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    question about bullet type and load

    Hey all, I use Hogdon Universal for my 40 with a 155gn Berrys plated flatnose bullet. I would like to use Universal for my 9mm with a 115gn Berrys plated round nose. Hogdon specs out two 115gn bullets with Universal. One is a lead round nose, the other is a Speer Gold Dot hollow point...
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    New to rifle reloading, few questions

    I did a search and did not find anything. I have been reloading handguns for a long time, and I'm starting to collect enough brass to start reloading for my AR. I only intend to reload facory rounds. So far, I've only used Federal or Remington 55gr FMJ. None of it is mil spec. I may start...
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    Handgun Optics for deer hunting

    Hey all. I'm looking for experienced opinions on optics for deer hunting. I'm going to get my revolver tapped and threaded and I'm trying to decide if I should go with a holographic red dot, or a hand gun scope. I expect my shots to be no more then 50 to 60 yards. Thanks in advance.
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    thinking about a scope on my revolver

    When i gun hunt deer, I use a S&W 357, model 686 with a 6 inch barrel. I've had luck out to 50 yards with the sights, but I'm thinking about putting a scope on it for this season. I've never used a handgun scope, so any recomendations on scopes, mounts, etc......I will have to get it drilled...
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    Need opinions on some models

    Hey all, I'm looking to get a new pistol. My criteria for any pistol I buy is this: 1. Must be DA/SA with safety and decocker 2. I prefer 40 S&W 3. Must have a visible hammer. 4. Mid size to large frame, no preference of steel or polymer The ones I'm so far interested in are: The...
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    thinking about a new carry pistol

    Currently, I carry a Taurus PT940. I want an upgrade. Any thing I carry, I want it to have a visible hammer(piece of mind to see for sure it's cocked), SA/DA, decocker and safety, and .40 caliber. I so far like the FNH FNP40, the Beretta Px4 Storm, and the Taurus 840. Does anyone have any...
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    Case neck gauging for .223

    Hi all, Not new to reloading, but new to rifle reloading. I'm going to start reloading for my AR. I know why you would gauge the case neck, but I don't know how. Can anyone give me a simple explanation, and suggestions on what gauge to purchase?
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    Baretta PX4 Storm pistols. Need opinions on them

    Hi, I did a search and couldn't find anything, so I'm posting a new thread. Does anyone have any experience with the Baretta PX4 Storm pistols. How do they shoot, feel? Are there any problems with using reloads(such as in certain Glocks). I'm thinking about replacing my carry gun which is...
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    anyone else here dabble in wood working

    Hey all, I'm also starting to dive into woodworking, primarily because want to make some nice cases for my father's firearms, since I inherited a router and table from him also. Any pics of your creations would be appreciated.
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    pistol grip on 12 gauge

    Hi all, What's it like to shoot a 12 with just a pistol grip. I have the Mossberg 500, and never shot with that grip on it.
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    .40 S&w

    Hey all, I started reloading my 40's today, and it seems that there will be very little space between the back of the bullet and the powder. What do you think is the minimum space to have so there won't be a pressure increase? BTW, if it matters, I'm using Hogdon Universal(clays), 6 grains of...
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    bullet lube question

    Hey all, I'm getting ready to load up my .40 s&w for the first time. I bought some Berry MFG 165 FP bullets that are fully copper plated. I called Berry, and they said they are not lubed, but the person I talked to did not know if I needed to lube them. Does anyone know if they need it, and...
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    Chicago Electric Polishing Tumbler at Harbor Freight

    Hi all, yesterday I picked up a Chicago Electric tumbler from Harbor Freight. And used Lyman Corncob Green for about two hours. The shells looked better, but not as nice as "factory". It was $60.00 and has a 5lb maximum. This is my first tumbler, and looking at the price of the ones made by...
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