If you can find a 629-4 or -3, you'd have a great 44. I'm not too familiar with newer S&Ws. Didn't like the lock or the MIM. The Ruger is less refined (to me) but built stout and can digest a...
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If you can find a 629-4 or -3, you'd have a great 44. I'm not too familiar with newer S&Ws. Didn't like the lock or the MIM. The Ruger is less refined (to me) but built stout and can digest a...
Forum: Shot Loads For Pistols
I don't recall shooting any small rodents with shotshells but I've killed many dozens of Prairie Rattlers with shotshells in 22 LR, 22 Mag, 38 Special and 44 Special. I would say 6-8' is about it if...
Forum: Factory Rifles
[QUOTE=Conditor22;4766362]RUGER RANCH RIFLE Mini 14 .223, 2006 model 580-32###
How does it shoot?
What are your favorite loads?
Is it worth bedding and/or putting a strut on?[/QUOT
I have a...
I carry a handgun most days (around the farm) and am always on the lookout for an "even better" packin' pistol.
I first carried a flat-gate Ruger in 22LR.
Then an old model Ruger (6 1/2") in 22...
Forum: Rimfire Area
You might take a look at the S&W M&P22Compact before you buy. Not saying it's better -- just a bit different. . I got one about a month ago and have been shooting nd carrying it regularly. The...
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This is my old (from the 30s) High Standard Model C, which is a dedicated 22 short shooter. In my youth, I made some walnut target grips for it and used it in the various Turkey shoots that were...
Forum: Shot Loads For Pistols
Speer makes 9MM shot cartridges and has for many years. They are filled with #12 shot and perform about like a 22 mag shot cartridge -- which is just fine at 6-7 feet on a Prairie Rattler.
I made my mind up 35 years ago. When I horse pack into the Bob Marshall, fish the North Fork or chase cows on the Teton, it's with me. 285 grain 44 mag @ 1250 fps. VERY controllable. I use a...
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I once had a similar occurrence with a handload. I felt it was a kind of corrosion that sort of ate its way through the case; even though my case wasn't that old. Though maybe I shouldn't have, I...
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As a 10 year old, I had a leather ammo belt that held 30 cartridges. Liked it so much I had the part with the loops cut out of the old belt and sewn onto bigger belts as I grew.
Years ago,...
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This stuff looks just like CCI to me; which is also 36 grain when you get the HP version. The internal plastic holder (with no feet) is also just like CCI SV. I shot some groups last week and was...
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I've got 3 bolt action .223s. A Remington heavy barrel, a Tikka and a Savage (which stays in the farm pickup year round). I went to the .223 from the 22-250 decades ago, mainly for Prairie Dogs. ...
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+1 on the WW Power Points... Reliable and the best performer on small game that I've found. These are a 40 grain HP @ 1260 fps.
A bit of info in response to the ORIGINAL POSTER.
read:https://www.ammoland.com/2018/02/defense-against-bears-with-pistols-97-success-rate-37-incidents-by-caliber/
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Nice snag on the Mountie.
I've had a 39A since 1958, which Dad bought for me. It taught me how to shoot.
A fellow employee, who was retiring, asked me for a "really good 22" when I asked...
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Does your HS look like this one. It's a Model C, from the 1930s and shoots shorts only. It's been in the family since right after WWII. When we used to have Turkey shoots with handguns, I'd...
I've had one for 10 years or so. Very frustrating -- would NOT shoot close to point of aim with ANY 22 LR I tried. I filed out the rear sighting notch and added thickness to one side of the front...
I have a 44 Flattop (this one) and find Brian Pierce's loading info to be safe in my revolver. That article was a great service to those of us who want more out of our FTs.
I get my highest...
This is my adj sight Model 60 that I've had for 30+ years. It's handy and fairly easy to hit with. I carry it around the place often.
It also prefers 158 grain SWCs --- over Red Dot in my case....
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I buy the CCI CB longs now and then --- fun little loading. The old Long was the Long Rifle case with the Short bullet -- it was loaded to a lower velocity than Long Rifle ammo, even in hunting...
Forum: Shot Loads For Pistols
Good tip but I've loaded 100s of 38 & 44 CCI capsules and I've never broken one, even though I need to crimp them securely, especially for use in a .38 Airweight snubby.
If you are breaking 1...
If he is not familiar with handguns, I surely wouldn't start him out with a striker-fired pistol because of the increased possibility of a negligent discharge.
If he wants a 9MM, look into a...
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All that matters is ---- would refinishing it cause you to enjoy it more or less.
Last year I disposed of a small collection of various rifles for a widow. There were two 61s in the group. A...
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I have had an Iver Johnson Model X since '58. A Christmas gift from my Grandfather, it was his.
Started my kids and grandkids on it. Many years later I also bought a Rem 514. Both have served...
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 |