Does anyone here use a 32 win special? I just picked up a nice pre-64 94 carbine.
I ordered brass, bullets, and dies tonight and will load some when I get the stuff.
Looking over load data indicates that it will have a 150 or so FPS advantage over the 30-30 that it will be replacing. I’m not too worried about gaining that 150 feet as I’ve never been disappointed with the 30-30.
Truthfully I wish the rifle was in 30-30 but it was a bargain so I can deal with it.

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I have a couple threads going already on my hunt for a new stock for my m98 rifle, but I was wondering if anyone can give me some guidance how much one should expect to pay for new custom gun stock. If you have experience please break down the cost for the wood blank (nothing ultra high grade) and the labor cost. I am genuinely curious how many decades I should be saving for before I can get one ;-)
Thank you for looking, Ferenc

I have 100 new Hornady 22 hornet cases that I am fireforming to 22K-hornet. Should I anneal these first? and if so torch vs induction annealing? I watch a youtube video on a DIY induction machine. Also is a false shoulder worth the effort or just set the bullet out to the lands? Any info is appreciated. Tried to fireform some old reloads and got 100% split cases.

Well, I've seen threads on "the best" and "the worst" and "what do you hate", etc..........so here is another one!

What reloading components have you come to know and love that have been suddenly yanked from the shelves because of whatever stupid reason?

I would like to see the older style Winchester "silver tips" in .30/30 and .35 caliber brought back. I would also like to see the Speer .38 and .44 caliber "3/4 jacket" bullets back in the line up (146 grain HP and 160 grain SP in .38/357...

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