You’re seeing shortages in mainline big box stores IMO. Small lesser known shops still have inventory because they are less accessible. Happy hunting. Try AmmoSeek.con
I’d say do whatever the hell you want. It’s not to late. What she doesn’t know don’t hurt her. And if she does find out, tell her tough ****. Just make sure you practice shooting and know your rifle and projectiles trajectory well before shooting the animal. It’s been 35 years but if she don’t...
If you’re familiar with word working benches they have 5/8” holes drilled in uniform patterns throughout the bench. That’s what I use. It’s been great for moving presses and trimmers around and allows them to be secured with bench dogs.
I like to keep the airtight seal in tact for as long as possible so I will buy 1lb jugs for infrequent loading. But for high frequency reloading get the bulk 5 pounders
For individual scope rings that are machined from uncommon stock I would first use a lapping bar to make the bearing surfaces concentric. Otherwise you will create uneven pressure transmission in the ring hoops. I use blue loc tite and contact the vendor for proper torque. The threads have to be...