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[quote="tikkat3"]How many cases do I need for my 'short mag' to live forever?[/quote]

Essentially the same as you would need for a standard cartridge or a long mag.

When I get a new rifle I gene ...

[quote="skb2706"]
CH - Can you get brass and loading data for a .308 Marlin. Can you make up brass from something else.[/quote]

The only source I know of for .308 Marlin brass is factory ammo. Bu ...

Seems to me that a lawyer that can't overcome the issue of handlaods is a pretty piss poor lawyer.

There are plenty of factory loads that are as deadly - or more so - than my handloads. I'd be h ...

Overall I'm not at all impressed with the Reminton 770. I'd much prefer a Stevens for less $$$ or Savage for the same or slightly more $$$.

For that matter, most of my rifles have been purchased u ...

One thing for sure, no matter WHAT kind of ammo was in the mag - if I was going someplace where I thought I might actually NEED the gun for defensive purposes, I would make DAMN SURE I went SOMEWHERE ...

Mostly, yes, I carry concealed with handloads.

Why? Because that is what I have on hand and that is what I practice with.

I don't expect I'll ever pull my gun but if I do the legal ramification ...

Just saw this thread and thought I'd add my two cents.

First, I shoot a 308 Win, .30-06 and .300 Win Mag, 7mm Rem Mag and others. My 7mm RM and 160g bullets ahve taken more game (mostly elk) in th ...

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Oh, here's another question to ponder, and this relates to versatility. If you were encountering a mean ole brown bear intent on doing you permanent damage and you could g ...

Now that HUNTING season is over its time to go SHOOTING.

My last few purchases have included a.257 Roberts, .30-30, .308 Win, .30-06, .375 Win, .45-70 and a .300 Win Mag. All were used except the .300WM.

Nothing wrong with the newer stuff (WSSM, WSM, R ...

Ithaca Model 49 .22LR leveraction single shot.

My first centerfire was a Ruger M77 7mm Rem Mag.

Yes, 7mm RM/140g TSX and .300WM/180g TSX.

I think you'll be fine with the RUM and WBY, especially if the barrels are over 24".

Tried it in a couple cartridges. I think its too slow for anything but the largest cases. I got better velocityies with other powders.

Arron -

I'm very sorry to hear about your wife, as I can relate. My wife is recovering from a nasty form of leukemia. Diagnosed August of '06 and it's a miracle she's still here. Bet wishes for ...