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Thanks guys! I had been shooting it with some mil-spec stuff, generally 150 grain ball, through the peep sight. A fellow at the club told me it'll shoot much better with 168 Gr Match loads. I have a feeling my eyes are a bit aged and has alot to do with no x-rings with irons. I have some Federal...

Just received the steel scope mount for my M1A, and mounted a Vortex Viper 6-24x50 scope on it. Need to get it to the range tomorrow and get it sighted in. I used the 44 Cal spud from the bore sighter kit, fit perfectly in the flash hider.

An older fellow who I had much respect for stored his rifles muzzle down. When I asked his reasoning, he said he didn't like the weight of barreled actions resting on the wood stocks. (He had some very fine rifles and DB shotguns) Sounds reasonable, so that's the way I've been doing it for...

I have been reloading for over 50 years, no brag, just fact. I rarely buy factory loads these days, maybe to run something in a new gun that I don't have dies for yet. I purchased some Blazer factory loads in 357 Mag over thirty years ago, and the primers were getting pierced in my M28 S&W, so...

Having spent a career in the Navy, I subscribed to all my favorite gun mags years ago and never looked back. Kind of difficult to go to the local shopping venue in the middle of an ocean to get Rifle or Handloader. Regards, Bill

So far, Federal small pistol primer cases in 45 ACP have been an annoyance and nothing more. I even stopped buying their factory loads. Those boxes are not marked as to which primer is used. I bought a box of fifty a few years back to just take to the range, and when I went to process them for...

I was fortunate enough to see him at an outdoor concert in Oregon about ten years ago. It was amazing the energy he brought to the fans. RIP Charlie, you will be missed.

The 45 ACP is a very good round. All of my 45's are conventional 1911 single stack. I like the large capacity of the Glock. I know, I can get high capacity 45's. I have the Glock, no need to run off and buy another pistol. Last summer the wife and I went off to western Montana, I had a military...

I agree it's a very powerful round, but too powerful for what? I have had a Glock 21 for years, and the only thing I carry it for is when I'm hunting or fly fishing the back country in Montana or Wyoming. That's the only reason I have it. I hope I never have to see if it's "enough gun" for a...

A song by The Eagles comes to mind. Duelin' Dalton, the verse that goes "Lay down your law books now, they're no damn good". This is where we are heading. The courts, police, all of it will be useless unless something is done to stem the anarchy.

I've seen only one of these Garands with the box magazine, and that was at a small gunshop in Nampa, Idaho a few years back. The wood stock had been painted black, it was UGLY, and the price was $800. I never closely examined it, so I have no idea what condition the barrel was in.

Thanks all for the sentiments and compliments! Yes, taking that rifle to the range will evoke fond memories. It's ironic that his health failed him and he wasn't able to enjoy the toys as much as he would have liked, but he enjoyed watching me shoot them. Regards, Bill

My older and last brother passed away this past winter, and I was finally able to drive back to Montana and take possession of a couple firearms he wanted me to have. One was a Colt Gold Cup Mod 0 Series 70 45, the other was his SA M1A loaded model. He knew I loved that M1A! Regards, Bill

After around 50 years of reloading, I have found the perfect priming tool for me. After starting out with the press mounted priming arm, I finally went to a hand held tool by RCBS that they quit making years ago, one that used the standard shell holder and you put one primer in at a time. It was...

I see no issue with cleaning Kydex holsters or other rigs built with man made materials. Galco recommends wiping down the leather dry, with a soft brush or clean rag, but absolutely no saddle soaps or oils. The leather gets too soft for a good solid retention. What you get is a poor fitting...

I have the Miami Rig specifically for long road trips, and my Para Elite Commander fits well in it. Beats a belt holster at those times. I especially like the idea of across the chest draw if I have to from a seated position in my pick-up. Being right handed, and a big center console just to my...