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I recently acquired a J-frame for CC. I quickly learned one must practice a lot. I try to visit the range about 3-4 times a month. I shoot 100-200 rounds per session. And I'd shoot more if ammo cost would not bite so much. I want to develop a mild but accurate load using Berry's 125gr FN on...

Summary Need help finding an accurate load for 45ACP. In this thread I want to focus on metering, but keeping in perspective the ultimate goal: accuracy. In this thread, my goal is: - Develop a good working metering definition for “excellent” v. “ok” v. “crappy” - Find what is the best metering...

Shooting 55gr or lighter bullets on a 1:8 twist barrel I own a M4 with a 1:7, and plan to buy something like a RRA LAR-15 Varmint A4 (Wylde chamber) with a 1:8 twist. I have observed for a 1:8 twist, optimum bullet weights range from 67 to 75 gr. But, I bet there are lighter/shorter bullets...

I need expert opinion about handloading for straightwall hangund calibers. I recently took up reloading 357Mag. I am developing a hot (the hottest possible) I chose Hornady's 125hr HP/XTP bullet. I worked it up to the hottest load with 2400: 16.9gr. Since magnum primers are not required with...

Guys, need help/advise. I made three mistakes when I purchased my first rifle based on the AR-15 platform. I grew kind of tired of the "pray-n-spray" accuracy of my AK-47/74s and decided to shell out on a good AR that would also make good gun porno. :p My first mistake was, perhaps, picking the...

I am about to buy a used guide gun online. Being totally unfamiliar with Marlins and lever action rifles, I need help assessing the risk. Assuming seller is trying to ditch a lemon, what is the worst that it could be?

Need guidance on how to replace a barrel to a 1894 45LC, the octagonal type. I plan to buy a new barrel from Numrich.

Never cared for a lever action rifle until the other day I fired my friend's. He is a FFL/SOT and does a lot of funky stuff, like, SBRing his SS 44Mag Marlin (~11-12” bbl) and attach a 45 can (11/4/09 correction: it is a Rossi M92, not a Marlin). I fired a handful of 240gr XTP-HP. Dang! :what...

I strongly considering getting initiated into the Thompson Center single shot rifles/pistols system. So far I have found nothing on T/C systems accuracy. I would appreciate it if you T/C owners share your opinions. Assuming hand loaded or match grade ammo, I would like to know: 1. What...

What is your favorite powder for subsonic handloads for your 7.62x39 bolt or single shot rifle? Why? With what bullet(s)? I want to develop loads to shoot at ~1000fps for jacketed .308 cal bullets a light as 150gr and as long/heavy as 220gr-ish .., all permiting. I want to avoid cast bullets...

I am considering buying a Rossi single shot in 7.62x39 (model R762MBS) and thread it for my 30 cal suppressor in 5/8x24. The barrel is 18 1/2" long. I am pretty sure the OD at the muzzle won't be thick enough and will have to cut the barrel. If anyone here has ever tried it, can you tell me how...

Should be simple enough. But I have twisted on that large screw at the rear end of the bolt pretty good and it won't budge, even after soaking it on WD-40 overnight, which hints me I must be doing something wrong. Please, help!

I want to build or modify a subsonic rig on the cheap. The easiest route to go would probably be to buy a 308 Rem 770 or a Savage 111 (still need to confirm if avaiable in 1:10 twist rate). But I alreay have seveal Mosin Nagant platforms with 1:8-ish twist rates, which is best for them slooow...

What is the twist rate of the 308 caliber Enfield? I want to build a mostly-sub-sonic 308 rifle on the cheap and though of the Ishapore, but I need the 1 in 10 fast twist for the heavy & long slugs I have in mind. I suspect it is 1 in 12 since most 7.62 NATO is light ball. Can anyone confirm?

Did a search and turned up dry!?!?! I know this is very basic stuff, but I am kind of resporing this old 22 for a friend and I can't really do a nice re-bluing unless I remove the iron sights and band sand in on a lathe. Since this is not my rifle I don't want to risk messing it up, so before...

A good friend showed me his 1st deer hunting rifle his dad gave him back in the 60's. Said it shoots Russian ammo and could not hit an elephant at 10yrd :p (and that was with Norma 7.62x54R, not surplus) . To my surprise, it looked like a sporterized M/N 91, barrel cut to ~ 22", 2k yd long rear...

This is an appeal to Tikka t-3 .308 Varmint handloaders! Been shooting 147gr surplus and it is ok. Already getting sub-MOA groups @ 100yr even before completing break in. But I bought this baby for long range shooting, so I just got me a Rock Chucker Supreme. Been buying materials and reading...

Varmint and Super Varmint stocks don't look too diffent. I've wondered if there is a retrofit kit to convert the stock to adjustable cheekpiece. Google turned up dry. Any ideas? Also, who has the least expensive 5rd 308 magazine?

I have just ordered a T-3 308 blue Varmint.:D My previous experienced is limited to surplus Mossin Nagant style C&R bolt actions and an assortment of AK47/74 and SKS rifles. :o I am sticking it what I hope is a decent scope (Leupold Mk2 6-18x40).:uhoh: This is my first serious long range rifle...