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    Brackish Water Damaging Shotgun

    Hello folks, I'm going on a couple day waterfowl hunt in NC for the first time! I'm so excited I can't decide what shotgun to take! My only concern is the brackish water damaging the finish on my benelli montefeltro silver or other blued barreled shotguns. I will thoroughly clean my gun...
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    HK 416 22lr Quality?

    Hello everyone. I was going to buy the smith wesson 15-22 rifle and discovered the HK 416 22lr rifle during the process. I like the 416 due to mostly metal construction. Out of the several reviews i've read/watched, only one didn't like it due to customer service and a broken extractor after...
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    st Louis firearm friendly and things to do?

    I will be in st Louis may18-21 and would like to know if the area is concealed carry friendly? Also, recommendations for a good restaurant would be appreciated? I plan to eat at the shaved duck but others would be appreciated. I would also like to see or do something firearm/hunting...
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    Suggestions for lead cast loads in 7.62x39

    I would appreciate powder suggestions for reloading lead cast bullets in 7.62x39 caliber. I intend on using either 115gr or 150gr round nose sized to 0.311" with a desired velocity of not more than 2000 fps to prevent gas checks. Please note that the powder needs to meter well in Hornady lnl...
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    One of the Better IDPA Club’s is at MDRC

    I wanted to take a moment to thank and brag about my local IDPA Club at Mason Dixon Rifle Club (MDRC) in Morgantown, WV. For the last 2 years, our leaders have improved our IDPA program considerably by increasing the complexity of the stages, new props, more matches, organization, and...
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    Help with XDS Lead Cast Recipe

    I would appreciate some help regarding a new load I’m trying out in a XDS 45 using a lead bullet. The new load felt like the pressure exceeded the max load recommendation. When the round would go off, pressure was blowing very hard through the opening in the receiver where the trigger comes...
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    legal issue with changing the trigger on concealed weapon?

    Is there any legal issue with a firearm that had the factory trigger replaced with an aftermarket trigger, which was used in a self-defense situation? Specifically, I've just started carrying a SW Shield, and would like to replace the factory with an Apex.
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    1911 Front Sight Recommendation

    I now understand why so many like the 1911. I recently inherited a colt 1911a1 that was manufactured in 1942, and got to shoot it today for the first time. It has one of the smoothest actions I have ever experienced. Anyways, it shoot's low. At 20 feet, it hits close to 10"-12" low. The...
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    Is it possible to determine what military person was issued which firearm?

    There is a colt 1911 dated for 1942 with the initials on the inside of the wood grips. According to the serial number, it was issued for military use but I don't know what branch. Is there a website, book, etc that references what personnel was issued which firearm? I would like to...
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    Hornady Case Feeder Help - Cam Wire

    I need help with the cam wire and wire guide for the Hornady Case Feeder. Specifically, the wire is to short and doesn't stay inside the guide because additional threading was added to lower the cam wire. This was done because not enough adjustment was available to properly time the sequence...
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    How can this be? - different wt bullets but same velocity

    Im testing out a load for 40sw and getting the same speeds (fps) for a lighter bullet with more powder than a heavier bullet with less powder. I would think the lighter bullet would be faster with more powder, but its not. Usually shoot 180gr RN rainer with 5.2gr WSF, chroned ~980 fps...
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    45acp load help

    I would appreciate help with powder weight recommendations for the following..... 45acp 230gr lead cast round nose (penn bullets) (0.452") large primer WSF powder I only have WSF to work with, would appreciate powder weight recommendations.
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    Looking for Setup-Plans for Lead Shotmaker

    Several of us our buying Jim Stewarts Better Shotmaker and are looking for a punch list and or plans to set the machine up. Plans would include, how to set up a recirculation, type and size of pump, coolant, screens, holding tank, etc. Any help would be appreciated.
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    magpuls handgun class?

    Has anyone participated in magpuls dynamic basic handgun class? It seems lime a lot of fun and would provide excellent training.
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    Atlanta Conservation Club in Indiana is a Great Place

    I competed in an Idpa match at Atlanta Conservation Club today. What a great group of people. The match was well run and organized. I plan to return the next time I visit the area. Highly recommend the club.
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    Ship Ammo to Illinois?

    Is it legal to hip small arms ammo (7.62*39) to Illinois? Or is not worth it? Ive read that the person receiving it needs to have a FOID card. As the shipper, what am supposed to do?
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    Colt AR Value?

    I'm helping a dear relative sale his Colt AR, but not sure on an asking price due to not finding much to compare it to. Would appreciate some help. Colt AR 223, fixed stock, no forward assist, bayonet lug, same rifle used in vietnam. Ballpark price?
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    help with 40sw 135gr load

    I would appreciate any recommendations with the following load development or load data that you may shoot using WSF with 135gr bullets in 40sw Tested out new load for 40sw at the range w/ XD... OAL ~1.125" 7.3gr WSF 135gr Berry's RNFP (0.401") Win SPP Ave 1134 fps Power Factor =...
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    Help Identify and Price 223 and 7.62x39 Ammo

    I'm going to sale bulk ammo to help a relative and I would appreciate my fellow highroaders to identify and price this ammo at fair market value. Would greatly appreciate it. 1) What is the green crate 7.62x39 ammo (country of origin, reloadable or no, corrosive or non-corrosive, and...
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    What is a better media separator - Rotary or Lyman Auto-Flo?

    What is a better media separator - Rotary (hand crank) or Lymans auto-flow? I need better separation of the media from brass. My current process consists of vibrating a shifting pan over the Lyman 1200 bowl; however, even though this method gets 99.9% of the media, there is always a couple...
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