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How do you react when you discover a new scratch or ding on one of your guns? If it is one of my older, well-used guns I don't bat an eye at it. I do get a bit upset when I see a new blemish on one of my newer guns. At first I even try to think of ways to fix it. But after I put the gun...

What brand and type of bullets do you use as a last resort in accuracy testing? These are bullets that if the gun doesn't shoot well you might have to throw the towel in. For me the must shoot bullets are Nosler Ballistic Tips. I have found that ususally if these do not shoot well, hope for...

Not too long ago I go I bought a used Super Blackhawk, a stainless version. The gun appears to be in like new condition. I can not get this thing to shoot well at all. I have tried a variety of handload combinations. I have mixed and matched dozens of components. Yesterday I took a three...

I realize that hunting and 1911's are not ususally tought of in the same sentence. However, I do not see why one couldn't be used for hunting. At least within its limitations of game size and range. Do any of you reload hunting rounds for the 45ACP? What are some good recipes that you have...

I do have another thread here about coyote hunting. Even though coyotes are part of this thread, the subject is broader. This morning I went to our local bakery to get coffee and breakfast. Weekend mornings seems to bring darn near the whole town's population here. One of the regulars was in...

Once in awile I am getting invited to go on coyote hunts. I'll take them up one of these days. Most of the hunting I do dosen't require camo. I also believe that most animals don't require fancy clothes to bag. There are exceptions like turkey and waterfowl. What about coyotes? I have...

I have a Savage in 257 Roberts and a Tikka in 243 Winchester. I took them both to the range and did a side-by-side comparison. To be honest, I really haven't had the time to really work up good loads for either gun. I also realize one example from any one company doesn't really mean anything...

Yesterday was a near windless day, a rare thing lately. So I decided to go to the range. I arrived there at the same time as this other gentleman. We both set up targets at one hundred yards. We also both had bolt action rifles chambered in 243 Winchester. Mine was a Tikka and his a...

I used my friend's Midway catalog to order some bullets. The bullets are 30 caliber, 85grain round nose. I was going to give them a try in my 30 Carbine. I got the bullets today. On the side of the bullet box in red letters is the following warning: Handgun Use Only. Yes, they are listed...

As some of you may know I recently prchased a new rifle. It is a Savage chambered in 257 Roberts. When I tell folks about it, some reply by saying I should have it rechambered to an "Improved" version. I looked up the ballistics of the 257 Improved. You do gain some velocity, in fact you...

I was over at a friends house yesterday. He has a full-sized Midway catalog. I didn't realize how much stuff they carry. You can order 24 or 32 gauge shotgun shells from them. Rimfire ammo? My God, you would need a month to test them all in a 22 gun. I also looked at their brass case...

I have been trying to dial in my new rifle. It is a Savage Bolt Action in 257 Roberts. So far so good. My hope is to draw an antelope tag this year. I also have dreams of running into Jessica Alba on a secluded, tropical beach. I sometimes wonder what is more likely to happen.:D My first...

I spent this morning in Reno. It gave me the opportunity to visit several gun shops. I have been wnating a 1911 for a long time. Most of the time I look at the Remingtons and other similarly priced guns. I know you get what you pay for, but my budget limits the number of digits allowed on...

Lets say you meat someone that wants to learn how to shoot, and maybe even get into hunting. This person has very little trigger experience. She wants you to teach her. What would be the order of firearms you would use to teach her? In other words, what would be the first gun you would put...

Gun shows seem to be getting more common. Some are pretty good, some are fair, and some are sorry. I suppose some of you think that there are enough of them already. But I have an idea for a new gun show. They should take several well-known gun experts and team each one up with...

I tried searching the threads for this topic. I couldn't find anything about this, so here I go. Yesterday I caught a show called, NRA Guns and Gold on the Sportsman's Channel. It is like an antique roadshow program for guns. They have a table set up at a gunshow. Different people bring...

I have my Roberts' rifle ready to go. I have all the reloading stuff, including dies ready. I have several powders that I can use. One of them is Varget. Has anyone here tried Varget in their 257 Roberts? Results?

Every morning our local radio station has a segment presented by our Department of Wildlife( Fish and Game). Todays report was about Chukar. The guys said that as the season winds down, hunters wonder how much of an impact their hunting has had on the chukar population. He said very little...

I want to start another caliber war. I do mean caliber, not cartridge. What do you guys prefer 24 caliber(6mm) or 25 caliber cartridges? Which do you consider more useful and/or versatile? Would you rather have a 243 Winchester or a 25-06 Remington on your shoulder in the woods? What...

Does anyone else here think that the way recoil is decribed and reported in magazines and manuals is a bit exaggerated? First let me say that I am not a particularly big or strong man. Call me average on both. Nor do I enjoy pain. I am the biggest sissy in the world when it comes to medical...