Forum: General Discussion
01-02-2011, 04:03 PM
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-01-2011, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,350
Re: Thinking about getting a Ruger GP-100....
I ordered the new grips from Hogue, went with the Goncalo Alves smooth finger groove with the butt cap. Got an e-mail the next day informing me it'll be 30 days since they have to make it. What the...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-27-2010, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,350
Got my new 4" GP-100.....
Picked up my new 4" GP-100 last week.....
also picked up a cheap Uncle Mike's holster to hold me over until I can get a nice tan leather Galco, grabbed 3 HKS speedloaders, and a double speedloader...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-12-2010, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,350
Re: Thinking about getting a Ruger GP-100....
JLA....
I've owned my share of S&W wheel guns, and I've also had a couple break on me, never had a "Built like a Tank" Ruger come apart. I agree the S&W 586 / 686 revolvers have a much better...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-11-2010, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,350
Re: Thinking about getting a Ruger GP-100....
Got a call from my gun dealer, he got me a blued steel 4" GP-100 in, and is holding it until my NJ permit to purchase a handgun gets issued....(hopefully some time this week).....
I was hoping to...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-01-2010, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,350
Re: Thinking about getting a Ruger GP-100....
It seems, for the time being at least, that even the standard blued GP's are hard to come by. Of all the gun shops in a 75 mile radius, only one has a 4" GP-100 in stainless, none of the shops has...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-01-2010, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,350
Re: Thinking about getting a Ruger GP-100....
I finally heard back from one of the gun shops I contacted about this GP-100 Royal Phoenix, and his report wasn't favorable.....:rolleyes:
Seems Lipsey's only orders them 50 at a time, and only...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-01-2010, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 9,790
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-01-2010, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,274
Re: House guns
Absolutely Josh, my Limited Edition Kimber Target Match is a life long keeper, I'd sell off the wife before letting that gun go.....:D
Since it is my match pistol, I'd prefer to save it for match...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-30-2010, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-30-2010, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,274
Re: House guns
Disregarding what the brand new member has to say.....:rolleyes:.....I have not locked up my house gun, ever. It's of absolute no use to you when someone is breaking into your house in the middle of...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-29-2010, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,350
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-29-2010, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,019
Re: The cost of S&W revolvers!
Quite frankly fellas, look around you....anything made in America is going up in price for both new and used...
Another example are Jeep Wranglers and their earlier CJ models, check out the prices...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-28-2010, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,350
Re: Thinking about getting a Ruger GP-100....
Tom...back when I shot Bullseye with revolvers, both were S&W, all they shot were light target loads, and the trigger pull on those two wheel guns were amazing. Having had a GP-100 before, I know the...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-28-2010, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 28
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Re: The cost of S&W revolvers!
I'm shopping for a Ruger GP-100 4", and of course I'm also looking at compilable S&W revolvers, what I've found...(at least here in New Jersey)....is the S&W's are anywhere from $200.00 to $500.00...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-27-2010, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,350
Thinking about getting a Ruger GP-100....
I want to get another .357 Magnum wheel gun, had a few in the past....(gone but not forgotten)....got a cabinet full of reloads in both .38 special and .357 Magnum, but no gun to shoot...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-27-2010, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 180
Views: 8,897
Re: Your next handgun?
Actually I changed my mind.....I want to get another .357 Magnum wheel gun first, then maybe a Beretta 92 down the road......
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-26-2010, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 180
Views: 8,897
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-04-2008, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 849
Re: .22 Ammo Questions
Federal 510's are part of thier "Champion Target" line of ammo, and the high velocity version. If you have a Dick's Sporting Goods in your area, they usually sell the Federal Champion Target 714,...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-04-2008, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 17,809
Re: .22 ammo "review" (mostly CCI)
If you are refering to me, I live in The People's Republic of New Jersey. This is a very gun unfriendly state, and because of the draconian gun laws here, everything firearm related costs an arm and...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
06-25-2008, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,191
Re: CZ 452 and stock style
Pretty much what DWARREN said.....
If you plan to shoot strictly scope, then the American is the way to go. If you're like me and enjoy shooting iron sights, you won't find a better set of irons...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
06-19-2008, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,500
Re: Remington 22 cal model 5
Vito...
If you are looking for a rifle to shoot in something like the sporter division of benchrest then I'd be more inclined to say you'd do much better with a CZ 452 American, 452 Varmit, or for...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
06-07-2008, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 820
Re: Old rifle report
I know what you mean about those old rifles, I recently recovered and restored 4 old bolts, 2 Springfields, a Winchester, and a Mossberg. The 2 Springers, and the Winny both shoot very accurately,...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
06-05-2008, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,454
Re: My new CZ Trainer.....
Go ahead and tell.......I'm in a constant state of trouble with her anyway, one more thing won't matter all that much......:rolleyes:
Paradox998.....
Last weekend I was shooting for an...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
06-01-2008, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 667
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-30-2008, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,719
Re: Browning Buckmark
The very same reason I was checking them out, a case for $189.00 + $19.95 shipping sounded like a good deal, but if it doesn't shoot well....then it's not such a good deal.....:rolleyes:
The fact...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-29-2008, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,454
Re: My new CZ Trainer.....
Haven't had my CZ Trainer long enough to really make an honest judgement of it's relationship with the different types of ammo I have. But so far it does seen to get along with the Federal (standard...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-29-2008, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,719
Re: Browning Buckmark
Greener....I recently picked up a brick of Aquila Golden Eagles, and fond they do chamber on the tight side. They give both my bolt action rifles some resistance at lockup, but do a "fair" job on...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-28-2008, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 17,809
Re: .22 ammo "review" (mostly CCI)
I'was going to ask where on God's green earth are you only paying $5.39 for a box of CCI Std.Vel's.......:eek:......since I was paying 7 bucks a box last year, and I'm now paying 8 bucks a box this...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-28-2008, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,454
Re: My new CZ Trainer.....
Whip....I also have a Weatherby Mk XXII, and the extra mags for those are also $40.00 each. One of the members at Rimfire Central posted a link to Brownell's for inexpensive replacement mags that fir...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-27-2008, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 667
A Question / Request to this forum's moderator...
Please don't take this as a complaint, or in the wrong vein, having been a moderator of other forums I'm well awere of the difficulties involved in keeping an internet chat forum running smoothly.......
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-27-2008, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Re: Best plinking ammo?
Winchester Wildcats are still made, and from what I hear they are available at Wally World for pretty cheap....
My favorite cheap plinking ammo has always been the CCI Blazers, but the two rifles...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-27-2008, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,454
Re: My new CZ Trainer.....
$270.00 even pre tax is a very good price, I paid $329.00 for mine, but I also learned since posting this, that my rifle is the Special Trainer, I suppose this has something to do with them using a...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-23-2008, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,454
My new CZ Trainer.....
Don't you just hate it when you walk into the gun shop just to pick up a couple boxes of ammo, and your buddy who works behind the counter says...."Hey check out what we just got in today"......:eek:...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-23-2008, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,125
Re: .22 Rifle Questions, Need Help
I've been down the 10/22 road twice, and I no longer own either one. I'm not saying they are in any way a bad investment, they are just not my cup-o-tea when it comes to a rimfire rifle.....
I...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-12-2008, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,390
Re: A simple question . . .
Isn't Canada part of North America.......:D
Actually I have no idea where Savage rifles are made these days, I just assumed they were still made here in the states......
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-11-2008, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,390
Re: A simple question . . .
Good call on the Savage Mk II, with the peep sight, it comes in either single shot, or clip fed, cost is under $400.00 MSRP on either one. The single shot is the same rifle CMP sells in their youth...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-11-2008, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,292
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-11-2008, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,052
Re: Need Ammo clip for Savage Sporter 22 L.R.
Normally I would tell you to check with Brownell's, but without a model number it'll be next to impossible figuring out which clip you need.
Oddly enough I have an old single shot Springfield Arms...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-09-2008, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 978
Re: The NEW Weatherby MK XXII
YES.....http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=44624
I paid $799.00 for mine about two months ago, and it's quickly become my absolute favorite firearm over and above any I have ever...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-07-2008, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,292
Re: CZ SCHMEEZY
I agree with Beer to a certain extent.....
I believe a $500.00 rimfire rifle shouldn't need a trigger job or bedding, the trigger parts should be polished at the factory and delivered with the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-07-2008, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,281
Re: lubing 22 rimfire bullets
I haven't tried lubing my cheap ammo yet, but I have found the same to be true, al though my Weatherby favors Federal Champion Target (714) and shoots it every bit as good as SK Std.+, and RWS Target...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-07-2008, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,161
Re: Sight ideas for Golden Boy?
If you find one in brass....please let me know about it.....;)
I tried in vain to find one for an old Springfield Model #3, they never came stock with them, they have no receiver groove, so I have...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-06-2008, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,161
Re: Sight ideas for Golden Boy?
True, but target shooters have been fitting peep sights to their lever guns since the late 1800's. I think in those days Marbles and Lyman were the big names in gun sights.
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-06-2008, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 843
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-05-2008, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 843
Re: forum newby...Stevens 887 vs 87
Errolc.....
Welcome to the forum.....
I can't really help you much with the Stevens models you mention, but I'm sure someone on this forum is, and will jump in with some good information...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-05-2008, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,161
Re: Sight ideas for Golden Boy?
I feel your pain Busdriver72, I'm 50 and sporting bi-focals. Open rear sights are a challenge for me as well. I have a Thompsn Center R-55 Sporter that came with the Williams Fire Sights, these are...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-02-2008, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 359
Views: 135,220
Re: What's your favorite .22 rifle ??
Right now it's a toos up between this Thompson Center R-55 Sporter......
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/TonyMig/Guns%20N%20Ammo/TcWeaverV16002.jpg
And my Weatherby Mk XXII..........
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-02-2008, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,719
Re: Browning Buckmark
I have the bare bones basic 5.5" Camper model, and have been using it in Bulleye matches with good success......Club Champ 2 years running....
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-30-2008, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,112
Re: Aquila Golden Eagle Target ammo.....
I have a Weatherby Mk XXII bolt action, which for all intents and purposes is an Anschutz 64. I've tried the Lapua Super Club, and Midas "L", along with the SK Std.Plus, and I found that none of them...
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