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Used to own a Micro-Groove Marlin 1894 in 44 in the late 80's and it was quite a shooter with Hornady 240 JHP. Also shot a 357 version that a friend let me borrow , it too was a Micro-Groove model and shot very well with 158 JHP. I know the new Ballard rifling is suppose to be better for cast...

I have never tried any of the VV brand powders and was going to try N-133 . The guy working the counter at Sinclair last week talked me out of it even going as far to say that was a bad choice for .223? The description in Sinclair's own catalog stated that N-133 is a good choice for .223...

Looking at these two Bushnell 4200 Elite 4200 scopes: These are the 6X-24X 40mm Elites with target dot for use on a Rem 700 SPS .223 with a HS Precision stock and Jewell trigger. The rifle now is "borrowing" a Weaver V16 from one of my rimfire rifles. I have heard a lot of good reports...

If anyone knows of a shop in Indiana (Indy area farthest west) or Ohio (Dayton area farthest east) that has small rifle match primers in inventory let me know. I am having no luck anywhere in my area - NE , IN. The only place I found even remotely close was Sinclair Int in Ft.Wayne , IN and all...

My new Remington 700 SPS Varmint .223 is borrowing a scope (Weaver V16) from one of my rimfire rifles at the moment. I see Nikon now has a Monarch 6X-24X 50mm with side parallax that seems like it would be right at home on the new 700. Anyone have any firsthand use of this particular scope...

A friend of mine has a son that is looking to buy a revolver for home defense , not to carry and will not serve duty as a target or hunting gun. If choosing for myself I would get an older 4" Smith 686 , 586 , 66 , or 19 or Ruger GP 100. But I am into a lot of target shooting and the...

How can one find out what States they can buy long guns at while being a non-resident? Or if anyone here knows , as a resident of Indiana can I drive up and buy a rifle from a store in Michigan? I have been in shops in Ohio , Kentucky and even North Carolina where they said it was legal for me...

I might try to look at some Marlin 1894s this weekend , more than likely if I were to get one it would be the 1894C in .357 Magnum. I was able to borrow one a few years ago , a Micro-Groove version and it shot pretty well for me using 158 JHP reloads. Also used to own an 1894 in 44 Mag ...

Does anyone know if the gunbroker site is working? Just wondering if anyone can try to log on to gunbroker.com to see if it is up. I have a bid going on a gun that ends today but can't get logged on. Not sure if the site is down or if my computer is at fault. Figures this would happen when I...

I just bought Benchmark for the first time yesterday. Want to see if it will improve the accuracy in my TC Super 14 .223 using 52 grain match bullets. Will also give it a try in my 20" 700 LTR using 52 match and maybe even the 69 MatchKings. Anyone had any good results with Benchmark in...

There is a possibility of being able to pick up another rifle - this time in .308. I have owned two .308s in the past , both 26" Remingtons - a 700VS and later a 700P. This time I thought I might try a something with a shorter barrel like the 700LTR with a 20" barrel: Seems like $800 is the...

I am considering two scopes at the moment: Nikon Monarch 6.5-20 target dot Weaver Grand Slam 6-20X target dot If anyone has experience with either of them please let me know what you think. One of my two .223s is in "need" of a new scope. I have Leupold Vari-XIII 6.5-20 50mm which I...

I just started loading the heavier 69 grain bullets not too long ago for the 223. The rifles are a 1 in 9" Rem 700 LTR and a recently aquired Savage 12BVSS. The two powders that gave the best results so far in the 700 were H322 and Varget. In the 12BVSS Varget has done well. Unfortunatley...

Anyone own a powder measure that will accurately meter powders such as Varget and H322? I have a Hornady powder measure that will throw consistent charges with fine powder like 748 or H335 but when it comes to something like Varget the consistency is not there. It seems my new 223 rifles like...

I picked up some Sierra 158 JSP for use in two 357 mag revolvers and a 10" TC Contender. Anyone have a Sierra manual which lists loads usinf 296,H110 or AA#9? Any info appreciated.

I have the older style Contender and thought of finally buying a rifle barrel for it after 17 years of handgun barrels. I see that TC now has 23" bull barrels available. I like the fore end style of the new G2 Contender rifles but will they work with the old style frame? I know the the G2...

If anyone has a Sierra manual I am interested in .223 load data for the Sierra 69 grain MatchKing using H322 powder. H322 is one of 4 powders I have on hand for .223 use. I have data for the others but not H322. The load is for a 700 LTR with a 1 in 9" barrel. Any information would be greatly...

I have some 69 grain Sierra MatchKings and need load data (starting and max) for use with Varget powder in the .223. The rifle I am using is a Rem 700 LTR with a 1 in 9" twist barrel. Any information is greatly appreciated!

Heading out to my favorite gunshop this weekend to choose between 2 Remington 700s in .223. I have narrowed it down to the VLS or the LTR The VLS has a 26" barrel with a 12" twist , the LTR has a 20" barrel with a 9" twist. I used to own a .223 VLS and it shot really well with...

I am thinking of trading my 700P in .308 for a 700LTR in .223. Anyone have any experience with the LTR .223? I saw one og the LTRs at a show not too long ago. Really like this size rifle for a .223. Is the accuracy good with the lighter 52-53 grain bullets? I am going to call on Monday to let...