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I have been thinking abou the rifles I own and wondering if I have either a gap to fill or too much overlap between cartridges. So, I'd like to start a discussion of how a few cartridges compare in killing power mostly within iron sight range. I understand the real advantages of optical sights...

I own a very nice customized Marlin 336C in .30-30 as well as a CZ550FS in .30-06. These rifles obviously cover different spectrums as far as performance, which is why I own both of them. A year or so ago I bought a 336XLR chambered in .30-30, as I figured it would make a fine hunting rifle...

I have been told by a representative of NECG that they are now offering sights for CZ rifles. They offer a ghost ring rear sight and replacement front sight inserts. The rear sight is a true ghost ring, not a peep sight. The front sight inserts available are bead and high-vis in three...

I recently was surprised when the 158 gr LSWC+P ammo I ordered from Georgia Arms turned out to be LSWCHP+P. I have been shooting the Federal FBI load in my Model 10 and wanted to find a practice round that I would be able to buy in quantity at an affordable price. Georgia Arms advertises this...

I was reading the latest thread on night sights and started thinking about whether I should install them on my guns or not. I think I will probably have a set installed on my wife's gun since she likes the 3-dot setup anyway. On the other hand, I am still trying to decide whether I like the...

I have a S&W 1911SC commander-size pistol that I really like for the most part. The Scandium frame makes it light and easy to carry, and it handles recoil pretty well. It has also been flawlessly reliable from day one. However, I am starting to wonder whether I should replace it with a...

I had an experience last night that I would like to get some feedback on, especially since some forum members seem pretty knowledgeable about hearing loss and protection issues. As far as handguns, I usually shoot .45ACP or .44 Special and I always wear hearing protection. In the past...

I have read many threads on this and other forums regarding loss of accuracy with lever action rifles as the barrel heats up, usually mentioning 3-4 shots. Can anyone tell me whether octagonal barrels are the same as round barrels in this regard, or are they any less likely to lose accuracy? I...

I just bought one of these rifles and thought I would give a brief report on it: http://www.czusa.com/product_detail.php?id=17 A local dealer was able to get one from a distributor in about a week, for a good price. I had read some reports of rough, uneven finish on the wood but I am...

Does anyone know if it is legal to ship a handgun sold via private sale to a law enforcement agency without going through a FFL? I've not heard of such an exemption, and I want to be sure before going forward with a sale. Thanks for any info.

I just might have to get one of these to keep my TR-21 company: http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11101&storeId=10001&productId=32381&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=15715&isFirearm=Y

I have two lever guns that I've been trying to find the optimal (for me) sight configuration for. I like aperture sights with front post, but I can also shoot the semi-buckhorn / front bead setup just fine too. I'm trying to find a combination that works better in low light situations. I've...

The good news is that my wife seems to have good taste in guns: of the guns in my inventory she has handled she likes the S&W revolvers and the 1911 best. :D Anyway, we are going through the process of selecting what type of handgun she would like to have as her own, whether it ends up...

Does anyone know what's up with the Cooper Commentaries page at this URL: ? http://users2.ev1.net/~mkreynolds/jeff/ I can't get the page to load for some reason.

Hopefully this can be a fun discussion: I am trying to decide which rifles I really want to have in my collection to create a rifle battery that will be practical for my uses without too much redundancy. I am not discounting the fact that it is okay to own a rifle just because you happen to...

With the rifles I currently own (.223, .357Mag, and .303 British) I normally try to use the same bullet weight for target practice as field use so that I can buy cheap practice ammo and use better, more costly ammo for hunting, etc... I am thinking of purchasing either a .30-30 or a .308...

I would like some feedback from anyone who has used Aimpoint optics in either military or sporting applications. I am thinking of mounting an Aimpoint (either 7000SC or CompC) on a rifle that will be used in a general purpose role, including hunting in brushy wooded areas. How vulnerable is...

I am becoming interested in the .308 Tikka Hunter Battue model with open sights as a handy carbine. I would like opinions about TruGlo sights: are they durable, prone to damage, how long do they last, etc...

I am considering buying another Marlin and am having a hard time deciding between .44 Mag and .30-.30. I have been reading as many posts on this board and others as I can find about both calibers which has given me a lot of info but hasn't made the decision any easier. Here is the way I look...

I know you have a Marbles tang sight on your 1894C and I appreciate any responses you care to give me on these questions: (of course I welcome responses from anyone) Have you drilled & tapped for that second screw yet? If so, what was your process and how did it go? (I'm thinking I might...