Forum: General Discussion
05-26-2013, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 711
Re: public range with gun rent
If you can get as far north as New Hampshire there are two ranges that rent full auto firearms, one in Manchester NH and one in Belmont, NH.
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Forum: General Discussion
05-11-2013, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 268
Re: We are so happy...
We've had nice weather here, upper 70's, the last two weekend. The outdoor range is finally open.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-19-2013, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 358
Re: What were the cost of things a year ago
+1 to Josh on the price of .22 ammo last year. I buy a lot of .22s for summer camp each year, and in 2012 CCI Blazer ammo was running 4.1 cents a round ($20.50 a brick). The good stuff was 9.5...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-07-2013, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 394
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-30-2013, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 193
Re: S&W pre 29
Those single-digit numbers on the crane are just assembly numbers from the factory. Check under the grips for the true serial number. It's on the bottom of the frame.
All pre-29 revolvers had...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
01-30-2013, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 435
Re: BSA scopes
My Savage MKII came with a BSA variable-power scope when I bought it two years ago. I've never felt the need to change or upgrade from the BSA.
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Forum: The Beau Coupe Dien Cai Dau Hootch
01-29-2013, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 341
Re: SOME QUESTIONS FOR THE SENIORS:::::
+1 for Alpo. You nailed it.
My research shows that the year Washington was born (1732) the first day of the new year in England and the colonies was March 25th. March 24th, 1731 was...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-28-2013, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 242
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-28-2013, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,063
Re: Old Colt 25 Auto
FYI your Browning .22 rifle (beautiful!) might not have a serial number. I've encountered many .22 rifles made before 1968 that did not have a serial number, but they were mostly low-cost market...
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Forum: The Beau Coupe Dien Cai Dau Hootch
01-28-2013, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 341
Re: SOME QUESTIONS FOR THE SENIORS:::::
twobit, here's a challenging one:
George Washington was born in February. Abraham Lincoln was born in February. Yet, Washington was born near the end of the year, and Lincoln was born near the...
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
01-24-2013, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,145
Re: How Cold is it?
14 below at my house last night, and expected to be even colder tonight. Warming up to 40 next week.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-05-2013, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 545
Re: Sears Model 1 ?
The same rifle appeared under my Xmas tree in 1968. Mine's tube fed through the stock and no serial number (pre Dec. 68 manufacture). I still have it; 42 years and countless memories later.
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Forum: General Discussion
01-05-2013, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 528
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Forum: General Discussion
01-01-2013, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 240
Re: 2012 Year In Review
In 2012:
I did not get a promotion or a raise.
I am still driving my 2003 SUV to work each day.
I got a few needed gun, and a few unneeded ones. Sold/traded a few also.
I did some fishing,...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
12-29-2012, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 384
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-28-2012, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 996
Re: Henry .22
You did good at $250. Invest another $5 for a tube of Flitz and you'll keep that brass magazine tube shiny and bright.
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
12-28-2012, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,079
Re: Ruger's No 1
Beautiful rifles, but not worth $1200 IMO. I own four of them and consider $800 to be the top price I'd pay for a No.1 rifle. Just my 2 cents.
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Forum: General Discussion
12-24-2012, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 239
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-24-2012, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 982
Re: Henry golden boy
I'm hoping that in 2013 Henry will come out with a golden boy version of their H001 rifle. I love the look of the golden boy but the heavy barrel is a bit much for younger shooters. I'd buy a...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-24-2012, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,801
Re: Rifle for 22CB shorts
+1 to getting a single-shot bolt gun. Lots of them out there.
FYI, should you find the CB shorts are not doing the job, CCI makes a new "quiet" .22 LR round that packs more punch. It's...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-23-2012, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 860
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-17-2012, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,885
Re: H&R Sportsman Model 999?
I bought a used Model 999 for $108 in 1977 - my first modern handgun. In the 1970's the Model 999 was H&R's top-of-the-line .22 revolver. It's a fun gun to shoot.
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
12-17-2012, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,201
Re: Pump Shotgun question.
Ithaca Model 37. This was the shotgun used by the LAPD and NYPD back in the day. The 870 Wingmaster is a great gun also. These are the two steel-and-walnut shotguns I consider best.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-29-2012, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 323
Re: a mystery when using Trail Boss powder
I recently switched from Unique to Trail Boss for my target .45 Colt loads. Trail Boss is a good powder for the .45 Colt case. I've tried it in .38 Spl. loads as well.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-21-2012, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 402
Re: New to this forum
I think your gun was called the "Undercoverette" by Charter Arms. It was the .32 version of the "Undercover" snub gun that Charter sold in the 1970's & 1980's.
As mentioned, these were...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-10-2012, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 838
Re: What model 357 Colt is this?
It could be either a Colt .357 or a Trooper. Does it say "Colt .357" on the barrel? The Colt .357 was Colt's premium revolver in the 1950's before the Python hit the market. In fact, the Python...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-07-2012, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 860
Re: Copper Plated Bullets
I shoot plated bullets in half-a-dozen calibers. They are much cleaner shooting than cast or swaged lead. I like 'em. Well worth the few extra pennies, IMO.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-03-2012, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 346
Re: wrong C.O.L
I would go ahead and shoot those loads. The OAL might be a bit shorter than usual, but I can't see any real problem. Try a few and see what happens.
You don't seem to be worried about the...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-30-2012, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 215
Post 1K !
Yep, it has taken me six years and a month, but I'm finally at my 1000th post on TFF. My thanks to all you oldtimers reading this message. You guys make TFF the best gun forum on the net. - ...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-20-2012, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 865
Re: Ear Protection for shooting
I have been shooting with muffs since the 1970's. I don't think plugs are as effective and I don't like the feel of plugs in my ears.
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
10-12-2012, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 873
Re: scope for Browning BL22
The best scope I've found for the BL22 is the old Bushnell 2.5X fixed-power. It's a perfect match IMO; just the right size for the Browning. No long made, unfortunately, but I've found them online...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
09-11-2012, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 627
Re: Colt Police Positive
The Police Positive is a well-made 6-shot revolver. I have one from 1920 in .38 Spl. There is no particular concern with these guns other than the fact that the old-style rubber grips will chip...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-11-2012, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 294
Re: .38 Colt Det Spec.Info?
After the gun was sighted in, a man-sized target at 150 yards should be no problem for a quality .38 snub like the Colt.
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
08-25-2012, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 725
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Forum: General Discussion
05-20-2012, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 343
Views: 8,042
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Forum: General Discussion
05-07-2012, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 316
Re: Big moon
I saw it on Sunday. Truthfully, I was not all that impressed. If I hadn't heard the "big moon" story on the news I would've taken it for an ordinary full moon.
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-03-2012, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,004
Re: .22lr and ice cubes.
I've posted before that used tennis balls hung on 3/0 fish hooks and wire are my favorite .22 target. The tennis balls bounce nice when hit and will take dozens of shots before falling apart. No...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-03-2012, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 993
Re: 380 reloading
I recently started loading .380 rounds for my Colt pistols. I ordered brass and bullets from First Class Bullets & Brass in Montana. I use WW 231 powder and a 95 gr. FMJ bullet. Great results so...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
04-10-2012, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 453
Re: 30-06 and 45 Colt ammo
I recommend you sell your reloads for their component value.
Any good handloader can disassemble your rounds for components. The 250 loaded .30-06 rounds likely contain $50 - $80 worth of...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-05-2012, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 535
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-24-2012, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,371
Re: S&W K-38
I'd say $500 is a good price for a K-38 of that age and condition. I've found K-38/Model 14's in nice condition before but seldom do I see one as nice as yours. That said, a lot of K-38's were...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-17-2012, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 513
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
03-11-2012, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,854
Re: info wanted on older .22lr Target rifles
Are you looking for a rifle to be used for target competition, or hunting/plinking?
For hunting/plinking, the older Mossberg target rifles can be an outstanding value. They lack the fine walnut...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-10-2012, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 757
Re: reliability?? fullsize 9 or 3 inch 45
My Colt Lightweight Officers 3 inch is 100% reliable with 230 gr. FMJ loads. I've run hundreds through it without a hiccup. I don't trust hollowpoint .45's with a short barrel so I don't use them. ...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-10-2012, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 444
Re: CLOCKS AHEAD
I've been waiting for DST. Starting Monday I can get to the outdoor range after work and shoot in the daylight. I haven't been able to do that since mid-October.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-10-2012, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,176
Re: HEARING PROTECTION
I can't judge whether they are the best possible, but I've used Peltor Presidental muffs for the last 15 years. Outdoors with magnum revolvers, indoors with centerfire rifles going off in the next...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
02-24-2012, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,912
Re: CCI quiet .22
hardluk, you may have to keep your cleaning kit handy. I bought a box of CCI's new quiet ammo and found the bullets were coated with the same waxy coating that CCI uses for their CB caps. That wax...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-19-2012, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 842
Re: Old .22(?) long barrled pistol.
Don't modify or even polish any of your old guns. Leave them the way they are.
I would NOT consider the small .22 safe to shoot. It was likely made during the blackpowder era when guns didn't...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-19-2012, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,226
Re: DAY AT THE RANGE - RUGER YES - S&W NO
Charles, I share your love for the Colt .380 pistol. Mine is the most comfortable .380 I have ever shot. Stainless, flat, and reliable - a perfect little gun.
I haven't fired a Ruger LCP yet,...
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