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    Reloading Equipment WTT Primers for some Alliant Power Pistol and IMR4198 powder.

    Looks like I have 400 450 SR Mag primers and 4,000 SR Rem 7 1/2 BR primers. Need the Alliant Power pistol, can do without the 4198 if I have to. Live in Roanoke. Shot archery at Pigg River in Franklin County a LONG time ago!!
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    Reloading Equipment WTT Primers for some Alliant Power Pistol and IMR4198 powder.

    Looks like I am not going to be able to sell my reloading equipment as a complete lot, so I think I will try to start reloading again. Since I cannot ship powder or primers, I will have to trade within my general area, which is Southwest Virginia. Anyone in my general area have the above listed...
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    6PPC feeding problem

    I have a 6PPC converted from a short action .223 bolt action rifle with a Douglas Premium sporter and fiber glass stock barrel which was built for me about 30 years ago. It shoots hand loads into.25 inch so do NOT want to get rid of it, BUT... it only functions as a single shot and has to be fed...
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    Optics WTS/WTT Burris 2 1/2-7x silver pistol scope with parallax adjustments.

    The scope is about 30 years old and now sells new for $359.00. It is optically perfect, bright and clear with no scratches on the lenses, but has scope ring marks and several gashes on the rear optical bell housing. Will sell for $200.00 plus $10 shipping or trade for a HW 30 or R7 .177 airgun...
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    Time for an ultralight rifle...

    I have the Tikka T3 in .243 and it's a keeper!! One of the best, glass sharp breaking triggers I've ever seen. Great handling, and shoots well under 1 MOA with fairly limited load development!! Only drawback is extra mags cost a fortune!!
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    Reloading Equipment Reloading supplies for sale!

    I have about $10,000 worth of reloading supplie, and have not reloaded for some time, so am offering the ENTIRE LOT for $4,000!! Includes about 50 die sets, 70-80 one pound cans of powder, (in various forms of fullness), probably 20,000 primers of all sizes, rifle/pistol and shotgun reloader...
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    Couple of questions. Bought a cheap Taurus Milluim G2 9mm and love it, EXCEPT for the trigger!! Can't seem to find any upgrades for the trigger.

    Also, need a speedloader for it. Recommendations?? If I can't fix or improve the trigger, is there a same sized 9mm carry pistol with a decent trigger, or are all the 9mm semi ato's going to be that long/heavy for SAFETY'S sake?
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    Dumb question about the 6500 Bushnell scope

    The magnification range on these scopes is ridiculous (As is the price!), something like 6 or 8 to one (2 1/2 x 16 and 4 1/2 x 30). What, if anything, do you give up for having such a large magnification range? Length of eye relief, parallax, etc. I have been unable to find one at Gander...
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    Need help on Gessiele trigger

    I have a Black Rain upper and lower. So far I am using only IMR 8208BR with 100 grain Nosler BT's and Hornaday 107 BTHP's, as well as the Hornaday 123 factory (Both SST and A-Max). I also have TAC and Benchmark, as well as H322, H335 and some others. Do not have RL15 which looks promising in...
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    Need help on Gessiele trigger

    Thanks, the video was very helpful. Maybe I meant "creep" and "excess travel" instead of "mushy". The nm looks to be what I need. Also, did not realize trigger pins contributed to "creep" but don't think I have that problem. Will recheck again tomorrow to be sure. Another thing, is it a good...
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    Need help on Gessiele trigger

    OK went by a gunsmith who specializes somewhat in AR's, he wanted to know if I had applied the grease that came with the trigger. HUH??!! I didn't put it together so knew nothing about grease!! He proceeded to apply some on the trigger in the proper places, and it made the pull smoother...
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    Need help on Gessiele trigger

    Thanks guys, will contact him and check on my SSA and the DMR trigger.