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Last seen: May 7, 2026
Topics: 51 / Replies: 279
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Re: Be careful out there

Posts like these cause me to check and recheck my regular loads.

10 months ago
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Re: Any new news on mono's for handguns?

This is one of the reasons why I'm getting a FN57 😉 Seriously though, one has the choice between a slow, heavy thump (45ACP), or a stiff whack w...

10 months ago
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Re: Smoothing up your rimfire bolt

As Oom die veer se mates aanstuur sal ek by ons geweerwinkel op Vryburg hoor.

10 months ago
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Re: Smoothing up your rimfire bolt

My Krico .22LR has consistently given light strikes that do not set off the priming compound - this was especially true with Swartklip ammo. A remedy ...

10 months ago
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Re: 7mm PRC

That .280 must the surely be better.The 280 AI = Ackley Improved NOT "Artificial Intelligence" is a very popular round with a loyal followin...

10 months ago
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Re: Any new news on mono's for handguns?

I have read/heard of the 45ACP's "non-penetrating" several times now. It has a short, fat bullet at a relatively low speed. Did the ith...

10 months ago
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Re: Measurements to fit a shotgun?

I'm not speaking from knowledge here but my gut says that identifying a perfectly fitting gun based on dimensions that you supply is unlikely. If...

10 months ago
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Re: Check these numbers out _-_ Big Eyes I got.

Yes, I found out the hard way. I received some old WWII German ammunition, still wrapped in their cardboard packaging and decided to shoot it. I had a...

10 months ago
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Re: 7mm PRC

7x64 = 270 Win for all practical purposes.

10 months ago
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Re: Measurements to fit a shotgun?

This topic is a serious rabbit warren. Quite fascinating in my opinion. How deep do you want to go?If you search "shotgun fitting" on Youtub...

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Re: 7mm PRC

One could use the 7PRC as a target rifle and have a 7mm-08 or 7x64 for hunting using similar reloading components - to save moneyThe powder would prob...

10 months ago
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Re: Any new news on mono's for handguns?

Is a wetpack a sufficient medium? I knew tested Hornady XTP from my 357 snubbie with them amd they didn't open up, but went on through. If memory...

10 months ago
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Re: Any new news on mono's for handguns?

Expansion at handgun velocities is practically non-existent with monolithics. Against a soft target, there will be over-penetration.  Smaller cal...

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