Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
01-20-2013, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 2
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99 Savage fans
"Many" years ago, my grandfather bought a new Savage 99 in 250-3000. Almost immediately he heard of the .22-250, so he had the barrel changed. I have the original, like new 250-3000 take off barrel...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
01-20-2013, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 694
Re: commercial 3006 safe for my garand
H4895 is a different powder, very close, but does require a different load. I haven't used it for a while, but it will need backed off a bit, I'd say 1 gr.
I believe Hodgdon even owns/ operates...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
01-20-2013, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 694
Re: commercial 3006 safe for my garand
M2 would be correct, according to TM 43-3001-27 "Army Ammunition Data Sheets Small Caliber Ammunition" the M2 ball was loaded with 50 gr. 4895. They show pressure right at 50,000, but many things...
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
12-14-2011, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 33,374
Re: Best Military Bolt action of all time?
My two cents, the M1917 is actually proven more accurate then the 1903. But as far as smooth,,, not, kock on the close is a bit odd if you're not used to it. As far as smooth, I had a 1911 Schmidt...
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Forum: Competition Shooting Forum
12-03-2011, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,709
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Forum: Competition Shooting Forum
12-03-2011, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,709
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
12-20-2010, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 846
Re: Mauser ????
Niiiiice, did you finish the stock, if so what did you use? I thought of just selling this one as-is, but finished like might get someone excited. I don't own any of these rifles.
Thanks for the...
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
12-19-2010, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 846
Re: Mauser ????
Thanks, there are metal tangs a couple inches long on the bottom of the stock that hold both the upper barrel band/ bayonet lug and the upper sling swivel/ band on. I haven't figured out how they...
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
12-19-2010, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 846
Mauser ????
I just picked this up Friday, it's in great shape, still cosmoline on parts of it and not really any nics, dings or scratches,,,, but I don't know what it's for for sure. Mauser I suspect, but I've...
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
12-18-2010, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 3,622
Re: wonder what will be the best battle rifle of
Well, I guess if we think about it,, we're talking Grandkids here, so by the time they're all around all of us old fart collectors will have all the good military (since we're talking battle rifles)...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-12-2010, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,076
Re: Remington Model 30 Express .30-06
I happened across this old thread and may be able to shed some light on it. Remington did produce what was called the model 30SR, (1938-1040) which came with the Redfield rear sight.
Also,...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-02-2010, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,397
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-28-2010, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,397
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-26-2010, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 669
Re: looking for a press
It's all a matter of preference, I've compared them many times and am also partial to the RCBS. I felt they are built to last and with better material, back in the 70's we bought one (same one he...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-25-2010, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,397
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