Recent content by Pokyman

Again, I would suggest trying another scope you know is a good one. Another suggestion- With the condition of the outside of the barrel before being sent to Ruger there is a good chance that the bore looks the same. I would suggest giving the bore a thorough cleaning. Use a good copper...

The 43 Spanish can be made from 348 Winchester brass. You can get brass and reloading dies from Buffalo Arms.

Before sending the rifle back, I would suggest mounting a different scope. If the problem persists then you know it is the rifle. If the different scope solves the problem then at least you know that there is nothing wrong with the rifle. Some scopes are prone to have accuracy problems. I have...

Killed mine with a 22 6MM. Way more rifle than you need. I would think a rifle from 223 to 243 would be perfect.

The short cartridges will feed in the long action 721, but are kind of nuisance as compared to the medium (6MM Rem) or long (30-06) cartridges. While loading the magazine with the 243 etc. cartrides you will need to take care that all cartridges are pushed to the back of the magazine to reduce...

If you already own a standard length action rifle I would think that you could have your rifle rebarreled to 25-06 for well under $1000. That way you could have it set up just the way you want it. If you don't have a rifle you are willing to have rebarreled, a visit to a pawn shop could prove...

I have owned both the 22-250 and the 204. You are talking about two calibers that are similar in performance. At ranges that most shots are made on coyotes, you will not see much difference in performance. Unless you just want another rifle, pick either cartridge and stay with it. Can't go wrong...

Drilling and tapping most receivers is not hard to do as long as you have the correct machinery and tools. If you don't have a drill jig to assure correct hole spacing or a milling machine and some experience you could end up being disappointed with the end result. With the questions you have...

The 45 2 7/8 (45-110) can be loaded with smokeless, but has way too much case capacity to really be efficient with smokeless. It really is a better black powder cartridge. When I say better I mean relatively speaking. What the 45 2 7/8 has to offer over the 45-70 is the ability to shoot heavier...

My post stating that with the work you have done could turn this rifle into an expensive inexpensive rifle was not intended as a criticism of anyone. There are those people that are very competent in their field of knowledge. Unfortunately they have no mechanical skills and must depend on others...

It appears the things I have been hearing about this model Remington are true. For those who lack the skills to do the improvements listed and need to utilize the skills of a good gunsmith this rifle would soon become a very expensive inexpensive rifle.

Mauser 98. Proof marking could have been polished out when getting ready to blue.

Having never shot a pig I guess I am not the one to give good advice on what is a good caliber to use on one. One very important thing to remember is your hunting experience. Shooting at a living target is not the same as shooting at a target at the gun range. Buck fever will show up just in...

Trinidad college in Trinidad Colorado has a gunsmithing course. Supposed to be one of the best. Trinidad is located in southern Colorado in some of the most gorgeous country you will ever see. Also about 20 miles from Raton New Mexico. NRA's Whittington Center is located near there. Whittington...

If you want an interesting read concerning Buffalo rifles and their loads, see if you can find the articles published with Frank Mayer as the author. He claimed to be a buffalo hunter for over 12 years. His story gives a lot of insight concerning choice of rifles, calibers, and loads. His...