Really nice relics you have there guys! Arisaka rifles are in a class of their own. They are very cool to research. And a ton of fun to shoot!
My Nagoya T-99 (1939-4O) and Mukden T-38 (probably same time period) were inexpensive years ago. Sadly their mums were defaced and both had been...
Whelp, here we go again :rolleyes:. Alucard pretty much sums it up in his first sentence. As others have posted, reloading is a combination of cost savings, necessity and hobby with some passion mixed in.
I’ve been loading my own ammo for 35+ years. I can’t recall when I last purchased...
blazzent45,
Welcome to the MDS forum. There are many very knowledgeable folks who regularly contribute here. And welcome to the world of M1 Garands. They are in a class of their own.
You will get varied advice here. I’ve never dealt with Mr. Maloney but I’ve always heard he’s among the...
Carcano relics are fun and interesting rifles and many varieties. OP, you have a nice looking cavalry carbine worth restoring to shooting condition.
6.5X52 ammo isn’t easy to find or inexpensive. Reloading is definitely a better option IMHO. Original rounds were loaded with .268 RN bullets...
firemn260:
Like always you'll get many varied opinions on Taurus handguns. I can only add my personal experience about the 2 in my collection.
- I bought my Model 689VR .357 new in 1995. It's seen a lot of range time since then. It's one of the most accurate revolvers I have.
- A few...
No prob and it's my pleasure. You're new here and welcome aboard. Stay around and engage. It won't take long before you can access the Water Cooler. Lot's of threads there like us Hooligans shooting a WIDE variety of toys we have in our collections...
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There are many ways to shoot BP. Flintlock ignition is fun. Cap and ball rifles & pistols are great. And BPCR’s are awesome.
Don’t know where you’re located but you are welcome to shoot with us Hooligans in Garrett Co anytime.
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Those are bootiful Ruger pistols sir! And welcome to the MDS forum. Since you are new you cannot yet access the Water Cooler where Hooligan threads are posted. Become active here and soon you’ll be able to. Out here in Western MD we Hooligans routinely shoot BP in a wide variety of pistols and...
You, sir, have the ultimate Tokarev. My Romy, Czech and Polish TT-33's are simply wannebes. A Russian Tok is in a league of it's own!
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Yep, pistols that fire 7.62x25 rounds can and will send spent cases into orbit. With full power loads the cases may wind up in the next county...
Like Bertfish I'm very curious where you picked up a 9mm conversion kit for your M57?
While i still have a healthy stash of 7.62x25 surplus ammo (and I can reload rounds), that caliber comes out on special occasions. I quenched my Tokarev 9mm thirst with an M70A several years ago. Fun shooter...
That’s an older pic and I really need to update it. I put the ATI stock on that 995 a long time ago. It changes the look and is fun. I also have a 995TS to go with it. The 4095 is in its original Monkey config so we have that contrast. My 380 and 45 are newer TS versions. Sooner or later a...
Hi chestnutlouie.
First, since you joined the forum several years ago, you might contribute a little more so you can access the Water Cooler and become involved with the community here. I’ve posted a lot about HP carbines in that section… :innocent0
I have all the Hi-Point carbine calibers...
That would be my interpretation Arcamm. Often reworked relics are electro-stenciled with different S/N's by importers. My bet is they have importer marks somewhere. Worth verifying before buying.
Yeah, M1 Carbines have sure gone up in price (like everything else). Glad I got mine many years...
Also get yourself a .309 sizing die and some 30 cal gas checks to go with the 150 gr mold John alerted you to. Here's the sizing die:
https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Precision-90038-SIZING-309/dp/B00162UK4M
Sized to 309 with gas checks and lubed with Alox those boolits work great in my old Glenfield...