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I went to my friendly public range today to sight-in a newly built 22BR rifle. However, one of the loads for my 22BR left a small residue of "soot" from the case neck all the way down the sides of the cases. Haven't seen this before. I was shooting the Sierra 40 grain Blitzkings over 28.0...

I just got around to handloading for my Armalite AR-10 which is in .308Win/7.62x51mm NATO caliber. (My rifle barrel is marked 7.62x51mm NATO). I decided on starting to use the Hornady 150 grain SST bullet. I chose this bullet because it has a cannelure that I can crimp to and should have...

Chambering Tool I recently had a Rem. Model 700 rifle built for me chambered in .22BR caliber. I finally got around to hand loading some cartridges for it and discovered that I couldn't find the LANS to measure to measure to. I later was informed by my gunsmith that he had provided me with a...

Has anyone had good luck firing commercial 7.62x51mm ammo in their semi-auto's? I own two gas operated rifles that I have only handloaded for this cartridge. My buddy wants to get an AR-10 and he doesn't reload. I'm thinking the surplus Greek, Israel IMI, or British stuff earmarked...

After hunting deer since a small lad in Missouri at the age of 14, and now having lived up to the ripe age of 59, I have come to the conclusion there is only 1 rifle for me, the Weatherby Mark V. I've got a safe full of Remingtons, Rugers, Winchesters, CZ's, and Mauser's, and they gather dust...

Just purchased a Dillon 4'x6' fiberglass blind. Haven't gotten the stand for it. I can get a 10' or 15' height stand for it with the stairs and landing. What is the best height, 10' or 15'? I like the idea of the extra height to see more countryside, but it will be tough to stand up. Thanks!

I have a new AR-10 (7.62x51/.308) and am anxious to wring out accurate loads for it. (My goal is 1- MOA) Being a bolt action gunner for quite some time, I never had the problem of long throated barrels and short magazines. Other than the Speer 125 TNT bullets, I am not aware of other...

I got my new AR-10A4BF last night and ran a few patches dosed with CLP. Cleaned up very nicely and very quickly. I'm going to have to order a .308 comparator cartridge for bullet seating purposes. In the meantime I'm going to use the cannelure on the 150 grain Hornady SST bullets and do a...

Let me have it...did I do okay purchasing a Armalite AR-10 in .308? I got it so that I got one before they became extinct in America. I know there are other brands out there, DPMS, Bushmaster, Knight, Colt, etc. I will use it for hunting hogs and home security. I just would like to...

Gents, I have very little experience with the Armalite AR-10 platform. I understand that it will "break" open for easy access to the bore for cleaning? I have a FNAR that is a pain to clean and must use the Otis cable system for bore cleaning. Appreciate the help.:) Thanks!

Anybody have any good hog loads for the FNAR in .308 Winchester? I want to shoot 150 grain Hornady SST's. Loads for the M1A might also work, too. Thanks!

Gents, I have assembled a like new Remington 700 CDL in .243 Win, a 24" .224/1-12 twist SS barrel by Brux, a McMillan BDL "sand" camo stock, a HS Precision Pro Series Short Action detachable magazine (.223) trigger group with a spare HS Precision .223 magazine. Do any of you know of a...

I picked up a box of 140 grain TTSX bullets for my .280 and plan to deer hunt in December. Anyone have any experience loading these bullets? I understand that the bullets like plenty of "jump" to the Lans in the barrel. I've got a couple pounds of AA-3100 and plan to use CCI BR-2 primers. I...

Not long ago, my good friends on this blog kept me straight regarding variances in cartridge overall length. (COL measured from the ogive of the bullet to the bottom of the cartridge.) However, now that I am aware of bullet ogive variances effecting the COL, I measured fourteen 30-06...

I am utilizing the following equipment and materials to handload 30-06 Springfield cartridges for my Winchester 70 Severe Weather rifle: Forster Coax Loading Press Redding Deluxe Die set (30-06) Lee Factory Crimp Die (30-06) Hornady 168 A-Max Bullets Lapua new brass IMR-4350, H-4350...

I'm having a Rem 700 in .243 Win converted to the 22 Rem. BR chambering. Do any of you any experience with this caliber? What are some good bullets and powder would you recommend. Thanks!:)

I'm torn in deciding which shotgun to purchase. I like the Browning Auto's in 12 Gauge, but also like the Winchester 101 and Weatherby Orion O/U. I already have a Browning pump in 20 gauge, that is okay for upland birds. Which of these shotguns would you all suggest? Thanks for the help.

I recently began to use the Hornady Lock-N-Load Straight O.A.L. gauge. It works very well on all my rifles with the exception of a Winchester Extreme Weather B. A. rifle in 30-06. Each time I attempted to take a bullet gap/lans measurement I would get a different measurement reading. The...

I'm torn between purchasing a new CZ VZ-58 7.62X39 semi auto and the FNAR 7.62X51 rifles. Anyone have any experience with either or both of these rifles? The FN is much more expensive, around $500 more. The FNAR examined at the gun shop had a 16" bbl, which is a bit on the short side for me...

I recently bought a CZ-550 Varmint Kevlar in 22-250 cal. My first day at the range today revealed it's easily going to be a MOA shooter or better if I do my part with making good loads for it. However, the magazine will not latch in the magazine well. Has anyone else had this problem, and if...