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by PanamaJack85
Mon Oct 21, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scope rings for Chiappa 1886 Wildlands
Replies: 0
Views: 2845

Scope rings for Chiappa 1886 Wildlands

Evening good people! I purchased a Chiappa 1886 takedown with the 16.5 inch barrel. It came with a Skinner peep site with weaver rail and, in my rush to get it ready for the deer woods, I ordered medium Talley rings. Bad move on my part as there is not enough clearance so my question is this; what r...
by PanamaJack85
Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: my nicest marlin model 39
Replies: 30
Views: 8100

Re: my nicest marlin model 39

That's a beautiful gun 🫡
by PanamaJack85
Sun Oct 06, 2024 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Reloading Getting Too Expensive to Consider?
Replies: 49
Views: 10315

Re: Is Reloading Getting Too Expensive to Consider?

I'm east of Atlanta, way too close to last week's chemical plant fire. I was kidding about blown myself up. I'm diligent when it comes to safety but your insight is always appreciated
by PanamaJack85
Sun Oct 06, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Reloading Getting Too Expensive to Consider?
Replies: 49
Views: 10315

Re: Is Reloading Getting Too Expensive to Consider?

If you know an old hand loader who can show you the way you can avoid a lot of mistakes. I loaded some ammo back in the 1980s that is nowhere near as good as the ammunition I make today. I wish I knew someone but looks like this will be a party of one. I'm pretty detail oriented so I think I'll be ...
by PanamaJack85
Sat Oct 05, 2024 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Reloading Getting Too Expensive to Consider?
Replies: 49
Views: 10315

Re: Is Reloading Getting Too Expensive to Consider?

This is great info and I appreciate the level of detail provided. I'd like to piece it together but I am tempted to give myself a head start with the kit you recommended. Thank you!
by PanamaJack85
Sat Oct 05, 2024 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Reloading Getting Too Expensive to Consider?
Replies: 49
Views: 10315

Re: Is Reloading Getting Too Expensive to Consider?

I just purchased a 45-70 and want to start my reloading journey. I've seen kits online in the $400 - $600 range (chiefly from RCBS). Is that about the average cost of entry or should I piecemeal it with used gear from Lyman, etc? I only plan to reload 45-70, 30-30 and maybe 6.5 Grendel and am lookin...