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I am wanting a reduced deer-hunting load for my 11 year old. He can handle the recoil of a 20 gauge, but I want the load to be mild enough that he will practice with it. Here is the recipe that I am considering: 120g Barnes TSX 32g H4895 goal: 2400 fps The TSX seems to have a good...

I recent close encounter with a Whitetail has me rethinking my scope selection. I currently have a variable scope that spends most of its time on 6x while hunting. I recently missed a "wing shot" on a running deer because the scope magnification was too high. By current scope is a 4-12X, but...

I have heard and read some version of the following statements many, many times: "To properly aim aperture sights the front sight post must be centered within the rear aperture." "If the front post is not centered within the aperture this indicates a sight misalignment and the Point of...

I shoot Highpower with an AR-15, but I have the hankering for something a little more "robust". I want to get a .308 semi-auto that is capable of good accuracy at extended ranges (out to 600 yards) and is very reliable. My short list includes the following: Sprinfield Armory M1A DSA FAL...

I am wanting to purchase a Swiss K-31 and I have been looking at the selection available from Classic Arms. They sound like they are in very good condition and they have matching serial numbers. They offer a standard rifle with a Birch stock for $120 and a Walnut stocked version for $150...

I have a friend who has an HK-91 (actually it's a G3, but that's another story). He claims he was told by a knowledgeable fellow that this rifle can digest different .30 cal cartridges without modification. He claims that it can shoot 7.62x39 besides .308, and that this is an advantage that...

Is there a source for 7mm-08 factory ammo that uses the heavier 7mm bullets? I have only found loads of 120 or 140 gr. I am looking for a 150 or 160 gr load. Thanks.

I am considering retiring my .243 from Whitetail hunting in favor of something with a little more punch. I lost a nice buck last week. He was quartering towards me (showing his left shoulder)at about 75 yards, so I didn't have the desireable broadside shot to take advantage of. Since it was...

I have been studying air rifles lately with the idea of getting a nice target rifle to practice my off-hand technique. While searching for a suitable candidate I stumbled upon this item: Cummins Pellet Rifle This is most definetely NOT a fancy target air rifle, but at that price, I...

I am going on a camping vacation in California this summer and I need some information about the local gun laws. Whenever I have camped before (soft-sided pop-up) I have always taken my pistol along for protection. For either animals (depending on the State) and because the campsites are...

I am wondering where the design for modern military front sights came from and why. I am talking about the post sight with the curved "ears" on either side. I know that the ears are supposed to prevent the post from being damaged or bumped out of alignment. Was the curve of the ears supposed...

My local newspaper (Kansas City Star) has stopped accepting classified advetising for handgun sales unless you are a licensed dealer. At first I thought this was just due to political correctness since a local TV station recently did an expose' on how easy it was to buy a firearm without having...

I am looking a three different low-end gun safes. I would like to know if anyone has a recommendation on these brands. They are all about the same size (60"x30"x22/24") offering about 23 cubic feet of space. The all claim a 30 minute 1200 degree fire rating. The first model is the...

I am looking to upgrade my firearms storage. Currently I have an inexpensive Homak 8-gun cabinet. This has worked fine for keeping small hands off my firearms. I have two problems with my current cabinet: it's too small and it isn't fire-resistant. I am looking for a larger storage unit...

I am looking for a "thrifty" way to store my guns that will be reasonably safe from fire damage. I am not that concerned with theft protection because of the area I live in. I do need it to be secure from children. I currently have an inexpensive sheet metal gun cabinet. It is secure enough...

What is the proper protrusion for a firing pin on a centerfire rifle that uses Large Rifle primers? I disassembled the bolt on my Savage Model 11 .243 and didn't realize that the firing pin depth was adjustable until I had changed it. It also looks like the spring tension on the firing pin...

I am interested in upgrading the barrel on my 1970's vintage 20 gauge 870 Wingmaster. It currently has a plain barrel with an improved cylinder and 2 3/4 chamber. I would like to replace this with a barrel that has the replaceable chokes and a vent rib. Since the chamber is integral with the...

I have a buddy who is a CNC Machinist and has offered to help me construct a Service Rifle Float tube. I can purchase a standard barrel nut for about $5. He has scrap tubing of about any gauge I would want. All I need is a drawing, or a description of how to make one of these things. I have read...

Got out this weekend to try my new Swift spotting scope. This is the same model sold by Creedmoor Sports. Very nice scope. Very clear optics. I ordered this one from B&H Photo for about $150 (got the last one, for now). Good eye-relief. No problem getting full-field view with shooting...

I purchased a G.I. OD cotton websling from an Army surplus store to put on my AR-15. I thought it would be more "authentic" looking, and it is legal for Highpower competition. After putting it on the rifle and playing around with it for a while, I have come to the conclusion that I HATE the...