Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
09-06-2012, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 518
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
09-06-2012, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 486
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
09-05-2012, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 518
Loads for T/C
Does anyone have a good load for a Thompson Center? They tend to have tight barrels. I recently bought an "Impact" and need a good load for elk. I am presently trying Barnes T-EZ 290 gr. sabots...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
09-05-2012, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 432
Re: Sabots
You're right about the space. I am having a problem with shooting a decent pattern. I suspect I need to experiment with the powder charge.
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
09-05-2012, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 486
Adjusting T/C Trigger
I have a Thompson Center Impact whose trigger I would like to lighten. Outside of taking it to a gunsmith is there anything I can do to lighten it? I don't know if changing a spring or adjusting a...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
08-27-2012, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 432
Sabots
I just purchased my first muzzel loader a T/C Impact. I drew an elk tag for the season that starts 9-1-12 this weekend. I'm using Barns 290 gr. sabots that have pellet tails. I'm using 120 gr of...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-22-2011, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 506
.357 Sig Bullets
I recently started shooting .357 Sig. I'm looking for .357 Sig bullets to reload. Many 9 mm bullets start the ogive curve too soon to be used in the .357 Sig. I'm looking hard at the Motana Gold...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-17-2011, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 943
Re: Kimber Night Sights
Are the TruegloTFOs as good as the Meprolights that Kimber sells? Do they warrant their night sights for 12 years? I have a Tritium/fiber optc front sight on a Sig that I like, but I don't know if...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-07-2011, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 943
Re: Kimber Night Sights
Yes I am leveling the top of the front post with the top of the rear sight. The MMCs are totally dead night sights, so it would be ok to replace both the front and the rear sights. With my present...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-07-2011, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 943
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-06-2011, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 943
Kimber Night Sights
I recently purchased a Kimber Custom Classic Pre- series II. It has dead MMC night sights and shoots 3 1/2" high when I aim off of the top of the front post. What would be good night sights to...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-05-2011, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,809
Re: Which Taurus?
Thank you for the help. I was able to list the pistol locally and sell it.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-01-2011, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,809
Re: Which Taurus?
You nailed it Luis. The Model 66 in the lower picture looks exactly like my friends. It has a solid raised rib and not a ventilated rib like the ones in the top two pictures. how old is the one...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-01-2011, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,809
Re: Which Taurus?
The adjustable rear sights on this gun are adjustable up and down as well as from side to side. This one is probably a few years old. It looks more like a Model 66 than anything I've seen so far,...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-01-2011, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,809
Re: Which Taurus?
That's a nice picture. I would like to figure out how to make mine that big. Yours looks like a Model 65 to me The GunClinger. Mine looks more like a model 66 with the adjustable sights and raised...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-01-2011, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,809
Re: Which Taurus?
Do you know what model # you have TheGunClinger? How old is it? Mine has "Fla" on it for Florida. They changed the abbreviation for Florida to FL a while back. The non-ventilated rib on top of...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-01-2011, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,809
Re: Which Taurus?
The barrel measures "6" from the end of the barrel to the end where the cylinder is. I don't see an adjusting screw for the trigger, but it has a very smooth trigger. It is 3 3/8# in single action...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-31-2011, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,809
Re: Which Taurus?
As for markings the left side has Taurus, Brazil on it. On the right side on the frame is JD297363, Made in Brazil and Taurus Int Mfg, Miami, Fla USA and the Taurus logo. The back of the cylinder...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-31-2011, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,809
Re: Which Taurus?
I'm sure that I saw a serial # on the .357 Mag. frame. I'll also check the cylinder when I go home tonight. There is a non-ventilated raised rib on the barrel. It has adjustable rear sights.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-30-2011, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,809
Which Taurus?
A friend of mine wants to sell his Taurus revolver. It has a 6" barrel. It has no model number or name on it. Can you tell me what model it is and approximate worth? There is slight holster wear...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-11-2011, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 763
Kimber Custom Classic
What should I expect to pay for a Kimber Custom Classic (Series 1) in 95% condition with 1000 rounds down the barrel. It is as it came from the factory only with 10 year old MMC 3 dot night sights...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-24-2010, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 382
Re: Poly on Poly Stock Finish
Thanks. I will try that. It is on an Ithaka/Tikka LSA 65. I don't know what kind of poly they used, but it is thick and shiny.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
06-23-2010, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,374
Sako L579 Value
What is the value of a pre-Garcia L579 Sako in new condition? This one is a wood stocked .308.
Since this question stumped everyone I bought a new Blue Book of Gun Values. One in 100% condition...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-23-2010, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 382
Poly on Poly Stock Finish
Has anyone used polyurathane over a factory applied poly stock? I have a high gloss factory poly coated stock that I was planning on re-coating with satin poly. I called a Brownell's tech today and...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-22-2010, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 974
Re: Stock Dents
I sanded out the dent at least in the thick High gloss poly finish. I didn't need to go all of the way to the wood. There is now a minor ripple where there used to be an ugly dent. I plan to rough...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-21-2010, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 974
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-21-2010, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,037
Re: Fix dented stocks
The stock is already coated with high gloss poly. When I sanded I did not get into the wood, so I should not have to seal the wood. If you don't spray on the finish and you don't want to completely...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-21-2010, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,037
Re: Fix dented stocks
I sanded the dent out last night. There is only a small dip in the finish. I didn't even have to go to the wood. I will probably sand the rest of the stock with 400 grit sand paper and coat the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-16-2010, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,037
Re: Fix dented stocks
Can a person sand polyurathane off of a dent and then use an iron with a wet rag under it and then repair the poly? Will wipe-on Min-Wax poly repair poly coatings?
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-16-2010, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 974
Re: Stock Dents
Has anyone used wipe-on Min-Wax poly or something similar to repair poly?
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-16-2010, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 974
Stock Dents
I recently bought a rifle with a high gloss polyurathane coated stock that is in fairly good shape except for a 1/4"X3/4" dent. Has anyone ever tried sanding the poly off of the dented area and...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-29-2010, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 786
Promag Pistol Mags
Are Promag pistol mags good? I found some for my Sig P228 for $9.99 new, but i don't know if they feed ok. Has anyone here ever used them?
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-08-2010, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 682
Neck Turning Advice
Is neck turning worth the extra effort and money for ammo to be shot in a sporter rifle that does not have a custom tight neck? I have several rifles that shoot under an inch at 100 yds., and I would...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-06-2010, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,247
Re: Ithaca/Tikka LSA-65 Rifle Manual
I found an exploded view of an LSA-65 on www.tikka.fi/. Click on "old Models" and then click the PDF file of choice. I would still like a manual if anyone has one or knows where one can be...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-29-2009, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,247
Ithaca/Tikka LSA-65 Rifle Manual
Does anyone know where I can find an old Ithaka LSA-65 manual or know of a web site I can down load one from? They were made several years back by the original Tikka company.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-17-2009, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 669
Ithaca/Tikka LSA-65 Manual
I am looking for a manual for an Ithaca LSA-65 made by Tikka. A web site where one can be downloaded would also work.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-27-2009, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,782
Re: Argentine 1911 .45
The hammer spur on the 1911 is wider that the A1. The army used left over 1911 parts to service many of the 1911 A1s.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-26-2009, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,782
Re: Argentine 1911 .45
It cost me $85 for the trigger job from an armorer who does nothing but 1911s, and $20 for a 1911 A1 hammer. My A1 had a 1911 hammer on it thanks to Uncle Sam which is heavier than an A1 hammer...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-12-2009, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,782
Re: Argentine 1911 .45
I recently traded the BM .45 for a 9 mm P1/P38 in excellent condition, so I can't post pictures of the BM. I couldn't get over the fact that it wasn't a Colt like the seller told me it was. I have...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-06-2009, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,782
Re: Argentine 1911 .45
That is good to know. Even though the seller was not honest about the manufacturer at least I didn't get taken.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-01-2009, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,123
Re: Walther P1
The one for $625 is for sale by a dealer. It has the box and holster, but asking is not getting. I purchased a .45 Argentine Ballestera Molina 1911 look-a-like for $400 and promptly traded it even...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-01-2009, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,123
Walther P1
I just purchased a Walther P1 which was made 2/77. The barrel looks like it has been shot very little. There are two small scrapes on the barrel finish but the finish is otherwise in good...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
08-30-2009, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,782
Re: Argentine 1911 .45
That is good news. I paid $400 for mine from an individual. He told me that Colt made the gun but I found out that it was made in the Ballestera Molina plant. On further inspection it appears that...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
08-30-2009, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,782
Argentine 1911 .45
Today I purchased an Argentine 1911 .45. It was made at Ballester Molina.
The blue looks about 90%. It does not have a back grip safety like my Colt 1911. The trigger also pivots instead of...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-28-2009, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 880
Re: Stevens Manufacture Date
The barrel appears to be a Stevens. 7 mm-08 is one of the calibers listed in the Savage/Stevens web advertisement in which the M200 is available. The rifle is a "center feed magazine" type with a...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-27-2009, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 880
Stevens Manufacture Date
I recently bought a Stevens model 200 SA in 7 mm-08. The serial # is G707792. Can anyone tell me when it was made? It has a center feed magazine.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-17-2009, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,128
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-16-2009, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,128
Stevens 200 Stock Replacement
I recently bought a Stevens 200, 7mm-08. The stock action screw hole spcing appears to be 4 13/32". I don't like the flexible synthetic stock that is on the gun. What model of Savage wood stocks...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-06-2009, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,679
Re: Siaga Trigger Adjustment
I swithced the Red Star trigger group on my .308 Saiga from 2 stage to single stage and adjusted everything. It is very crisp. It's like shooting a bolt action rifle with a nice trigger job. I put...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
04-21-2009, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,863
Re: Spanish Mausers; Whats your take?
That should be a potent pistol. The barrel is stiff enough. With the right load it could be accurate. I wonder what a folding stock would do for it. If they make another Dirty Harry movie you're...
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