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Hi all - I'd like to improve the setup I use to skin critters on my ranch and could use some tips. It's raw land without power or structures. What I currently do is toss a rope over a branch of an oak tree and use to that hang a pulley/gambrel set I got from Cabelas. I then use the pulleys...

I live in CA and need to switch to non-lead fairly soon for my 270, 30-06, and 30-30. I picked up a few boxes of Barnes TSX's that match what I shoot now in those calibers (130, 165, and 150 grains respectively) and need to work up loads - suggestions are highly appreciated! My current loads...

I'm upgrading my AR to be able to shoot out to 500 or so yards, mostly plinking targets for fun but also the errant coyote or other critter that may stray into range. I've ordered a 20" White Oak Varmint upper (1-8 twist) and a Geisele two stage match trigger, now need the optics (something I'm...

I've decided to upgrade my basic AR to a decent distance shooting gun. Application will be shooting targets at my ranch in the 300-500 yard range and whacking critters that may wander into same. So far I've ordered a White Oak 20" varmint upper (1/8 twist) and a Geissele match trigger, tbd on...

I just found out that some of the bullets in 30-06 rounds that I'd loaded are easily loosened in the round. It appears as though they are seated with the mouth of the brass just barely below the cannelure. If the round is jarred or if I just push the bullet hard into the brass there's a...

I always wondered what happens to the gut pile after field dressing, so I set up a trail cam on the pile from a big hog I got recently (see separate post). Pretty interesting to see the lineup of critters that come to dine over time. Interesting, not a single coyote...

Got this big boy on Monday as he trotted out in the evening for a drink. 230 lbs and 3" cutters that were the sharpest I've seen. Will make a great euro mount! Lots of hogs on property as can be seen in this video. Talk about a need for population control...

After a hunting trip yesterday I noticed that several rounds that I'd loaded some time ago had bullets that were loose in the cartridge. Some would just twist, a couple would move back and forth a bit, others were just fine. These rounds have bounced around quite a bit over the last year or so...

I just got an early Win M94 that has a Lyman peep sight mounted on the side of the receiver. In addition to the normal 1/4" moa per click screws to adjust elevation and windage you can move the entire sight vertically by pushing a little button and shifting it relative to the mount. There is...

Just got back from the range after my first chance to shoot my new Win M94 (1940's vintage). I shot four different loads including factory ammo, brief comments are below. The gun has a Lyman peep sight with one stripped screw hole that I need to get retapped, so I wasn't particularly focused...

Hi all - I just bought a late '40's Win 94 that came with a Lyman aperture sight installed. I took the whole thing apart to give it a good cleaning and noticed that one of the two screws that holds the Lyman sight to the receiver is stripped. What should I do? Based on the castbullets...

I'm starting to load some 30-30 for the first time and understand to seat to the cannelure and crimp. I have MBC #1 whitetails and 150 grain Hornady RN's. What part of the cannelure should I seat to though? Since the overall cannelure is maybe 0.030" there's lots of room between one end of it...

I'm headed to Cabelas tomorrow to pick up supplies to start loading for my new pre-64 Win Model 94. Here's what I'm thinking about getting - any comments? I'm planning to load for both fun and for hunting (deer and pigs). Plinking: Bullet:MBC #1 Whitetail 165 grain bullets Powder...

Has anyone experienced unexpected firing of a Win M70 while unloading? I have seen this three times now on two rifles and am both concerned and perplexed. Here’s the details: two years ago a buddy and I were deer hunting at different spots on his ranch. I heard a shot and figured he had...

Just bought a pre-64 M94 in 30-30 as a brush gun for hogs and deer and want to work up some loads. What are some "tried and true" powders/bullets to start with? I've loaded for .270, 30-06, and .223 so have a few powders sitting around (H414, IMR 4350, H333). Am happy to experiment with...

Gotta congratulate Lee for great customer service - I bent the decapping rod on my FLR die after sticking a case over the weekend (that will teach me to spare the lube) and whacking the end of the rod without leaving the nut in place (that will teach me to read directions!). I called Lee today...

Hi - I'm a fairly recent reloader and am looking for some tips on how to know how many times I can reload the brass. I reload 30-06, .270, and .223 for hunting and fun, and never push the limit of published loads. I've read of some signs to look for (flattened primers, a sticky bolt, splits)...

On sale at Big 5 for $180, regularly $400 (supposedly). Artemis (Sharper Image) monocular with infrared illuminator. I'm looking for a decent night vision system for hunting hogs. Doesn't need to be the greatest, but I don't want a POS either. Does anyone know about this one (or have other...

HNY to all - I'd appreciate some help on a couple basic things regarding loads for my 30-06. I'm trying to work up a hunting load for my M70 using IMR 4350 and Hornady Interlock 180 gr BTSP's. I'm seeing somewhat conflicting data, but may be misinterpreting it. My Lee manual lists load data...

I recently bought a used GP100 in SS and have been shooting both 38 spl and 357. The cylinder has a fair amount of carbon gunk from shooting the 38's and I've tried just about everything to clean it with no luck. I've scrubbed, used Gun Scrubber, etc but no noticeable difference. It's not...