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Admittedly, a progressive has a place. A friend who took up shooting 3 Gun was reloading on a single stage for several years before finally being worn into submission. My semi's are limited to a few 1911's, a Berreta 96, and a couple 9mm's. Can't forget the M1A. Other than that, it's bolt...

For whatever reason, some folks can have a high salt content in their skin oils. When I was in high school, it seemed like I couldn't touch a blued firearm without the metal rusting. Then my Machine Shop teacher let me in on the secret. Although I never had this medically confirmed, it made...

One other item. You can go to the NRA website and search your area for certified instructors in Rifle, Handgun, and Metallic Cartridge reloading (I happen to teach all three). Not that it's a requirement, but taking a reloading class and getting some hands on experience is a nice way to see if...

Welcome to the forum! It has been said that reloading is a "Hobby for a lifetime", and in my case, it has been just that. I think everyone here has started reloading for various reasons, from the simple enjoyment of it, the technical aspects, or for the "economy" of "Rolling your own". By the...

A very good review there, if you're into the big money matches. Or if absolute repeatability in each and every round is important. Mostly for Bench Rest folks. The typical person looking to get into reloading is scared off by the price of this item...

I would say it depends on how well an individual handles the recoil. It is certainly not for everybody, and I have seen some folks that can't handle a 38 Special compact snub nose. Part of recoil mitigation is how well the handle fits the shooters hand. I ended up getting custom Herrets stocks...

I have been toying with the idea of a polymer stock for mine, and looked at Archangel. Those are dead ringers for the Springfield Armory poly stocks, with the exception of the brand on the lower pistol grip. Looks like PMAG industries supplies Springfields poly stocks?? Any insider info on...

At our local Sportsmans Warehouse, the last few times I've visited, the ammunition shelves have been pretty cleared out. There have been long lines at the gun counter, and I'm not sure if they are standing in line for powder & primers (that is kept in the back room now), or if they're all...

I recently installed optics on my Loaded M1A Walnut stocked rig, the steel scope mount and a Vortex Viper 6x24-50 scope. Ran into an issue with sighting in. For some reason, @25 yards, I ran the scope full left and full down to achieve center, which was not a good thing. The rifle is currently...

While talking to a fellow club member the other day, he said he was having a hard time finding bullets to reload for his 6.5 Grendel. I immediately told him I had a bunch of bullets, of assorted weights and makes. He asked if I had 90 Gr TNT's, and I said "Yeah, plenty" and I sold him a couple...

An old Navy buddy of mine just moved there from Colorado. That just might be in the works! We had been talking about that for a long time anyway. Regards, Bill

I'm originally from Montana and have hunted extensively there. Haven't lived there in 15 years 🤣 and miss it like crazy. At this point in time, start planning a hunt for next year. Drawings are over. You might get lucky and get an OTC tag, but those are rare. It is nearly all drawing now, for...

My parents spent their younger years living through the Great Depression and WWII, so I picked up many of their habits and processes. The wife (retired RN) and myself live in a somewhat rural area in western Washington, and we know there could be the big Cascadia earthquake sometime, so we have...

Very dedicated young woman that excels in a previously male dominated profession, suddenly finds herself facing a frivolous lawsuit. Jeez, when will this stop?? The guy was all but daring her to stop him. Justified shoot, period.

Exactly as stated. Revolver cartridges as you asked about are rimmed, and headspace on the rim. Auto loaders are rimless or semi-rimmed, and must headspace on the case mouth. If you don't get an adequate taper crimp, the cartridge won't chamber fully. As an example, the 45 Auto usually has a...

When my Grandson turned twelve, I took him shooting for a birthday "present". At the time, I told him he may get a couple guns, IF he showed responsibility, and he got old enough to keep guns legally. A couple weeks ago, I gave him a M28 S&W, and an old Remington M12 22 pump. He wanted those...

OK, I think I see where you get the idea for mounting a red dot. Top center of the picture with the black SoCom. https://store.springfield-armory.com/Shop/pc/M1A%E2%84%A2-Accessories-c56.htm You may have to look at Vortex. This looks like a one piece sight / mount. Regards, Bill

I do not believe so. Nothing like that from Springfield. The aluminum scope mount attaches only to the side. The steel mount attaches to the side as well as the stripper guide dovetail. To install the steel scope mount, the stripper guide must be removed, (don't re install it) a loose fitting...

You will need to purchase either the Gen 4 Aluminum scope mount or the Steel Gen 4. Once you register your rifle for warranty, you will be able to get a discount on either. Both mounts are picatinny style, and there is a bit of a different mounting process between the two. Don't ask me for...

You're correct, but many older rifles were not bedded. I have seen examples of older custom rifles whose stocks were meticulously hand fit (even the old single shots like '85 Winchesters, Stevens M52 or 44 1/2, Sharps rifles). Not an ounce of glass to be found. Regards, Bill