Thanks for the heads-up. My 5.3L Silverado is 13 years old and with Mobil Oil since the beginning. Looking forward to see if I am able to get another 13.
I also like the single shots in both rifles (TC, Traditions and CVA) and pistols (Contender) for many of the same reasons as above. These are my preferences and not those of my hunting buddies who like the heavier (and bulkier) bolts, semi's and pumps with as many available shots as they are...
I've done a few 25-cent trigger jobs. Some worked better than others. There is something else I have done recently and that is use shims to take up some of the play with parts that have pins going through them. I've found that even using a 0.002" shim on either side of a trigger inside the...
I have a similar setup to the video. It does a very good job as long as you can maintain the same angle against the mdf wheel. I made an adjustable wooden jig to lay the blades on. Being circular, the wheel imparts a slight hollow ground edge to the blade which aids in its cutting ability.
I've never had a problem shooting either one out of the same barrel as many have already said. The only thing I notice is that after shooting cast, my jacketed loads shoot about 10% higher velocity than they had previously on the first shot. For subsequent shots, the velocity drops to normal...
For Internet purchases, Powder Valley's prices are really hard to beat day in and day out. If your can wait for June and willing to drive a little distance, check out Camp Perry's vendors. If you are there early enough, you can find 8#'s in just about any brand and type you want. There are at...