Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-02-2009, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,233
Re: Ruger Model 77 purchase and problem
First tighten all your scope screws and mounts, if it doesn't mount directly to the receiver. Next stock screws. If it doesn't group, free float it to start with. Still doestn't work, add shims...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-02-2009, 04:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 869
Re: replacing stock (fixed sights) on XD(m)
Yes, there is a tool that clamps on and pushes the sights off. I just went from standard Glocks sights, to Night sights of the three dots type. It took about 15 minutes at my local smith to take...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-02-2009, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 565
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-02-2009, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 615
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-02-2009, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,146
Re: Model 12 won't open after firing
That was may thought also. If unfired shells cycle, and only fired cases will not, a dirty or rusted chamber can ruin your day. The case expands to fit the chamber walls, and the rough chamber...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-02-2009, 04:09 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,377
Re: Husqvarna Rifle .270
I also have a Huskie that I can't find much information on. Imported by Tradewinds and is in a 7mm Remington Mag. I'm sure the value is marred somewhat by the orginal owner putting an old Saturn...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-02-2009, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,765
Re: Thompson Center Arms Contender 44 Mag
I have one of the older ones also in 45 LC. It came at the time when the ATF was fighting the 45/410 being a illegal shotgun. Totally disreguarded it was a rifled barrel. So the company for a...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
10-27-2009, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,424
Re: Pistols & Lead Bullets ?
Some of very first reloads with lead bullets were Herters Swedged 230 grains.
I keep some as a reminder to never, ever , use soft leaded swedged bullets.
Within less than a box, a very leaded bore...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-26-2009, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,972
Re: Rock Island Model 1903
I'm not sure if this qualifies as a low number Springfield below 300,000. It seems that your Rock Island goes a little lower before they claim unsafe to fire because of the heat treatment. Low...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-26-2009, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,164
Re: Norinco SKS
SKS prices have been bouncing around. Like new 300 to $500 is being asked for. All I have seen in numbers have been Yugos and some Russian. Appears imports are kind of drying up somewhat
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-26-2009, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 551
Re: Remington/Browning
Reminton Model 8. Depending on what part of the country, in places common.
Back east and the midwest. Once used by LEOs and Correctional places as well as hunting. Out west and places not...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-26-2009, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 394
Re: iver johnson value
I had one that I borrowed as a kid back in the early 50s. It had a soild barrel rib on it and was an excellent shooter. It did thunk ya a little and a round of trap would make ya a little tender. ...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
10-26-2009, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,338
Re: magazine loader with Springfield XDm 9mm
Perhaps like my Glock magazines when new,and getting that last round in was the pitts. With the loader I had, and it wasn't a Glock one, I had to load one in, turn it several times with my thumb and...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
10-26-2009, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,448
Re: Sig Sauer .40 vs. 9mm
Some of the teaching gun experts like Gabe have kind of leaned toward the nines now. More rounds to destroy the targets. This using the personal protection rounds. Ball or FMJ bullets, bigger is...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
10-26-2009, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,603
Re: Looking to get a pistol
I have hunted northwest of you, but familiar with Wisconsin woods also. My granddad was one of the first licensed guides for Muskie fishing, and deer hunting in the Eagle River Country. Also was a...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
10-26-2009, 02:34 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 5,568
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-26-2009, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 651
Re: Quick Quiz!
Doing the same thing! Have enough powder, bullets, and much more brass, but will load 1500. There was a long wait for bullets and looks like still a shortage. This batch is Remington 110 grs....
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-26-2009, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,185
Re: High Standard clip
I knew they were back up and putting out a few models of pistols again.
That pistol loooks like a ringer for the Model HD Military, except more highly finished.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-26-2009, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 419
Re: Iver john-son 410. or not?
A very old name. I had a 12 ga single w/solid rib that I used as a kidmore than 50 years ago. Not sure but there may been a 2.5" but even if there was, no shell are made for that today. If you...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
10-26-2009, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,465
Re: CDC collecting gun data again
Shouldn't be too much of a problem much longer if they follow the Kalif. gun laws. Arnie recently passed the state's handgun registration law. Allowed is 50 rounds, from a face to face sale by...
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Forum: The Pre-Ban Forum
10-26-2009, 01:01 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,654
Re: AR 15 BUILD
Wow Cakes, I just ordered a complete lower from Spike"s, including an etched or engraved Marine Corps Emblem Logo on it. I was wondering where to go fore the upper, as I have a Bushy carbine and...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
10-20-2009, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,853
Re: TEA Party--With Guns
Hi Pine Cone,
Way too young to remember hunting with my grand dad in Wisconsin, but many fond memories of Minnesota in the 50s. I was trusted to carry and maintain granddad's Colt 22 Police...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
10-20-2009, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,089
Re: Oathkeepers made some news
They are on a terrorist alert wach list, but somehow I don't feel they need watching. Little by little our rights are being taken. A few days back, Kalifornia passed another restrictive law...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-20-2009, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,528
Re: Bluing- Cold vs. Hot
I think perhaps the easiest with a durable finish that will remove the rust without the standard polishing and blue is to bead blast it, and parkerize the metal. Any finish alteration pretty well...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-20-2009, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 523
AR lowers produced by Centermass
There used to be a manufacturer of AR lowers, located in Redmond, Oregon.
They produced a lower with a stamped Marine emblem of the eagle, globe, and anchor on it. Does someone know it they still...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-09-2009, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,247
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-09-2009, 03:48 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,085
Re: Unidentified Rifle (WWII?)
Agree with some. It is a sporterized 1917 Enfield in the 30 cal. I don't believe some of the described weaknesses as stated above, Remington made many Model 30s (Civilian version of this rifle,...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-09-2009, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 503
Re: The Best Scope
Weaver used to be the scope of the day for reliable, and not expensive. No longer on the inexpensive list, but still is good. I own several that served more than 40 plus years, However, most of...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-09-2009, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,120
Re: Why is my gun smoking?
Easy solution is to drop in a Wolf match barrel at around $100, and shoot away! One other kerbang can be caused with the same round being chambered repeatedly until the bullet is driven deeper into...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-09-2009, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,171
Re: Lee "Warranty"
Yep, felt the same way with a recent dealing with Midway, and ordered three items with one being back ordered. Almost one third ended up being postage. On top of that, a powder dipper was broken...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-09-2009, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,064
Re: Help w/Winchester 231
Stay with the loading manual data. Even though powder the company has combined with another, if it is Winchester 231, use only that data that is stated for that powder. There may be confusion with...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
08-12-2008, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 955
Re: Berdan primers (looking for)
Your method to deprime is about the only way I know of to
remove the primer with out breaking the center post between the
two flash holes. However, these primers are larger in size so primer
arm...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
08-12-2008, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 964
Re: CMP ORDER
No, make copies of the orginial. I think if the address does not
change that these copies are good for two or three years.:D
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-02-2008, 02:54 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,250
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-02-2008, 02:14 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-02-2008, 02:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 627
Re: Ammunition
Don't know the value but it is the same ammo issued to Snipers in
Nam early on. Rifles were heavy barreled Winchester Model 70s.
Issued a case at a time. When gone a reissue and sight in for...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-02-2008, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,733
Re: Hunting with cast bullets...
Rifling contact can raise pressures. I use gas checked bullets and
never experienced any leading with my 30-06 using 180gr bullets and
pure lead with a 1 in 10 parts tin. Powder is 57 grains of...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-02-2008, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 594
Re: Wildcat
I agree with the above information and still have two rifles that remain
unadapted by a major company. Two are commercial. I built a 25-06
on a surplus action and a Douglas Surpreme barrel in...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-02-2008, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,615
Re: bullet weights for the 03A3
I have half a dozen 03s and an 03A4. Overall, the majority shot very
accurately with 180 grain Sierras with a casefull of 4831. Not great
velocity, but accurate. Also used to take deer from...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-02-2008, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,062
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-02-2008, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,062
Re: CMP Greek 30/06
IT"S GOOD STUFF !!!! Bought three cases of 480 when they ran out of
LC. It is non corrosive, magnetic, and boxer primed. Yep, all USGI in 30-06
rifles are 1 in ten twist barrels. These were...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-02-2008, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 573
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-02-2008, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 856
Re: Brass washed bullets
It's actually a form of plating. Due to lower velocities of the 22 LR
vs centerfire, leading control doesn't require a whole bunch to get
down the bore without leaving lead deposits.:D
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-01-2008, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,251
Re: totally new to this
Yes, there are CD manuels put out by Sierra, and Lee for a couple.
I don't agree entirely that less expensive equipment is not adequate, as
all have warranties and over the years, I have had...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-01-2008, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 539
Re: Lil Gun Opinions 357??
You might get onto their site and check out loads for 357. That is how I got the
information for using that powder for .22 Hornet loads.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-01-2008, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,145
Re: Reloading 7.62 x 39
Don't attempt to load steel or any Berdan primed cases. Biggest problem
in loading for any semi auto in this caliber is retreving the fired empties.
Boxer primed cases are pretty spendy, but if...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-01-2008, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 627
Re: Titegroup VS LilGun Range Report
What were you loading, 38/357? I have only used the Lil Gun, and that
for 22 Hornet. It can't get any better with that wit the most accurate,
low pressured, and highest velocity of any of the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-01-2008, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 9,216
Re: What do you think of Lee....
Kind of the modern day Herters. Like their dies and hand primer.
Their collet sizing and crimp seating are the greatest as well as
prices. Puzzled that venders are sometimes cheaper than the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-01-2008, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 950
Re: .224 Bullets
Hornady 35 grain Vmax is the only thing I use in my Hornet cause it's a
tack driver in my Ruger 77/22 Hornet. Can't seem to find them in bulk,
but average $15 per hundred. Results are worth the...
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Forum: VMBB Fire For Effect
03-01-2008, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,958
Re: Only the Lonely
Hi Bert,
New to the Forum as of today! Not as lean, but still a Marine!
Life member in Marine Corps League, Military Order of Devil Dogs
and VVA. Cross section of Marines, and others that...
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