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The books from Brownells, Gun Smith Kinks (series) have "Torque" for common gun fasteners and applications.

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I use either Universal or HP38, although I shoot Mild-Midrange for the .38 spl and middle of the road for .357. For the .357, I just back the seating die about 1 1/4 turns. For the 140gr XTP, a good .38 special load is 4.5 grains of Universal and same for HP38. For Tightgroup 4.1gr. I like...

Yes, I know you meant a power spring, replace it and see what happens to the trigger pull....it is one of the few guns that with more spring torqe/tension, the felt trigger pull will go lighter, not more, the hammer strike will be more of course. This is due to how the trigger and sear relate. I...

I am iffy on the Wulff spring. The bulldog already has a light trigger by design. A Wulff spring may just make it too light, especially on cocked fire (SA). Believe it or not, a Bulldog is really sensitive to mechanical changes. You change one thing with the intention of making it better and...

I have found the older orig Bulldogs are better made and sturdier than the new ones. It very well could have been an ammunition issue, especially since you do not know the history of it. I normally do a shake down of a revolver of at least 100 new rounds, then I try some reloads. If no...

I have restored many S&W Liberty, Victory and M&P's... most are pre-cursors to the Model 10 and or a remake of the 1905. Barrel wise - if actual pitted and keeping the same barrel, you can have it lapped to a .001 diameter increase. Then load your own ammo and use the correct size bullets...

I currently have dual residence, I have an Ohio Drivers License and I have a Montana STATE ID. This is clearly legal. I can also purchase ammo and guns in either state. I own a home and business in Ohio and I own a Condo in Billings Montana for summer and spring.

As a reloader, I have found the general basics of brass, primers, powder and bullets are ALL up. They are still cheaper as a whole to reload though. I literally have to FIGHT for brass when it comes available and/or find non traditional sources for it. Still a lot of work though time wise. I...

For a used gun price, Marlin 39's are a very good deal and value for an all steel and hardwood gun. They are highly accurate, easy to maintain and parts are avail almost anywhere gun parts are sold. They are also a very safe gun to shoot for anyone, kids, dad, mom etc.. I bought mine in 2002 for...

I have 32,250 of .38 special and 250 of 30-30. The 30-30 is with a Lee Handloader. The .38 special with a Lee Challanger Breechlock kit and rcbs dies. No experimenting with the 30-30, basic factory loads. The 38's have gone everywhere from 110gr to 200gr and have settled on a steady diet of...

I just bought about 4000 .38 special brass, 1000 were claimed to be clean, decapped and sized - 370 or so still had primers in them, 150 had CLAW (not extractor marks by someone using them in Model 52's) marks on the head, looks like someone used a vise grip on them. The next 2000 were...

My only question is, if you are hand polishing. how are you cleaning the inside of the case out? To get the outside done for small batches, I just use a bowling ball cloth polish bag with handles, then use it in the basement utility tub with a mix of Tarn-x and brasso with distilled water. I...

Your Ruger will be just fine for almost anything except Grizz Bear and moose and even then., given the right bullet/load combo, you could even come out alive with those two animals. Understand the different loads and what they offer or do not offer you. Make sure you bring a few shot shells for...

The Lee fact crimp die is good, but really if you are tossing around MAX loads.... P L E A S E MAKE SURE YOUR OAL IS CORRECT, NOT JUST EYE SIGHT ON THE CANNELURE LINE. I agree with oneounceload +2 Also, even though in some circles, they use Unique and Universal as one in the same, truly...