Recent content by reuben.goldberg

Thanks. I've tried Hoppe's #9, but from what I see on the net, Wipe-Out really does the job on copper.

I'm sure the answer is in here somewhere, but the search engine came up short. So. What's best for getting rid of copper build-up deep in the lands of an old barrel? Thanks in advance for a recommendation.

Thanks, jonaddis, you're probably right. Using H-50BMG powder, a case will accept only some 250 grs without moving those long-ass heavy brass solids forward. But it'll take a better man than me to shoot 250+ grs of H in the thing. Yikes.

Actually, that is exactly what I did. I built a dummy round with a bullet gripped finger tight, and then chambered the round until the .51 caliber bullet ogive just engaged the lands. So I am quite confident as to the maximum OCL vs. spec 5.450" across the limited variety of .51 caliber bullets...

I recently acquired and refurbished a rather dated State Arms Gun Co. 50BMG built by the legendary Klaus Horstkamp. Upon inspection of the chamber, it is apparent that the rifling lands are intentionally cut starting approximately 0.250" beyond the case rim lip. In other words, there is at...

Did I just read in another thread that Skoda sent his approved Form 4 back to the BATF ... because an address on the form was 'messy'? Tell me it ain't so.

If it's a one-time demo project, have considered just going to the equipment rental shop? You can rent something big ass efficient for the weekend and git er done.

Tell a fib to a government that tells outright lies to its people? Yeah, I feel terrible for the lad.

My oldest son has several cans and offered a way to really shorten the wait time. He said that he called BATF about two months into the process to say that he might be moving (which he wasn't) and was concerned about paperwork getting mixed up with a change of address. With this, BATF took his...

As I recall, ATF has a long list of criteria and specifications to allow import of handguns. The tiny Glocks always failed ONE of these onerous criteria, thus banning its import.

Indeed. If not God, it surely makes one a believer in Intelligent Design. And not to pull the thread off-topic, I wonder how many of our long-time shooters have developed debilitating Tinnitus (due to damage to the cochlear hairs). Sux. BTW, the shooter is quick. The comped, low-powder .38...

Plastic guns? ... Bah.

Worth giving this a bump. Great idea. Great standard practice. Also a damn good thing the shrapnel went 12:00, instead of 3:00 or 9:00. Coulda' wiped out the entire line.

If you really want to set it in motion, look for an IPSC or USPSA club in your area, join up and hang with the boys. Great way to learn from traditionally helpful folks, with an occasional dose of adrenalin to boot. Add a timer to your gear bag. No pressure to compete until you feel ready.

Mr. Grubbs, here's a review on SH by TopPredator for something you may like in a variable to 24X. Read the entire thread. Sounds like a lot of features in a 30mm tube for $300-350, and seems to do well under recoil. Also comes in 10-50X60 for a few bucks more.