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I'm super excited about the Springfield Armory SA-35. It has a MSRP of $679.00 or there about. I see they are actually being bid on Gunbroker for up to $2500.00 as of this writing. What the heck? Is this just people who have to be the first one on the block with one or should I expect this...

I have always been a big fan of Val Forgett and Navy Arms. In the 1975 Lyman Black Powder Handbook, there is an article written by Forgett describing his muzzle loader African safari. One of the rifles he used was a 58 cal Hawken Hunter. The projectile he used was a 610 grain thick skirted...

I currently have a Colt 80 Series slide and 38 Super barrel that I picked up from a friend. Currently looking for a frame to go with it. Can a 45 caliber frame be fitted to the slide. What do I need to look for. My first build.

I have this JC Higgins bolt action shotgun. As BA shotguns go, this is actually a pretty nice one. It has a tubular mag rather than a detachable magazine and pretty nice wood and finish. If I shortened the barrel to a point before the choke and added rifle sights, would I have an effective...

I noticed that when I put Virginian Dragoon in the search engine of Gun Broker, I always see several "part lots" with old cylinders, grip frames and whatever else. I dont find this for most of the other guns I search. I own a Virginian Dragoon and believe it to be a solid revolver that should...

Love a good 16 gauge. Fits my frame, points wondrfully and I load then and have all the accessories for several. I have been casting and shooting 16 gauge slugs for years out of my regualar field guns. I started looking for a 16 gauge slug gun but have become convinced that there is no such...

I have always loved my lever guns and have an extensive collection of Winchesters, Marlins and Savages. Recently picked up my first BLR. It is one of the older models with the steel receiver chambered in .308. The price was very right so I picked it up without shooting it before hand. Since...

I have a couple of Marlin 1895's in 45-70. One microgroove is enough and would like to have one equipped with an octagon barrel with ballard style rifling. Who does this work?

I've been fortunate enough to accumulate several Browning FN Safari rifles. My 30-06, 300 WM and 458 all have Mauser style extractors and controlled round feeding. However, my 375 H&H is a push feed with a Sako style extractor. Anyone know the history of FN production and why there is a...

Seasons Greetings, I have a pre 64 featherweight model 70 in 30-06 that has been in my safe for several years. I now want to give it a little attention and field the thing. I am not a big scope guy and want to utilize the iron sights. However, this particular rifle came from the factory...

So what do you think of my repurposed pistol rack?

Just picked up a 4" S&W Model 57 in of course .41 mag. It is mechanically great but has a lot of holster wear. In my opinion, a great candidate for a refinish. Have been thinking about brushed hard chrome. Any opinions on this finish or something better?

I really like the 223 CS 527. You guys that own one, can rounds be inserted into the magazine through the top of the receiver with the bolt open or do I need to remove the magazine and load it out of the rifle?

I was just given an excellent conditioon Crossman Trapmaster 1100 Co2 powered shotgun. Anyone have any experience with these or know what to do with them. I know they were only made from 67-71. It is a beautiful gun with a heavy hardwood stock. What acessories do I need to operate this thing...

I friend of mine handed over a Mossberg 20 ga 185D shotgun just because he wanted it gone. I took it thinking I could give it to the kid for a little hunting fun. It has no magazine but I figured that would be a cheap and easy fix. Wrong! Did Mossberg make exactly one magazine for each...

Got a chance to pick up a Marlin 1894 in 357 mag. The price is so right I am having a hard time walking away. It is a pre-Remington but post-cross bolt. Of course it has the micro groove barrel. I am a bit gunshy about this (no punn intended) since sears ago I had one in 44 mag that couldn't...

Recently I came across a Numrich Hopkins & Allen underhammer "Offhander" in 45 caliber. Having trouble finding information on it. Anyone know the rate of twist. I was wondering if it will handle conicals or if I'm limited to RB. Anyone know what kind of a charge it will handle? I'd like to...

I've got a couple of Remington 788's one in 6mm and the other in 44 mag. While I am a prolific reloader, I can't say that I've accumulated enough fired brass from either rifle to process yet. That said, I've read in several places that the 788 has a tendency to stretch the brass upon firing...

Been waiting for Charter arms to release the .45 acp version of the Pitbull. I shoot and reload an enormous number of 45's and think this might compliment my arsenal. They are already out there in 9mm and .40 cal. Who has one and what do you think of it. The opinions that I have heard about...

Just came into a massive pile of 38 Special brass. I don't own a designated 38 Special so will be shooting these exclusively from my 357's. How hot can I reload these cases and what's a good 38+P+ load. I would like to assemble a bunch with 125 gr jhp.