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  1. J

    Shady Sales Practice Alert - GunBuyer.com

    I apologize if this isn’t the correct forum for this, but I wanted to share in hopes of helping others avoid the same problem. Mods please move if it fits better in another forum: I recently ordered a rifle from gunbuyer.com at a VERY good price. I was skeptical because I’d never even heard...
  2. J

    Lyman Rifle Failure

    I didn’t find out until yesterday, the day my Lyman Trade rifle broke into two pieces, that there is an active recall so I thought I’d share. Brand new rifle purchased from Buds Gun Shop just last week. On my 2nd outing, 4th shot...the breech plug completely separated from the barrel. It...
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    6.5 Creedmore Experience

    Not looking for specific loads, just gathering a consensus (if there is one) on what powders and bullet weights generally give good accuracy. I could not resist the T/C Compass sale and picked up a 6.5. It has 1/8 twist so heavier bullets should not be a problem. Will probably start with...
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    FAL Surplus Metric Pattern Magazines (hen's teeth?)

    I recently picked up a FAL and have been looking for surplus magazines which seem to be unicorns these days. Anyone know where to buy surplus, or if any commercial mags are available that are reliable? All my usual sources are dry.
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    M48 Mauser or Finn M39?

    Got $400 to spend on another milsurp rifle. I want one of these 2 but can't decide. I figure the Mauser is much more common, thus will appreciate less. Accuracy, in general, should be a wash since both will shoot better than I'm capable. Just a range gun, and something to pass down one day...
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    7.5x55 Swiss Questions

    Since it appears that the surplus GP11 has dried up, at least for now, I need to reload for my K31. From what I've read, some dies work much better than others for this cartridge. Any tips, advice or don't do's with this cartridge? Which dies are best? Sorry, I would search the forum if I...
  7. J

    School Me on Tactical Lights Please

    Setting up an AR15 for home defense and need to mount a quality light. This particular rifle has a Magpul forend to which I plan to mount a small pic rail for the light. I have only used lights on handguns before so consider me a noob at this. I *think* what I need is (in no particular...
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    J-Frame 638 Airweight Cylinder Stuck

    I have a j-frame that's very lightly used (maybe 200 rounds total) and the cylinder will not open freely...it's locked up tight into the frame. The gun is not loaded and the last time I picked it up a few days ago, I opened the cylinder w/out any problems and loaded and carried it. I can...
  9. J

    FAL Experts?

    I came across a Century FAL built on an Imbel receiver and almost bought it, but a couple of things did not look right: 1) the gas knob was very sloppy, not much clicking, just kinda rolling around 2) the flash supp was held on by a spring clip and rattled a lot...very loose and does not...
  10. J

    Glock 42 Slide Locking Prematurely

    Just bought a new G42 and tried it for the first time today. I had multiple premature slide locks. Each time, I could pull the slide back a bit and release and continue shooting. Happened w/both mags and 2 types of ammo: Winchester White box, 2 in 50 rounds Speer Gold Dot, 12 in 25 rounds...
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    Stripped lower --> rifle --> pistol ....legal?

    If I have a new stripped lower, listed on 4473 as "other", is it legal for me to assemble it first as a rifle (not SBR), then later change out the buffer/stock and upper, converting it to a pistol? I am only interested in Federal laws here as I know some states have registration which could...
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    Can 32 S&W (short) ammo still be found?

    I have an Iver Johnson 32 S&W that was my grandfather's pocket gun. I have not fired it in the 20 or so years I've had it. Now I want to shoot it but cannot find this ammo ANYWHERE. If anyone knows where it can be found or special ordered, I would appreciate the info. Can 32 long be trimmed...
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    5.56 Reloading Question(s)

    Never hand-loaded 5.56/223 before so I have a question or two if someone could help me out. My rifle is 1:7 twist, but all reloading data I've been able to find (with the powder I have available) is from a 1:12 barrel. I plan to use the following (based on 1:12 twist, 20" test barrel): CCI...
  14. J

    Crusty Chinese SKS - What To Look For

    Hope an SKS expert can offer me some advice here: Just got an SKS that's a basket case. Upon disassembly, I found the gas piston stuck in the tube...took a hammer & punch to get out. Inside the tube is pretty bad. The bolt has some surface rust, but the fp and fp channel cleaned up ok and...
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    380 XTP Short OAL Load

    I have found myself in need of a load with the 90gr XTP at something less than 0.94" OAL Looking at my manuals, I cannot find anything that short. I know it is possible because the Fiocchi Extrema measures 0.939" using the same bullet in nickel plated Starline cases. Anyone have a published...
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    Kahr CW380 ----- Again

    Just picked up a Black Friday CW380 to give it another try. First one I bought was a POS that never fired more than 3 consecutive rounds, even after a trip back to Kahr. This one, so far, is better, but does not like ball ammo AT ALL: HSM flat nose 95gr fmj, multiple failures to go into...
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    S&w 686-3 2.5"

    Found this little gem at a local pawn, but don't know that much about S&W revolvers, having been a Ruger fan since a young man. It is a 686-3 with 2.5" barrel, serial starts BFK. No internal lock. Hoping someone can tell me year of manufacture, and the differences in the -3 and-4 models. I...
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    Gun Sale Question(s) - S. Carolina

    I was contacted about a gun posted on Armslist, and told the buyer I would ship to his FFL for $X. I had originally advertised as a face-to-face local sale only. The buyer now says "his friend" will come by, look at the gun, and give me my cash price. 1. Would this sale violate any federal...
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    Lead bullet problems continue (MBC)

    I made a post here a while back about Missouri Bullet Co bullets giving me much grief, got some good advice, and have double-checked all known (common) causes. Still getting unacceptable fouling with both hot, mild or puff loads. I am using their 18BHN 240 SWC and 158gr SWC. The revolvers...
  20. J

    300-MP Acting Squirrely

    I have used 300-MP in 44mag and 357 mag with good results previously. I thought I'd try some warmish 45 Colt loads (Ruger loads). Starline brass, 255 grain lead, std primer and 22 grains of powder. EVERY charge was scaled at 22+/- 0.1 grains, firm roll crimp. Today at the outdoor range it was...
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