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While it's fun to talk about shooting down drones and the idea probably holds a lot of appeal the FAA classifies drones as aircraft and it is against Federal law to shoot down or even at an aircraft.

Bubba hold my beer and don't drink it while I load my 12.

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I have one and I reload .45 Colt on it. I do have a setup for .45 ACP but haven't tried it yet. I did have a fair amount of reworking to do to the primer feed/seating area but it works reliably now. I had to modify one piece in the linkage and primer seating depth was somewhat of an issue till I got...

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"Judge" completely unaware of where the muzzle was pointing. "Judge" had his finger inside the guard. "Judge" failed to check and apply the safety. This accident was avoidable in so many ways. It's hard to imagine anyone who knows which end of a firearm goes against the...

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When it came time to replace the tires on my snowplowing CJ I bought skid steer tires. Aggressive tread and they were cheap. They are only rated for something like 35 MPH but I haven't had it out of low range in more than 35 years.

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Bob's monologs were really funny. I remember back in the 60s when you could buy them on LPs (vinyl recordings for the younger members).

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A sensible adaptation of a versatile aircraft. No matter how sophisticated weapons systems get there is still a need for close ground support of troops just as there will always be a need for ground forces. If a jeep and a Sherman tank had mated and grown wings they might have produced an aircraft l...

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All I see is another big loop lever gun with a cross bolt safety and an ugly front sight. It looks like a knock-off Marlin. I would hope that it's a slick and high quality gun but if I wanted another lever action I'd just pick a used 336 off the rack at the LGS.

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Goon has done three guns for me and I have two more being done presently. They have come back smoother than a 1960s S&W. One of the guns I had him do was my Tom Ball accurized R&S and as any skirmisher knows a Ball rework was the pinnacle of competition guns while Tom was alive (still are). ...

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If you want to see what Leroy Troy is really famous for watch this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZTRpS3 ... CjWxssIGH4

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Happy Birthday Pitchy and wishes for many more.

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If it were a very collectable gun or one with a mint bore I would go with pure lead and a good lube (SPG). For anything somewhat less than that I use dug range lead which seems to run between Brinell 7 and 9. Actually the harder lead probably wouldn't hurt at all, it's just that I can't bring myself...

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Joe Reilly wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 10:31 am If there is a mistake in the file, can it be corrected?

Possibly but I'll bet it would be easier to remove the current President from office than to change your file.

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Mike, Goon's Gun Works, has my Pietta Patterson from the 90s to rework. This revolver has had a myriad of problems since it came out of the box and I've never shot it. I told him to give it the full works and we'll see how it works when I get it back. He did a Walker for me, oval bolt stops, no lead...

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Pitchy, I believe the biggest reason I log in here is to see the latest things you have made. I've enjoyed your posts over the years. I'm not sure which I enjoyed most but the board track racer from a bicycle is near the top. Years ago and when I had never heard of them I bought one of those "w...

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1971, I was shop foreman for a motorcycle/snowmobile dealer. I took a number of batteries, stacked them out back of the shop and lit a fire (they were plastic even back then). I don't remember how long it took for them to burn or what I had to do to keep them burning but when it was over I gathered ...

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A great vid, love the humor.

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Get the cheap "dog toy" tennis balls and fill them with plaster of paris. The problem with the fuse being blown into the projectile and causing it to explode in the barrel occurred when the fuse was toward the powder. Someone finally found that loading the grenade fuse up worked fine. The ...

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R. A. (Bobby) Hoyt
Freischutz Shop
2379 Mt Hope Rd.
Fairfield, PA 17320-9756
(717) 642-6696

He does not do e-mail or have a web site. If you call do so early in the AM as once the shop is up and running no one will answer the phone.

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Hoyt does cartridge guns too and his prices are better than the one quoted above. Work is first class. He lined a damascus 12 gauge double for me a few years back for $250 for both barrels with chokes. He has done 6 barrels for me, 4 of which are muzzleloaders and he had to lengthen 2 of those.

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It aids concealability too, with that C clamp on it I could throw it in my tool box and nobody would ever know. At the range I could just mount a vise on my bench and have a dual purpose devise; a clamp for the seal and a "Ranson" rest for the revolver. Someone must have really spent a lot...

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Thanks guys. The wife took me out to a fantastic steak dinner and even drove home so I could have a drink.

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I have some CCI primers packaged like those that I bought circa 1966. I've been using them as needed and they have all worked as new.

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As I understand it, the story when these were first imported was that some police agency converted '92s that they already had to fire the .45 ACP Colt and Ballester-Molina sidearms they were adopting. I've always wondered how they got a '92 to feed a rimless ctg. reliably...does yours? What are the...

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Form follows function and there is a reason for that shape to the back of the trigger on these double actions. The fillets where the trigger guards meet the frame are different and obviously the frame above the grips. A lot of these inexpensive top breaks show similar features but could come from di...

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I'm with you on the yellow fog lights, they are far more effective than white but try to find a set today and I wouldn't be surprised to find they were illegal. The fog lights on all the cars today will not work with high beam and here in VA it's illegal to have them on at the same time as high beam...

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Taylors & Co. has been importing an Italian copy for years but I don't know who makes it. Sweet handling little carbine though I understand it does have some issues.

https://taylorsfirearms.com/long-guns/c ... rifle.html

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Happy Birthday to all!

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By all means fill us in! I've searched on the net for info and can't find a thing.

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"Forgot about this one....Rogers and Spencer cartouched in 1865. I never could figure out how to load it and nor did anyone else. Thing is unfired for 156 years."

The Rogers & Spencer loads exactly like a Remington or Whitney.

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Nichols Stallions in the upper right of the photo of the big lamp?

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Thanks, I didn't know that . This forum operates differently that others I'm on in this case. I was hoping that we would hear from a moderator on this issue by now and some action would be even better but it looks like it won't happen.

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See this thread started on the 29th. of last month. I don't believe it's just cookies, began right after the upgrade. I have tried to send Hobie a PM regarding the problem but it just lays there in my outbox (yes, I'm logged in) so it sounds like the problem goes deeper than just log ins. I've tried...

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I have to log in every time too and my name and password are no longer stored.

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I first held a Pocket police (original) when I was 10 or 11 and fell in love with it. They are the best looking of all Colt's revolvers and they just feel right in the hand, did when I was kid and still do today. The pocket Navy is heavier out front and it actually holds steadier because of that. I ...

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Corona virus isn't an STD is it?

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I would think it would be no different from zeroing a vintage 94 with a side mounted scope. The only actual concern is the location of the muzzle at the exact instant the bullet exits. Given the distance between the sights and the muzzle the line of sight and the bullet's path would be converging up...

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Welcome back!

The morning coffee goes better while reading your posts.

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Mineral spirits or kerosene will work to remove gummy lubricants but it's a good idea to take it outside while it's working. I've used lots of things I had around the house and most all worked, just some were better than others. Caution; test whatever you decide to use on a place that won't be visib...

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You might check with gunsmiths in your area for a take-off stock if they haven't already used it for firewood. It might be possible to restore it to firing condition but I doubt it would be worth the cost or work even if it could be made safe. I usually use 0000 wool buy you could go with coarser, n...

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Remington began producing 1903s in September of 41 and they were identical to "regular" 03s as they used the tooling from Rock Island. As the tooling wore out Remington began to replace machined parts with stampings and also to somewhat simplify the design which eventually lead to the 03a3...

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I saw his picture on facebook today and wow does he look good! It's almost hard to believe that's the same dog. Looks like his drifting stopped when he found his new home.

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Pitchy, I hope you are still hanging around and see this. I didn't follow the Gun Room thread so i don't know what went on there. This is the first forum I come to when I'm having my morning coffee and though I don't post here often I do enjoy it, guess I like the diversity of topics and the fact th...

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The book arrived yesterday and I'm impressed. A lot of info on muzzleloading guns and how to make a bullet mold including how to cut round cherry which is something I had wondered about for years. It looks like I have some enjoyable hours ahead of me reading, money well spent. The Gayle Hoskins prin...

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"Norwegianing up the price" Never heard that term before.

I found a copy on eBay, $23, really looking forward to getting it. Missed the one for $10, delayed too long.

A slightly belated Happy New Year to everyone.

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Now that is a find! I'm going to have to look for a copy.

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I used one a little back in my early teens and still have it as well as one for 10 gauge. They often have a number stamped in or cast on to indicate the gauge. The entire reloading set is difficult to find intact. They worked well and modern versions are available today.

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Old Win I can remember seeing those different length magazines in the hands of the elders in town when I was in grade school but I haven't seen one in over 50 years. I do know my half magazine carbine is the handiest rifle I have ever taken into the woods. Shot my first deer with it when I was 14, s...

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Sears model 54, that explains a lot. I had forgotten they even existed, good gun to customize. Is the left side drilled & tapped for a Sears scope mount? If so here's a sight to cover them up with:

http://www.peabodyrifle.com/sights.html

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My factory SRC has a 9.5" button end magazine (3 round) and a 9" forearm. How do you figure you can get along without a barrel band to hold the forearm after you shorten the magazine or are you referring to the front band only? You have a carbine with a forearm cap?

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