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Sixguns by Keith, 1961 Revised Edition. Hardcover reprint with dust jacket. Printed by R&R Books, 1992. Some shelf wear; otherwise like new. $25 shipped. (SPF) Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting by Ed McGivern, Anniversary Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket. Copyright 1975 by Follett...

I purchased the below M1 Carbine items expecting to get a Carbine when the CMP had a few available. I didn't win that lottery and never got a Carbine, so all items are new. $100 shipped for all. Qty 6: MIL-SPEC M1 Carbine Magazine...

Does Bear Spray Work? The science is clear, right? Not so fast, according to, well, science. https://www.outsideonline.com/2401248/does-bear-spray-work Perhaps the moral of the story is to read the whole study, not just the results, and then draw your own conclusions.

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Another good charity is Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed)

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Another option is rubber straps: https://shootingtargets7.com/accessories/target-hangers/rubber-target-hanging-straps-256.html The same site also has some target stands.

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What caliber is the reload sized for?

Good to know, Tom. I'm glad there are still folks who can start with the most basic raw materials and turn out a masterpiece. I certainly admire their talent. By the way, thanks for recommending Mark Baker's books. I've ordered both volumes and look forward to reading them.

I would guess that few (any?) gunsmiths today make the entire rifle from scratch, including forging the barrel and lock, casting the brass parts, making the screws, etc. Might be hard to draw an accurate comparison. Cary, I had the same thought. Turns out that was Wallace Gusler, filmed in...

Thanks to all for the advice, and Tom Black, that is a beauty! As far as reading material, is the Lyman Black Powder Handbook a good place to start?

I recently watched an excellent hour-long video on the making of a flintlock rifle by hand at Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial Gunsmith https://youtu.be/qTy3uQFsirk Needless to say, it got me thinking that I might need one of those! Any recommendations on where to start for someone with no...

The thread about the artillery match reminded me of shooting anvils. Anyone ever give it a try? How to Shoot an Anvil 200 Feet in the Air https://youtu.be/IhQ4dE_RGnQ