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To answer the Carcano question: Many Carcano (all?) bores were a little oversized. I think .268 instead of .264. At one point, Hornady made "special" 6.5mm bullets just for the Carcano. I think Hunter Habib is correct. They would also work in the 6.5X54 Mannlicher, which should be 160...

I think I saw it once at Bevmo! in SoCal, but that was about 7 years ago, so I'm not sure...

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What I've noticed is at times it doesn't like my VPN. Pause the VPN and it loads right up. Doesn't always happen, but sometimes...

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I promised I'd follow up, so here goes: I worked up at 0.3 grains at a time from the minimum load to the max, and found all loads were safe. Easy bolt lift, no flattened primers. The one "funny" thing that happened was I noticed 22 holes on my target after shooting only 20 rounds. At first...

Was really hoping someone would have an answer for this one, as I have need of an importer. I also have need of a German EXPORTER... if anyone has any leads, please let me know.

Start here: https://lostartpress.com/products/campaign-furniture It's a great book. I used the plans in it to make mine. I don't have a photo of the bottom and back, but here is one version with some good shots: https://blog.lostartpress.com/2012/10/19/roorkhee-chair-in-black-leather/ The...

Roorkhee chairs are not that difficult. I'm happy with mine.

I really appreciate it! I owe you a beer!

I have version 3.9, is there a newer one? Renée didn't mention that. Best advice given so far is to run Linux. That's not really what I was hoping to hear. I'm now in the market for new software. I bought QL to learn on the .30-06, and then was hoping to use it for old Mannlicher loads that...

Thank you, that helps very much! With 101.1%, that may be a little compressed, I may stop at 54.0, I should have a good node before that. What I really should do is measure the cases. I need to get some gear for that. Assuming I can get to the range this weekend, I'll let you know how it...

Thanks. Sorry I missed those details. My rifle has a 22 inch barrel, so I expect a little less MV, and perhaps some unburned powder. .30 cal TOG bullets are 165 grain.

I had QuickLoad working well, and was able to get a great target load using Scorion bullets. All was good. Then I made the mistake of upgrading from Windows 8.1 to Windows 11 Professional. QuickLoad no longer works. I've been going back and forth with QL's technical team, but am losing hope...

By "Drop Ship", that means the vendor has an account with the manufacturer/warehouse. For example, you've mentioned that these are for Hornady products. So the vendor in NY sells the item, but it ships directly from Hornady. You're correct on USPS costs, but if the vendor/shipper has an...

I have a Fausti shotgun. I love my new Fausti shotgun. I'm interested in what you learn about this, as I"m considering a similar purchase. Barbara was great to deal with, and I'd purchase from them again.

I used to shop at Banana Republic. Now I live in one...

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I've served that detail on several occasions. Yes, you have to cycle the bolt manually on a gas operated rifle. Here's how it works. I am speaking specifically of the M-16 service rifle, others are similar. If you look along the top of the rifle, under the hand guard, you will see a small...

Well, it's a slightly convoluted path, but... What Title 10 actually says is: (a) The Marine Corps, within the Department of the Navy, shall be so organized as to include not less than three combat divisions and three air wings, and such other land combat, aviation, and other services as may...

When the legend becomes fact... print the legend.

Every time the Air Force says they are getting rid of the A-10, the Marine Corps says: "Well, if you're not using them anymore, we'll take them..." and suddenly the Air Force isn't getting rid of the A-10. That is said somewhat tongue in cheek, but there is truth behind it. They've been trying...

Red Stag will still be available in Poland. Would have to check on Roe, but stag would be better hunting. Definitely boar. It would be easier to do the hunting in Poland while shopping in Germany, and Nuremberg is close to the border, as well as other Bavarian markets. PM me for an outfitter...

Oh, so you’re falling for that low first month price too, are you…

No, that's a different belt entirely...

Actually... They are a convenient place for wearing rank insignia, but having used them for that purpose, I can tell you that's not what they are for. Their purpose is to hold the strap of your Sam Brown belt in place, so it doesn't slide off your shoulder. The purpose of that strap, of...

With me, it's been more of a fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way..

I like my Avedon and Colby stuff, but they don't meet your cost criteria...

You’re right! I was thinking Interlock, and write Accubond. Shows what happens before I finish my morning coffee. Both are out of stock. No juggling of rounds. Guide said to be ready to go to 300, but I think 70 is more likely. Real issue is “right” for boar is what for roe? I’m starting to...

Thank you all. I have experience shooting the Brennekes, but this would be a new experience reloading with them. Agree anything that will take a boar will take a roe, was worried about "too much bullet". It makes sense that "punch through" on something as small and light as a roe would...

I'm not sure the "correct" place to post this, but thought I'd ask the question here and see where it leads. If someone know a better place, perhaps we can move it. I have a hunt booked in May, not in Africa (this time) but in Poland. Primary on the menu is Roebuck, with some night hunts for...

My condolences. People ask me about my retirement. I'm beginning to learn (and act like) Travis McGee had a point...

I do appreciate all of the above. For me, the biggest issue is ammo that either is not found in manuals due to age (I'm looking at you, 9.5X57 MS) or does not "match" a published powder/bullet combo. This is especially true these days when powder is scarce on the ground. For example, I have...

So, if I understand your thesis correctly... someone knew, and failed to inform the National Command Authority? This story gets more chilling all the time.

Just for fun: 1. 2007 2. 1887 3. 2018 4. 1906 5. 1963 6. 1952 7. 2021 8. 1962 9. 1980. Actually, a 1952 wildcat marketed in 1980. So of the top 9, that's 3 in the 21st century, 5 before 1965, and one that's something between the Truman administration and the Carter administration...

OK, full disclosure: I've done this. In this case, I'd put the receiver in as well... But that barrel? You need to punch it, too. The soapy water doesn't always make it all the way down the bore. But the outside will be clean!

Promotion? Sure. Acclaim? Maybe. But as I've said elsewhere: I have an M1903 Mannlicher, in of course, 6.5X54 (1903). I have a .30-06 (1906). I sometimes use 220 grain round nose bullets (1903). There's my 9mm Luger, which was 1904, but everyone thinks 1908. There's my .45 ACP, famous for...

Big if true. And if true, I'd really like to know who I owe, so I can pay them back and get on with my life...

Hot glue gun... I like that! In the past, I've used either a piece from a sheet of rubber I found at the big orange store, punched with a canvas punch, or a chunk of hockey puck. A nice solid piece of eraser could work too, but the glue gun sounds much easier. I also both drill holes and use...

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I use this on my shotguns, but Jeff's look to both be out of stock and shutting down shop. One of these little tubs seems to last forever, perhaps there is another source? https://www.jeffsoutfitters.com/product/owens-hinge-pin-lube/

I'm not sure I fully understand your question, but I'll give it a go: Suppose we buy Rifle I. We put on a Basis base and buy scope A. Scope A is BZOed to I. Then we buy scope B. This is also BZOed to I, and the two are interchangeable. Then we buy Rifle II, and install a Vario base. We do...

No idea on "best looking scope". Sorry! The rig is a little expensive, but not horrible. It will not interfere with your iron sights, at least it doesn't on my Steyr Classic II. This is how the system works: Basically, you have two pieces. The base, and a second piece where the rings...

There's a high cost to low living...

If you can figure out a way to get this setup to Ohio, all your problems will be solved... https://www.dentler-jagdwaffen.de/en/

I don't happen to have a piece of buffalo horn lying around, and it seems Jeff's Outfitters is closing up shop, so I'm not likely to buy one. I do, on the other hand, have an extra hockey puck. Lots of extra hockey pucks. Good vulcanized rubber, 3 inches in diameter, 1 inch in thickness...

I'm pretty sure we tried that once...

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Wait, I think you're missing some important points. The SAMMI or CIP specs speak to the dimensions of the loaded round, which drives chamber specifications, which directly relates to chamber pressure. They can only be "obsolete" in the sense that no one is marketing the round anymore. They...