First off,, you want to be legal. Check your local state laws about trapping or whatever.
I do this for a living. I own a business dealing with nuisance wildlife.
Many states,, require a...
Type: Posts; User: contender1
Forum: Our Town
First off,, you want to be legal. Check your local state laws about trapping or whatever.
I do this for a living. I own a business dealing with nuisance wildlife.
Many states,, require a...
I have seen this type of shooting stick arrangement before & even used it when I did. You are correct,, it can be very stable & is used in many other places.
Over the decades,, there have been various offerings of TYPES of Contender barrels. Round, octagon, short, long, solid lug, split lug etc.
As mentioned above,, calibers can be rarer or more common....
In general,, as noted,, unless the brass is splitting or separating,, I keep on using it for general purposes. And you've already mentioned keeping some aside for hunting & "serious" shooting.
...
If you decide you don't like it,, I'll buy it from you for a hundred bucks. UltraDot is a well respected & appreciated name in red dots.
Use it more & understand how it works,, and you will grow...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
If you bought a grip frame "in the white" it will need to be fitted & finished.
Lots of good info above.
To prevent excessive wear on actual screws,, I use a set of "gunsmithing screws" for...
First off,, KUDOS on getting a top quality red dot optic like the UltraDot. I too have a couple of the 30mm UltraDots. I also own a gun range, and we shoot USPSA here monthly. I see a LOT of red dot...
Forum: Our Town
I too will echo the wonderful fact that she is ok, and that you knew what to do. A simple thing,, yet so important.
And it's scary to witness as well.
Too bad the other folks in there didn't...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Pure lead will be too soft for 9mm & .45 acp. Even if you powder coat them.
You need to alloy them.
If you plan to order from Rotometals,, you can call them & ask them what they suggest in...
Forum: Our Town
Look at the natural foods they have in your area. Then,, see if you can get something that is very desirable that's close to what they enjoy.
Fresh broccoli sprouts is good,, but beware,,...
My oldest son & his wife & my other DIL came out to shoot about a month ago. He specifically wanted to look into a smaller 9mm for daily carry.
I supplied a few Rugers,, and there were a few...
Forum: Our Town
Vista Outdoors is basically a bunch of "investors" who bought up a lot of companies,, made it appear they were the "best" and yet,, took a lot of stuff & ruined what used to be great companies. All...
Ginger or Mary-Ann?
You are going to get all kinds of pros & cons for each one. Each poster will have their preferences. It's up to you to decide which one you'll like the best.
For me,, my...
Long ago,, when Ruger introduced the Single-Six in .32 H&R mag,, I figured it to be a big bust. It wasn't, and I found out why when I got my first one. Wow was it fun, accurate, easy to reload for, &...
Forum: Our Town
Today,, in between customers,, I stopped in a friends pawn shop. I was just browsing around, and found a rough older box,, with several partial spools of solder. Some was lead free, some was lead...
Forum: Our Town
Glad to hear you didn't hurt him.
Yes,, they are good to have around & are harmless. (Unless you are something it might eat!) :D
Their climbing ability is fun to watch!
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...
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 |