buying a new muzzleloader and want to clean properly
Nov 21, 2021 · I think I've decided on a CVA optima with the nitride finish. I ruined my TC with a terrible rod, and terrible cleaning, I cleaned it regularly but just with terrible equipement. I've learned since then and now have multiple Dewey rods, and am …
Kydex holster and wear marks | The High Road
Jan 21, 2015 · We (wife and I) recently purchased a few 'nice' handguns (two S&W 1911's: one a full size Government Performance Center model (with the slide lightening...
Low reloading bench? - The High Road
Jan 9, 2025 · The finish nail works well until you bump the can, then the can falls and your spent primers go everywhere. A drywall screw and washer would hold the can in place better and be more secure, but I constantly am losing my screw bits for the impact, and didn't want to use a regular screwdriver.
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Revolvers for Competition - The High Road
May 15, 2017 · Fit and finish is very nice. No complaints at all. Cylinder stop is much more precise than my Rugers. When it engages there is absolutely zero movement in any direction. Trigger is very crisp, haven't measured it but feels pretty much like what I ordered (1.2kgs). Grip is smallish but I guess that is something I get used to.
XD finishes | The High Road
Apr 18, 2007 · I just bought a new XD9 sub-compact on Monday. I haven't had a chance to take it to the range yet, but I was reading old posts about them and I have a question about the finish. I've read that the old finish had problems and that they have a new one that does better. How can I make sure what...
Frozen Bolster on Muzzleloading Rifle | The High Road
Nov 27, 2016 · I spent last evening sanding the Powder Drum to bare metal. I also filed a flat area on the exterior of the drum where the nipple screws in so the nipple doesn't sit so proud. I have a small amount of bluing to remove in a difficult area under the Powder Drum on the barrel then I am going to apply brown finish on it.
Marlin 336 30-30... | The High Road
Dec 1, 2016 · Hey good folks, I have a chance to pick up a Marlin 336 30-30 with a manufacture date of 2009. The owner says is is "JM stamped" which I want. I didn't know Marlin 336's were still JM stamped in 2009 with the Remington takeover. Is a Marlin 336 that is a 2009 and JM stamped built by Marlin...
Reloading 338 Lapua...FN Ballista - The High Road
Feb 21, 2018 · I watched for signs of pressure all way from start to finish and never found any sign whatsoever. At 92.5 grains of powder I found my best node. My Savage Stealth 338 Lapua loves 92 grains of powder with 300 SMKs but velocity thru it's 24" barrel was 2780 fps, thru the Ballista 26" barrel at 92.5 grains I'm shooting 2906 fps...thats a big jump ...
Update on article. | The High Road
Dec 28, 2007 · I was very busy over the holidays, but today, I should be able to finish the article and have it submitted by Monday. I will try to get it in the Village Voice. That paper in NYC is famous for it's wide popularity, and it contains viewpoints of …