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I've reloaded for my BLR in 358 Win for over a decade and have only used the standard Lee dies. I've not had a problem yet and really don't expect any.

The only rifle I've ever had that might have benefited from small base dies was a Rem 760 in 300 Savage.

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My FIL said they had Winchester 30-30s on the icebreaker he was on during WWII but I don't remember the name of the ship. He was a machinist and had to make replacement parts occasionally for them.

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Love naval gunfire, too bad it's been replaced by missiles.

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I'd endorse Weatherby rifles too if they'd give me a free one!

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I've broken a firing pin in my Rossi by dry firing so I don't do that any more.

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26 grains of Varget has been outstanding for me in a couple of rifles with 55 gr Noslers. I wish I'd stocked up before the hoarding madness.

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Lefty Dude wrote:Also on display is the Ship's Bell from the USS Arizona.

One of the Arizona bells is at Pearl Harbor, the other has been at the University of Arizona since the early 1950s.

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Had a high today of 73F but it's going to drop to 42F tonight. I'm thinking of lighting the pilot on the heater. You guys stay warm, you hear?

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Agreed. I'd love to have about $100 worth of powder. That would be about 5 lbs, I guess.

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I had one in 222 many years ago but sold it. I wish I could remember why. It was an accurate rifle.

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2400 for pistols and 3031`and Varget for rifles would cover just about everything I reload for. If I could have more, they would be H4198 and Unique. I'd be all set then.

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I used one for hunting coyote in eastern Kansas years ago. It made a great windbreak during the cooler months. I haven't used it in quite a while, but it's probably still hanging out in the tool shed.

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Mine tend to be mounted pretty far back but then, I'm short (~5'6" with comparable arm length). What works for me, sure doesn't work for Junior, who at over 6' can't shoot my rifles without sliding the scope forward which is why he has only a few options when it comes to shooting my rifles.

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I bought a blued Rossi model 68 back in 1997 and carry it often. It's been completely reliable and accurate enough for what it's intended for. The only flaw, if you could call it that, is the serrated trigger. It's hard on the trigger finger at the range, especially on extended visits. Otherwise, I ...

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Thanks for the replies and the video link. I wonder if I could talk my friend out of it now.

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Recently, a friend brought over some rifles for me to look at and evaluate for him. I don't know much about Winchesters but I do know a nice rifle when I see one. One in particular had me puzzled. It was an 1873 chambered for the 38 WCF but it had a 2" lever under the full length mag tube at th...

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You sir, are my new hero. Kick a little, did it?

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Well, I'm no flight engineer, but it would seem the the low wing of the shuttle would interfere with the high wing of the C-5. Regardless, that must be one heck of a brick to fly.

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In a hunting rifle, there is no discernible difference. Given the same attention to detail in a hunting rifle, a 30-06 can be just as accurate as a 308. Ask Cooper Firearms or NULA if they have any trouble making an accurate 30-06. Case prep and loading details will have a larger influence on cartri...

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Yeah, the HSC and the test that goes with it are silly. One of the exemptions is retired military, which is how I get out of it, but I don't think I had more than 10 minutes of firearms training during my entire naval career and that was in boot camp back in 1972. I'm not sure how that makes me qual...

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I first started paying in at age 16 with my first town job - a grill cook at a Tastee Freez. Farm jobs before that were paid in cash when the job was finished. I made a lot more from baling hay in one summer than I did in two full years as a cook but the latter was in an air conditioned building.

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The youth stock has a LOP of 12.5". The normal LOP is closer to 13.5" It will depend on which fits you better for your type of shooting. In a t-shirt, the youth stock might be too short but might just be the ticker if you shoot in cold weather with a heavy coat. I tend to see a lot more st...

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I'm not too familiar with these - does that have a rear sight?

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Give him the Browning and save the Mountie until he grows up. When he's mature enough, he'll appreciate the difference.

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olyinaz wrote:The Ford Ranger is the oldest technology, most basic vehicle still being sold by any car manufacturer that I can think of, and the base model has an MSRP of $18,160.

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Ford doesn't even make the Ranger anymore. That assembly line was shut down earlier this year.

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Clint Walker was in the Merchant Marine in WWII. Don't know any specifics.

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Great rifles and a great cartridge! I picked mine up in 2004 right before they re-introduced the pistol grip version, which I would have preferred. I've grown to like the straight grip though and wouldn't trade it now.

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Mine are readily accessible as well. Won't put up with asking permission.

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Those side loading gate patents have long since expired. I think Henry just wanted to keep it as simple as possible (fewer parts and less machining). I wish them luck with it.

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Not being a towering individual myself at 5'6", I prefer the shorter LOP, especially if I plan on taking the rifle out in winter. The extra clothes/coat can make the average fitting rifle just too long. I often will cut down a rifle to fit, but that can be such a pain sometimes. I'm relieved to...

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Most of my life has been spent with revolvers, both single and double action, so when I decided to branch out to the auto side I found the Glock to be the most natural due to the lack of extraneous safeties. Simple, reliable, fits me very well, and the stock sights are the easiest for me to see and ...

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And the bullet is specifically designed for the 300 Savage, also available as a component for us reloaders.

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I have one, have put a lot of rounds through it, and really like it.

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I really like mine but it's a short action (358 Win). I used to think it was too pretty to take out in the field, but I realized I'm not getting better looking with age either, so it gets out frequently.

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Club Blackhawk, huh? That almost sounds upscale. For years, the only Blackhawk I owned has been my 357, acquired way back in 1980. It's been a real workhorse and has never failed. I thought it would be the only one I'd ever need. http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/Jayhawker_photos/RugerBlackhawk...

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I take the gun related magazines that I'm finished with to the range and share them with other readers. There always seems to be a pile of magazines, either coming or going, and everyone seems to appreciate it.

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Those numbers seem pretty optimistic to me. From my BLR with a 20" barrel, I was only getting around 2200 fps with a 250 Speer. I don't recall the powder right now. A longer barrel should boost the velocity up some, but I'd bet not that much. That was just under my 444 load (270 Speer @ 2225 fp...

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Well, it looks like everyone else has posted, so here's a recent pic of me taken while I was setting up an Apple iMac for a user.

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I didn't really break one, but I did loosen one up to the point that the spring would slide off the other half. I couldn't find a way to recrimp the spring portion in place so I did replace it with a WWG part. It did still work, but would fall apart when I took it out for cleaning and sometimes woul...

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One trick I've used is to barely insert one screw, just get it started, and then, while there is still plenty of play in the hanger, get the other screw started. Once both are in, it's easy going. Once you've started a screw in one side more than halfway, the slop necessary to get the other side sta...

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Not so many, but each caliber except for the 38 Sp and 357 have duplicates.

30-30
300 Savage
38 Sp
357 Mag
35 Rem
358 Win
41 Mag
44 Mag
444 Marlin
45-70

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Technically, if you're in an established campground, you are fine. Stopping in a rest/truck stop isn't considered a campsite and could mean trouble. I'll see if I can find the exact regs, but it may take a while.

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Love the blued with the black laminate! Looks great!

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Just had pizza delivered the other night. Delivery charge was $2.75 but a large pizza was only $11 from Papa Johns.

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Relax guys. In Jewish tradition, it's not considered proper to spell out G_d's name where it may be erased. It's a sign of respect.

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Somehow I broke the hammer spur on my Rossi 92 while at the range last Saturday. Don't know how but it snapped right off and disappeared! While I could just smooth the edges and leave it bobbed, does anyone know where I can get another? I've tried Brownells and Numrichs, but can't seem to find the r...

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I've never had a problem using regular dies with my 358 Win. It shoots reloads or factory just fine.

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Sometimes things happen for a reason. Maybe they are waiting for you save up for that really nice one?

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When I first volunteered to be an RO, there was no formal training program at my club. You just familiarized yourself with the rules and committed to showing up once a month. Later, they did set up a formal program through the NRA, the club picking up the cost for the initial training and renewal be...

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I've been a volunteer range officer for about 15 years at a fairly large private range and have seen quite a spectrum of patrons. Most are good, some are scary while others are downright baffling. It's satisfying to be able to help out a young shooter get on target and feed that enthusiasm. I'm not ...

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