

Skofnung: I would select a .308 chambered rifle first.......much more versatile and will give fine accuracy. It is probably the most accurate .30 caliber cartridge, and it can double for game hunting or target shooting without killing your shoulder with recoil. Look at the selection of...

Much depends on the brass. Some brands have greater capacity and will show no pressure signs with an increased charge. Always start a bit low and work up to satisfactory accuracy levels......and if you have a chronograph, that will give you the data you need to determine correct velocity...

Well gents.........I asked the very same question concerning Winchester 70s in 6.5x55 in a long or short action. The answer I received on another forum, by a fellow that had one,is........it comes in a long action. Now can someone measure theirs from the front of the receiver ring to some...

Vanfunk is correct. The Colt is the way to go, and the 6400 model has the desireable chrome lined bore, 1/7 twist, and removeable carry handle. According to armorers and trainers that see hundreds of ARs in a given year.....the Colts consistently are less problematic and have better quality...

Hi Sully: I prefer the traditional style of stock on a scattergun........and I really like the Sully short stock on my AR.......a quality product.

Wondernine: I was wondering if you could elaborate on the series 80 to series 70 conversion. Is it just replacement of trigger/sear/firing pin parts or does the frame also need machining? Thanks.

Kitt: I prefer the Novak Low Profile sights. I just got my series 70 Colt Gov. model back from them. I had the carry package done and bar/dot green tritium sights installed. If your pistol is for serious use, may I suggest you consider the dovetail front sight versus the staked post...

Futo: You could go with Weaver Grand Slam bases. These are steel, and every major manufacturer makes a ring that fits Weaver bases. I would choose the Burris Zee ring with the synthetic inserts that fit on Weaver bases or the Leupold PRW rings that fit as well. These are available from...

JJ: Yes, the previous posters are correct in that it is the Mossberg 500 action nestled in the Bullpup stock. These are basically....are you ready for this?......junk! I had one years ago when I had an FFL and was glad to get rid of it. The trigger works with a long rod and roller on the...

I suggest if going with a 1911 platform to stick with the standard 5 inch model, because the guns were designed for this barrel length and function well that way. Deleting length on a 1911 does little to make it more concealable, but can cause the pistol to be less reliable. The 1911 platform...