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I've got a 45-70 with an 18" barrel that I want to scope. I'll be using it for hunting, but sure would like to shoot paper at 100 yds at the range. I was thinking of a 3x9x to accomodate both types of shooting, but am a bit nervous of the short3.4" eye releif on this beast, and was...

I am getting ready to purchase a Ruger .44 mag revolver. I was set on the Super Blackhawk Hunter, but learned about the Bisley Hunter and now am undecided. From what I can tell, the difference between the two is the grip, but many feel that the Bisley grip helps lessen perceived recoil...

I installed Pearson +1 extensions on my Glock 27 magazines, mainly to give me a little more to hold on to. Of course, the extension has increased the capacity from 9 to 10. The additional round is quite a bit harder to load into the magazine. Has any Glock owner ever experienced a feed...

I own a Glock 27. I started carrying it everywhere with the chamber empty and with a charged magazine in the gun. Before inserting the magazine, I cocked the gun so it would be easier to cycle if necessary. I quickly gained confidence to carry in Condition 1 (charged magazine, cocked, and...

I wish that I could see when I shoot. I wish I could turn my eyes backwards so the good side would be out. I love to shoot handguns, but it's frustrating to have blurry sights. I have tried the diopters but they don't work well for me. Sliding my glasses out as far as possible without them...

I've got my equipment, now I have to figure out where to set it up. My only options seem to be in carpeted areas. Since vacuuming gun powder is a no-no, how would you clean up any residual that could possibly wind up on the floor? Thanks, Randy

I just picked up my 642 last weekend, and have fired 50 rounds through it. On my other guns, the rifling grooves cut the crown cleanly, one distinct cut per groove. With my 642, I see two distinct grooves on the crown, one mushy one, and that's it, although there are six grooves in the...

If there's a choice between 20 lb pot with infinite heat control, or a 10 lb pot with a thermostat, which would you choose? Randy

It seems easy to find sources of tin, but where do you get Antimony? Is it about the same price of tin? What is the proper ratio of lead, tin and antimony? Randy

I received my Lee reloading kit with the single stage Breech Lock Challenger Press, powder measure, etc. I'm hoping to get it set up in the garage (real soon). I'm curious to learn about how many hand gun rounds/hr (size, prime, powder, bullet) it can load with an experienced person...

I have been shooting for years, and scrub my handgun and rifle barrels thouroughly with Hoppes when I get home. Occassionally I use a brash brush, but not usually. When I inspect them they always look good, to me at least. How can you tell if you are getting lead build up. I've looked for...

I just picked and tried my S&W 642 today, and it's better than I hoped for. I have a question on preserving the finish on the cylinder. Please excuse my poor excuse for nomenclature -- I'll brush up on it later :-) Each time I close the cylinder it must rotate slightly before catching into...

Why do so many of those who use Bianchi strips as backup ammo for their 5 shot revolvers load only 4 rounds into the strip? Thanks, Randy

If I prime a handful of 38 spcl brass, should it be allright to fire them without powder or bullet? I am teaching my youngest son to shoot, and am having him dry fire (with supervision) for practice. I thought I'd let him try a few that make a little noise. Thanks, Randy

I'll be picking up my S&W 642 .38 snub on Saturday. I've read in several posts about members dry firing theirs "thousands" of times for practice and to "smooth out" the trigger. Will dry firing this gun that much abuse it? Is it necessary to use snap caps? Thanks, Randy

I will be picking up my S&W 642 .38 snub this week, and have read about several members who dry fired it "thousands" of times for practice and to "smooth out" the trigger. Does anyone see any problem with dryfiring this wheel gun that frequently? Are snap caps necessary? Thanks, Randy

I am beginning to cast bullets, starting with .38 Special. I learned that my Glock 27 .40 cal will probably lead up using cast bullets, causing other headaches such as increased pressures, etc. In order to shoot cast lead bullets in my Glock, I'm going to get an aftermarket barrel with...

Has anyone tried a Lone Wolf barrel in their Glock? I'm asking because I am just getting into reloading and discovered that the Glocks don't handle lead bullets very well, especially in .40 cal. Also, the .40 cal cases are prone to rupture if reloaded several times and fired out of the...

Now that I have actually ordered everything that I need to begin reloading, I'm already dwelling on bullet casting. The " Lyman Mini-Mag Furnace Master Casting Kit 110 Volt" seems like a good deal at about $155. It includes: Mini Mag furnace, 110 volt AC 4500 sizer/lubricator Casting...

I was looking for a light .38 Special bullet so I could (1) conserve lead (2) conserve powder (3) create light loads for my 15 oz airweight snub for enjoyable extended practice sessions, (4) punch nice holes in paper. I came accross this mold in 2 and 6 cavity molds, and wonder if it would be...