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I've only been handloading for 3-4 years and I've had plenty of typical failed cases with cracks around the neck and loose primer pockets. But today I experienced a new case failure and I'm looking for insight as to how and why it happened. The rifle is an AR15. It was a fresh build and we...

This Medina holster made by Cherries Apparel is somewhat unique in that it was designed to be a BWB (Below The Waistband) holster. I prefer deep appendix carry, so this WBW holster appealed to me. I couldn't find any info on this forum regarding this holster, so I figured I'd give my review of...

I'm just recently getting into handloading .308. It's also my first time loading anything with large primers. Anyway, I have my brass, sized, trimmed, chamfered, and cleaned. I decided to load my initial test rounds last night and ran into an issue with priming. I'm using CCI 200's and an...

I just recently picked up my first Remington 700. I opted for a bone-stock 20" AAC-SD in .308. Already have a 762-SDN-6 for it, as well as everything I need to start handloading .308. And I also have a scope for it. I plan to use a Vortex Viper HS 4-16x 44mm with a 30mm tube. I don't...

So I recently picked up a Mosin Nagant crate that I want to use as a coffee table. I'm not going to get as crazy with it as some posted online (no glass inlays, repainting, rope lights, etc...). I like how mine looks old and weathered and I want to maintain that appearance. I plan to have a...

My FFL friend is interested in selling some of his collection. Amongst it, this black powder pistol. I was asked to research it and possibly eventually list it on GunBroker (he's not web savy, so that's why I'm involved). I believe it's a .38 cal, but I could be wrong. There's not much in...

So, my father's 10/22 just recently started acting up. He's only had it for a few months and put only 100 rounds through it and all of the sudden, he could no longer lock the bolt open. So I disassembled it this afternoon. I assumed the problem was in the trigger group even though...

This seems to be somewhat controversial. I found a sack of once-fired .223 steel casings this past weekend in the bottom of my brass stash (it was my buddy's factory ammo). I got curious and loaded up 10 of them before I set off to the range. The things I noticed: 1) They don't seem to...

I'm just starting to load .38 special for the first time. I'm using semi-jacketed bullets for the first time too and I'm having seating issues. I'm getting varying COL's and furthermore, some rounds aren't seating all the way to the cannelure. It seems the lead is "crushing" down and the...

I'll be purchasing my first suppressor next month. I'l be buying an AAC 762-SDN-6. But I don't know who to buy it through. I can Google it n see who I'm able to purchase from, but I'm more interested in who you folks recommend as a vendor. Someone with great customer service and good pricing.

Is it feasible? I've never seen a die to do a star crimp... And I heard they might also use a different powder, but I don't know if there's truth to that. I have a Yugo SKS and an M31 practice grenade. I can only get about 50 yards distance out of it with regular blanks. And grenade...

The ban on Short barrel shotguns and rifles!!!! I picked a good day to dig throuh my SPAM messages in my e-mail. I found this message from the NRA and I couldn't be more pleased to learn of this. I'm almost finished with a 300AAC AR15 build and really wanted to put a short barrel on it...

I'm interested in experimenting with some .40 rounds and I'd like to taylor one to be as light recoiling as possible. And that got me wondering what exactly makes a round recoil softly? Is it a lightweight bullet? Very small powder charge? Quick or slow burning powder? I assume the...

I recently dove into the world of handloading. I just bought my first press and 3 books and I've been reading daily. I recently read about the phenomenon called "Glock bulge" and being that I shoot alot of .40 and only through Glocks, I figured it was worth asking some questions about. I just...

I'm nearing the end of my 300 AAC AR15 build. I need a barrel, BCG, and forend/rail. Of those parts, only the barrel has not yet been selected. As much as I would love a SBR, it's not an option where I live. So, I'll be using a 16" barrel on this build. So, I guess I'm looking for...

I've been saving all of my brass for the past year, and I'm finally ready to take the plunge into handloading and start learning and buying equipment. And I have alot to learn, so forgive me if any of these questions sound ignorant. Regarding books; I recently ordered "Hornady 9th Edition...

I'm just looking for recommendations of specifically which higher-end ammo you folks have found to be satisfactory in your Ruger 10/22 in regards to accuraceym, consistancy, and reliability. I know every rifle is different, but I'm just looking for suggestions of different ones to try to...

I think I once knew the answer to these questions, but I've long forgotten. Say state law says a rifles barrel length must be a minimum of 16"; Does the flash hider count as barrel length? As in, can a guy run a 14.5" barrel and a 1.5+" FH/brake and legally meet the minimum? If so, does it...

I went shooting with a buddy on Sunday and he showed me an issue he recently found on his Ar15. With the bolt locked back, he can lightly bump the back of the buttstock and the bolt will slam closed. It doesn't take much force at all and it slams shut every time. The rifle is a Spikes lower...

As some of you know, I recently picked up an older Amsec safe. It's in good shape except for the paint. I figured it's would be a fun garage project to restore it to a good looking safe again. But though I'm a capable, hands-on kind of guy, I have no experience with this, so I have a few...