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Forum: The Buy/Sell/Trade Forum 06-14-2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 31
Posted By wpshooter
Warren & Sweat Cottonwood model climbing treestand

Want to purchase Warren & Sweat Cottonwood model climbing treestand.

joverstreet1@verizon.net

Thanks.
Forum: Feedback Forum 04-30-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 336
Posted By wpshooter
Re: How to get in touch with Bob's Gun Parts ????????

Miga Gun Parts, how do you contact them, e-mail I just sent to them came back as UNDELIVERABLE ???

Thanks.
Forum: Feedback Forum 04-30-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 336
Posted By wpshooter
Re: How to get in touch with Bob's Gun Parts ????????

Looking for Redfield #715021 base which will allow me to install my Redfield Olympic REAR sight on my Anschutz model 1411 - 54 match rifle.

Yes, I have tried Numrich and Jack First, do not have.
...
Forum: Feedback Forum 04-29-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 336
Posted By wpshooter
Re: How to get in touch with Bob's Gun Parts ????????

Can't answer multiple e-mails, faxes, snail letters in 9 months time period.

Sorry, but I am NOT that patient !!!!
Forum: Feedback Forum 04-29-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 336
Posted By wpshooter
How to get in touch with Bob's Gun Parts ????????

This guy "Bob's Gun Parts" has an e-mail address/link on his website:

http://www.gun-parts.com/stocks/

I have e-mailed him NUMEROUS times regarding a part that I need and I have also even FAXED...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-11-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,019
Posted By wpshooter
Re: repairing gash/nick in barrel

I just talk to a guy who is a life long professional at hot bluing, etc. and he said to TIG weld it with very low carbon steel (whatever that is) and then to file the weld down to match the barrel...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-11-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,019
Posted By wpshooter
Re: repairing gash/nick in barrel

Thanks but if I can get this nick in the barrel fixed, then the complete barrel is going to be hot blued by a professional firearms re-bluer, and I don't think he is going to be trying to do spot...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-11-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,019
Posted By wpshooter
Re: repairing gash/nick in barrel

I have attempted to contact Aperture N More but I have not yet heard back from them.

Thanks.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-10-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,019
Posted By wpshooter
Re: repairing gash/nick in barrel

I just don't think there is enough "raise material" to peen.

This gash is almost like a cut in the metal (almost like it was cut with a hacksaw) and the metal is GONE, not just pushed aside like...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-10-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,019
Posted By wpshooter
repairing gash/nick in barrel

I have a Remington model 514 barrel which I want to use in restoring a Remington model 514 rifle.

The barrel is generally in good shape (has good bore with well definded rifling) but needs to have...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-09-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 203
Posted By wpshooter
Parts for Redfield Olympic rear sights

Is there any source for purchasing parts for replacing damaged parts on Redfield Olympic rear sights (and in particular, the socket into which the eyepiece/aperture is screwed into) ?

Thanks.
Forum: The Buy/Sell/Trade Forum 04-03-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 131
Posted By wpshooter
Warren & Sweat Cottonwood model climbing treestand

Want to purchase Warren & Sweat Cottonwood model climbing treestand.

joverstreet1@verizon.net

Thanks.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-22-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 422
Posted By wpshooter
reboring & relining barrel ?

What are your opinions of these procedures for repairing a rifle barrel that has damage to the bore, assuming that the rifle is one of high enough value to consider expending the cost of these...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-18-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 189
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Redfield 715021

Thanks, that shows the packaging but I want to see the ACTUAL product that is inside that package !!!
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-18-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 189
Posted By wpshooter
Redfield 715021

Anyone know where I can find an actual photo of the Redfield 715021 rear peep sight base ?

Also, does anyone know if it is made of metal/steel or plastic or some composite material ?

Thanks.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-17-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By wpshooter
replacement of Anschutz receiver sight base

Can anyone tell me if it is still possible to purchase a NEW (not used) replacement receiver sight base JUST LIKE the one in these photos which is mounted on my Anschutz model 1411 - match 54 rifle ?...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-16-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 359
Posted By wpshooter
purpose of plastic insert in Anschutz model 1411 forearm rail

Can anyone tell me the purpose of the long black plastic insert inside of the forearm rail of this Anschutz model 1411 ?

Thanks.
Forum: The Buy/Sell/Trade Forum 03-15-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 176
Posted By wpshooter
Want to buy - Redfield Olympic front sight

Want to buy a good condition Redfield Olympic (not interested in International model) FRONT sight. Do NOT need rear sight, just front.

joverstreet1@verizon.net

Thanks.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-14-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 174
Posted By wpshooter
Question on Redfield front sight

Can anyone tell me what the purpose of the long horizontal metal (with the 2 screws going down into the sight itself) bar on top of the Redfield front sight ? Photos of other similar Redfield sights...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-11-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By wpshooter
Re: can rifle bore be damaged during rebluing of barrel ?

Steve:

I sort of thought that, but never hurts to ask.

Thanks.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-07-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By wpshooter
Re: can rifle bore be damaged during rebluing of barrel ?

I can't really says for sure, except to say that cleaning the bore after the rebluing was a real chore. Took a real significant amount of patch passes to finally get it clean. Was sort of like a...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-07-2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By wpshooter
Re: can rifle bore be damaged during rebluing of barrel ?

Nmckenzie:

Do you think there is a possibility that these buldges were already present in the barrel before I sent it to be re-blued and they were sort of being hidden by having had lead built up...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-06-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By wpshooter
Re: can rifle bore be damaged during rebluing of barrel ?

Thanks for your reply.

It is a Winchester 52B, approx. 1950 vintage - 22 caliber.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-06-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By wpshooter
can rifle bore be damaged during rebluing of barrel ?

Is it possible for a rifle's bore to be damaged during/by the barrel rebluing process ?

Here's why I ask.

I sent a barrel to have it reblued and when I went to clean the bore after I got it...
Forum: The Buy/Sell/Trade Forum 03-05-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 212
Posted By wpshooter
wanted Springfield XD tactical - 9mm

want to purchase a Springfield XD Tactical (5 inch barrel version) model 9mm in excellent condition, must be in good condition both functionaly and cosmetically.

joverstreet1@verizon.net

Thanks.
Forum: General Discussion 02-11-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,073
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Reason of some FFL dealers not receiving from INDIVIDUALS ?

That confirms exactly what I thought !!!! I would never trust what a bureaucrat told me, always check with your lawyer.

My "guess" is that there are very few states (if, any) that you would be...
Forum: General Discussion 02-07-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,073
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Reason of some FFL dealers not receiving from INDIVIDUALS ?

Did you ever find out the answer to this ?

Thanks.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-24-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 354
Posted By wpshooter
Re: best solvent to use to clean ENTIRE unassembled pistols

What would some of those reason be ?

Thanks.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-24-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 354
Posted By wpshooter
best solvent to use to clean ENTIRE unassembled pistols

What would be the best solvent to use for cleaning old grease, oil, grime, etc. off of entire "unassembled" pistols without having to do detailed disassembly of the firearm (i.e. by immersing the...
Forum: General Discussion 01-21-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,073
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Reason of some FFL dealers not receiving from INDIVIDUALS ?

If you interpret "individual" to mean a NON-FFL holder (and I really don't know how it could be interpreted to mean anything else), then to me, it means that an individual (i.e. private seller) does...
Forum: General Discussion 01-19-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,073
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Reason of some FFL dealers not receiving from INDIVIDUALS ?

If anyone comes in your shop and tells you what you have to do, you should show them the door.

However, I don't think I have told anyone what they have to do, just what my understanding and...
Forum: General Discussion 01-19-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,073
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Reason of some FFL dealers not receiving from INDIVIDUALS ?

Thanks for checking.
Forum: General Discussion 01-19-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,073
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Reason of some FFL dealers not receiving from INDIVIDUALS ?

Goofy:

If NY follows Federal law, then unless Virginia is somehow exempt from the Federal statutes, then a FFL is only needed by the RECEIVING party.

I have purchased both long guns and...
Forum: General Discussion 01-19-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,073
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Reason of some FFL dealers not receiving from INDIVIDUALS ?

Can you point me to the NY code section of the law which says this ?

I have searched but so far I have not been able to find anything regarding this. Have found lots of regulations regarding...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 01-18-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 317
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Paypal

Ebay does not have any idea as to what a firearm is or is not.

They recently removed a 50 to 60 year old Mossberg model M4 scope (primarily used on .22 caliber rimfire rifles) because the...
Forum: General Discussion 01-18-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,073
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Reason of some FFL dealers not receiving from INDIVIDUALS ?

There are a lot (most) of dealers in Virginia who will not receive a firearm from an individual but it is because that is THEIR policy. It is not the law and my bet is that this is the same in NY.
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 01-17-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 317
Posted By wpshooter
Paypal

I just saw the following notice posted by a seller on one of the major firearm auction sites:

Attention gun owners. Our Paypal was just shut down because we sell magazines over 10 rounds and...
Forum: General Discussion 01-17-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,073
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Reason of some FFL dealers not receiving from INDIVIDUALS ?

[QUOTE=JUNKKING;1058216] I know in order to sell a gun interstate you must have it shipped from an FFL to an FFL with both places having a copy of the FFL's.

You are WRONG. The only party which...
Forum: General Discussion 01-14-2013, 09:32 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,073
Posted By wpshooter
Reason of some FFL dealers not receiving from INDIVIDUALS ?

What is the reason that SOME FFL holders will not accept / do transfers of a firearm coming from an INDIVIDUAL (non-FFL holder) and yet other FFL holders have no problem in doing this ?

Is it that...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-12-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 533
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Problem with Remington model 514 - ejection

I just got thru soaking the end of the bolt containing the extractor assembly in muzzlebrake solvent for about 2 days and the bolt still exhibits the same problem. Also, the face of the bolt is...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-12-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 533
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Problem with Remington model 514 - ejection

I finally got the extractor out.

It went flying across the room, regardless of my best efforts to keep it from doing that !!!

I finally found it with the aid of my high powered flashlight.
...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-11-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 533
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Problem with Remington model 514 - ejection

Thanks for your reply.

I don't really see how this could be related to the "ejector" (even though it is sort of manifesting itself as an ejector problem) because all the ejector is on the 514 is...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-11-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 533
Posted By wpshooter
Problem with Remington model 514 - ejection

I am having a problem with a Remington model 514 - .22 caliber bolt action.

If I put a round (or snap cap or spent hull) in the chamber and then when I open the bolt the round is extracted from...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-08-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 369
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Best firearm refinishing method / media

Sniper:

Thanks for the good info.

Nice looking rifle, but personally, that would not be my color of choice !!!
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-08-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 369
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Best firearm refinishing method / media

Thanks for your reply.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-08-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 369
Posted By wpshooter
Best firearm refinishing method / media

The guy that does my firearm "re-bluing" was telling me the other day (I have also heard this from other sources) that re-bluing is sort of a controlled "RUSTING" / oxidation process. This is HOT...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 01-01-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By wpshooter
Polishing agent for gun metal "barrels", etc.

Have been polishing some gun barrel and receivers (by hand) for preparation for re-bluing using wet/dry sandpaper.

Usually start with 220 grit (but occasionally start with 150), then go to 400...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-02-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Breech Plug stuck on Thompson Black Diamond

What would be detrimental about using a petroleum based lube ?

I use Thompson Super Lube Anti-Seize lubricant. It says that it has PTFE, which is apparently some type of Teflon - but I really...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-01-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Breech Plug stuck on Thompson Black Diamond

Surprisingly, it looked fairly good (not as bad as I was expecting).

The threads of the plug and the threads of the barrel had a goodly amount of "CRUD" on them but with some good solvent and...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 11-30-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By wpshooter
Re: Breech Plug stuck on Thompson Black Diamond

Bob:

Thanks for the info.

I took it over to my brother-in-law's house and clamped the lug housing on the bottom of the receiver in his vise and then put my socket wrench / extension up thru the...
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