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    Need source for rear sight for HW357 revolver made by H. Weihrauch

    The adjustable rear sight is broken on a friend's .357 Mag Model HW357 revolver made by H. Weihrauch in Mellrichstadt, Germany. Anybody know where I can get a replacement? I have looked at several parts sites with no luck. I would appreciate any suggestions.
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    Need help with an H&R Leatherneck Model 165

    I need help finding a replacement stock for a .22 LR semi-auto clip-fed rifle. It is a Harrington & Richardson Leatherneck 165. Modern Guns says it was made from the 1940’s to the 1960’s. It seems to be in working condition with some minor surface rust in spots, but no pitting. The stock is...
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    Need advice with cratered primers vs pressure issues

    I need some advice about cratered primers and pressure. Am developing a load for a Weatherby Vanguard .270 Win using Hornady V-max 110 gr, IMR4831, CCI 200 standard LR primers, and once-fired/partially FL sized RP cases. Shot yesterday one each 58 gr, 59 gr, 60 gr. The 58 gr showed no external...
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    Need help finding laminated stock for Ruger M77 long action w/tang safety

    I am looking for a new or used laminated stock, grey in color, with or without thumbhole, for a Ruger Model 77 long action(magnum) with the tang safety. Can anyone suggest where I can find one?
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    Need help with Encore and WLR primers

    I recently loaded some .22-250 cartridges for shooting in a Thompson/Center Encore, but several of the primers would not fire on the first attempt. The loads are 55 gr Vmax, 36 gr Varget, Winchester Large Rifle(WLR) primers, 1X brass. The primers and powder are newly purchased. The primers that...
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    Need advice for replacement trigger for Ruger M77 w/tang safety

    I just posted a WTB in the Trading Post section, but thought it might be a good idea to also ask for input here. I need a new or used Timney, or equivalent, replacement trigger for my Ruger M77 with tang safety in .338 Win Mag. I am not a gunsmith, but have good mechanical skills and need to be...
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    Need help with 1943 .303 British Enfield No 4 Mk1

    Just bought my 1943 .303 British Enfield No 4 Mk1. I was trying to figure out how to remove the bolt and somehow managed to lock the bolt into the closed and locked position. No matter what I do with the safety or anything else, I cannot raise the bolt handle. Removing the magazine does not...
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    Need help identifying shot/powder measure

    I need some help identifying this powder or shot measuring and dispensing device. The working end of it is all cast/machined aluminum attached to a threaded steel rod. The aluminum disc that contains the measuring cavity flips, with the touch of a finger, back and forth very smoothly between the...
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    Need help identifying two powder? measuring tools

    These very well made, but unmarked, tools came recently in a box of misc handloading stuff. They appear to be volumetric measuring devices, maybe for powder. The cylinders are brass, rods are stainless?, and the locking devices are steel. The long one has graduations from 0 to 50 and the shorter...
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    Need source for parts for Texan shotgun presses

    I don't need to buy parts for Texan shotgun presses. I have some parts to sell and wanted a basis for setting my prices. Anybody have any sources?
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    Need advice on max loads for 7 x 57 Mauser, 140 gr loads

    I am looking for ideas on max loads for strong, modern rifles, such as a Ruger #1 in 7 x 57 Mauser using primarily Nosler 140 gr Accubond, or equivalent, bullets for deer/black bear hunting. I may also decide to use 150 or 160 gr. I want to approach the limits for this rifle/cartridge combination.
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    Need advice on 7mm WSM dies and loading

    I want to FL size and load some once-fired 7mm WSM brass, but don't want to buy dies(unless they are very cheap). Has anybody come up with a way to size these with some die or combination of dies that I might already have? I decided to look for advice first before I started floundering through...
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    Need advice on Texan shotshell bushing values

    I just acquired 6 Texan shot bushings and 20 powder bushings. Just thought that maybe someone could advise me about reasonable selling prices. Almost all of them look like they have been very gently used. The shot bushings are: 3, 3(well used), 2X, 6, 6. The powder bushings are: B, C, C, D, E...
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    Need opinions about Hornady/Pacific 007 press

    I just saw a new-in-box old stock, never used, mint condition Hornady/Pacific 007 press. It is lightweight because of the cast aluminum frame, but is a very well made and sturdy-looking press. I have not yet found any info, opinions, or market values. Could not find any completed sales on eBay...
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    Need source for H. Weihrauch HW357 rear sight

    The adjustable rear sight is broken on a friend's .357 Mag Model HW357 revolver made by H. Weihrauch in Mellrichstadt, Germany. Anybody know where I can get a replacement? I have looked at several parts sites with no luck. I would appreciate any suggestions.
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    Parts for Winchester Model 55 .22 single-shot automatic

    I am trying to find sources for parts, particularly the "cover" or "loading gate" or "loading ramp" for my Winchester Model 55 .22 rimfire single-shot automatic. This part is plastic. Someone here at THR mentioned a while back that a gunsmith or machinist was making one of these "covers" for...
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    Need source for RCBS RS press handle

    I have an RCBS RS(Reloader Special) press with no handle. RCBS said I would have to send them the piece that it screws into and they could make one. It appears that the fine threads on the handle need to be 9/16". My best measurement with a caliper confirms the 9/16". I have tried 1/2" and 5/8"...
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    Need source for Saeco Tru Speed powder hoppers

    I have two Saeco Tru Speed powder measures that need powder hoppers. One is missing and the other is stripped. I have been holding the stripped one in place with tape for a couple of years. I don't like this design because the hopper tends to keep getting loose and eventually strips because of...
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