[Real 38 super loads]

try 6.0 grains WSF,1.23 overall length,either bullet,not major but should be around 150 pf.

[Pitting 1911 breach face under 1000 rounds. Advice request]

I have had several breechfaces that were pitted hand filed to smooth ,weld up and recut the barrel hood to fit. this corrective action has created no problems.

[115 vs 124 for 38 super major]

115 is below minimum weight requirements for uspsa. montana gold makes a great accurate cost effective bullet!

[Larue Billet Uppers]

derrick martin refers to an upper breaking in his book on the AR ,IT IS POSSIBLE.

[Trimming .223?]

size first, then trim to 1.75

[Slide Glide (Lite) on Open Gun]

Mobil 1 15/50 in all my open guns for 17 yrs., no premature wear, in az .heat.

I dont use a lubricant in gun to soften recoil, play with springs to do that or shock buffers.

[Alternative brass polish?...]

BRASSO, buy it at WALMART for 3 bucks a can.

[K-dot , Leupold CQ/T or EOTech with a magnifier]

IOR VALDADA , great glass and easy to use ranging reticle.

[aftec extractor]

AFTEC extractor is now called and owned by MILLENIUM CUSTOM I HAVE HEARD , IS THIS TRUE?

[Quick Passing of a Pet]

I'm very sorry for your loss They just don't spend enough time here with us, do they?

Every day of my life i try to give my dog CODY half the love and devotion he gives to me and i always remember that both of our days are numbered and i cherish our time together. Very sorry for your loss.

[Bullet Brand and Type]

The ZERO BULLETS in jhp in 9mm are great for open guns and the jacketed base cuts lead buildup in the comp.

[Reloading 223]

The dillon carbide sizer and a case lube make a big plus as compared to a standard die. Much easier to size and more consistency.

Trim cases once after first firing,GIRARD TRIMMER is the bomb.

I use WINCHESTER brass ,its hard with good volume and no primer crimp to hassle with.

AA2230 with 55 gr. HORNADY FMJ for short range.

VARGET AA2520, 4895, for long range with SIERRA 77gr.

HARRELL powder measure ror accuracy, does take a lot of time though.

REDDING competition bullet seater is the best.

GOOD SHOOTING.

[Ramshot Tac for Hornady 55gr FMJBT]

Iuse about 24 gr. of aa 2230 with that 55er, most ar's shoot 1-1.5 MOA.

[Anybody Shoot A 6.8?]

Another advantage of the 223 is low cost ball type ammo practical for use on close range hoser type stages.

reloading component availability is also abundant for 223 in contrast to 6.8.

Reloading component costs are also less and of much variety is available for 223 than 6.8.

[Poll: Preferred Powder For 230gr Fmj Or Jhp At 168-170pf]

titegroup 4.2 gr., 230 zero fmj,1.25 oal.= major

[3 Gun Setup]

ACCURACY SPEAKS in mesa,az. does very good work on AR 15 setups,triggers,uppers and barrel work,....SEMPER FI .

[Open 38 Super Loads.]

8.5 VV350,WSR,SUPERCOMP BRASS,115GR. ZERO,1.24 OAL.

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[Rattlesnake In My Back Yard]

Found this little guy in my backyard this weekend. First real wild life that I have found in my back yard. I like in the city, and the only real place for these would be a near by drainage ditch.

He was living in a piece of 2inch PVC that I keep in my back yard (which are used for fishing rod holders on the beach). When I picked up the pipe to shake off any dirt and or ants, he slide out, and boy was he pissed. He (maybe she) was striking at me at a rate of about one strike per second. I then used the piece of pvc to round him up, and got my brother to get a 5gallon bucket that was near by. Then we transfered him to a koolaid pitcher and put him in the fridge so he could 'chill out.' Once he was cold enough to be pretty much immobile, we IDed him as a rattlesnake.

I have encountered many rattlesnakes living in Texas, but never have I come across one that did not have a rattle started yet. I guess he has not had his first molt yet.

After an exhaustive search, no of his family was found, but I will be keeping an eye out for momma.

Good looking little snake. Thanks for not killing him. STEVE IRWIN would have done the same.

[Open Gun Recoil Springs]

38sc, SHORTY, 12LB spring cut to commander length.

[Open 38 Super Loads.]

8.5 VV3N37,115 ZERO JHP,SUPERCOMP BRASS,1.24OAL,WSR PRIMER=MAJOR LOAD,,,,in my gun.because its accurate,snappy,and reliable.

[Ar In 260]

A LOCAL smith who makes 260s claims a barrel life of 2800-3500 rds.

[Types Of Shotguns Used?]

BENELLI M SERIES,BROWNING GOLD, REMMIE 1100. Probably in that order for general

reliability. ADD a WINNIE SX 2 IN 2ND OR 3RD PLACE.

[9mm Over .38 Super?]

Cheap once fired 9mm brass seems to be the only significant advantage.

[What Kind Of Brass Polish Do You Use?]

MIXED about 4 tablespoons to a dillon tumbler full of corn cob ,used it for about 15 years, no problems . its too dilute to be deleterious to brass. DID initial chrono tests to check velocity variances which may be caused by degradation of powder by BRASSO.

NO probs or variances determined.

[What Kind Of Brass Polish Do You Use?]

BRASSO metal polish found at WALLYWORLD for about 3 bucks a can.