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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 06-29-2010, 10:44 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,864
Posted By a1bigtuna
Re: Dangerous question?

I read where the law in La. during Katarina went around taking guns from the general population. Kept some and then "threw the rest in a river"? Is this true? If so, what are their guidelines? I...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-27-2010, 01:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,445
Posted By a1bigtuna
Re: Mauser Broomhandle

I have a question on the Broomhandle accuracy in .30 cal. I have a Bolo, matching #'s, actual Mauser and not in pristine shape, but has fairly good bore. I was about 8 or 9 yards from a 1 square...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 06-24-2010, 01:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,090
Posted By a1bigtuna
Re: Is there a curved recoil pad for a Sharps style rifle?

Yea? maybe I can find one a little north of here at some camp. ah, just Kidding, sin loi.
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 06-23-2010, 01:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,090
Posted By a1bigtuna
Is there a curved recoil pad for a Sharps style rifle?

I am looking for a recoil pad for a Sharps replica 45-70, but all I can find are flat pads. I am about to go with a leather slip-on boot and insert a rubber pad inside of the boot. Does anyone out...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 06-22-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 981
Posted By a1bigtuna
Re: Where can I get a manual for an IAB 45-70 rifle, or Sharps?

Yes, thanks very much. Just what I was looking for.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 06-22-2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 981
Posted By a1bigtuna
Where can I get a manual for an IAB 45-70 rifle, or Sharps?

I have picked up an IAB 45-70 falling block and it did not have a manual. Have tried to contact IAB, but no luck. Does anyone know where I can download a copy of the manual? Since the IAB is...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 06-20-2010, 09:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,218
Posted By a1bigtuna
Re: What is better, .357 SIG or .40 S&W?

There are several LEO units using them, and the Secret Service uses them, because of their ballistics, as I understand the Texas HP likes it because it will penetrate car windshields and then...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 06-20-2010, 12:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,218
Posted By a1bigtuna
Re: What is better, .357 SIG or .40 S&W?

I have a few of the .40 S&W (Sig 226, S&W 4006 and Firestar) and one in 357 Sig (another 226) and like both cal. Sold my 9mm's as they could not do anything my 40's, 357 Sig's, or 45 or .357 Mag...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 06-20-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,589
Posted By a1bigtuna
Re: If you could only have one .22 LR

My choice is a Rem Nylon 66, has NEVER jammed, had it for 35 years.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 06-17-2010, 10:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,062
Posted By a1bigtuna
Re: IAB 45-70 question from new member

Thanks, guys: I haven't got the gun yet (thanks to the 10 day wait law) and do reload many calibers and will not go the black powder route. I will stay away from the hot loads as I indicated, I am...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 06-17-2010, 02:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,062
Posted By a1bigtuna
IAB 45-70 question from new member

Hi, just found this forum tonight and would like to gleen information from those in the know. I have heard that the 45-70 has a lot of gas blowback due to the shell case not sealing and allowing...
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