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    Copper/Polymer bullets - environmental impact?

    I can see them getting restricted. Here in WA, you can't have any exposed zinc or copper on a building that has gutter runoff (the copper and zinc ions get into the water and kill fish). We have been painting much galvanized metal on the outside of buildings, and it is so crazy that even HVAC...
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    .410 ga 3" 000 Buck vs 20 ga 3" 2 Buck?

    I think a closer match would be the 410 3" with #4 buck -vs- the 20ga load of #2 buck. At short range, I prefer pellet count to hole size as long as the pellets penetrate. #4B is about the minimum I'd want to go to ensure penetration. But then I like the Judge too as I think 4 holes of 35...
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    Homeowner's son shoots, kills three would-be burglars with AR15

    Most of the mid weight 223 softpoint loads (55 to 65 grains) won't penetrate as many walls as most handgun rounds. Hornady had their TAP line intended for this, but they don't make them anymore. The 55 grain TAP penetrates 8" in gelatin and 55gr Sierra game king 9.6". The Hornady penetrated into...
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    WC in .327 FM

    Load data I have for 327 cases with 98gr LHBWC loads with CCI 500 primer, OAL of 1.31" are: 2gr Red Dot for 608 fps (do not reduce) 3gr Red Dot for 881 fps If you use 32 H&R brass again with 98 gr LHBWCs, CCI 500 primers, OAL of 1.075", I have: Red Dot 2.1 to 2.3gr for 735 - 805 fps...
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    Remington 700 Trigger Issue.

    It was on 60 Minutes a week or so ago. I saw the preview and said to myself....oh not again. They beat down Remington years ago about the 700 triggers. Not sure what was different in this recent story other than perhaps they still don't know how to make a 99.99999% reliable trigger.
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    Self-Storage

    I think the key to avoiding a FFL is who controls the lock. I think it best if the customer controls the lock (via key or combo). Your security would be there to make sure people aren't coming in with bolt cutters to remove someone's lock (other than maybe their own which you'd need to verify)...
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    Ban on lead on Federal land

    Didn't Congress pass a law stating that the EPA may not regulate lead on federal lands as it pertains to sporting equipment (e.g. shot, bullets, and fishing sinkers)? That was supposed to put a stop to this a few years ago unless Congress passed a law regulating it.
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    What would you build into a Reloading Shed?

    A 4' power strip screwed to the wall. http://www.harborfreight.com/12-outlet-super-power-strip-96737.html Powder storage. I used a metal wall cabinet from Harbor Freight to hold that, and things like wads, hulls, and brass. http://www.harborfreight.com/hanging-tool-cabinet-39213.html Bullets are...
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    2 new .410 lever actions from Henry

    Almost 357 mag or maybe a 327 federal? A 410 slug from a 2.5" shell is either 1/4 oz or 1/5 oz. So a bit over 100 grains for the 1/4oz slug. They are pretty fast, around 1500 fps, but slow down to about 850 fps at 100 yds. Penetration is the problem, as the bullet is light for caliber (it is...
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    45 Colt "Ruger" Trailboss loads

    I looked at all my load data for 45 Colt and trailboss. There is a max listed load intended for rifles that says 6.5grains of trailboss with a 225 grain cast bullet for 932 fps. Pressure is not listed. OAL was 1.60 and the primer was a CCI 300. Saw another set of loads for a redhawk which...
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    .38+P vs. .357mag, both with SWC Ammo

    Given two identical non-expanding bullets, the faster one makes a slightly larger permanent crush cavity than the slower one. So it should be slightly more effective. Velocity also gives more potential for expansion if that bullet is a SWC HP. But that opens a can of worms -- a SWC HP that is...
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    S&W Governor? Gimmick or Good Idea?

    Sorry, I meant 3" barrel. That was a 2.5" shell velocity. I think the velocity is about the same for the 2.5" and 3" shells.
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    S&W Governor? Gimmick or Good Idea?

    Supposedly, the federal 000 loads (the ones intended for the Judge) do about 800 to 850 fps from a 3" Judge. This load has the tightest pattern of just about all the choices which make sense because all the pellets are in a straight line and rifling may actually help them. But the federal load...
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    Great Wounding Ability-What Did It?

    Sure there is. Can you say flat trajectory? Projectile effectiveness is irrelevant if you miss. With a high velocity load, you can have flat shooting to 300 yards. With a bp round, you need to be good at range estimation once past 200 yards. I would also say that recoil can be less which is...
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    Gun control

    Also note that many hunters user muzzle loaders and bows. Here, the season can be much longer for those shooting non-firearms. If just Ohio banned firearms, then they would suffer somewhat reduced hunting revenues. If it was nationwide, then I think hunters would shift to alternate equipment (as...
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    What's the practical limit on handgun muzzle velocity?

    Another velocity limiter is straight wall cases -vs- bottle neck. I don't think I've seen a straight wall case that goes much over 2400 fps (from a rifle). You want velocity, then you need a bottleneck type case. As far as strength, pressure also pushes back on the bolt face (both thrust), so...
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    What's the practical limit on handgun muzzle velocity?

    As mentioned before, the powder has a limit. If you change to an explosive, they have limits too. I just found an old article which has the initial velocity for bomb and grenade fragments. That velocity depended on the thickness of the metal casing (the thinner the casing, the faster the...
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    Brenneke black magic slugs

    It makes a much larger hole (72 caliber). Do you think that 36" of penetration in not enough? If you think you need more than that, then yes, take your 375 or 416 and load it with solids.
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    Brenneke black magic slugs

    When comparing slugs, there can be a lot of differences. Brenneke's tend to be hard, so they stay together and penetrate. In their catalog, they list 2 slugs for use on the large/dangerous game: 3" Black magic (1 3/8oz at 1500 fps) 3" Magnum Crush (1 1/2oz at 1600 fps). Designed for rifled...
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    Ambidextrous light mounting on Mossberg 590

    That tri-rail up front is exactly what I have. I chose to mount the light on the left hand side as I am left handed. It is easy for the index finger of my right hand to work it when holding the pump grip. However, if my left hand was on the pump grip, I think I could reach it with my thumb...
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