Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-01-2006, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 69,827
Re: Belgian Browning Identification
My books on Brownings are boxed up at the moment,so I will have to use other sources:
My old Blue Book states that from 1958-1976 Brownings were serial numbered with a number first followed by a...
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
12-07-2005, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 522
Re: The Half wit...
Sigh............
Substitute "automotive machine shop owner" for "farmer" and that is me!
:(
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-07-2005, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,234
Re: Win. Mod. 94 Reline
You could just have a M 1892 barrel fitted to your '94.
The barrel threads and shank are the same.
I'm not sure if the 30-30 bolt would work,but Winchester did make the '94 in 44-40 for a while,and...
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Forum: NFA Firearms & Related Items
09-08-2005, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,512
Re: SBR Logic, I don't get it...
I had to make a whirlwind tour of the place because we got there late,and my lady friend was trying to get as many pics as she could for her three sons.I didn't get a lot of time to look at the...
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Forum: NFA Firearms & Related Items
08-18-2005, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,512
Re: SBR Logic, I don't get it...
45smashemflat,
It's been a while since I came by here!
I passed by a gunshop on the way back from the airplane museum at Warner Robbins AFB last month.
It was on the main road to and from WRAFB to...
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
06-02-2005, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 601
Re: A quiz .....
11/16,
I think I better be careful about some of the bars in Atlanta!
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
06-02-2005, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,131
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-02-2005, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,882
Re: golden west .308 FMJ bullets
Okay it got me interested enough to look.
Page 137 of the June 6 2005 SGN.
Golden West Brass Industry/Golden West Bullets\
2301 Chico Ave #5
S. El Monte CA 91733-1600
626-454-4585
.308 FMJ BT...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
04-17-2005, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 662
Re: Browning Semi Auto
Sir Bug,
Yes Browning did build guns pre WW2 that used 2&9/16" shells.
Some Remington promo shells were a little shorter than std 2&3/4" shells,but they are still a little long,and may raise...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-17-2005, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,265
Re: mosin head space
That is a half a'ed way to check headspace,especially for a shop.
One thing to keep in mind is that almost all rims are not as thick as the minimum headspace dimension.
Measure the rim thickness...
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
03-17-2005, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 718
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-17-2005, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,918
Re: why doesnt walmart carry 10mm ammo?
Sounds to me it's time to start reloading!
That's what I did when I first started shooting almost 30 years ago.
My HS grad present (1976)from my folks was a choice:
A then new fangled digital...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-15-2005, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,918
Re: why doesnt walmart carry 10mm ammo?
One of the biggest reasons they don't carry it is because there isn't a lot of demand for it.
I know that sounds odd,but most of the big box places like Wally World and Target purchase in tractor...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-15-2005, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Re: First Marlin 1895 Calibers
According to "Marlin Firearms" by Brophy,
page 223 states:
"When introduced,the Model 1895 was chambered for the .38-56;.40-65,the same as the old .40-60 Marlin;.40-82;.45-70(including the...
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
03-01-2005, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 488
Man on a Mission
"An extraordinarily handsome man decided he had the responsibility to marry the perfect woman so they could produce beautiful children beyond comparison. With that as his mission he began searching...
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
02-25-2005, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,165
Re: Any M1 Garand shooters here?
If it is in the 460k range,it may be a prewar gun.
As best I can remember,the mark is in an obvious place,on the reciever above the wood somewhere.I think it is on the side of the rear sight...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-24-2005, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 862
Re: Wadcutter bullet
You can seat the bullet flush with the end of the case with the bevel out to give a place to roll a crimp over it.
Most are beveled on both ends,to speed loading as it can go either way.
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
02-24-2005, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,165
Re: Any M1 Garand shooters here?
Tony Mig,
The reason the Springfields cost less through the DCM is that Springfield made more than anybody else (combined I think!).
dvl,
Look for BNP marks as a sign of British use.
Mine is...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
02-24-2005, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 810
Re: ITS NOW MINE :D
Neil,
You might want to have the chambers checked for length before you shoot it too much.
Prewar guns are found in a lot of different chamber lengths.And paper hull era guns are sometimes a little...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-24-2005, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 745
Re: I need some.......
The canalured cases are for flush seating wadcutters for the Colt MidRange and S&W 52 bullseye guns in 38 Special.
These require flush seating,because they won't fit in the magazine if you seat and...
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
12-25-2004, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 870
Re: Christmas 1881
I knew you guys would like it,since this is a classy place,unlike some of the places I go......... ;)
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
12-25-2004, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,130
Re: AR15 forums ?????
Cool!
Too bad we don't have a salivating smilie! :D
I hope it shoots well,what kind of glass are you going to mount on it?
I hope you have a good shooting New Year!
Robert.
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
12-25-2004, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 870
Christmas 1881
From an email from AGI.
I didn't make it through this with dry eyes,but I'm just a softie I guess:
It was Christmas Eve 1881. I was fifteen years old and feeling like the
world had caved in...
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
12-24-2004, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 473
Re: A Fast Meal
Sad to say,
That reminds me of one of my ex girlfriends!
Good riddance to her I say!
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
12-24-2004, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 560
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
12-24-2004, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 470
Re: Divorce...
That may well qualify as the worst Polish joke ever.
:eek:
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
12-24-2004, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,130
Re: AR15 forums ?????
Hi Jay,
barfcom has more info than anywhere else,but I only go to the Equipment Exchange and the hometown forums because so much bs goes on there.
There is a forum at
www.warrifles.com...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
12-24-2004, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,958
Re: Which would you buy? .30-06 or .308
Imho,
Whichever one you get the best deal on at the store.
I don't think there is enough difference in them to ammount to anything.
There is more surplus 308 Win available at a lower price,but...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-24-2004, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 814
Re: Christmas Greetings & Thank You
I really wish I had known him better.
I do know I was saddened by the news of his passing,and I know how much he meant to everyone here.
RIP Ruffit!
Robert.
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-21-2004, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 743
Re: Savage .22 ID help
I have one Savage that has the serial number on the rear face of the reciever,beside the bolt.
This is looking at it from the rear,not the side.
I've never seen another one marked like that before....
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-21-2004, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,451
Re: Please identify this rifle
From what I can see,
That is what is often refered to as a Warnant actioned rifle chambered for a Flobert cartridge.
If you can find a copy of Arms of the World 1911,a copy of a catalog from that...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-07-2004, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 765
Re: Anti groups joining forces. This is SCARY
If I remember correctly,
Both of those orgs are really top heavy with over paid directors ( Cleave doesn't look like he has missed too many meals!).
My guess is they are both going broke,and need...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-07-2004, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,052
Re: shootin problem
1) Take whatever gun makes you flinch.
2) As others have suggested,let your pals load it
2a) This requires as many of your shooting "pals" as you can find :rolleyes:
3) Let the gun snap
3a) Have...
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Forum: NFA Firearms & Related Items
11-08-2004, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,512
Re: SBR Logic, I don't get it...
If I'm not badly mistaken,the SBR laws go back to the NFA of 1934.
The idea was that a sbr is more controlable than a handgun,thus more deadly.
Given the shooting abilities of the average...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-06-2004, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,423
Re: The Next Door Neighbor is in Jail
I think that if I had any input on his punishment,
I would ask that he be sent to anger managment class,and put on supervised probation (including drug testing,that'll make him more miserable than...
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
09-16-2004, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 676
Re: Don't fart in bed
My exwife claimed to have done that to her first husband,using chicken livers.I never doubted she would do such a thing either.
At least he didn't try to put them back in!
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
05-20-2004, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,036
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
03-19-2004, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,575
Hi LD,
As much as I like Colts,everyone I've...
Hi LD,
As much as I like Colts,everyone I've talked to that knew first hand tells me the Colt just won't shoot with the High Std's or the 41.
Don't know why Colt couldn't build a gun to shoot...
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
03-14-2004, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 608
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
03-14-2004, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,912
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Forum: General Discussion
03-14-2004, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 739
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Forum: General Discussion
03-13-2004, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,104
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Forum: General Discussion
03-13-2004, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 539
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Forum: General Discussion
03-13-2004, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 808
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Forum: General Discussion
03-13-2004, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,337
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
03-13-2004, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,575
Guns in general are an obsession with me!
And...
Guns in general are an obsession with me!
And as someone said,"only accurate guns are interesting".Maybe one reason an AK doesn't do anything for me....
I'd like to have a match target Woodsman....
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
03-12-2004, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,575
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-10-2004, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 471
Well Jim,
You've already mostly figured it...
Well Jim,
You've already mostly figured it out on your own!
The part that clamps to a table is for rerolling the crimp on a paper shell.It pre dates shot cup type wads.The wads in use then were...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
03-10-2004, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,575
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Forum: General Discussion
03-07-2004, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 420
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