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I like to do color fill. This involves using testors model paint and a stripper like paint thinner or goof off. On an anodized part I’ve never had problems with these chems. Not sure how cerakote would hold up to it? Have one done in H-146 graphite black which has a real nice satin finish to...

AIM Surplus sells a slide completion kit they market as acceptable for both the G17 and G22. This build would be for a G22/40S&W. I notice in other kits the G22 has a separate part number vs the G17 extractor. There're a few people in the reviews for this slide completion kit that say it works...

I have some H322 testers loaded up—28.5 grains and 30 grains. Powder came within about an eighth inch of the top of the case, so loads are moderately to heavily compressed (doesn’t help I’m using long-for-caliber projectiles). i’ve heard you can’t stuff enough h322 in an x39 case to be...

I’m loading up for a 308 bore x39 (specifically the AR stoner). I’m getting great accuracy with a 308 Nos Ballistic tip in 125 grain, a hair shorter than 2.20 COL and 25.6 grains 1680. Velocity averages about 2385 with an extreme low of 2360 and an extreme high of 2408. Max book loads for x39...

I’ve been reloading straight wall revolver for a few years with good results. Moving into bottleneck rifle and I’ve got two for two stuck cases. The technique I was told to use (which obviously does not work) was to give the inside of a paper lunch type bag a good spray and then toss casings...

I have an older 77/22 Hornet. Somewhere in my readings I read something to the effect that the new 17 Hornet mags allow for a longer COL and can be used in the older rifles with the classic 22 hornet cartridge. Does this sound right, or did I dream it up?

I recently picked up a brand new Stevens 320 for a song. It includes a 28" field bbl and an 18.5" security bbl. The gun itself is a Win 1300 knock off, and a pretty decent one if you ask me. Certainly a spectacular value. Anyhow, I'm curious if anyone has luck lobbing slugs with a...

Hey all. Don't own a Glock (yet). The only Glock I've ever shot was a G21 with the OD frame. Did pretty well with it. Outshot the owner with my m9 and he said lets trade and I subsequently outshot him with his own gun. :cool: Quite liked it. Thought I wouldn't warm up to it as I have...

I have a traditions pa accelerator. It functions well and is accurate enough. I noticed while reassembling tonight the fit of barrel to tang is slightly uneven. It is flush on the lock side but angles out on the other, so on the far side of the tang there's a fingernail-width gap. I took a...

I'm using various calculators and equations to determine ideal twist rate for a projectile fired in a sabot. Some call for groove diameter (.50 or thereabouts) and some call for projectile diameter (.43). Using one or the other number gives a very different result. I wonder if anyone knows...

I'm putting serious thought into a 30-30 barrel for my TC Encore for a variety of reasons. I'd be shooting "pointy" rifle bullets exclusively, as there's not another 30-30 around to confuse loads with. Something like 150 or 125 grain Nosler ballistic tips. I have the choice of 1 in 10 or 1...

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Just got handed down a Browning A5 that's been in the family a few decades, a Light 12 model. There's a hairline in the stock so I'm having that sent away and fixed. In the meantime I want to detail strip this bugger and clean it out. So far internet guides have gotten me to the point where...

Hey all, I want to state at the beginning I'm a life long firearm enthusiast and sportsman, so we can skip the gun safety lectures. :) My brother's birthday is coming up in a few moths and I'd like to get him a handgun for a variety of reasons. He's come shooting with us on a number of...

I was just given a Browning A5 that's been in my family since the 20s. It's a field gun, so it has been carried much and shot relatively little. This gun has functioned flawlessly up until just recently. I haven't shot it, but my father says it jams and there's a hairline crack developing in...

I asked my father what he wanted for Christmas and he said a lead melter for making fishing weights. I said I'd buy him one if he cast me some boolits. Does anyone have a recommendation for a decent pot that will serve for boolits and weights? Ideally something good for a beginner and not...

Just purchased a crosman 1377, first airgun in a million years. The manual recommends 10 pumps but some online say 12 is fine. If the majority of shooting gets done at 3-5 pumps for target shooting will the occasional 12 pumps for garden pests adversely affect longevity?

Within the next few months, sometime in the near future, I'm going to order a barrel from one of the Encore custom shops. I'm looking for a do it all 100 yard 16-18" carbine. Targets, plinking, hunting medium game, etc. I have a .357 Magnum revolver I like a lot so a barrel chambered in .357...

I have an Encore with the 209x50 barrel. Love the rifle and love the stock setup but am moving to an area where centerfire will be more practical, so am going to sell the 209. I'm wondering if I can use the muzzleloader forend with a rifle barrel, maybe a bull barrel? I know there's a channel...

Generally speaking, for pistol cases how much effect does case length have on accuracy? Or to be more specific, how large can the gap between case lengths be before you start to see accuracy degrade? I ask because I've heard most say don't bother sizing pistol cases, but (for example) theres...