My local Walmart had CCI#11's on the rack for $5.62/100. I purchased 5 tins. there were probably twice that left on the rack.
Type: Posts; User: Rick Hodges
Forum: Muzzleloading.
My local Walmart had CCI#11's on the rack for $5.62/100. I purchased 5 tins. there were probably twice that left on the rack.
Forum: Our Town
I have a cabin in a fringe zone for cell coverage. The only phone that works reliably is Verizon. Other folks with other cell service have to drive a couple of miles to get a signal. Data use is...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I use the Lee #358 125 RF. It drops at 128gr. with my alloy is accurate, easy on lead and a lot more effective on target with the .220"+ meplat than the round nose.
I have carried a S&W Shield or a 3" Revolver crossdraw every day for years. A 1911 Gov't model might be a bit large for concealed carry but certainly doable. I find the weak hand draw awkward but...
Forum: Our Town
5 round magazines are required for hunting with the AR in Michigan. I use Magpul 10 rd with the Magpul adapter that limits it to 5 round capacity(a replacement follower with long legs). Magpuls...
I have two Freedoms, a 1-4x and a 2-7x and they have been very good so far. I only owned one Vortex and it is junk by comparison. Nikon is off the table. They don't make scopes anymore and will...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Started with Lee "Whack a Mole" in .308W in 1970. Purchased along with a Herter's Model Perfect magnetic dampened powder scale. (Both still with me and both still work, although I haven't used...
Forum: Our Town
My brother in law was a tank commander in the late 60's in W. Germany. He tells the tale of winter exercises in the field and "arranging" to throw a track on his M-60 near a village. Seems like...
Forum: Cast Boolits
My experience shows you have to treat the PC bullets and conventionally lubed bullets differently.
I was looking to duplicate, for practice, my factory carry load for my Ruger LCR-3 in 38special. ...
Forum: Our Town
Check into a personal liability rider with your homeowner/auto insurance carrier. Allstate covered me for $1,000,000 for under $200/year. It is a personal policy and covers for any judgement in...
Forum: Our Town
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Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
I use it in 40 S&W with 175-180 gr. bullets.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Sure looks like it is the same rifle as the CVA Scout 2 (made by Bergara). I have one in 44 Mag.
Forum: Shot Guns
I own two Mossberg 500's a 12 ga. and a 20 ga. I am a lefty. The 20 ga. is 47 years old and has never let me down. The 12 ga. is 40 years old and the plastic safety button broke on it. I replaced...
Simply Rugged makes one, but it is pricey as well.
Forum: Our Town
My best advice is to shop around every 5 years or so. Every auto insurer engages in rate "creep". They give you a great price to get you with them and then increase it every year. Shopping around...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Mine is the white stuff, at least 10 yrs old and works just fine.
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
I much prefer the dark gray look to the purple. I would think of this as a win win situation.
Forum: Our Town
My father served with the Navy in the South Pacific during WWII. He went swimming at least once when his ship, the USS Astoria, went down. The only person that I know he ever talked about it with...
I had one on a department issued old unshrouded Colt Detective Special. It made the gun much more comfortable in my hand.
Forum: Factory Rifles
My Remington 308 is of the 788 persuasion. It only sees jacketed bullets. Loves both SP and BTSP Interlock 150 gr. from Hornady. It will also do well with Speer 165 spitzers.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I have used a Contender Carbine in 7x30 Waters for many years. It does a great job with Speer 130 gr. spitzers.
The guy seems pretty optimistic on his numbers for making his "mathematical" projected performance. 180gr. 357 mag at 1400 fps out of a 4" barrel? My guess is one would be hard pressed to see 1200...
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |