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My M1A has a an occasional problem that causes both a FTE and a FTF. As the ejecting case is flying out, it is getting caught by the operating rod and slammed up against the bottom of the front scope ring. This causes the spent case to be jammed in between the operating rod and the scope ring...

Which brands do you guys use? I have shot a couple of shotgun stages and always borrowed a belt and carriers from a squadmate, but I would like to get my own setup. What are the quality options available?

I tried this ammo this weekend and got my best ever results. A 1.1" group from my 18" Scout Squad M1A. Other than mounting a scope over the reciever and having some trigger work done, it is a bare bones unmodified gun. Anyway, this ammo shot really well...

What types of bullets feed the best through these guns? Softpoints? Wadcutters? Do heavier bullets (and this a longer OAL) help the .38 specials to feed better? I am assuming that round nose bullets are a no-no in a tube fed gun, is that true? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks...

A coworker is looking for a hunting rifle and found a used Model 70 at the local gunstore. I believe it was manfactured in the 70s or 80s. With all the hype about the Pre '64s, its hard to know what is the real story on the Post '64s? Are they piles of crap or are they decent guns? What...

A happy 30th birthday to me! I just got a new CZ 527 Varmint .223 with a Kevlar stock. I plan to provide as much relevant information as I can in this thread. If you have any questions that I don't address, please let me know. Here are the basic specs of the model: -.223 (the CZ forum...

For all you who have .223s with 1:9 barrels, what ammo gives you the best groups? I am guessing bullet weights are in the 55-69gr range? Please chime in whatever make your gun is. I know there are a lot of ARs, 700s, Savages, and others out there that use 1:9 barrels.

So I was browsing in a gunshop today and an old gentleman walks in with a cased gun and he asked the guy behind the counter if he can help him his gun. He proceeds to pull out a Thompson .45ACP submachine gun. Apparently they guy received it from his father years and years ago and the gun...

Yesterday was an excellent day at the range. A friend and I put his brand new Vanguard HBST .308 through the paces. (HBST stands for Heavy Barrel, Silent Technology) During the testing we used an old 4x40 Tasco scope and the DNZ Game Reaper mount. I love the simplicity and sturdiness of...

I just finished sanding the barrel channel of my stock so that my barrel is now free floated. What finish should I use to protect the wood where I sanded off the original finish? The original finish is in great shape on the rest of the stock, so I don't want to mess with that. I just need...

I have been considering a new bolt action .223. This gun will be mostly for range use, but maybe a little varmint hunting also. Because I have other guns for carrying around, I think I am ok with getting a somewhat heavy barrel. What twist rate (1:9 or 1:12) and what barrel length...

Here is my M1A. It was a gift from my lovely wife and it is my favorite gun to shoot. The rifle doesn't have as many bells and whistles and dodads as some do, but I sure like how this gun is set up. It started life as a Springfield Scout Squad and soon had a Burris 2.75x scout scope on it...

Do any of you do any thing special to your barrels when shooting copper bullets like the Barnes? Do you have to clean the barrel more often? I read somewhere that to help with accuracy, you are supposed to clean your bore really well everytime you switch from shooting lead bullets to copper...

Does anyone have experience with the new Hornady SUPERPERFORMANCE ammunition? I am curious to know if it would hurt the gas system/rod/reciever on the M1A. The Hornady website says that this ammo delivers 100-200 extra fps and I have always heard to stay away from "light magnum" type of...

Can anybody help me? I am installing an ARMS scope mount on an M1A, but I don't have the wrench that measures inch-lbs. How tight should I torque the bolt into the side of the receiver? The instructions recommend about 90 in-lbs. Would that be similar to twisiting really hard with a...

I see some scope models from Nikon and Weaver that seem to have exactly the features that I want. My only worry is that they will hold up to the battering of the M1A. I realize that medium power .308 loads should not be any concern for a quality scope. But what about the cycling of the...

I am considering buying a used 10/22 that has had lots of upgrades to it (barrel, stock, bolt, optics, ect). It really looks like a nice gun, but I am not sure if the age of the receiver should be a major factor in my decison. The serial number starts with #117 and according to Ruger's...

Hi All, What are the best firearms training schools out there? Everyone has heard of Front Sight, but what else is good? What are the going rates for a day of instruction? What schools offer the most bang (sorry) for the buck? In the future I would like to take several types of classes...

Both rings have great reputations. The rifle is a Springfield and the scope will have a 1" tube and be in the 3-9x40 range. I like the ability of the Burris Signatures to compensate for the receiver and/or the base being out of alignment with the barrel. However, these are nowhere near...

Hi guys, I need your input. A friend is looking for his first bolt action rifle. He wants to use it for target shooting and hunting. My guess would be that 80% of its use would be targets and fun at the range. 20% of its use would be hunting. Here are the general criteria: For...