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On December 31st, tens of thousands of Connecticut gun owners defied a new state law requiring them to register semi-automatic "assault weapons", thus making them a felon overnight. It's estimated that there could be as many as 350k+ semi-automatic firearms in CT that fit within their definition...

Some states have had mandatory retirement program contributions for state government employees for 30+ years - it's about 8% of gross here in MT. What would worry me is that Democrats cannot resist poking and prodding at big piles of cash. Investing, they call it (buying votes is what I call...

Their synaptic pathways for logic and independent thought have become vestigial remnants, making them unable to understand that they are the problem. I find it ironic that they flee to conservative states, only to begin (or attempt to begin) the cycle again.

I assume the legs of your bipod fold forward toward the muzzle? This way, spring tension is (mostly) the only opposing force during recoil. The Boyd laminated wood stock I have on my Rem 700 7RM has a milled slot in the barrel channel to reduce weight, which makes the wood at the swivel stud...

How is the swivel stud attachment failing?

When I'm serious about it, I go to the range alone. Having someone with me tends to be a distraction. When I'm serious about it, I'll arrive in the morning (9:00am-ish) in the middle of the week when I have the range mostly to myself - taking all the time I need. I enjoy going to the range with...

Guy, I know what you mean. Most of us have a rifle and load combination that produced a small group at some point - a fluke. The following 100 yard group was shot some years ago. After 4 shots, I was pretty excited about the nearly one-hole group size. The 5th shot was a heartbreaker. The...

Barrel quality has an affect on bullet choice too. Flat base bullets spin more accurately as they travel down a less than perfect bore because of a FB bullet's longer bore diameter length compared to a boat-tail bullet. This is why woodworking block planes are long. Top quality precision-made...

The military and law enforcement agencies use "first person shooter" (FPS) video games to cut training time and improve outcomes. Studies have shown that FPS video games train users to think tactically (weapon & cover use) and improve hand-to-eye coordination for putting sights/rounds on target...

I've heard that the Doe Run lead smelter in Herculaneum, Missouri will shut down the end of this month because of EPA rule changes. This is the last remaining domestic lead smelter. Some believe its the result of backdoor gun control. I wonder what this will do to bullet manufacturers... Read...

The smallest groups I've ever shot were with this setup. Worked for thousands of rounds of 223, 308, and my 7RM... The bipod prevents cant from affecting group size, and this is the setup I use in the field.

Brian, I've never used Lapua brass. I hear from many who have that it is wonderful. You sound committed to the 40BT. Let us know what load you settle on.

Just a guess on my part, but I suspect Nosler chose to go short to provide a manufacturing tolerance safety factor when producing and selling a "ready to load" cartridge case. A case too long could be a safety issue, especially in this litigious world we live in. Regarding the 40BT, speed...

In my experience with a Rem VS 223 (1:12 twist), the Nosler 50BT is the most accurate (I've tried the 40BT, 50BT and 55 BT), and it works well with Nosler brass. Field experience proves the 50BT works best (wind drift, drop and performance on varmints) in my rifle. The 40 offers no advantage.

Back in 2002, the Rainbow Coalition held its annual meeting on National Forest land near Jackson, MT. The Forest Service told the group that "no" they couldn't, because of damage from so large a group to the forest and sensitive subalpine environment, and that there were no facilities where they...

Murder rates (including firearm related) as a percent of the population has been going down for a couple of decades despite the growth in firearm ownership. Cities having the the strictest gun control laws have the highest firearm-related murder rates. Similar sized cites with more lenient...

Those primers don't look like the loads were too hot.

If there's not a lot of accuracy/velocity difference between powders, I'd choose the one that meters best.

I agree with others here. Obamacare isn't about helping the 30M without insurance, it's about control over the $1T annual healthcare market and increasing control over everyone's life. I'd also say that the push for climate change legislation isn't about saving the environment, it's about...

Three cheers!