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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-19-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 239
Posted By Bigbill
Re: anyone fired a stg44 / 22lr?

My LGS has these STG44's for $800?
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-19-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 239
Posted By Bigbill
Re: anyone fired a stg44 / 22lr?

My LGS has these 44's for $800?
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-18-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 468
Posted By Bigbill
Re: My 22cal wish list.........

I have enough 22lr ammo on hand right now. Of course we can never have enough. With the looming ammo tax the politicians are talking about just may hit us soon. I been buying the 22shorts too...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-18-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,890
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Ruger Mark III or S&W 22A?

Before the mad rush to purchase guns a few years back I went browsing and found a ruger Mk I and a ruger Mk II for around $150 each in the used gun case at my LGS. The MkI was so leaded up it...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-16-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,031
Posted By Bigbill
Re: How about some rare or unusual .22 rifles

Sorry for no pics yet but I been grabbing the late 1800's and early 1900's 22cal single shot rolling block and falling block and the older pump rifles too. Lately the military 22cal training rifles...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-16-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 239
Posted By Bigbill
Re: anyone fired a stg44 / 22lr?

It does sound funny on you tube the little bang out of such a big gun.
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-15-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 239
Posted By Bigbill
Re: anyone fired a stg44 / 22lr?

I been interested in the stg 44 in 22lr too. I always wanted to convert an sks to a stg 44 clone in 8mm Kurtz. But the stg in 22lr will do for me right now. I like the Thompson conversion for the...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-13-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 468
Posted By Bigbill
Re: My 22cal wish list.........

You know the 22cal in long rifle has the killing power out to 450yds. That's it 59ft.lbs. enough to go thru a pine board at 450yds. It's on YouTube were they tested it. Back during the Y2K so called...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-11-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 343
Posted By Bigbill
Re: cleaning patches

I get my larger patches from, www.colemans.com
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-09-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 343
Posted By Bigbill
Re: cleaning patches

I been buying the larger square patches and cutting them smaller for each caliber.
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-09-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 468
Posted By Bigbill
Re: My 22cal wish list.........

When I was younger and thinking the bigger bang the better I never understood why people would collect the 22caliber guns. Finally at 62yo I understand it now. There fun and a hoot to shoot too. When...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-09-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 197
Posted By Bigbill
22 short ammo

At, www.wideners.com they have the 22 CB shorts and the 22 JHP shorts the limit is up to 1,000rds per purchase.
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-09-2013, 12:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 468
Posted By Bigbill
Re: My 22cal wish list.........

I know I'm trying to beat the nation wide tax there trying to pass. Plus the looming ammo tax too. Next we will have the fart tax too.
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-09-2013, 12:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 468
Posted By Bigbill
Re: My 22cal wish list.........

I have the s&w k22 already. It's my first s&w revolver purchase.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 05-08-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 181
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Iver Johnson 9 shot break top

Check if the part numbers match at e-gun parts if they have both listings or ask on the e-gunparts forum.
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 05-08-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 730
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Collector of K98 mauser rifles

Beth; Do you like the 7mm mausers too?

At first I wanted to collect every mauser that was manufactured since the beginning, but when I found out there were over 1,000 + different mausers I gave...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 05-07-2013, 11:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 730
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Collector of K98 mauser rifles

My first mauser is a yugo model 98. It's really a German 98k scrubbed mauser with the yugo crest on it. The German action is smooth as glass to operate. I got a original german
98k 8mm mauser at a...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 05-07-2013, 11:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 175
Posted By Bigbill
Re: garand op rod and spring

Do they offer a national match OP ROD spring guide and the HD OP ROD spring for the m1garand like they do for the m14?

I just purchased a norinco m14 and went thru it with new nm parts. Not...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-07-2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 468
Posted By Bigbill
My 22cal wish list.........

Ok I been browsing again, looking, making my list and checking it twice. So far the end maybe in sight 22cal wise I think. My wants are;

1. High Standard 22lr target pistol
2. Colt 22lr target...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-07-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 401
Posted By Bigbill
Re: colt woodsmen

Every time I want to purchase something I always end up paying top dollar most of the time, well sometimes on the stuff I really want bad. But when I want to sell something I get hammered price wise...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-07-2013, 11:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 235
Posted By Bigbill
Re: h&r 1895 Premier 22 rimfire revolver

Update, I just received an order for some inner parts for the small frame h&r permier revolver. One part is called the hook which I believe holds the cylinder in place while it's idle. I also...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-06-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,048
Posted By Bigbill
Re: High standard pistols

I just picked up a stoeger 22cal luger with the steel frame. I'd like to maybe get a HS pistol first and then maybe a stoeger hs clone.
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-05-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,048
Posted By Bigbill
Re: High standard pistols

Since I been collecting a few 22cal guns to leave my grandson someday I figured I would get a HS pistol too since I have the rugers/luger. My question is are there bad models to stay away from? My...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-04-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,412
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Is the supply situation easing?

I notice the ammo shortage has also hit the bullet casting suppliers too now. There is no gun powder and primers to be had too. I am finding the jacketed bullets I been looking for. I have some...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-04-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 588
Posted By Bigbill
Re: how long a wait for .22 ammo

I think once, if any ammo stock returns it will sellout faster than free doughnuts. This shortage will go on for a very longtime.
Forum: The 1911 Forum 05-03-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,664
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Does This Qualify As A 1911?

It's a 1911 anyway we look at it from the out side. It's been upgraded to 10mm and that's ok I want one too someday.
Forum: The 1911 Forum 05-03-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 914
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Full Length Guide Rod

Ok here's my 1911 experiences with and without the FLGR. I notice lots of wear on the front section of the frame rails on every used 1911 that I looked at without the FLGR. The only thing I can see...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-02-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,488
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Rumor has it

Every time we had a ammo shortage after it was over the clearances and sales did follow.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-02-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 474
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Bought some bullets today

I get my Leadcast bullets from, www.snscasting.com right away.
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 05-02-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,117
Posted By Bigbill
Re: 7.62x39 for deer?

I plan on taking four rifles to my deer stand. One of them will be my Chinese norinco sks using the wolf 154gr so bullets for deer.
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-02-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,592
Posted By Bigbill
Re: .22 long rifle ammo

There is talk about a looming federal tax on ammo soon too. So what you want to purchase were going to pay a lot for it.
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-02-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,488
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Rumor has it

I'm still shooting my 70's 22 ammo stash. Every ammo shortage we shoot the 22's. I don't have much ammo but I'm thinking of becoming a ninga with numb chicks, knives and swords.

I remember a few...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-02-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 235
Posted By Bigbill
h&r 1895 Premier 22 rimfire revolver

I need help on this one I purchased this h&r top break revolver but I think it needs some rework. I do not plan on shooting it but I want to make sure it functions correctly. Plus its in nickel...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 03-20-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,890
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Best Tank Design of WWII

Didn't the history channel already say the russian T34 tank was the best one in WW2.

I built machines to manufacture the M1 Abrams main rotor for the tank engine and two machines that manufactured...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 03-20-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,146
Posted By Bigbill
Re: quality of 16" v. 20" barrel on AK??

I have the new russian izmash saiga in 308win with 16" barrel. Most saiga owners like the 16" barrel over the 22" barrel. I would think the 16" barrel at the longer distances would fall short and...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 03-11-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 609
Posted By Bigbill
Re: The CZ did not disappoint today

Its more than the gun when it comes to its accuracy. Its the quality of the gun, the ammo and the shooters ability too. Congrats when all three come together you win....awesome shooting. I like...
Forum: General Discussion 11-30-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 4,061
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Count down to the end of the world!

I'm ready for the end so be it when ever it happens. I have plenty of booze to drink so we will die happy if it happens. Don't forget the extra toilet paper if we run out of that were dommed.
Forum: The 1911 Forum 07-08-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,294
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Why Not Colt?

Owning two non functioning new colt 1911's in the 70's & 80's drove me to purchase every gunsmith 1911 dvd. I figure it was time to learn how to make them function. I did finally fix my 1990 SA NIB...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 07-07-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,499
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Maybe a Dumb Question but...

For the average shooter your wallet is more empty. You could of been frugal and purchase 2 or more lower priced ones than just one high priced one.
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 06-30-2012, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 997
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Vz 52 Rifle

I have some for sale???
Forum: General Discussion 06-21-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 639
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Deep thoughts on refinishing a gun

I'm going to have nightmares picturing that in my mind thats nasty.....
Forum: General Discussion 06-21-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 639
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Deep thoughts on refinishing a gun

I think those big rims and skinny side wall tires are uuuuggggllllyyyy......
Forum: General Discussion 06-21-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 639
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Deep thoughts on refinishing a gun

It depends if its a bubba refinish or professionally done plus what gun is being restored.

Being a professional wood worker/cabinet maker in the past i can pretty much handle any thing that comes...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 06-15-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,133
Posted By Bigbill
Re: YOUR FAVOR SKS???

The sks prices are going up as we speak now. If you see a cheap one price wise you better grab it. Some are well over $500.

I sold all of my yugo sks's i just didn't like them not having a...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 06-15-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,526
Posted By Bigbill
Re: nagant revolver change out cyl

Why not shoot the 7,62 nagant ammo? www.aimsurplus.com is offering the russian surplus nagant ammio right now and J&G sales has it too. Bill
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 06-15-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 353
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Guy firing a Stat BM9

He is staggering the normal loads with the hotter loaded rounds. Thast why he gets flames with some and no flames with the others. He acts like the nine mm is hard to shoot or hard to handle.
Forum: Feedback Forum 06-15-2012, 01:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,765
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Kahr CS not very good

I purchased a CZ85DB a few years back and its been flawless.
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 06-02-2012, 11:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,979
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Henry 22LR Lever Action.... Best 22 Rifle EVER!!!!!

Nice henry i want one too. I have a new savage 17hmr i got for fathers day last year but haven't shot it yet. They did say the 17hmr bore gets dirty quicker.
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 06-02-2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 989
Posted By Bigbill
Re: Found a H&R sportsman 22cal. revolver

Its model 199. I have a new digital camera but i can't get it to work.
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-27-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 989
Posted By Bigbill
Found a H&R sportsman 22cal. revolver

I picked up a 1936 harrington & richardson 22cal sportsman 6'' barreled center break revolver. I just couldn't pass up another one. I'm hooked on these 22cal C&R older revolvers now. Bill
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