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My Dad work as the press secretary for an Illinois congressman from 1982 to 1996. He refused to have anything to do with real computers, so the other staff began calling his Correcting Selectric III "his computer". The machine became unrepairable due to lack of parts and was replaced befor...

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Wasn't the "Scout Pistol" the BREN TEN? The better mousetrap that went bust? After that, the Col. concluded the 1911A1 didn't need fixing?

At least thats how I reemember it.

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Well, it seems like whats done is done, so no use for me to try to tell you not to do it. I will repectfully suggest that perhaps you should lower your ballistic expectations. Besides what Charles has already said, the 95 Winchester is not very strong in the extraction department, and 30-40 brass is...

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How much will it cost to rework the action, so that it will work properly?

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I had a chance to buy one maybe 15 years ago, with a very similar scope set-up, and an old steel Weaver scope. It was $700, which was just too much for me back then, even if just in my mind. A few years ago (maybe three) I did buy a CZ 550 FS, in 6.5x55 Swedish. It is not quite as light or quite as ...

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Thanks for all the replies guys. Now I really do have a lot to think about.

Sean

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Yes Mescalero; That is very possible. I have never even fired one(28 gauge). That is why I'm trying to find out if I really can make use of one, before I spend the money. I have a soft spot for handy side by side shotguns. But this one may not be the one I should buy right now. The more I talk it th...

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Thanks Hobie. I have been giving that some serious thought also. I have the original 30" full choke barrel, and a smooth bore rifle sighted slug barrel for the 870. I have been looking for a 26" vent rib barrel with screw in chokes, polished (Wingmaster, not Express), but all vendors I hav...

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Yes I am. The round ball idea is just part of the whole. Breneke now make their slugs in that cartridge, so I would try them first. But what is the overall utility of a 28 gauge? It would be a better gun to try to learn to wingshoot with than a .410, without the punishment of a 12 gauge. But in all ...

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Hello all. I have a chance to buy a Bakail 28 Gauge Sxs. The price is OK, so that is not what I am asking about. What I wonder is: -What is the general utility of a 28 gauge? It appears that it really isn't enough gun for doves. Most other small game, and upland hunting, it should be fine. I have ne...

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Col. Cooper wrote many time that his inspiration for the concept was a combination of his fondness for 2 handy carbines, both without scopes. A Winchester 94 in .25-35 and a 1903 Mannlicher Schoenaur in 6.5mm. I specifically remenber him saying the Winchester's greatest weaknes was the lack of streg...

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Besides the cost, the big question is: Do you want a pistol that hollds 12, and very closely approximates the weight and size of a real 1911, or; Do you want a 3/4 scale pistol that holds 8, and weighs 16 ounces? All things being equal. I would prefer the smaller, lighter pistol. Who knows if the ac...

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Get a 1895 Nagant revolver. Already has a lanyard. They used to be less than $100. Going up now, though. Ammo is expensive, but you shouldn't need a lot of it.

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These are what people who lived in really cold weather used in former times. They are not perfect, the rubber overshoes are not that tough, and these things start to fall apart if thy get wet. ot bad to keep in the pack, though. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Russian-Valenki-Felt-Boots-Rubbers-Galoshes-Win...

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Its an easily reversible SBR if you want to buy the BATF tax stamp and your state allows it. No real metal work needed. But like th PS-43 that some people do convert to SBR's (legally) a person has to ask if the results will be worth it. Just how accurate would a rifle, when fired off-hand or kneeni...

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I remember conversions to 9mm winchester magnum, or whatever that shorl lived round was called. Very little demand. .357? Rimmed More effort than its worth. Other Rimless handgun cartridges are just to big for what is a narrow action. Not viable. Iver Johnson made a factory wildcat in 5.7mm carbine,...

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I knew the fighter Major Bong became an ace in was the p-38 Lightning. I never knew he piloted a P-80 Shooting Star, even for a short time. I thought he died flying as a test pilot, but never knew what plane it was before now.

Thanks.

Sean

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CE Harris, in many articles, over many years, has actually come up with 2 "LOADS" for both cast and jacketed bullets in full size surplus cartridges specifically including the .303 British. One is 13 grains of Red Dot that BlaineG mentioned. The other is 16 Grains of 2400, which you are us...

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Just like Sgt. York!

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I remember 130 grain jacketed roundnose bullets being available very inexpensively some time ago. These were made for use in military Hauge convention compliant ammo for MP personel and such.

I would not hesitate to use them.

Use what you can find most inexpensively, and experiment.

Have fun.

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I have an original Win 95 that had the front sight (just like that one) replaced with a dime that had snipped in half, filed to shape, and had a tiny hole drilled in it for the sight pin.

IE: the Levergunners version of "Dropping a dime" on something.

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I have long wondered if a full flap civil war replica revolver holster, such as made for the 1862 Police, or 1862 Navy, would work for a Ruger Super Single Six .22 revolver. Anyone try that, or any other CW replica flap holster?

Thanks.

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They are a private company, in business to make money. They do not have to do business shipping firearms at all if they don't want to. If a manager is overly strict in observing company policy, he or she will surely not be punished. I have had my own difficulties in trying to ship a black powder rep...

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In my personal experience, the CZ-550 by Brno is a very high quality rifle, equal to or better than any surplus rifle I've ever owned. Mine is in 6.5mm Swedish, but I almost bought one in 9.3X63mm. That would be a thumper; equal to the 35 Whelan. This rifle is also available in higher grade safari m...

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Hoy Hobie;
Was that with one of those "Loosey-Goosey" 1911A1 that I've heard were so common in the US Army by the early 1980's? Or was it one in somewhat better shape?

Thanks.

Sean

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So that one is pedal powered? Cool. My mom has an electric one. The bobin sometimes jams. Although I like machines, and trying to figure them out, her sewing machine has always mystified me. It doesn't help that even these days, she doesn't like for me to fool with it. I would like to find a manuall...

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Handling one at a store, I was specifically unimpressed with the spring steel extractor. Looked loose and cheap. And there was a 15 year old Marlin 336 right next to it to campare to, with basically the same set up. Marlin's seemed much more robust. Granted, that was just a non-firing handling impre...

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Is "producer gas" the same as coal gas?

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You can also have it counter-bored. A modification that has worked on countless VZ-24 and Moisin Nagant rifles and carbines. Some people dislike the look of a counter-bored rifle. But it is the most cost effective, least intrusive solution. If that fails, re-boring could still be an option, as long ...

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There could also be a great deal of difference in whether it is a 1841 Rifle made in 1854, or a 1842 Model smooth bore musket made in 1854, or even an 1842 Model musket that was later rifled and fitted with long range sights (ie: rifled musket).

Hope this helps.

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[quote]THE ANSWER TO YOUR POST IS IN YOUR POST. THE BULLETS HAVE GONE UNSTABLE ON THEIR WAY TO 200 YARDS [ WHY SO FAR.....WITH REDUCED LOADS...I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THAT AT ALL] AND YET THE SAME BULLETS DO WELL FROM YOUR 357MAG........BINGO !!!! THERE IS THE ANSWER FOR YOU AS PLAIN AS THE NOSE ON YOUR...

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I have always liked the looks of Mannlicher stocked sporting rifles.. About three years ago I picked up a CZ550 FS in 6.5mm Swedish. It is not as classy looking as more expensive rifles, but it is very solid, has integral scope bases, and is accurate. One day, I may also ger a Ruger 77 RSI in .308Wi...

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Not to hi-jack the thread, but has anyone played with the Sheridan/Beeman .20 cal pneumatic rifles lately. I saw in a different thread Terry Murbach commenting on his he bought in 1969. How are the ones of more recent vintage. I would expect some finish shortcuts, but are they as serviceable and acc...

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Travellers are an Irish minority group, even in Ireland. They were sometimes called "Tinkers".

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On behalf of my Dad, I nominate the M-1 Garand. Just a few years after WWII ended, they were available as legally owned surplus arms to any citizen who was willing to pay the small amount of money (even during a time of economic recession) that they cost. At the time, still state of the art infantry...

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I remember reading Sierra literature about their hollow point MatchKing Bullets. The hollowpoint is designed to be there in order to assist in precice manufacturing processes. Once the bullet is in the box, its work has already been done. There is also hollow point hunting ammunition and bullets. Th...

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Congradulations on helping out a new shooter.

Not to be critical, but now you have to teach that young lady to be more careful with her trigger finger when the firearm she is holding is not pointed at the intended target.

Take care.

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From 2003 until 2005 I worked as an engineering technician at the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) project to enlarge the Capitol building. Basically if you did not have current law enforcement credentials, and probably a good reason to be there, any firearm or cartridge was prohibited for anyone with t...

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Well, I don't have all the answers; but long range for machine gun usage is really different than it is for a rifle. It is counter-intuitive, but with the 7.92x57mm round, a 198 grain boatail shoots flatter at really long range than a 150 grain flat base. With the 198 gr bullet starting out at nearl...

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Leave them in Korea for now. If they are returned the the US government with Obama as president, they will probably be crushed.

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Just in reference to the original post/topic, is the .270Win really superior to the US cal 30 Govt (30-06) cartridge? Certainly the .270 has some specific advantages to 30-06 in scoped, bolt action rifles, but that is not even half the story. By 1925, there were already hundreds of tousands of autom...

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I have a Savage 99 Takedown in 30-30. It is a VERY worn rifle. But it does not split cases. The bore has fine pitting, rounded lands, and a deeply worn muzzle. With factory ammo it shoots about 18" groups at 100 yards. Using .311" bullets made for a .303 British brings that down to 6 to 8&...

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The putees are a nice touch. Must have taken her 1/2 an hour to get in that costume.

There is no way to tell now, but I would bet money that the hammer on that old revolver is rusted in the cocked position. I've seen more than one replica in that state.

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You already know its been nickled and is almost certainly not original. Also, these days I see precious few Luger for under $1000 dollars, so the price seems fair. I myself would have been tempted to buy one like that if I saw one for sale, nickel and all, especially if it was mostly matching, for $...

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I had two CZ52 pistols at one time, but let them go. The grip was just too awkward. Also had a Romanian TT33. Much better grip, and probably the best buy currently out there. I let that one go also. Right now I have a 1939 Russian TT33. It has absolutely no finish, and came from a deceased WWII vete...

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Just as an aside to hunting with the M-1 Carbine. I remember seeing solid gas pistons for sale that would turn the carbine into a manually operated straight pull, and thus technically legal to hunt with in semi-auto hunting restricted states. But I haven't seen one in many years. I would like one my...

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I have also wondered if the weather wonks have it right. Around here, if we don't get flying slush, we get ice, which is even worse. Not much different in Culpeper, I imagine.

I guess we can just hope for 3 inches of hard rain.

Sean

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I am at work, 3/4 of a mile away from Dulles Airport. I have never seen such panic from a snowstorm that has not even hit yet. Grocery stores empty, gas stations packed. Worse than a hurricane. It is certainly a result of media hype. The first snow flakes are just beginning to fall, and my co-worker...

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I use the Lee expander die. It has a plug that can be flipped either way for a large range of calibers. It may not be truly universal, but has worked to my satisfaction for everything from 6.5mm Carcano to 45/70 Gov. Consistency is in the manner of use, and it fits right onto my Lee hand press. Mayb...

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Joe; Have you considered your storage environment? I believe the ammo stored too closely to ammonia containing gun cleaners can cause brass to deteriorate. That is not saying thats what I believe you are doing. However, that is just a simple example of how environmental factors in ammo storage can c...

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