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    221 Fireball - should I buy???

    Update... Thanks to all who responded. I decided against it, used some of the money for other things (i.e. Christmas presents and savings). It was never on my wish list to begin with - no worries.
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    221 Fireball - should I buy???

    I have a friend looking to sell a barely used Cooper M21 in .221 Rem Fireball. He had it built to add to his collection but never used it much and doesn't need it taking up space anymore. I've been thinking about getting into varmint shooting but only ever considered the .22-250. After doing...
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    Challenge question for the experts

    Update--- Well after considering the posts, I decided to find some new manufacture .32 Rem and fire the rifle before getting crazy. I had to be patient but found some reloaded ammo in .32 headstamped brass for not too much money. My trip to the range was a huge success...the best 5 shot...
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    What is the "nicest" gun you really hated?

    Mauser A few years back I picked up a numbers matching 1938 K98 that was very nicely sporterized (I know, slap yourself on the forehead but I wasn't the one who chopped it). It had a beautiful maple burl stock with ebony fore end and niedner buttplate, was cleaned up to a 400 grit finish and...
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    Challenge question for the experts

    You guys all bring up good points. Even if I'm willing to spend the money on "major surgery" my efforts might just end up in frustration - feeding issues, cycling issues, or even damage to the rifle over the long term by using higher pressure modern cartridges. It would probably be best to...
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    Challenge question for the experts

    I recently came upon an item I could not pass up. I found a Remington Model 8 in excellent condition for an outstanding price - so I bought it. the good part is this rifle has been refinished at some time, a good job too, has the pistol grip option, and has very little use in it's lifetime...
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