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Yes, it is my first single action. Good info to know. Thank you!

Thanks for the replies gentlemen. I look forward to practicing and getting good with that gun.

I inherited a Vaquero from my brother when he passed several years ago. I've been going through his collection recently to see exactly what he had and what I might want to start using. His taste in guns was completely different from mine. My purchases were mainly practical hunting purchases and...

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I'm not sure a subsonic load is really that much quieter than a supersonic load...for what your looking for anyway (unsuppressed). Think about being at the range with the guy next to you shooting a 45acp. You still need ear protection and it will still be loud even though the round might be a...

I agree wholeheartedly with Lee. Make the drive to take a class with Randy at Southern Exposure in Lakeland. I took one of Randy's class in October and thought it was fantastic. It was my first class but I had been shooting for 23 years. I learned more in that 3 day course than I had in the past...

I'd also like to mention that I took the class in Lakeland, FL hosted by Irv and his wife at Southern Exposure. Very nice facility and even nicer people. They did a great job organizing everything.

Thank you for all the replies to my original posts. Well, I'm back and what a class! Mountain Bear's post was very accurate (as well as Bix's links). I am considering taking the class again. The only things I would change would be the following... Cutting my rifle stock down to fit me...

Thanks for the comments. I just saw an old Sierra Handgun manual that list velocity for loads with 10" contender barrels for most bottleneck cartridges. I'll have to take a closer look.

I was watching "Whitetails" tonight and saw Larry Weishuhn, who was hunting with a T/C pistol in .30-06. I know he likes those handguns. I have always had an interest in those guns but wondered two things... 1. What is the recoil of a round like the .308 or .30-06 in a handgun? Does the...

Yes...Remington 7400 autoloader in .30-06. Bought it new in 1986, put a Redfield Lo-Pro widefield 2x7 on it and shot the heck out of it. Bought it to start hunting when I turned 18. Didn't know anyone who hunted so I get to take my first animal til I was probably 28. Bought an exotic hunt to get...

I've always had a curiosity to take a deer with my .45 acp. I've read many articles on .45 loads, bullet shape, etc. Seems as though a 230gr. hard cast with a flat nose at 900 - 950 has worked quite well for many according to Marshall Stanton at Bear Tooth Bullets and Veral Smith at LBT. I like...

Okay, this might be a baaad idea to some...but it just came to me as I was reading the posts here. Being that you would have to stretch it to purchase the rifle you, sort of, want; maybe think of an alternative way to go...temporarily. Okay...everyone grab your seats. NEF single shot! I have...

If I were in your shoes, I'd opt for the .308. Other calibers mentioned here are fine calibers. But, some are better if you reload or don't mind more expensive ammo. The .308 has a great selection of ammo in any gun shop or online and you can buy surplus ammo at pennies on the dollar for...

Thank you for the tip...I was pondering what base and rings to use as I am inexperienced with them. The instructor strongly recommended the bolt. He said that if one had to use a lever that its fine. But, with the amount of ammo used in a short period time he's seen some levers not make it...

Picked up my scope for my rifle....a Leupold VX 3 in 1.75X6 by 32. Also, bought a ching sling. I intend on doing this course right and having this rifle as my go to gun for years to come. Thank you!!!

I've been in similar situations before...Buy X instead of Y at a little less money thinking that I could use the saved money to buy Z. In almost all of my decisions like that, I've been disappointed. Usually, "Z" will cost more than the difference of saving by buying "X" and then you wish you...

I own a 7400 in .30-06. It's my favorite rifle. Probably becasue I bought mine new in 1986 when I turned 18. It was my first rifle. I tought myself to shoot becasue I didn't know anyone who shot. I put a Redfield Low Profile 2X7 scope on it and have shot probably over 2,000 rounds through it as...

"Reloading Equipment"? Do you already load and you are looking for added equipment? Or, are you actually looking for a press and getting started in reloading? By the way, I just bought a Winchester M70 Featherweight a few weeks ago. Of all the other rifles I looked at, picked up and that...

Sounds like fun. What power is the scope? It might be low enough power to keep. If not...as mentioned here...take it off and get used to the iron sights. You can always put it back on later if your needs change. Then, you didn't spend any more money either.