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You might consider the SA. I traded a SIG for one and have never regretted it. Very good shooter with a nice trigger. SA SA with Kadet Kit (.22 conversion)

You might consider a Larue Tactical MBT. LaRue Tactical MBT-2S Trigger | LaRue Tactical This is a very good trigger.

Some years back, I did a wood penetration test with various ammo types. 1 X 10 X 12 pine plank (actual depth of the plank was 3/4 inch) cut into foot length pieces. I numbered the pieces and stacked 10 boards in a frame to hold them steady. This frame was secured to a stand. The stand was...

I've tried 3.4 and 3.6 and haven't noticed any difference in accuracy.

Welcome from northern Michigan!

My 640 has been flawless and is my primary concealed carry. I think the 640 is a good choice for your BUG

NAMC YS-11

I think it would be hard to beat a Dan Wesson. or, an early Kimber

Ammo - Depends on how you store it. If you keep ammo in a sealed ammo can and stored in a cool dry place, it will outlast you. I have shot WWI dated ammo with no problems. You don't need silica packs but they won't hurt. There is another thread on storing guns to prevent rust...

RIG Grease and Bore-Stores. I have stored rifles this way for years and never had a bit of rust.

They work great. I have two of them mounted to my reloading bench and one on my portable reloading bench. Easier to shift equipment that way. Portable reloading bench (modified Black & Decker Workmate 225).

Dang, I'd uploaded a picture with a Springfield 03. Fixed now showing the Smith Corona 43 dated 03A3. Thanks for the catch!

Not to slight our allies, a 43 dated Long Branch No4 Mk1* This rifle is New Zealand marked and looks to have sat out the war in a rack there. It is in pristine condition.

All of these were made in 1943, all from CMP. I can only wonder at the stories they could tell. From Left to Right: Springfield Armory M1 Garand The wood is replacement GI but the rest of the rifle is matching and correct for the date. I really lucked out with this one from CMP. Smith...

Ford or Chevy? I have RCBS, Lyman and Lee. They all work fine. I am a big fan of the Hornady Lock N Load Conversion Kit. I have conversion bushings on both of my Rock Chuckers and Lock N Load die bushings on all my active dies.