I think IHMSA has fizzled because it's NOT an easy game. Many people want to look like they are good shooters, and yet,, when challenged to a serious game where accuracy & power are required,, they...
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I think IHMSA has fizzled because it's NOT an easy game. Many people want to look like they are good shooters, and yet,, when challenged to a serious game where accuracy & power are required,, they...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Many folks do swap out springs & such with good results.
However,, a good action job can be had w/o spring changes. My wife & a few other ladies in our family have & carry SP-101's. All have had...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I'm glad to see my experiences have helped a few folks here get a GOOD set of lights.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Some years ago,, I had the desire to add lights to my Dillon presses. I studied several, and most used the center hole of the toolhead to add a light. Then I found a different approach. A company...
No matter if I was shooting IHMSA,, or whatever,, I work up a load for my gun that is the most accurate in it. What works for Bubba Joe, or Sam Funny, or whomever else,, may not work in MY gun. ...
Forum: Our Town
You have to wait for spring to get out & do some shooting?
I know folks in places that keep a lot of cold & snow & they never let that stop them. In fact,, I know one older gent,, who, while...
Go with Burris.
Top quality,, and if by odd chance you have an issue,, they have a great warranty dept.
Forum: Our Town
I see a lot of turkeys daily. Mostly driving Volvo's or Subarus! :D
Seriously,, good to hear you've got a hen in your yard again. We have our share of turkey's around us. The season opened this...
Forum: Our Town
When I saw the title of this thread,, I knew I'd be entertained.
Not only entertained,, but I'd be smiling.
Yep,, I was right!
Great post!
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Hardness won't give you the alloy content.
I know we've had a few folks here that have a way to test an alloy.
And also,, some scrap yards have a way to test an alloy.
Kudos on being a safe shooter.
I stress it all the time.
Forum: Our Town
Funny,, I know folks who used to blow stuff with dynamite,, and taught their kids as well. I think the youngest I ever knew of was about 10 when he was getting started blowing stuff up. He passed...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I have used a Hawkeye bore scope,, (borrowed) before many others were available. I also invested in a different brand of one that has never taken off,, and the computer software stuff was beyond my...
Forum: Our Town
There are a TON of moonshine stories in our mountains! Good one!
Forum: Swappin & Sellin
Ruger only has ONE size Bisley grip frame. It's used on all their Bisley versions. Sadly,, even Ruger grips can have poor fitment.
BUT,, if these customs were made for the Ruger Bisley,, I'd say...
Forum: Our Town
beemer,, the lady you most likely spoke with is my DIL. She took over as president of the company a while back, and handles much of the day-to-day stuff. And especially phone orders.
Chambers...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Well, that Logan lathe I was asking about,, has a new home. It's a model 400. Small but solid. It's had a few little modifications since it was new,, (new motor,, and it's mounted differently than...
Forum: Our Town
beemer,, we are also neighbors.
I know several folks with the last name Ruff.
I know where Butler Mtn is.
And I still know a few folks that are considered old timey mountain folks that...
Forum: Swappin & Sellin
I'll take #8 the .400 body. PM & email to follow.
As noted,, many a cast bullet and especially powder coated ones have been killing game for a long time in a .454. I don't think my FA in 454 has seen any jacketed ammo since I bought it.
I keep a pair of tennis racquets outside to handle the carpenter bees. I call it "playing Boo-Whack!"
I've considered loading up some handgun loads to shoot them with though.
However,, I'll...
Forum: Swaging
"G-day mate!"
Welcome to the Forum!
I'm a relative newbie to swaging. But I use a RCBS Rock Chucker press for my swaging. RCBS actually stands for; "Rock Chuck Bullet Swage." That's a little...
I can honestly say I've never bought a firearm off any of the major online sites like that. But I have bought from individual sellers when a gun was presented online in a Forum. And many people use...
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 |