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I have a Gamo Whisper .177 that I've had some scope issues with. The recoil is hard enough that the scope keeps walking back out of the dovetail grooves. I bought a scope base with a stop pin, but the reciever isn't drilled for a pin. Can I safely drill the top of the reciever for the stop pin...

A while back I posted a thread inquiring about the suitability of PPU brass for reloading in my Marlin 336, chambered in 30-30 Win. The reviews came back good, so I added some to my next online order. After shooting a couple of miscellaneous boxes of ammo on my last range trip, I tried the...

Well, the time has come for me to go ahead and start purchasing the requisite equipment for reloading. I've been reading like mad for about a month and I think I'm about ready to get started. So, I'm going to go ahead and share what I'm thinking as I go through the process. Input is welcomed...

So I'm getting close to the point where I start purchasing my first pieces of equipment, but for now I'm still in the research phase. In my reading, I find that Titanium Nitride or Carbide dies supposedly don't require case lube during operation. Is this actually true, or is it more of a...

I'm sure a bunch of you saw my post recently asking about reloading PPU brass for 30-30. I wanted to publicly say thanks to Loonwulf for being a gentleman and sending me a bag full of brass and bullets to get started with. Kudos to you, good sir.

I'm just getting into reloading. One of the calibers I plan to reload for is 30-30. Quality ammo is reasonably pricy in the 1.00 per round neighborhood. I have found some bulk purchase of Prvi Partizan for about .60 per round. I'm likely to buy it anyway at that price just to shoot it, but...

Okay, I have a craving for a lever action. It's been on the list for years, but I think it's made it to the top. I have a couple of directions I'm looking to go. Option one: a 30-30. I like the fact that this works as a hunting rifle and truck rifle. I live in Florida, potential targets are...

Hey folks, There is a piece of property near where I work that I'd really like to be able to hunt. I was thinking of sending the landowner a letter to ask permission since I don't have any other way of talking to him, and I was hoping THR would take a look at the letter and provide some...

Hi Folks, So my girlfriend recently purchased a really nice Remington 1100 Skeet B in 20 ga, with a fixed skeet choke barrel. I'd like to get her another barrel for christmas, preferably one with interchangeable chokes. However, here's my question: The Skeet B in 20 gauge is a 20ga barrel...

Hi THR, My girlfriend just bought herself a very nice Remington 1100 Skeet B in 20 gauge. She got a good price on it, but it's clearly been sitting in a safe for quite a while. The barrel seal needs to be replaced prior to shooting it. Brownells carries the seals, but we have a question...

My girlfriend is being offered a shotgun by a friend of the family, but we need to get it appraised to help determine the value. The gun in question is a Belgian Browning Semi Auto 20 Gauge. We know it's fairly old, but haven't been able to find an accurate manufacture date. It seems to...

Hey THR, I have a new model Ruger Bearcat that my parents gave me for Christmas a few years back. I was working the action after cleaning it last night and managed to snap the transfer bar off. This renders the gun unshootable, unfortunately. Does anyone have any experience with fixing...

If any of you guys have ever bought mag pouches from SigMadMan over on the Sig Forums, you'll know what I'm talking about here. They have a new website now, and started sending emails to old customers, which is how I found out about the new site. I had them make pouches for my old Glock, which...

Let's see some pics! I'm sure some of you guys have to be hiding some doglocks (technically flintlock I guess), snaphaunces, wheel locks, maybe some matchlocks, and who know what kind of other neat stuff. So, what do you have that's really oddball? Share with the group

I like to listen to theme-appropriate music when I'm doing stuff. For example, after a day at the range, I like to listen to songs about shooting/adventure/frontier life while I clean my guns. What are your favorite songs referring to black powder? Two of my favorites off the top of my...

After almost a year of owning it, I finally got around to shooting my Howdah today. In the process, I learned a few things. Pyrodex sucks. I bought some when I first started shooting BP, and I've been trying to get rid of it. My revolvers eat it up just fine with no issues, but I didn't...

With the recent acquisition of my new Harper's Ferry pistol, I've also added a new caliber to my collection. The pistol is a .58 cal with a rifled barrel. Now, I can get some roundball from TOTW in a variety of sizes. However, I'm planning on getting a casting setup from Cabelas in the next...

Went down to my local pawn shop just to browse today. I had never been in there, so I was curious to check it out. As y'all may be aware, I'm wanting to get a flintlock pistol to play with. I asked about them, and the guy behind the counter (who knew essentially nothing about BP) pulled a...

Finally got a small scale, so I can be a little more accurate with my measurements. I generally shoot based on a small volume measure. I've always shot Pyrodex RS, which is supposed to be FFg equivalent. In my 1858, I've had the powder measure set to 45 grains lately. When I actually...

I'd like to see what you fine folks use to tote all your black powder accessories around with you when you're at the range. I'm willing to bet some of you have some pretty neat, aesthetically appealing, potentially ingenious, maybe homegrown setups. Show 'em off! I'll get it started...