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    Loading for Hornady .224 75 gr BTHP Match in Match AR-15

    I've been using Hornady .224 75 gr BTHP Match in my Highpower match rifle, an Armalite AR -15 for years. I didn't fire for a couple of years and came back just after scopes were allowed. So I had the upper converted to a rail upper for the scope and took off the A2 stock and put on a Magpul...
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    Safe Bottom Rusting

    I have a Red Head safe in my basement. This week I had a sump pump failure and the carpet that the safe was on got wet. Water did not get in any of my safes or gun cabinets. I pulled the safe out today to get the carpet it out. it was stuck to the bottom of the safe and when i pulled it off...
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    GSG-5 Problems Solved

    I hadn't been to many gunshows recently but went to one this past weekend and my son and I took a look at the little GSG-5 MP5 clones in 22 lr. neato looking gun but I have finally learned discipline not to buy guns on impulse :p (so I think). I kinda wanted one but decided to go home and do...
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    Yugo M53 MG42 Semi-Auto Clones

    Anyone have any opinions on the M53 Yugo Semi-Auto clones of the MG42 that Century Arms is selling? Considering picking one up and want to know how well Century's conversion is done. Thanks in advance.
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    The Auto Ordnance Semi Thomposons

    Over the years I've looked at Auto Ordnances semi-auto Thompson. I don't have a M1 in my military collection because the real deal is just too much coin. I'm in MI and we can't own SBRs (but can own the full auto, go figure). So I may have to settle on one of the 16 in barrel Thompsons...
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    Volunteer Enterprises .45 Thompson "Clones"

    Any thoughts on the Volunteer Enterprises Carbines that look somewhat like Thompsons? I see one every now and then and look at them curiously. Any good? Prices? I see there are different models like the Commando 45, or the Commando V, or Commando Mk III. What are the differences...
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    Webley Mk VI Question

    I recently bought a Webley Mk VI from a deceased freind's estate. I took the gun to the City Police for the required Michigan Safety inspection. The police LT who look the gun over said it was unsafe because the cylinder moved a bit and the "frame was loose," it wobbled somewhat at the pivot...
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    Police Dog Shot, Man Indicted- Opinions?

    What do you all think about this case?
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    AR 180 Price Check

    Anyone know the price range for a very good Sterling made AR-180? Thanks in advance
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    Kel-Tek Sub 2000 in .40 S&W

    I'm thinking of getting a Kel_Tek Sub 2000. I had a chance to shoot the 9mm version (Glock mags) and was impressed with the accuracy. Any have one in .40 S&W? How is it? I don't have anything in .40 S7W but have a bunch of pistols in 9mm. How is ammo cost compare between the 9mm and...
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    Rimfire rapid fire times?

    Can anyone tell me what the rapid fire times are for rimfire pistol matches? Thanks in advance.
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    The M1911 Match

    With the success of the Garand and Military Bolt Guns matches by CMP, the idea popped into my head of why not have a match designed aroun military issued the M1911 & M1911A1. I think this would be a fun match. Is this a good iidea? If so, what would the match consist of?
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    Load for new Armalite NM AR-15?

    I bought a new Armamlite AR-15 National Match rifle this weekend. It has a 1 in 8 twist stailness Lothar-Walther barrel. I have a match on 15 August and would ike to use it. My club Highpower matches are fired using the reduced targets for a 100 yard range. What would be a good load...
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    Walther P22

    Looked at A Walther P22 today. First time I took a good look at one. The thing felt like it was molded to my hand. Almost walked home with it but decided to ask what people think. I don't have 22lr semi so.... What do the Highroaders think of this pistol? The price in the shop for the...
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    Case head separation

    Reading the ".30-06 case life" thread got me wondering if any reloaders here have experienced a case head separation. If so, what happend? Did you have any indcator on the case before hand?
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    CMP North Store Report

    A friend and I trekked to the CMP North Store today. They have a great selection of M1s of various grades, M1903s and some Model 1917s. I picked up a rack grade Danish M1 that I am going to convert into a M1D and a nice Eddystone Model 1917 to round out my 1917 collection. The estaff was...
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    Shooting left with autos

    Whenever I shoot an auto pistol, I tend to shoot just to the left. I don't do this with my revolvers. Any ideas on how to improve this?
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    Level Orange Road Stops

    OK, not that we are at Level Orange some states are having their State Police conduct random security stops on the highways that includes a search of the car. What is legal here? Can you refuse the search? Do they have a legal right to search anyway because its 'random?' Please, no...
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    Methods to track number of fires.

    Reading the "Loading fo M14" article in the other post brings to mind a question I've had for awhile. Every manual, article etc, states there is a number of fires a case can have. I've seen 4 up to 10 mentioned in articles, posts etc. But what I have a trouble with is how to keep track of...
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    Grouping change in different positions

    I have a problem of my groupings changing when I switch postions during highpower competition. My club fires the standard NRA, standing slow fire, sitting or kneeling rapid fire, rapid prone and slow fire prone. We shoot using the 100 yard substitute targets I'll get the rifle to a good...
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