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So, I have a 357mag carbine. I also have the opportunity to hunt this fall and I am planning on taking that gun with me. I will be hunting whitetail deer with it. What bullets are you using? I hand load and am looking for a good bullet and recommended loads to start working up for. I will tailor for accuracy. I have a bunch of 158gn XTP/HP and 180gn XTP/HP. I may look into either JSP's or hardcast lead-gas checked. If you're unwilling to publicly share load data, post here and pm me the particulars. Thanks. Christopher

Anthony already know that I'm a huge fan of the range and his staff. However today I brought a really good friend and his buddy. To say that they are impressed would be a serious understatement. We got there around 11:30. They filled out their first timer paperwork and we secured a port in the 50. Close to an hour later, we got in. Had a snack at the café in the meantime and I guess that the screen showing who was up in the que wasn't working in there as one of the receptionists headed over and let us know that it was our time. My friends are from Long Island. They were giggling like schoolkids at being "allowed" to 1.) shoot handguns and 2.) shoot zombie targets (no human shaped targets are allowed in NY apparently). I think that they dropped about 200 buck on rentals and ammo and at one point my friend came in with a 50 Desert Eagle. Expensive but worth it as a one time thing. We actually wound up staying in there for 2 hours. The staff was amazing, particularly Ken and Keith. Both are great gents and super friendly. So GFH has 2 more fans although they do live a bit away. Thanks again to the GFH staff. C

+1. I have this trigger in my AR. Although the gun doesn't cycle, the trigger is great. I don't have the need for a Geissele, Timney, et. al. Great triggers, just not for me at this time. C

Someone told me about this and I exercised a bit of "Google-Fu". Here it is. Please answer the poll and justify your response POLITELY. No need for name calling of anyone on here or the piece. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjW_k7SZkkQ Mods, I don't want this to become political, just looking for the thoughts of the board. C

Hey Jer. It's not the bolt/barrel interface. It's the bolt/carrier. It's almost like the cam pin or the rings are a bit too tight. The bolt/barrel extension is nice and smooth. C

I've heard good things about this guy. http://www.jcbgunsmith.com/ C

So, I loaded some hotter 147gn ammo up this morning. Same issue. The bolt is cycling most of it out, but not picking up the round from the mag. I'm thinking that a lighter weight spring should do it. Gun is pretty accurate at 25 yards. More accurate than I am, for sure. Now I just gotta get her to run as more than a single shot. C Edit: I ordered a reduced power spring from Wolff. As soon as it gets here I will throw it in the rifle and try that. Additionally, how difficult should it be to get the bolt to come out of battery? When I have the rifle pointed muzzle down and tug on the bolt with my hand, that first little bit is definitely sticky. Not grunt or hand hurting sticky, but sticky. And a little rough. I assume that's the lock for when the round goes off and heads down the barrel, but I figured I'd ask.

Yup. Get the Lee decapping die and pop your primers out on the single stage. Also, if you get into larger caliber rifle, the single stage will most likely be the tool of choice. C

Much appreciated sir. C

Everything I loaded is super. I only have the sub's cuz I have the subs. Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk

I just don't love the Winnie. Not a fan of Savage. No real reason other than I'm just not. I'm still waiting on a price for the Sako. C

Relatively low. I am gonna work some up a bit hotter and see what happens. The gun is definitely tight so that combine with a lighter charge could definitely be the problem. I'm certain to get it worked out. Just might take a minute Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk

Ty, all seems like it works as it should. Thank you for the heads up. PB, I took everything apart and did just that. I'll go shoot it again ASAP. Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk

Short stroking. C

I have a box, but it's sub. I will look around and see if I can find some. I despise paying for factory, btw. Just irks me. I'm apparently getting wicked cheap as I get older! C

Well, here's where I'm at... I have a friend that is selling his Sako A7 in 30-06. I just need to get a price and shoulder it. I have a shot at a 700 for an AWESOME price. Like, an AWESOME price. I am in love with the way the Tikka T3 Hunter looks and it gets great reviews. I just need to see one in person. C

She's not cycling. No biggie. I'll tear her down and make sure there's nothing mechanical happening and then work on my loads. It's all handloads for me. I can't afford to shoot otherwise C

Got to the range. Gun needs a tune up. C

Check my "Done" thread Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk

I believe I'm going tonite!! Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk

Just wondering if the pot is allowed to call the kettle black...? Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk

Just a quick article on why this could be VERY dangerous and truly signal the beginning of the end of 2A. http://www.alloutdoor.com/2014/02/19/smart-guns-nullify-amendment/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=2014-02-25&utm_campaign=Weekly+Newsletter C

Thanks all. No range report yet. Hoping to get out and test fire it this evening but it'll depend on time. @Kimber45, I will definitely keep you apprised on the barrel. You're welcome to shoot it once I get the bugs worked out. @VzGuy, DEFINITELY!! Would love to go shooting with you. @pbkid, thanks. I'm psyched. Thankfully there wasn't any stress during the build. It was easy but I'm broke which sucks. Thanks again. C

It's pretty perfect. Super comfy and stable feeling. I like it a bunch. C

Here she is. Lower: Mega Arms forged multi cal. MidwestPX LPK ALG Defense ACT trigger ACE Skeleton stock Standard buffer/spring Upper: Mega Arms forged MidwestPX enhanced BCG Mega Arms charging handle Satern Machining 300BLK M4 profile barrel 14.5" with Accuracy Systems linear "quiet" brake Bushnell 1-4x24 illuminated reticle scope with UTG rings Seekins Precision SP3R 15" handguard 7 page build thread to follow my insanity can be found here: http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/63137-ar-build-questions-guidelines-and-suggestions/ Better pics to follow. C