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The V is indeed on the other side of the lanyard and the V is struck over a W marking as well, just rotated 90*.

Yes. Sorry, I was being lazy.

The s/n is 506xxx with a V, but the V is stamped away from the s/n so it does not immediately precede the s/n. I gather that this means that it was around during WW2 but I recall seeing s/ns in the high 470xxx range with owners claiming that they were made in the 1920s. 470xxx to 506xxx is...

Reviewing further, it looks like the maximum OAL published by CIP and SAAMI is 1.590".

Hi all - I'm loading up some 357mag using Berrys 158gr plated round nose bullets. I've loaded Berry's 158gr plated flat points to 1.575" before and they worked for me. If I load the RNs to the same OAL they will be seated deeper and (presumably) have a higher pressure when fired. What's a...

I got the stock and installed it on the gun. Quick and easy. I also expected that it would have some kind of recoil pad but it's just hard plastic. Disappointing, but shame on me for not verifying. Will any recoil pad work with ATI stocks? Preference is a screw-on replacement of the hard...

I went with an ATI in black but added a note to hold for a woodland brown if it wasn't much of a wait. Something like $83 delivered with good reviews all around. Good enough for what I'm trying to do. The wood looks so much better to me but the ATI is by no means ugly. Thank you.

I picked up a 1917 SMLE III* for cheap. It's already been sporterized so the damage is done. It feels like whoever did it was on a budget, or maybe it was made to be a kid's first "real" rifle. The length of pull is very short and the forestock is very narrow and shallow, to the point a bipod...

I envy those who do not have to concern themselves with "city limits." And we don't have any squirrels. I like the approach though!

All insight is welcome, especially from those who have actually taught children how to shoot. The question: assuming that a child demonstrates a reliably consistent ability to follow directions, (a) what is a good age to expose them to shooting and (b) what do you start them on? Background: My...

Great find Matt. Thank you.

@westernrover - I've not chrono'd them yet, jut using VV data (which is not 5" data). I don't ever expect to carry a 5" GP100 for defense but I'd still like to have data for a practical defense load. Realistically, if I ever actually carry it for the express purpose of self defense, maybe...

No, no help from Google. I'm sure the company is out of business by now. Absolutely zero hits online for the name or any combination of the name + descriptors. I've attached pics...

Based on my reading, the consensus seems to be that a 125gr JHP bullet makes for a very good defense round. Mr. Ayoob stated in an article that I read some time ago that a 125gr JHP moving between 1400fps - 1450fps is, in his opinion, a very good choice. I'd like to come up with a load recipe...

Does anyone shoot regularly with a light 38spcl load? I made some 158gr (Berry's plated) using 3.0 of Bullseye per Lyman manual and it was very pleasant out of a 5" GP100. I don't have a chrono yet and am curious as to what the real-world velocity of this load is. Lyman 50th says 3.0 BE is...

I'm trying to get my hands on a Zea's C22 Ruger holster. Google is not delivering. Any ideas on where I can find one of these and...how much?

Nailed it. I mean, I have a 357 now. A 44mag is a natural progression. I can get my hands on a old .41 Bisley and 357 Blackhawk if I need to up my high after that. And then the lever actions, of course, to squeeze every last FPS out of the stash of ammo that I'll need to bank for the...

I'll give it some time before I start changing things. Can't wait!

I found a new 5" GP100 and am buying it.

I'm looking for a 357 Mag. This falls squarely in the "I WANT" zone and I can live without it. I won't carry it concealed and I may only rarely open carry it (wilderness hike, remote camping, etc.). I do not plan to hunt with it. It's going into the collection and I intend to only use it at...