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Which Western powders work well for .41 Magnum? Since acquiring my .41 Blackhawk a couple of years ago, I've discovered that most load manuals have poor data for .41. Enter Western powders. Last night I found their load manual online. It lists loads for all of the common .41 bullet weights for...

I have an old Lee hand press that I'd like to start using again. I would primarily be loading smaller batches of .38. I'll also use it for 9mm and .357, but less frequently for those calibers. What the best powder measure for handgun rounds? I'd like to keep the price less than $150, and I'm...

I recently purchased a Winchester Trapper in 30-30. I bought this rifle for short and medium range hunting, which in my area of the country could be anywhere from 5-50 yards or so. I have a bolt action for longer ranges and stand hunting, so I’m not looking for a “do it all’ solution. I just...

I'm currently interested in a Walther P99 in 9mm. My primary range load is the el cheapo aluminum-cased CCI Blazers. I know that some pistols do not like Blazers, but I have no idea if the P99 is one of them. Does anyone on the board have any comments on this gun/load combination? Also, any...

I'm going to get a Mika pocket holster for my j-frame. I see that he sells a round-ended version and a square-ended version. What is the advantage of each? It seems to me that it just depends on what sort of clothes you wear (i.e. clothes with square or non-square pocket bottoms), but maybe...

I have a 2" barreled Model 36. I want to purchase a IWB holster that uses a clip attachment. I don't need a heavy-duty, all-day solution, just something that I can occasionally clip onto my pants for brief trips out after dark. I see that Uncle Mike's makes a cheapo holster like what I'm...

I recently inherited a S&W Model 36. I'd prefer to have a bobbed hammer on this gun, but I really don't want to have a gunsmith cut the hammer. Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes a drop-in bobbed hammer? I've been searching for a hammer kit on the internet, but I have yet to find one.

I just inherited a Smith & Wesson Model 36. It has a blued finish, and appears to be in mint condition. I would like to add a Tyler grip adapter to the wood stocks to improve the ergonomics without having to add a gaudy rubber grip. I see that the adapters come in both a shiny black...

I have a CZ 550 American in 30.06. I love the gun (wicked accurate, with a fantastic trigger), but would like to have some back up sights in case the scope needs to come off (rainy trip, dropping the gun off a 4 wheeler, etc...). My question is two-fold: (1) can iron sights be added to this...

Climbing Stand Dos and Don'ts? I just ordered a my first climbing stand (a Summit Bullet). I have never used a climber before, and would appreciate any advice, tips, tricks, etc... that might save me a hassle or two and keep me safe. Thanks in advance for your posts.

I got back into town yesterday (with two deputies that were packing major heat) to get my business records. I also grabbed my long guns, which I had abandoned in lieu of a speedy evacuation. It now appears that they will be letting us back in in the next week or so. Things have definitely...

I've been considering getting a short, fast, open-sighted rifle for some time. The primary use would be for hunting hogs in thick cutovers. I like the short Marlin levers in 45-70. But how would my 870 with a 20" slug barrel stack up against a 45-70? A slug barrel is much cheaper than a new...

I have a Patternmaster choke for my 870 Supermag. For those of you unfamiliar with this choke, it is a wad-stripping choke that sticks out of the barrel about an inch. My problem is the choke is stainless in color, which is unappealing on my all black hunting shotgun. I doubt that the...

I'm in the market for a medium size .357 with a 2.5 " barrel. I've pretty much narrowed things down to either a S&W Model 66 or 686. I curently own a 4" 686, which I am pleased with, so I'm sure that the 2.5" version would fit the bill. But I know little about the M66 and nothing about how...