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Chalk up another vote on the 30-30 board.

Zingger

I have had both- The Sig 716 was a beautiful piece of machinery, very smooth and accurate. But at heart I will always be partial to the M1A. I have owned the standard, a Socom and the standard again....

I was among those that replied with a mentor- but really was just a kid with the go-fer duty. Chief of the deburring tool and trimmer. Years later with my own house I lucked out on a pre-loved RCBS...

Another plug for the CZ- It was the first rifle from CZ I had bought. Shot very well, the backup sights were right on in the event I wanted to shoot it without a scope. The problem came in the range...

The black laminate of the trapper is tough- and it WILL get some pretty serious use. farmbif- to each their own. While I cannot attest to all, my mid 5k has but one flaw and that is the detent for...

Happy Hunting!

Tasman- You're going to hate me. The muzzle blast is no worse than any other 16", non-braked rifle. I have shot a 94 winchester in 30-30, trapper of course, since I was 15. Same ease of use, natural...

Rick- I have shot the crap out of it- my 330 gr HP mold has been getting a lot of use. It will be my backup rifle for the deer season this year. Handles great- very natural pointing with the Skinner...

Shortly after the trapper was re-introduced I had to have one. I bought off of GB and while it wasn't 2, it wasn't real far from it. It is hands-down the smoothest functioning 1895 I have ever ran....

About a year ago I made the jump- a Shiloh 1874. Beautiful rifle- 26" barrel, handles and shoots excellent. I put it in a display case on the wall- it has been to the range 3x with me, bought a new...

Afternoon Friends!
Like so many, I toyed with the idea of "Is Marlin truly back?" and have to say with no reservations- if the Trapper I took delivery of today is any indication of what the future...

Glad to hear things are going better! Happy Birthday Cindy!
Zingger

Those Activ shells- We called them the "heat-seekers" and would bring down a pheasant from way out! Fond memories of those- thanks for sharing!

My vote would be the Winchester. I had a newer Henry- terribly sloppy on the fore end. Ended up putting a piece of plastic between the magazine tube and the wood. Most of the Marlins are either...

I believe it was Mr. Whelen who made that comment. My varmint rigs I want 1/2 to 3/4" out of. Hunting rifles- sub 1" for 3 off of rest. My Win 70 featherweight in 7mauser will do it, but just barely....

Very wise words- but this is a very welcoming community of like-minded individuals. It is my go-to for knowledge when casting. Mr. Wolf makes great points as well.

Cubit- Funny story about that. A cubit (to my understanding) is the space from your elbow point to the tip of your middle finger. Last time I ever make that mistake explaining to my Ag Mech kids...

Second on the skinner peep sight. Mine in 32-20 is very accurate with my cast and unique powder.

Good Morning All- I feel that these findings need to be posted. Yesterday I dropped the remaining 31 loads and measured the powder in them. The goal weight was 10.6 grains. The published max was 11...

There is no disagreement on that. Will tear down and check. I used an rcbs competition model throw, and check every 10. But you are absolutely right, things can (and do!) Happen. Thanks for your...

Thank you all for the thoughts. A rudimentary headspace check shows it just outside of no-go. my thoughts are that the load was off, too big of bullet. Pressure was very high very fast. Had it...

Thank you Don- That is some very good insight. I do have children- and really don't hotrod when it comes to loading. Especially pistol loads. This is one of those deals that I just plain didn't...

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The plunger marks are clearly visible, and the primer pocket is out of round.
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As bad as the face appeared, it cleaned up nicely- no permanent etching of any kind. There was no damage...

Thanks all- The load was 10.6 grains of true blue under the Mihec 44/444 300 grain (my cast with sizing to .432 falls to 283-5). The reason I ask all of you instead of a "gunsmith". I have helped at...

Hey All- A guardian angel must be watching over me. Let me start with that.

Today I bought a trapper, 94 Winchester in 44 mag.

A load that wasn't that crazy- 285 grain cast bullet, mold was...