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  1. J

    Any one know who made this?

    Http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/viewItem.aspx?Item=443761382. I've been looking for a 22-250 and something a little different. I figure this is a 60's vintage bench gun. Single shot FN action. Maybe a Pryor? The P, on the grip cap could be the maker or the...
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    Meanwhile, back at the local old gun store..........

    Way in the back of the stack, I found a couple guns that interested me. One is a Venezualan short Mauser in 7X57. Marked as made by FN Herstal, Belgium. Looks like a handy little gun. I had something like it, years ago, but sold it. I think that one was Chilean. That action was interesting...
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    I shouldn't read this thread.....

    So I walk into the LGS to get some patches, and there it sits on the rack. A very clean, pristine bore, Swiss K31. Now, I've been reading about how some guys here really like this rifle and how accurate they are, so she came home with me. Even has a paper, under the butt plate that says who it...
  4. J

    Saw a couple old semi's: Johnson 1942 30-06 & French MLe 1942-56 cal. 7.5?

    Any one heard of these? The French MLe seemed nice, but can you get ammo for it?
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    Tikka Master Sporter?

    I shot one, awhile ago, and liked it. I just missed one on the sale board. Been doing some looking around, and researching the rifle. I'm actively looking for a 595. In my search, I found specs that said the 223s came with a 1/12 twist. Does any one know if that was for all of them, or for...
  6. J

    40 S&W test results and Thanks

    Function test for a Beretta Px4 Storm and HK P30. Unique: 4.2,4.6,5,5.4 Grns. Titegroup: 3.5,4,4.2,4.5 Grns. All loads functioned in both guns, which are stock from the factory. I settled on 4, for the Titegroup and 4.6, for the Unique, to safely cover charge deviations from the thrower. They...
  7. J

    My new old Savage Range report.

    First time to the range, with an older 110v I picked up, in .223. Bone stock. No bedding work. Original trigger, etc. I have to admit: I was pleasantly surprised. After a fouling group, with some PMC factory loads, and some minor scope tweaking, I started shooting . I was using some hand loads...
  8. J

    I bought a savage! Been a Remmy guy, for TOO long.

    I've read all the posts. I needed to see for my self. Will post results. I'm going to take this one all the way. But, will I be "conclusive". I think .."........"......."......"..........
  9. J

    Fire at powder plant?

    Just at the local gun store, lookin for a pound (1)of 231, to try. EMPTY. Of all pistol powders. Guy says: A fire "occurred", at one of the plants, and nothing will be available for 6 months.WTF ? Paranoia in overdrive! What's going on? More badnews. Any body heard anything?Is it time to"bug...
  10. J

    Rifle Scopes Weaver 12X???

    I bought an old 223,with a Weaver scope on it. Only markings are the Weaver logo, and on the forward hood. It has 12X, and numbers for range adjustment/ parallax. Any thoughts on age and value?
  11. J

    40 S&W? Tite group or Unique for 180gr. plated?

    Hey. I'm looking for a recipe for the mentioned powders and bullet for the 40 S&W. new gun.. Any one have one, or do I need a new powder?
  12. J

    Custom Do it all gun?

    I have been reading a lot. Here, and at ......Benchrest central.......sossorry .feeling like a traitor......anyway. It seems that one could get a NICE action ,BAT, Kelbly, Surgeon, etc. and a good stock, and have different barrels made in different chambers and just switch them out when I want...
  13. J

    Buds guns??? Any one buy from them?

    Looking at a new gun, and found one at a good price on Buds site. Looking for any users of that site, for feedback. Thanks.
  14. J

    Pressure signs with shorter OAL??????

    I was trying some shorter {mag length} test loads today. My "accurate load", for my remmy 700 is 2.94, or 2 Ks off the lands. 44.7 Varget, federal brass and federal primers. I prepped all brass the same and only changed the OAL down to 2.8 for 25 out of 50 reloads. {OALS are "representative" of...
  15. J

    Looking at my first custom build.

    Wanting a laser. Should I sell my GAP-10 or my TRG-42 300 Win mag or be patient and save my allowance for a while?
  16. J

    Something exciting, from Japan..Vintage WWII

    Assumed: Ariska, with emblems. I was out to dinner with a friend I hadn't seen, in a while. He's a "casual" friend, and a doctor, and not really into guns. The conversation wandered towards new hobbies, so I mentioned my interest in rifles and long range shooting. He tells me about this rifle he...
  17. J

    Stumbled on the 30 Rem AR cartridge. Feedback any one?

    Ordered a 22-250, in a bolt gun, but I saw the 30 Rem AR, while leafing through my reloading book, and it seems interesting. Close to the 308/AR10 ballistics, from the AR 15 platform, i.e. smaller and lighter. Any one tried it? I'm looking for a couple "new "calibers, to play with.
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    .22-250? Any one shoot it?

    Looking for "just a little" more horsepower, in a .224, so I can use what I have in bullets, and powder. Barrel eater? Known as accurate? Haven't seen much talk about it, here. The specs in my manual look pretty good.
  19. J

    Best Barrel maker?

    Finally going to get a 700 "worked on". What/who makes the best, and suggestions on who should do the work. I've done enough ladder tests to, to conclude that this gun won't shoot.
  20. J

    Also looking at a Savage-12BTCSS?

    Looks like a nice one to break the ice with. I like the stock. In 223, for a mid range gun, and trainer. Any one have thoughts? Also looking at a Browning X-bolt, in 223.