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    Selecting Bullet/Powder for .357 Mag used in 4" Revolver and Marlin 1894 Rifle

    Gang .... I've been reloading .38 special for years ... and now have decided to load 357 Mag. I'd like to find a load/bullet/powder combo that works well for both pistol and the rifle. When loading .38special I have typically loaded 158g LSWC and not given much thought to leading, bullet...
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    Best OAL for Montana Gold 9mm 125gr. JHP in Glock

    Hello. I've never reloaded JHP before until I recently loaded some MG 125gr. JHP. I set the OAL at 1.09 and out of 50 rounds had about 6 FTFs .... Can someone provide info on what you have found to be best OAL for running this bullet in a Glock? thanks
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    Scope and Mount Recommendations for Sig Hammeril Trailside

    Hello. I recently picked up a 6" Sig Hammerli .22 Trailside and I think I'd like to put a scope or red dot on the pistol. This would be for shooting the wings off of mosquitos up to 25 yards. Let's place a limit on the cost of $200 total for scope and mount. I would value the inputs...
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    Long Gun Registry Ends in Canada

    http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/02/15/conservatives-and-enthusiasts-cheer-the-end-of-the-long-gun-registry/ OTTAWA — The Conservative government says its MPs will celebrate after a historic vote to end the long-gun registry Wednesday evening, despite vehement opposition to the move in...
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    Question - Smoky Reloads....

    I'd like feedback on what I'm experiencing with my 9mm reloads. All being made on Dillon 550B with Dillon dies. I'm also using CCI Magnum SP primers as I found available at a good price. Bullet: Montana Gold 125g Powder: W231 4.3 OAL: 1.095 Excellent performance. I'm getting...
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    Ruger Security Six Price Check

    I potentially have the chance to purchase a Ruger Security Six for what may be a very good price...but since I'm not a Ruger guy, I need some help. Here is the description from the owner: To answer your questions… I am the original owner. I bought it about 30 years ago while I was on a...
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    Bullets Tumbling....What's Up?

    I shot my new S&W 642 for the first time this week. AT 7 yards a number of my handloaded bullets appeared to be tumbling (ugly holes in the target) I'm loading 158gr RN Lead bullets using 3.6 - 4.2 grains of W231 powder...with OAL at 1.455 I"m fairly new to reloading...but to date have...
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    Pocket Carry SW 642 - Pocket Size?

    I'm contemplating adding a S&W 642 to my conceal carry choices with the thought of carrying it in my pocket (in an appropriate holster). How much pocket do you need? Will most pocket "styles" handle carrying a 642?
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    Pulled Over: Cop Wants to Know I have CHL

    an interesting conversation I had with an officer who pulled me over for not having my lights on after dark.... He pulls me over...takes my license and registration...and goes back to the cruiser.... When he returns he politely/professionally tells me, "in the future I would prefer that...
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    A Church Security Plan

    I will be working with the business manager and others to construct a plan to head off/mitigate the consequences of a violent enounter/active shooter scenario at our large metropolitan church. We are especially interested in hearing what other churches or institutions are doing that would be...
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    Wall Safe Options?

    I have a larger guns safe (residential security container) where I store all firearms. I'd like something for my closet to keep my carry/home defense gun in for easy access at night, etc. I like the idea of an in-the-wall safe being positioned behind my hanging clothes. Requirements...
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    Help with Load for .40 185g Precision Bullet

    I just purchased my first 1,000 rounds of Precision Bullets. http://www.precisionbullets.com/ I currently load my 180g copper plated Raniers with Titegroup and have been happy with performance. Upon reading the Precision website I see that they do not recommend Titegroup for their bullets...
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    Is a Primer a Primer?

    I'm fairly new to reloading and have only used Winchester Small Pistol Primers when reloading .38, 9mm and .40 Are all brands pretty much the same....? are there any brands of primers to avoid? Should a guy just go for the brand which is available at the best price?
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    Tufts Lyons Arms Co.

    I have my grandfather's shotgun. It is a double barrel 10-gauge. The markings on the gun say: "Tufts Lyons Arms Co" No. 18" I was told years ago that the gun was made in the early 20th century (e.g. 1905) I have found nothing on the Tufts Lyons Arms Co. Is anyone familiar with this...
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    Tufts Lyons Arms Co.

    I have my grandfather's shotgun. It is a double barrel 10-gauge. The markings on the gun say: "Tufts Lyons Arms Co" No. 18" I was told years ago that the gun was made in the early 20th century (e.g. 1905) I have found nothing on the Tufts Lyons Arms Co. Is anyone familiar with this...
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    State of Residence for Firearm Purchase - Multiple?

    Can you have multiple states of residence for purpose of purchasing a firearm? My son goes to university in Vermont 9 months of the year, and lives in Oregon 3 months of the year. He pays Oregon state taxes when he works in the summer. Can he purchase from a FFL in Vermont?
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    U.S. border laptop searches approved

    The .S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit just made your visit the the airport potentially more invasive. **************************** http://www.fiercecio.com/story/u.s.-border-laptop-searches-approved/2008-04-24 *snip* A federal appeals court has made it easier for customs...
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    Removing Scratches With Emery Cloth?

    I have a brand new stainless steel Dan Wesson Pointman 7 1911 and there is a surface scratch on it that I would like to remove. I was told by a gunsmith, "tape the emory paper to a flat surface and then rub the scratched portion of the slide ONLY back-and-forth (lengthwise) on the paper. Once...
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    Any Casings to Avoid?

    New reloader here...and now whenever I go to the range I find myself bent over picking up spent casings.... Any manufacturers or material that I should avoid/not use? I'm reloading 9mm, .38spcl, and .40
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    How Much Wiggle Room with OAL and Bullet Weight?

    Hello...new reloader here... How much can the actual OAL vary from the OAL listed in the load data? I'm loading .38spcl, 9mm and .40 Edited: nevermind the Bullet weight part of the title
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