Recent content by clearwater

Not too long ago, when powder was almost all unavailable, the local place got in IMR Green. No one bought it so I got a lb for $14. Should have bought more. I really like it for cast all the way up to 375 ruger. Hodgdon discontinued it because it wouldn't sell. I bet it would sell now if...

There is a reason a lot of police dogs are German Shepherds. They bite people who appear to them as untoward. I would bet Secret Service agents carry themselves with a bit of "ready to do harm" (as may be desired at times) and dogs pick up on that. If guarding/herding dog doesn't know the person...

There are still deer farmers who have CWD in their herds that believe it doesn't kill deer and are lobbying to prevent the animals from being euthanized.

"Global Nitrocellulose Market Size is Estimated to Reach USD 1.39 billion by 2030, Growing at a CAGR of 5.5%: Straits Research" https://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-nitrocellulose-market-size-estimated-130000170.html Doubt a shortage is some conspiracy hatched by US politicians. For example...

I have my Grandad's 25-06 he built before Remington standardized it. It has a long neck and is actually a 25-270 so he could make brass from 270 brass and not have to trim so much. Either brass works well. I use a Sinclair comparator to speed up load development when using different bullets and...

"Generally speaking the least amount of holding the rifle, while shooting from the bench, the more consistent your results. " That works with my other rifles, not so much with this 5 lb one. I will look into the other triggers. And try the closed eyes practice too. The Kimber was supposed to...

I am having a hard time shooting consistently with a Kimber Hunter in 308. I really like the carry weight and size for hunting as we hunt steep with lots of downfall and reprod. and some overnight trips. The trigger pull is heavier than my other rifles. Sometimes dry firing I can see myself pull...

Or the cop that showed up to the range with a full auto bullpup something and let his 8? year old shoot it while the rest of the row of people were trying to nerd out on precision shots. Finally got my wife to come to the range that day. Now she won't go back.

I have a newer Redfield 2x7 and an OOOOOLD weaver 1.5x4.5 that I like, but now that you mention it the Redfield may not be settling that fast. I need to adjust for a new load and will pay attention next time at the range.

Really hard to just get a gun or ammo. If I remember right you have to have a hunting or fishing license and be doing those activities to carry unless you are one of the lucky few from a Northern County that will allow a concealed permit. The 18 year old may be SOL to carry anything for most...

It is so rare to have wild animal attacks in CA that a gun or spray seems like dead weight. The bears behave like big chipmunks. However if you are doing some activity that makes you look like prey to a cat that's another thing. Bending down to berry pick, or take water samples, solo Trail...

Price gouging. Everyone's doing it. Record high profits for many companies. It's what the market will bear, tho some things like medicine, people have no choice. The companies are hiding behind earlier supply chain issues during Covid. Even the local coffee place gives you the option of a 30%...

Ordered some 85 and 100 grain Ballistic Tips, 25 caliber, on sale, plus today (Monday) Club members get 10% off and free shipping if over $50. Haven't seen the 100 grain 1st quality ones that work so well in one of my rifles since before covid. The Pro shop ones need to be weight sorted and...

Local store has ball powders in the mid $40's and stick powders around $60. Not a large selection tho. Finally some large rifle primers, at $9 a tray. Cheaper than Sportsmans and Cabelas.

Friend shot offhand. Minute of Rustoleum at 30 yards.