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There were numerous sightings at the Shot Show, and Charles Daly's newsletter announcing the change appeared then or a little before. I knew about the 798 moniker at the time of the Shot Show, probably from disussion on Accurate Reloading, but I knew about the Zastava/Remington deal when it was...

A custom is never worth in $$ what you put in it, but if it's what you want, no reason not to go for it. Just think long and hard and ask yourself can you afford to take a big loss on the resale price if it turns out less cool when you've paid for it than you expected it to be. Suggestion on...

Cosmoline - Any updates? Anyone ever try .32 cal. pistol bullets?

Only when there is a reliable, diverse supply of plinking ammunition for < 20 cents per round - usually a lot less - can any cartridge become price-competitive with the .223 or .223 AI for the non-or-part-time reloader. The one and only advantage I can see of the .223 AI over the other fast...

Not all handloaders have the time or the interest to handload every round they fire. If you are an exlusive handloader, I agree that there is little to no reason to shoot the .223 AI, but if you like to load sometimes but don't like to have to load, the .223 AI has the advantage of a large...

IIRC, the flat on the bottom of the bolt is a distinguishing feature of the Spanish Mauser, as is the Maltese cross in a circle, a common mark on Spanish Mausers. The bolt-slop when open is normal for a Mauser. The corrosion on the bolt face was probably due to corrosive primers. Not much you...

While there have been a few walnut models here and there (such as the recent Classic models), and even some examples of basic models which ended up with the fancier stocks for one reason or another (probably supply-on-hand), most Savage wood stocks have been other hardwoods for a long time...

I posted again to mention that both are pillar bedded, but I see that carnaby has already pointed that out.

I am used to shooting bolt actions and target pistols with 2-3 lb. triggers. even my "wondernines" (CA, Glock, Sig, etc.) have triggers under four pounds - sometimes they took some work to get that way, but usually not much. Most semi-autos I have shot have had triggers in the five -lb plus...

Some of the Academy stores around DFW have Monarch FMJ for $3. Not the best price in the world, but not too bad given the short supply. The Fort Worth Cabelas gets Wolf in every so often, but it sells out instantly. There are more Academies around here, so it's easier to get ahold of it there.

Complexity - automatics have to function, revolvers have to have a bunch of carefully machined chambers. Bolt actions, especially .22's, are simple. Most rifle barrels are concentric and threaded or pinned for attachment. Automatic barrels have to have hoods and locking lugs machined...

The biggest drawback I see to semi-automatic rifles is that I've never found one with a trigger that holds a candle to a bolt-action. Even the HK sporter that used to be imported had a pretty heavy trigger pull. Are there any custome triggers in the two-pound range for the AR-15 or similar...

The barrel on the FV is 2" longer, the stock on the FP has an extra sling swivel stud up front to take a bipod. The bolt on the FV is finished in the write. The FP bolt is black, but the black finish wears quickly on many I have seen. More parts are supposed to be matte finished on the FP...

mtboho: I like 788s, but for your own education on them, first start with this pessimistic opinion. That way you will be prepared for the potential difficulties. The 788 can be a cool gun no doubt, but it is not without its problems. As to collectible callibers, .222 is fairly rare too...

.45 Guy: You might try talking to Mark Skaggs in Oregon. I've never used him, but he seems from things he's said like he builds what the customer wants. Sounds like you're planning to use a new barrel? In that case, as long as you use an appropriate diameter - some people get .308 to...