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The O rings have a service life of 20K rounds per ring and you can buy them in multi- packs. The guns themselves are one of the most reliable semi autos built and extremely accurate.

These are 5 shot 50 yard groups using a 200 grain SWC at 935 FPS.

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With the short case, the powder sits more uniformly and the accuracy is readily apparent.
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I worked as a criminal investigator for years. Investigated a fair number of shootings. Suicides, homicides, robberies, etc. A number of them involved .22s. Sometimes .22s worked (eventually)....

They do.

I also have adjustables of a couple of my guns, so fine tuning the particular load, no matter if it is a 200 grain H&G #68 SWC or this 250 grain RN FP is not really an issue.

It is the 250 grain round nose flat point from Rim Rock. It was actually a .45 Colt bullet, but the sized it down to .451 for autos and it is superb for its purpose.

That theory does not bear out with the reality of actual bear attacks.

MOST bear attacks where guys use handguns are multiple shot affairs, not single shot ones according to information gathered,...

Also brought a 10mm along with hardcast loads. The ability to attach a light to the gun at night was nice, especially since we seemed to have a couple of bears that were dumpster diving and pooping...

Since the snow came off the high country this year I have spent a BUNCH of time hiking in Griz and black bear country. Lots of trail time in central and western Montana. This last month I was north...

In doing "Bear Drills" at a gathering for a number of years I have observed a good number of things that I can share with you guys.

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My 4" Model 15 is my favorite,



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but I would take a 5" Model 15 in a heartbeat!

It has become a favorite single action, carried with the ACP cylinder, which really can handle most any chore one is likely to come across.

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The .45 Convertible Flattops are pretty neat guns and make for very nice packing guns on the hip. Great for tromping around the field chasing rabbits, or as a companion in wolf country while fishing...

That is fantastic!

Much like the difference between the Walmart economy bolt action rifles that when you grab the forend, and squeeze, it makes contact with the barrel, or such as on Remington's abominations, the ...

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I have done the "Altoids tin" trick for a good while now, when I am out in the field just bumming around.

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This one is actually a Trader Joes version...

The primary limitations to the typical J Frame snubby are the deeply entrenched, narrow minded thinking of the people using them.






The J-Frame is just a close range tool.

You can't...

I have killed all manner of varmints with .308s.

They work fine.

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For a number of years I ran an 8 twist Tikka T3 .223 before trading it to a friend (who I think is a member here). I tend to use my ARs more but I still may end up with another "just because". It was...

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The Model 15 is a favorite.

Well balanced and easy to shoot double action on targets. :)


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Yep!

The Master at work!

Fantastic!

There are extremely few hunters who have the honor of saying that they have killed an antelope with an iron sighted sixgun. Especially after a stalk and not just a target of...

Looking at these pictures, I am so very glad that urbanites consider packing into a campsite with a bunch of other city dwellers, and setting up their 5th wheelers, unloading their ATVs, and sundry...

Without question the .44 would be the top choice every time. Having killed everything from elk to ground squirrels with a .44, I can attest to the practical effectiveness of the cartridge/projectile....

Co-workers trash talked prior to the .22 shortage at the amount of .22 I had on hand and the fact that every time I went to the store, I bought more. During the shortage, I kept shooting, and they...