Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-10-2008, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 645
Re: Another Remington 742 problem
The 742 is a quirky weapon but will run extremely reliably if you treat it right. I strongly suggest you call AGI (http://www.americangunsmith.com) and order their gunsmith DVD on the 742. It is...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-10-2008, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,144
Re: Removing copper fouling (Barnes X-bullets)
I've been shooting Barnes bullets for years and have never had a fouling problem. You need to call Barnes and find out what's going on - they are very helpful on the phone. They also have a great...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-10-2008, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,420
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-14-2007, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,372
Re: Winchester 94 questions
I have an FFL available to me for use as needed. I do gunsmith work for a local gun store (mostly cleanings and small repairs), so they let me use their FFL for any transactions I need.
LD -...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-13-2007, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,372
Winchester 94 questions
I don't know what's with me lately, but I keep spending too much money on junk guns because I can't see them parted out or destroyed. First the old Thompson M1911, then the Marlin 336A, then a...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
11-06-2006, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 95,463
Re: Which .22 caliber rifle?
Define "new". Are you looking for factory replacements or something like the new Hi-Viz sites? If factory replacement, you can probably get them from Brownells or direct from Savage. Heck, I might...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-28-2005, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,416
Re: 10/22 prices & gun prices in general
I was a CA resident until Gray Davis got elected. Then I moved to NH - Live Free or Die state.... but then again, we just elected a democrat governor who isn't very friendly to the outdoor sports. ...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-25-2005, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 7,355
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-25-2005, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 7,355
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-25-2005, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,420
Re: Info needed on New Haven .22
Thanks for the feedback. This one was pre-64, but we couldn't date it any more accurately than that.
I've taken it apart and given it a thorough cleaning and polished the bore because it had some...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-25-2005, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 911
Re: bbl length
As does my 20" bull barrel and my 22" stainless, however the point here is that ballistically, the 16" barrel is superior due to the higher muzzle velocity achieved on the exiting round.
This...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-25-2005, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 911
Re: bbl length
Actually, there is truth to that. Accompanying the studies for 10/22 were some bolt action charts that showed in the bolt actions, velocity and pressure remained relatively good right up to 28".
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-24-2005, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 911
Re: bbl length
Ok Rangerruck - I publicly apologize. :D
I did some research on 10/22 barrels (and .22 barrels in general) and you are 100% correct. I looked up tests going back to the 60s and the results are...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-22-2005, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,416
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-22-2005, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,797
Re: 10/22 Trigger
I found a guy by searching the internet who makes complete drop in match trigger assemblies for $99. Talking to some of the people he gave me as references, they like it better than the Volquartsen...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-22-2005, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,022
Re: 22 ammo
I have to agree with Ken, but will add that we have found the regular WOLF ammo to be nearly as good as their Match Target, and a lot cheaper. In fact, if you talk to shops that specialize in match...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-22-2005, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,416
10/22 prices & gun prices in general
What are people seeing for new and used 10/22s around the country. Here in New Hampshire, the prices have gone out of sight. The only affordable place to buy one is Wal-Mart. The local gun stores...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-22-2005, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,076
Re: Any Opinion on the CZ 511 22lr Auto?
I was wondering the same thing. The local gun store just got in a bunch. They look to be decent quality, but I'd like to try one out before committing my money.
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-22-2005, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 26,780
Re: Most accurate .22lr?
Are we talking out of the box or modified? If it is out of the box, than I can't help but be a schill for the Marlin 880SQ. I've got several and all will put 10 rounds in a 1 1/4" circle at 100...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-22-2005, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,420
Re: Info needed on New Haven .22
Thanks Jaztym. I think we've got it nailed. It is a pre-1964 model that Mossberg sold as a 320K. I've already taken it apart, cleaned it up and got it back together again. Not a bad little rifle...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
12-19-2005, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,082
Re: Eeek! It's a Mouse Gun!
as one of my friends states (he is a retired police chief) - "It would almost be better for a citizen to get an unregistered gun, and if they ever have to use it, wipe the prints off, drop it, and...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
12-19-2005, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,082
Re: Eeek! It's a Mouse Gun!
Having seen the results of using a .32 Beretta as a carry weapon, I can tell you that I will never go out with anything smaller than a .38 Special. In this gunfight, my boss fired 6 shots at a...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-19-2005, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,118
Re: Pocket Pistol?
I don't know any polymer ones worth carrying, but my wife has tried several carry pistols and finally settled on a S&W Model 60. It's very small, lightweight, and easy to use, and the trigger is...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-19-2005, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,086
Re: A Christmas Surprise for Y'all
I'm in! :) :D :)
There are several members who have been helpful to me including xracer and 22wrf. I enjoy reading everyones posts and hope I can contribute something worthwhile to the site!
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-19-2005, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 911
Re: bbl length
Who's everyone? :rolleyes:
I get the best accuracy in my 20-22" barreled .22LR rifles. Especially the 20" bull barrels.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-19-2005, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,420
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-19-2005, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 95,463
Re: Which .22 caliber rifle?
Couldn't agree more flopshot. The problem with kids and guns is like kids and transportation. When they walk, they're happy until they see kids on bicycles. From that point on, getting a bike is...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-18-2005, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,420
Re: Info needed on New Haven .22
Follow up question - I cannot find a serial number on this rifle anywhere. Did the old New Haven/Mossbergs have serial numbers? Is it unusual not to have a serial number?
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-18-2005, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 95,463
Re: Which .22 caliber rifle?
Having just got back from the range with my son, I have to say I still prefer the Marlin 880SQ, even over the Ruger. My son prefers the 10/22, but hates loading the mags. In my opinion, the Marlin...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-13-2005, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,420
Re: Info needed on New Haven .22
Thanks. This is really good information.
I've cleaned the rifle, smoothed out some of the badly scored bits and re-assembled. May give it a try this weekend.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-12-2005, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,420
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Forum: General Discussion
12-09-2005, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 945
Re: Is UPS anti-gun?
Wow. That link to Mr Ricci's letter pretty much says it all. I've never had any issues shipping firearms via UPS, but never again. FedEx all the way, unless someone has access to FedEx's policy. ...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-09-2005, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 554
Re: PEARL HARBOR DAY 1999
I'm sorry, but that argument has been around forever. These idiots take things out of context and make evertying into a conspiracy. The truth is probably that we knew the Japanese were up to...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-09-2005, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 816
Re: woo! my dillon is here!
Sounds sweet. I've always wanted to try one of those automated presses. Me, I'm old school. I always used a Lee hand press and load every round by hand. I've probably loaded over 100,000 rounds...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-08-2005, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,330
Re: New Ruger 10/22 Owner Looking for Reassurance
I just picked up a stainless 10/22 with the 22" barrel and its a blast. We put 100 rounds in a 2" circle today on a 40yd range right out of the box. For Christmas, I'm putting a Simmons 3-9x 50mm...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-08-2005, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 95,463
Re: Which .22 caliber rifle?
Stratcat - I suggest you hit the range with some friends and try a few. I have a lot of different .22 rifles and like them all for different reasons.
The Ruger 10/22 is the best all around for...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-08-2005, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,420
Info needed on New Haven .22
New Haven Mossberg Model 220K .22 Short, Long and LR with a Revelation 5115-4x scope. It was given to me by someone who picked it up at an auction in Houston Texas for $30. The stock has been hacked...
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