Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
04-01-2013, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 934
Views: 26,650
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Forum: General Discussion
03-11-2013, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 2,530
Re: Panic buying slowing down for sure
Hopefully ammo and reloading supplies will come back soon to Oregon, I'm running low and the dealer shelves are empty. My local dealer told me things will return to normal in 6 months to a year. I...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-27-2013, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 4,934
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-24-2013, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 105
Precision Mags
About 1995 I bought a few Precision Mags for a AR15 that was cut also for a AR180. They got lost in a move and only recently were found still in their sealed wrapper. Are they any good? These are...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-14-2013, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,186
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-13-2013, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 781
Views: 31,656
Re: who's reloading tonight?
I just finished up loading 50 .45autorim rounds; 255 gn hardcast x 6.0 gn Unique. Earlier today I loaded 40 rds of .30-06' for an old Remington 740; 20 rds of FMJ, 10 rds of bronze points, 10 rds of...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-11-2013, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 643
Re: M1A and M14 magazines ( .308 )
I'm selling USGI original M14/M1A on gunauction.com with a US marked canvas pouch for $45. I bought my M1A from a friend who thought two dozen mags wasn't enough. The worst mag in the bunch was a...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-10-2013, 01:33 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 960
Re: Range pick up brass...
I pickup mostly RP once fired brass in .308, 9mm, .38special, .30-06'. Since the ammo buyout, range brass out in Oregon is getting mighty scarce. I too have heard the warning of using this brass...
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
01-07-2013, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 84
Views: 7,237
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-06-2013, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 934
Views: 26,650
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-05-2013, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 661
Re: Ruger SR9 vs. Beretta 92fs
I have the Beretta M9 and love it. The fit of the gun in my hand, reliability shot after shot, recoil, weight, sights, and accuracy. I stopped liking rugers when they quit making the old model SAA.
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
01-03-2013, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 673
Re: The Five Best Guns .....
My choices are based on 400rds fired through each of them in total with no problems; 1) M9 Beretta, 2) S&W M25 - .45acp, 3) S&W M629, 4) M1A, 5) Remington M870 police riot model. My 1911 Kimber had...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-03-2013, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 476
Re: My very first guns
When I was four, every Sat morning before Hop Cassidy, I would read my wishbook; Shooter's bible (1949). In the late 70's my wish came true; a pair of M70s made in 1949. My capgun back then was a...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-02-2013, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 781
Views: 31,656
Re: who's reloading tonight?
I just got some .45acp loaded for my 1911 Kimber; 50rds of Hornady 230gn FMJ X 6gns of Unique. I also loaded a box of .45 autorim; 225gn hard cast lead X 4gns of Bullseye for my S&W M25 target...
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Forum: Feedback Forum
12-29-2012, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,268
Re: Is it time to BOYCOTT Dick's Sporting Goods?
It sounds like another store for the political correct liberal just like walmart in my town. In October I stopped in Dick's for the first time and bought a Leupold VX3-6.5-20 varminter for $394, on...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-29-2012, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,895
Re: H&R Sportsman Model 999?
My model 999 was purchased new back in 1975 for $98. I sold it in 1979 for $75, it was a piece of junk. The rear sight would shoot loose and fall off or cylinder pin keeper would break and eject...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-28-2012, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 324
Re: Barrel Temp
Welcome to the club, for sighting in I prefer a warm barrel. This gives me my best accuracy. After boresighting, I fire three rounds in the first minute and then one round a minute there after. ...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-27-2012, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,306
Re: Ever have a primer go off while reloading
Last spring I was reloading some .44 mag when I had a primer go off, scared the crap out of me. The primers I was using were over 25yrs old, CCI-LP, I have loaded thousands of rounds with them over...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
12-24-2012, 03:45 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,129
Re: 30-40 krag?
I have a M95 made in 1922, even though it is in excellent condition mechanically, I would never push the envelope on something that old. I use 47gns of H4831 powder and keep the velocity around...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-22-2012, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 483
Re: Using reloads from M1A
Lyman is a great reloading manual. You might want to pick up a book from the NRA on semi auto's, I used mine to find military matching loads for my M1A. Beware of military once fired brass, most of...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-22-2012, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 414
Re: 742 woodsmaster
Lucky me, I inherited a 740 that had less than 10 boxes of .30-06' through it. Mine is a first year production model, 1955. My father upgraded to a BAR twenty yrs later and I got both when he...
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Forum: Feedback Forum
12-20-2012, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 282
Kimber Service
I recently got my 1911 classic custom back from Kimber. I called them about a month ago and told them about the constant jamming problems I was having with my pistol; failure to eject, failure to...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-16-2012, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 302
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-14-2012, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 302
Two Enfield actions
I have a couple of Enfield actions that I planning to build some custom rifles out of, however the economy has shelved that idea. What would a P14 action be worth if it was in excellent condition and...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-13-2012, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 3,026
Re: 1911(A1)'s/Clones Love'm or Hate'em
Back in the 70's and 80's, I owned three Colt automatics. They functioned properly but accuracy was minimal. I shot matches mostly with a model 25 Smith back then. In 2000 I bought a Kimber custom...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
12-12-2012, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 466
Re: my best fishing buddy
I feel your pain, I know what it is like to lose your best fishing partner. Mine was my father, we would fish a high mountain lake in central Oregon every year since I could remember. The last year...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
12-11-2012, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 235
Cougar and Bobcat pelts
I inherited two tanned hides; a cougar and a bobcat. Where would I go to sell these? I'm running out of space to store this stuff.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-24-2012, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 4,515
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-22-2012, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 586
Re: Premature detonation
Primers in question were CCI 300 large pistol. The brass was R-P on it's 6th reload, brushed primer pocket and tight, loads for this batch have been 4.5gns of bulleye with a 240gn plated bullet. In...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-21-2012, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 586
Premature detonation
While seating a CCI primer in a .44mag case, the primer detonated. The flash-bang really got my attention. I was using a 30yr old RCBS priming tool, bench mounted, and was gently applying pressure...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
04-18-2012, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 2,843
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
04-12-2012, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,464
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-11-2012, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,584
Re: How much ammo to store.
I agree that 1000 rds per cal. should be stored, invest in as many bullets you can afford when they come on sale or in bulk. Use surplus .30 and .50cal ammo cans for storage, keep them cool and dry.
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
04-11-2012, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,439
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
04-11-2012, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 589
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-11-2012, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,484
Re: 9mm need advice!
I'm old school, what happened to good old Unique? Try 5.2 gns, works wonders with a 124gn 9mm.
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
04-09-2012, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,981
Re: Beretta 92FS
I have a M9, bought it last August, very accurate and reliable with 2000 rds fired to date. One of the easiest to take down and clean, I love it.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-07-2012, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 502
Re: Model 95 Winchester
Thanks for the info. I gave this rifle to my father who fell in love with it back in the 70's, after he passed away I got it back and decided to sell it. I made the mistake of taking it out to the...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-07-2012, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 502
Model 95 Winchester
About 4 decades ago I purchased a model 95 Winchester for $200.00. This rifle had been converted in the 1950's to a carbine, reblued, and had a Williams peep sight installed long before I bought it....
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-22-2012, 03:53 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 5,532
Re: 9mm handgun suggestions
Years ago I started out with a Walther P38, totally reliable and easy to maintain. There are surplus ones available in the shotgun news for around $360. However, I would save up and buy a Beretta...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-21-2012, 02:26 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 1,725
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Forum: General Discussion
03-20-2012, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 173
Views: 4,111
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
03-20-2012, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 17,431
Re: Why are M1A's so expensive?
About 24yrs ago I traded for a NM-M1A that had most of the accessories with it, including a paratrooper stock and a E2 stock. The accuracy of the rifle is 1/4 moa with canadian 1V1 .308 ammo. 1-1/2...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-17-2012, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 660
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-15-2012, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 660
Re: ballpark value on a M70 Winchester
Hi Guys, Here is an update on my rifle; 98% on the bluing, 95% on the wood finish. Built in 1956, s/n 339xxx. Pivot type of two bladed rear sight, Hooded front sight.60663 Top is 1949 .30-06', ...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-14-2012, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 660
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-14-2012, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 781
Views: 31,656
Re: who's reloading tonight?
Just emptied my brass polisher of 100- .30-30's and 150- .41mags. I shot these up about a week ago when the weather was kind of spring like here in the Willamette valley of Oregon. Now its too cold...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-14-2012, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 660
ballpark value on a M70 Winchester
I have a pre64 model 70 winchester standard grade .375H&H. About 98% on the bluing, 95% on the wood and finish. Pivot two blade rear sight, hood covered front sight. I bought it in 1979 for $1100....
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