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Any one know where I can find WE baby hi capa 3.8 1911 magazines?

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
reptileking asked:


I need 2 know where I can get two or three maybe even 4 because I use it as my mane gun and I dont want to spend all my damn time reloading so i can get nailed in the teeth by a frigin M249 PARA. If u know where I can get some of these at a low price and possibly free shiopping (not mandatory) that would be great!

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Books and ammo and reloading?

Monday, October 26th, 2009
David K asked:


I just started working in the sporting goods at a walmart and I love it, dealing with guns and ammo and knives just makes me happy. I wish I could deal with handguns too, but I’ll probably try to go work at a gun shop or a bigger sporting goods store like Cabellas or something. For now though I really want to get as much info on all the different types of ammunition, like different tips, powder, size, etc., like what makes a bullet a bullet and how are they classified, etc.

After I learn as much as I can on ammo, I”ll go on to learn as much as possible with gunsmithing, but that’ll be alot later on. Any help on good books would be appreciated, thanks.

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.357 magnum reloading?

Thursday, July 30th, 2009
abuelo asked:


Does anyone have specific data/experience for a .357 magnum load for a 2,5” barrel?
I’m looking for a safe magnum load with slightly faster burning rate powders (because of the short barrel), only for self-defence, with 125 and 158 SJ-SP .358” bullets.
So far I had best results with heavier bullets (SJ and lead), but i been told that the lighter ones shoud have been a better choice in such a snub nose. Any hints about that?
Which powders (hodgdon, Vihtavuori, WW, Nitrokemia Rex)?

I’m a long time reloader, but i’d like to read your opinion and experiences.
Specifically, the gun is a superb SW vintage model 19.
Thank you in advantage for your answers.

Thanx Violation Challenged - I know the matter about k-frame and full-load magnum diet. I usually shoot less than magnum loads (for paper)
about the manual, i already noticed some. but the question is: shoud I choose a (for ex) v-N110 or a less progressive powder? how many fps can i take out of the 2,5″ barrel? can a short barrel and a less progressive powder give a magnum load?
We know that .357 mag use progressive powder and between 6″ and 2,5″ there’s a huge loss of fps… i would like to fix a little the loss of power with the right components.

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is it safe to fire a 25 after it has sat for 25 years without being shot?

Monday, July 27th, 2009
CleoCATra asked:


The gun, clip and box of bullet was stored in a plastic grocery bag for the last 25 years and hasn’t been shot. The clip was loaded but NOT IN the gun. Those bullets turned green so I removed them. Is it safe to reload with the bullets from the box (they look like new bullets) and is it safe to target shoot with the gun.????
It hasn’t been cleaned or used in about 26 years.

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Reloading for 400 Astra?

Thursday, July 16th, 2009
newell asked:


I own an Astra 400 in 9mm Largo. It was for export to America and was chambered for 9mm Large or .38 Colt. NOT .38 super. Could I load .38 super for this gun, provided I lower the powder charge to .38 Colt levels?
sigh. I said this was a special export version chambered with a compromise chamber for 9mm Largo and .38 Colt Auto. .38 Colt Auto has much lower chamber pressure than .38 super, but identical dimensions.

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Shot shell reloading?

Thursday, July 16th, 2009
r7r8 asked:


i have a shadow express air shotgun that shoots # 9 shot. i was wandering if i put like #8 or #7 if it would be better suited for squirrels but maintaing velocity. this gun is great for taking down birds i love it.

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anyone have experience reloading for a m.95 steyer 8×56R for whitetail?

Friday, June 19th, 2009
gone galt asked:


plan on using .338 180gr ballistic tips sized down to .329 (8.36 mm)
thinking of using 38 gr of reloader 15
or 33gr of imr 4064. opinions?
seems like a handy little gun to use as a loaner.
someone always brings along their nephew or brother in law with no gun & they always like to play with the scope adjustments of any good rifle you loan them, or they use it to hold down a barb wire fence.
dont click on abigails link. I got a threat warning from my security on it

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Looking to buy my first gun, riffle, shot gun?

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
Jane asked:


I’m a 5 ft 4 women 150lbs with a herniated disc in my lower back. So I need something with light to no recoil for home protection. Something I can shoot a few rounds before reloading. I have zero experience. please give me suggestions on all three guns. Thanks

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What riffle is the all around gun for any game?

Sunday, May 17th, 2009
Rick J asked:


I reload. What do I need to be safe to big bear hunt, and white tail and have still meat to eat. It needs to be economical and be able shot it, not have it kick the snot out of me. I now shot a 300 WSM and love it, but don’t think it is enough for the great bear(grisely). If you give me a Cal. please give Max. and Min. bullet wt.s along with FPS.

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is it safe to fire a 25 after it has sat for 25 years without being shot?

Saturday, April 25th, 2009
CleoCATra asked:


The gun, clip and box of bullets was stored in a plastic grocery bag for the last 25 years and hasn’t been shot. The clip was loaded but NOT IN the gun. Those bullets turned green so I removed them. Is it safe to reload with the bullets from the box (they look like new bullets) and is it safe to target shoot with the gun.????
It hasn’t been cleaned or used in about 26 years.

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