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Something about building new rifles and handguns, I just can't stop myself, and I always have a reason, this time, I don't have one for...

Well…you’ve finally turned that one into another ringing part of a lovely sounding used barrel wind chime…..the “echo of the steel” it...

My dad bought himself a FN 270 in 1949 the year I was born. Passed away when I was 11. Being the oldest I got the gun when I was 16. I...

Not trying to hijack this post, love these stories and would like to share two. I was 11 or 12 when my Grandfather took me duck hunting...

That's easily fixed and he is already on the right track with floating the barrel. All of my pre64s ( that I actually hunt with )are...

Great memories and continuing them is what you grandfather and uncle would have wanted. I to have a pre 64. 264 that was my fathers...

Totally forgot about the 6.5-06. Duhhh!! Tossed the idea around a time or two after playing with the .25-06 and .338-06, but never got...

I am looking at the 6.5 06/ 280 AI so far the folks I’ve been chatting with seem to think 6.5 is the better option. Having never used...

Purely based on this parameter I would suggest the .284, 6.5x284 or even a 6.5x55 Swede Ackley Improved. 🤷‍♂️

This boils down to personal preference, and you must decide which route to take for your intended purpose. I prefer .30 cal (.30 Lara, 3...

Good ol' 30-06 is no slouch for accuracy either. This was fired from a Savage in a Boyd's stock at 100 yards. Used the 130 grain Barnes...

Great story! I enjoy hearing about acts of kindness, especially when both parties are thankful. That's and good as it gets. And it...

Great story. I have my uncles 30-06 model 70 of 1952 production. 52 years ago, at the age of 17 I drove in the driveway and my dad met...

I don't think your uncle would mind if you replaced that pad with a Limbsaver. I had an uncle like him once, also. We were both very lucky.

I’m old and old school. Love my 45/70 Cartridge has been doing the job for a long, long time.