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Topic: Kentucky Long Rifle sights |
SilvertipGrizz
Replies: 16
Views: 17813
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Forum: Primitive Weapons Hunting Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 7:26 pm Subject: Re: Kentucky Long Rifle sights |
Check the height of the new rear sight and of the original rear sight. If there is much difference at all you may have to also change the front sight to compensate, otherwise there may not be enough a ... |
Topic: Which one for a 100-250 yard shot? |
SilvertipGrizz
Replies: 13
Views: 6151
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:51 pm Subject: Re: Which one for a 100-250 yard shot? |
[quote="skb2706"]50 gr. Vmax is always a good choice in a 22 cal bullet[/quote]
I second the 50gr. Vmax. Lighter bullets drift with the wind a little too much for my liking. |
Topic: bullet sources |
SilvertipGrizz
Replies: 9
Views: 6675
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:42 pm Subject: Re: bullet sources |
Checkout Midsouth Shooters Supply: [url=http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/]Midsouth Shooters Supply |
Topic: best handgun powder |
SilvertipGrizz
Replies: 71
Views: 53464
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:29 pm Subject: Re: best handgun powder |
I like Hodgden Titegroup for light to mid loads especially in large cases. Its designed to be less powder position sensitive. |
Topic: 45 or 50 cal |
SilvertipGrizz
Replies: 193
Views: 88232
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:13 am Subject: Re: 45 or 50 cal |
[quote="iowafarmboy"]What do you think the odds are that Traditions will get me a new barrel? I was hopeful when I ran the first bullet down the barrel about 6 to 8 inches. I used a wooden dowel to pu ... |
Topic: Remington Recalls 17 HMR AMMUNITION AND MODEL 597 |
SilvertipGrizz
Replies: 6
Views: 5243
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:41 pm Subject: Remington Recalls 17 HMR AMMUNITION AND MODEL 597 |
Just found out that Remington has issued a public safety warning on 17 HMR AMMUNITION and recalled their MODEL 597® 17 HMR SEMI-AUTOMATIC rifle.
[url=http://www.remington.com/safety/17_HMR_Ammo_not ... |
Topic: Formulas to Analyze Load Data as done in the Lee Manual |
SilvertipGrizz
Replies: 1
Views: 1837
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:04 am Subject: Formulas to Analyze Load Data as done in the Lee Manual |
Attached are Formulas to analyze Load Data the way that Lee does in the Lee Reloading Manual II.
Please read and understand Chapters 8, 9, and 10 of the manual before using these formulas!
You'll ... |
Topic: M629 BLOWUP - Kaboom |
SilvertipGrizz
Replies: 42
Views: 23604
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:08 am Subject: Re: M629 BLOWUP - Kaboom |
I stopped and talked with the gunsmith who had the 44 Ruger that was blown up. He said that he feels that that gun was dropped. It was loaded with soft lead bullets, which may have been slightly under ... |
Topic: 45 or 50 cal |
SilvertipGrizz
Replies: 193
Views: 88232
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:08 am Subject: Re: 45 or 50 cal |
[quote="iowafarmboy"]I'll check. So other than less residue, are there any other advantages, like higher velocities, or a flatter trajectory? My last rifle (35 years ago) had a 1 in 9 twist ratio. My ... |
Topic: 45 or 50 cal |
SilvertipGrizz
Replies: 193
Views: 88232
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:35 am Subject: Re: 45 or 50 cal |
[quote="iowafarmboy"]These are my sabots that I collected today. The ground is covered with spent shells, so I can't find them all. I noted that my e-z load sabots load the same as the Barnes sabots, ... |
Topic: 45 or 50 cal |
SilvertipGrizz
Replies: 193
Views: 88232
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:14 am Subject: Re: 45 or 50 cal |
From the Iowa Hunting Regs page 24:
Muzzleloaders: Flintlock or percussion cap muzzleloading rifles or muskets between .44 and .775 caliber shooting single projectiles; muzzleloading pistols .44 cali ... |
Topic: 45 or 50 cal |
SilvertipGrizz
Replies: 193
Views: 88232
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:28 am Subject: Re: 45 or 50 cal |
[quote="iowafarmboy"]Thanks SilvertipGrizz, but in this part of Iowa we can only use bow, muzzle loader, or shotgun... only.[/quote]
I checked the Iowa Regs and they say there are no restrictions on ... |
Topic: Crossdraw Holster? |
SilvertipGrizz
Replies: 5
Views: 4530
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:48 pm Subject: Re: Crossdraw Holster? |
Thanks for the response. I'll check them out. I got the 454 because I've had a couple of bear come in while calling coyote in the brush. I want the crossdraw for easy access while sitting. If I can ge ... |
Topic: M629 BLOWUP - Kaboom |
SilvertipGrizz
Replies: 42
Views: 23604
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:26 pm Subject: Re: M629 BLOWUP - Kaboom |
[quote="diesel"]Grizz, don't understand, weak crimp will cause bullets to move forward, out of the case during recoil, not back to form a compressed load. cylinder lock will be the result.BTDT[/quote] ... |
Topic: Crossdraw Holster? |
SilvertipGrizz
Replies: 19
Views: 9880
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:56 pm Subject: Crossdraw Holster? |
I've been looking for a crossdraw holster for my Taurus 454 Raging Bull with a [b]5 inch [/b]barrel.
I purchased a holster from Simply Rugged Holsters, which is a nice holster, but the gun rides too ... |
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