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If you are just starting, I would suggest something more like this.      http://www.midwayusa.com/product/423081/lee-challenger-breech-lock-single-stage-press-anniversary-kit It's what I started with.....and over 20 years later, it's still what I'm using.   If you later feel you'd like to upgrade to a turret or even a progressive press, you'll still find uses for the single stage.   Until you get comfortable with all the nuances of reloading, there's an awful lot going on at once with a progressive press. This makes it more likely something can screw up and you not catch it if you're not accustomed to what to watch for.

Good prices all around. I wouldn't mind one of those $99 Heritage 22 revolvers. I sold a rough used one for more than that.

First I've heard of it. I leave that stuff on the ground. I never considered it being edible.   So, do you just wrap a shoulder in it or what?

Would you want your name attached to it at this point?

Facts are facts. Most post 64 Winchesters made at the New Haven plant were of sub standard quality. You can cheer U.S.A. all you want, but I want quality at a fair price. If we can't do that here, I'll go somewhere else.

I have a Browning shotgun made there, and have never owned anything that surpassed the quality and workmanship of it.   Made in Japan turns a lot of people off, but I guarantee you the new 94s made there are vastly superior in every way to the last ones made in New Haven.

There likely is a reason he's wanting to trade it off.

I guess It depends on whether you prefer to hear "pew pew pew", or "BOOM BOOM BOOM". :D

It sure is ugly! :stunned:

How does a chronograph ensure your handloads are safe?

It looks to have good reviews and the price is right.

Yeah, I've been talking about getting one, but haven't yet. I would like one I think.

I've read that the 94 is, but not sure about the 73.   http://www.shootingtimes.com/2013/06/18/winchester-model-1873-rifle-review/ Says here it is.

I have an 1894 Marlin. I believe it has a 16" barrel. I have the sights regulated for factory Magtech 240 grain ammunition. It is very accurate in this rifle by the way. I loaded some Hornady 240 grain xtp bullets over 21 grains of alliant 2400, and they print groups 6-8" higher than the Magtech ammo.   I wasn't expecting this much variance with the same weight bullet. The handload should be faster than the factory, and the xtp has a higher ballistic coefficient than the Magtech, so I would expect it to be a bit higher, but this is a lot.    This handload isn't nearly as accurate as the factory loads either.   Is there any way to predict what load may print to the same point of impact as the factory ammo, or is it jus trial and error?    

A lot of the Japanese Winchester and Browning shotguns were and are made at the Miroku plant, and are of very high quality. I don't know whether the same company also manufactures rifles.

It isn't a big deal in my opinion. I've used them for years without issue. I also shoot centerfire rifles on occasion at less than 100 yards without issue. You'll get a better scope if you go with a 1 inch tube model.   If parallax is an issue for you, there are plenty of model with parallax adjustment. Most shooters have little idea of what parallax is to begin with.

I just sighted in the Williams Foolproof sight on my 1894 Marlin 44 mag that I thought I already had sighted in. I may take it, or an 1899 Savage saddle ring carbine in 303 Savage if the weather looks promising. If it looks like rain, my rain rifle is an old sporterized Spanish Mauser in 7x57. It shoots about three inch groups at 100 yards, but I only have about $60 in it scoped, loaded, and ready to go, so I don't mind getting it wet too bad.   Man, I never thought a pistol cartridge fired from a rifle could recoil as hard as that little Marlin!

Why not? I enjoy loading different calibers. Variety is the spice of life.

Now that's pretty interesting! :blink:

My first gun was an H&R Topper single shot. It came with both a 30-30 barrel and a 20 gauge shotgun barrel. I killed my first deer with it and still have it.   I also have a pre 64 Winchester 94 in 30-30. I intend to get a 99 Savage in 30-30, but so far, no dice.   I've bought and sold quite a few 30-30s over the years, and it is still among my favorite calibers.   The reason you see so many for sale is that there are millions upon millions of rifles out there chambered for that venerable round. I expect that with the recent rush on guns, many people are finding their gun cabinets crowded, and most everyone has a 30-30 stashed away in the back of the safe.

Might be the direction I go. I hope you and others here have patience for questions. I'm stuck on a 20" barrel in 556, and don't want a really heavy rifle, but other than that, I'm wide open for suggestions.

One difference in them that I'm aware of is that when you cock and let down the hammer on an original Contender, you have to fully open and close the action before you can cock and fire the gun. I don't think that is necessary with the G2s.   My father has some, and has had more in the past. They are accurate as any rifle, but for me, are difficult to shoot without sandbags. Further, carrying one afield is more akin to carrying a rifle than a handgun. This renders them pretty much useless to me other than being a novelty of sorts.

I'm still mulling over what to do with mine since you guys poo pooed my M16 clone idea. :rant:   :D

Remington rolling block. I'm guessing 7x57 caliber? Part of the wood is missing. How large is the bore?           http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remington_Rolling_Block_rifle   Occidental-Belgian blackpowder shotgun. Circa late 1890's. Looks to be 12 gauge?     What, exactly were you wanting to know about them?

30-30 ammo is available, but flat nosed .308 bullets have been unobtainable for about a year now.