Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-26-2012, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 797
Re: Higgens 85 help
I have had folks tell me that wd40 is all they ever used and the parts would have to be gone over with a wire wheel to remove the varnish. Rem oil is all I use and have used for years. Never had a...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-25-2012, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 797
Re: Higgens 85 help
Got it.
The levers were varnished up something terrible and froze in place; a yellow/gold hard residue resem wd40 or some such. I moved the slide to the rear where the safety latch lined up with...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-25-2012, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 797
Re: Higgens 85 help
JLA
I don't have the means to post pics. I used the camera so little that when it went south I didn't replace it.
Lanrezac
Thanks for the links. I tried that and it didn't work but will try...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-24-2012, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 797
Higgens 85 help
If you folks aint heard me screamin all the way to your house, you prob ought to get your ears checked....I have tried everything but a bigger hammer to get the slide of this thing. It aint in any...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
04-15-2012, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,015
Re: Installing iron sights
My experience is that guns that come from the fac without sights are not dovetail cut for them nor are they drilled and tapped (cntr fire). The least exp way to install sights on these are to use the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-12-2012, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 374
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-24-2011, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 526
Re: stock refinishing question
My method on Walnut: Set the stripped stock in a water proof paper plate and pour a little Laurel Mtn sealer in the plate and let the butt soak as much as poss while you apply more to the rest of the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-16-2011, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,147
Re: Did I mess up my 10/22?
Take weedeater size 80 clear line (the colored doesn't work as well) heat one end and flatten it out by pushing it against a pc of steel. Sharpen the other end (of a 3ft pc) to punch thru a patch....
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-13-2011, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 264
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-13-2011, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 942
Re: ithaca m-49
I have done many of these guns and I use a wood block to tap off the rec from the bbl. I use 240 grit on my polisher and mount the bbl on a spinner to polish. Blasting with very fine sand and cooking...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-17-2011, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,299
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-19-2011, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 516
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-16-2011, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 414
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
09-11-2011, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 472
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-29-2011, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 529
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
08-26-2011, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 9,153
Re: .22 as a home defense gun?
Well.......it beats a rock. I am often asked why I carry a .45; my answer is because it's illegal for me to carry a .46..........if you're gonna insist that I shoot your dumb ass, I would rather do...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-22-2011, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,584
Re: Does a Bipod benefit accuracy?
I figure if the OP had qualified the use of the bipod to start with, this thread would have been structured better. It goes without saying that they will help shoot better than off-hand for most...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-20-2011, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,584
Re: Does a Bipod benefit accuracy?
Jim K+1. It has been my experience that while they do have a use, better and more consistant groups will be had without one at the bench. I have a Harris 27in "S" model on my rifle. I love it for...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-20-2011, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 543
Re: Husqvarna Mauser 30-06
Limbsavers work well but you have to be sure tht you have enough eye relief that it does not collapse and crack your skull; two of my customers and a LEO had to have stitches after putting them on...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
08-19-2011, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,847
Re: Taurus PT1911
I have several friends with these pistols and to a person all love them. We did have one extractor break and they sent me one in the mail, no charge. Been shooting super strong since.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-19-2011, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 543
Re: Husqvarna Mauser 30-06
You will not be able to find a pad ready fit; it needs to be taken to a smith who will custom grind a pad to fit the exact contour of your butt stock. Expect to pay 65-100.00 for the job; inc the pad.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-13-2011, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,634
Re: Interarms Mark X
I have never seen a Mark X Interarms that didn't have an adj trigger.....ever. I guess they made have made some but that was one of the refinements that made it the MK X. I've worked on them for 20...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-13-2011, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,634
Re: Interarms Mark X
Your trigger is tight to the frame with no play? By lapping the lugs, you created a tad bit more headspace than you had; but that should not have made tthe bolt hard to open. It seems to me that the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-13-2011, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 667
Re: ithaca "saddlegun" problem
I have done 4 of these in the last year. The biggest problem that I see with them is the extractor/ejector. Only a very small portion of the ejector comes into contact with the case bottom and...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-13-2011, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,634
Re: Interarms Mark X
With the bolt closed and the firing pin in the fired position, try lifting the bolt hndl with the trigger pulled to the rear......see if that changes anything.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-12-2011, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,634
Re: Interarms Mark X
I am in the process of finishing a 338 Fed build on a VZ 24 today; I will try to figure out any possible causes for your problem while I have the gun in my hands.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-11-2011, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,634
Re: Interarms Mark X
My thoughts are to attempt repair by process of elimination: Take the trigger out of the gun and work the bolt. If you still have the prob, it aint the trigger or bolt but in the recess; which I...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-10-2011, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 636
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-10-2011, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,634
Re: Interarms Mark X
Your gun cocks on opening and is always harder to open than close since you are having to work against f-pin spring pressure to open it. However, I think you have a diffefent problem. If you have not...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-08-2011, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,634
Re: Interarms Mark X
You should not be having a problem getting the bolt up on an empty chamber. It is possible you have grit still in the lug recesses but even then it shouldn't be THAT hard. Check your bolt body to see...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-05-2011, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 878
Re: Cadmium plating Winchester receiver
A NIK plated rec, bbl band/bands and a NIK C/butt plate makes for a great look. We used to do Marlins and Wins this way and then put a Satin blue on everything else. it looked better that a high...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-05-2011, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 594
Re: gun repair
You need to install the mainspring to the hammer strut, capturing the spring with the seat (bow of seat down) and put a wire thru the strut rod holding it in place. The longer part of the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-05-2011, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 450
Re: H&R 22 SPORTSMAN
Your sear spring could be out of place; check to see you have your hammer strut (or yoke) in properly (the long end of the saddle goes to the top) and be sure the trigger return spring is in the...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
08-03-2011, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,353
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
08-02-2011, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,353
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
08-01-2011, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 707
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-01-2011, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 232
PINK Brake
Ok........just when you think you have been asked for just about everything, you get this..............a pink brake. Another instance of the customer is always right????? She's gonna get one...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
08-01-2011, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,353
Re: ruger 10/22 .22LR to .17 mach2 coversion
A friend of mine wanted a HMR that would outshoot his Dads.....I have never owned one but told him I would look at the Savage. He found one with a T-hole stock and proceeded to give his dad a...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-01-2011, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 483
Re: measuring group size
I have a man that uses a 8in paper plate as a target at 100 for his BlkPwdr gun. If he can hit it, he's ready for the field and he kills every year. If your intention or requirements are 10 shots per...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
08-01-2011, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,353
Re: ruger 10/22 .22LR to .17 mach2 coversion
focus:
Check with your smith on the cost of setting your headspace to .043, install a magnum bolt hndl and get a recoil buffer and have the time of your life.....you don't get great dependable...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
08-01-2011, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,353
Re: ruger 10/22 .22LR to .17 mach2 coversion
Do a search on this site and you will find considerable info; prob enough to answer all your questions. For the record, I never heard of a gun, gun bbl or bolt "blowing up". The bolts would open too...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-01-2011, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 483
Re: measuring group size
On rifle builds, the accuracy here is 3 shots at 100 under 1in. 99% of these guns are for hunting and conditions change so fast (bbl heat, wind etc) that it would be almost impossible to guarantee...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
07-31-2011, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 9,388
Re: Marlin Model 60 SB
The Marlin 60 trigger system is a severly clunky system with twice or more parts used to make it work than most any other gun. It lends itself to SAFE modification very reluctantly and for these...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
07-31-2011, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 788
Re: 17 Mack 2
Split cases are rather a common problem with this round; if I remember right, they anneal Stinger brass to neck it down. I have not experienced any extraction or ejection problems even in the Ruger...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
07-31-2011, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 788
Re: 17 Mack 2
I have a Rem 511 that I relined to 17m2. Drilled and tapped it and put on a Tasco 6x18x50. At the time I had 19 different 22 rifles. Now I own I think only 3 and use the little Rem for everything I...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-28-2011, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 629
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-26-2011, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 629
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-25-2011, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 629
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-25-2011, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,162
Re: Rugeer P95
Juker
You have tried to duplicate this condition and couldn't? Now I wish I had played with it a bit before I gave it back. Also I found that you can put the sear in a "Rugeer" 22 auto pistol...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-25-2011, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,348
Re: Question for you cold blue guys...
I would check with a local smith to see what he would dunk it in his hot tanks after you did all the prep work. I would think that the price would be greatly reduced. I would also consider using...
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