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    Conventional scope on Ruger Scout ?

    Like jmr40, I traded my extended eye relief set up on my Savage Scout for conventional variable. In my case a Leupold 2x for a Vortex 2-7x 35. Worked much better for me, both from ability to "find" the target in the scope as well as better look at targets farther down range. Paid off well on...
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    What caliber do you have the most guns?

    .22 rimfire & .44 mag are tied...
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    "Fixing" a Super Blackhawk trigger guard?

    By "dragoon" grip, do you mean the one that is flat at the back of the trigger guard? I've heard those tend to "grab" the middle finger on the grip. I've had the same problem with a Blackhawk (.327) and 4 5/8" in SBH - both of which had/have round trigger guard. OTH, I have a SBH Hunter which...
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    Getting that feeling again Single Action?

    I really like SBH's also. With .44 mag, I don't see any advantage in DA over SA...you still have to get the muzzle down and can thumb back the hammer as that is happening. So, in that caliber, I'd say you are good to go! I remember an old artical by Brian Pierce years ago about using SA for...
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    Which 4" 44

    I recently acquired a 4 5/8 SBH. While I like the grip on the SBH Hunter, the grip on the 4 5/8 is somewhat smaller and did not work well for me. I put a Hogue Monogrip on it with great results. Fills the hand better and prevents banging your middle finger against the trigger guard. The...
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    .308 Reload question

    amlevin, thanks for the link. That sounds much better than my eyeball method. Regarding your comment about military brass in .308 for hunting, I've come to the same conclusion after I started looking at the numbers the lighter loads were likely to yield. Looks like the velocity at 100...
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    .308 Reload question

    Follow up: measurements Here are the numbers on the rounds I handloaded: 1. COAL = 2.809 - 2.810 2. Sized Case length = 2.010 3. Loaded round neck diameter = 0.430 (measured at end of neck) These are all within specs. I try measuring where the leades are by using the rifle's bolt to "press" a...
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    .308 Reload question

    1. Case length under 2.005, but I will recheck. 2. COAL = 2.809 (listed on load data is 2.810) 3. I will have to check neck diameter. Unfired reloads did go into bolt action chamber easily and extracted easily. I did neck size only as rounds will only go through my bolt action Savage and...
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    .308 Reload question

    Thanks for the unput. I did not pay much attention to the brand of primers, did not think that would make a big difference but will keep that in mind. I did check the brass prior to reloading, it was well within specs for length. As for OAL, I set that .001 under the published OAL limit...
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    .308 Reload question

    I am trying to work up a hunting load for my .308. Components are: 1. once fired brass from military surplus ammo I have fired 2. Barnes 165 gr. TSX BTHP 3. CCI Large Rifle primers 4. H4895 powder It was hard for me to find data for the TSX - I finally located a Barnes reloading Manual...
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    Kahr K9 SS 9 mm for carry?

    +1 for K9 stainless. I've had mine several years. It conceals well, points well, with a smooth trigger. The pull is long and takes some getting used to if you shoot 1911's. The ONLY thing I don't like is the mags will shed cartridges when carried in a mag carrier (at least the Bagmaster...
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    Need a lead on a *good* revolver smith

    "In San Antonio, 90-ish miles south of Austin, Alex Hamilton of 10-Ring Precision" Have had two revolvers receive action jobs from Alex. He does excellent work. You can find his web page online if you google his name or 10-Ring.
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    Taurus customer service

    I tried, starting about 1 year ago, to get a replacement hammer spring for the Taurus Model 94 .22. I have yet to receive it. I called several times and each time was told that the part would have to come from Brazil and that I should keep checking. I gave up this June after 5 calls. The...
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    IMI "T Z 80" headstamp brass - newbie question

    I have some once-fired brass from some Israili .308 surplus that I shot a few years ago. I never had a problem with the 63 or so rounds I shot through my Savage bolt action. Now that I am starting to reload and live in a state that allows centerfire high power rifles for hunting, I tumbled the...
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    Update on my SBH .44 Mag with Hogue Grips

    Which "flavor" of SBH do you have? I've had trouble finding a replacement grip for my Hunter.
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