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Mike D.

When we had new counter tops installed several months ago I replaced the old double sink with a new single deep cast iron one. The old disposal had become somewhat corroded, so it was tossed in favor of a more powerful and shorter model. As you can see, there isn't a lot of working room under there,...

Mike D.

Not to worry, he's still very active.

Mike D.

Takes about a half hour at the outside. Just ensure that it is lined up straight with the threads when you lock it in place. I put a super quiet compact Eco Insinkerator under our new sink a few months back.

Mike D.

Excellent results, Kirk! 200 yds is something that I have never tried; heck, the target would be invisible to me.

Mike D.

"Lawyered up" with redundant safeties? No, thank you.

Mike D.

Carson has it's share of yuppies, old school hippies, gays(inc. terminology) and plenty of plain old gun lovin' Nevadans. Drive a few mile south to Gardnerville-Minden and you'll see fewer of the leftist types. I once owned 10 acres in the area but my ex took care of that.

Mike D.

I watched a few minutes of this program a little bit ago and definitely was not impressed. What a bunch of overblown idiots. The main guy, Rich Wyatt, drives an over the top silly looking gaudy truck and builds any kind of stuff that walk-ins who are willing to get screwed want. A "big game hun...

Mike D.

Thankfully, there is no front sight to intrude. I agree that the barrel has likely been cut and crowned. It does have a nice bore, though.

Mike D.

After a closer look, the rifle has the markings under the front scope mount but they are not entirely visible. What I can see is "Fabri...rmas. The original military barrel is 22" and crowned.

Mike D.

After closer inspection the serial number is actually 2I218X. The letter "I", not a 1 after the first number.

Mike D.

Yes, oval gas port. It has the flat bottom two lug bolt of the 93/95. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/old86/CIMG3460.jpg I added an adjustable Timney trigger. MUCH more positive than the old two stage military one. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/old86/CIMG2568.jpg http://i2.photobucket.co...

Mike D.

'93 Mauser of unknown origin. No military markings remaining other than serial number 21218X and a few others. Out of Africa and marked .275 Rigby on the barrel.

Mike D.

I have been on FB since the first of the year. Don't know any particular gun folks but do have lots of personal friends on it.

Mike D.

Mike D.

Back in the early 60s a local bicycle shop had lots of Argentines in great shape for 60 bucks each. I bought a carbine, but later traded it off. I should have kept it.

Mike D.

They look good, did you check the throat of the barrel and find what the lead is before the rifling. I am not sure but there some comment years back a lot the these rifles were chambered for the long round nosed jacketed bullets and had long leads. The thinking was if possible have a shorter barrel...

Mike D.

86er wrote:Nice work, Mike!

ThanKs, Joe, it is sweet little rifle. Look out mule deer come fall. Blacktails better take notice come 11 August, too.

Mike D.

I just saw that the second target failed to come up so here it is. :) Next was the same 120 TTSX only this time pushed by 44 grs IMR 4320. Not too bad, either. Velocities by my Apha Master Chrony registered 2795, 2818, 2779, 2781, and 2786 FPS. Again, the cases slicked right out and showed no indica...

Mike D.

I'd kill for some 250 grain .406 diameter all copper bullets so the gun can be used down in San Benito. I would think it should be a lead pipe cinch to turn out copper solids on a lathe that meet those specs ..... if you have a local friend with a lathe in his garage. Kirk, I have been hounding Bar...

Mike D.

Here 'ya go, Jason. I have been testing different powder and bullet combos trying to dial in the little 7X57 that I bought from Joe(86er) last year. It really is a sweet little 93 that seems to thrive at it's maximum SAAMI specs of 46000 CUP. The first load was 42.7 grs IMR 4064 under Barnes 120 grn...

Mike D.

It took me long enough to get the hang of correctly forming the brass. It has to be sized twice, trimmed to 2.398 and the inside necks reamed. Starline brass is thicker 'n most. I'd kill for some 250 grain .406 diameter all copper bullets so the gun can be used down in San Benito. The .40-82 W.C.F. ...

Mike D.

I am back with mixed results. I was sitting in full sun, as usual, but there was a breeze from the SW and the temp never rose above 80º. I do need some sort of prescription shooting glasses, though. Even at 50 yds the target was blurry and my sight picture less than perfect. I won't get into the 7mm...

Mike D.

I finally feel like going out and running a few loads through both my .40-82 and 7mm Mauser. The weather has changed from 105º on Thursday to 82º yesterday. The cooling ocean breezes have returned and it's time to get out. I have had a nasty virus in my lungs and a 7 day regimen of antibiotics has c...

Mike D.

Surely will, Joe.

Mike D.

Must be a new thing. My 1960s 870 3" 12 has been extensively used and has not a speck of rust. Of course, I do live in the low humidity of sunny "Kooklipornya".

Mike D.

Post-1900 Lightweight 1886s have deeper cut rifling than do the earlier ones. They were made for smokeless and jacketed bullets.

Mike D.

No range for me for the time being. 105º yesterday, 106 today. It's already in the upper 70s at 0640.

Mike D.

A near mint R-L "Sporter" will sell for 1/1000 of his stupid want. Heavy hubba smoker.

Mike D.

Fantasy pricing has become the norm on internet sites these days, reality seems to have fled to parts unknown. Some real crappers are priced into the five figures every day. I pretty much stopped looking except for '86 parts.

Mike D.

Looks good Mike. :D That rifling sure looks deep for an '86. Ought to shoot cast like a house on fire. :D --------------------------Hey, speaking about that, how does it shoot those cast NEI's?------------Sixgun Jack, I just figured how to get those bullets to chamber. The die has to be set to seat...

Mike D.

I have had a devil of a time trying to get a decent photo of the excellent bore on my 40-82. I made at least 20 failed attempts in several light situations and finally gave up. Sadly, this the best I could do. Pay no mind to the dirty work stained towel on my bench. :) http://i2.photobucket.com/albu...

Mike D.

AJMD429 wrote:Duplicate post - please go to http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=42611

I checked it out and got a message saying that topic no linger exists.

Mike D.

Griff wrote:
Old Savage wrote:The 870 is the best.
By Far!

Yep!

Mike D.

Very good Mike! Looks like you found one load that will get the job done and man I really like that shotgun butt. Really cool. Yes, it has a very smooth shotgun butt plate. I am sure that with a little more effort on my part the gun will be superbly accurate. :) http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24...

Mike D.

What is it? Eagle? I can't see anything in the photo.

Mike D.

Well, I finally got around to taking the .40-82 out for a spin. It was already bloody hot when I arrived at the ranch at 0930. Not a hint of a breeze and shimmering heat waves made my lousy eyesight worse. I wouldn't do half bad if I could just see the target at 50 yds and hold the sights steady. I ...

Mike D.

Offer them 6Cs and replace the original FM. 1/2 Oct is special order.

Mike D.

I bought the last 45 dollar 94 7 yrs ago, but was forced to overpay due to competition. I don't have any interest in 94s but buy them to use as bait for 1886s. To me they are just clunkers, but I'm admittedly biased.

Mike D.

So Pitchy, what you going after a little bitty peeshooter like that for? :lol: That'll be like shooting a bb gun. :) :lol: Oh, yea if the price is cheap, someone else might come in an snooker it away before the weekend is over :shock: :lol: :lol: Does that make you think you need to make an urgent ...

Mike D.

My upper right rear molar has been gone for years. Now the lower right rear is cracked and has to go because it's doing the same bacteria thing. Don't know if the ortho will remove a chemo patient's tooth. That'll make three teeth gone, not counting wisdoms. Uncle Sam pulled those 45 yrs ago.

Mike D.

DOM? If post-war a no finish gun is maybe $150, on the high end.

Mike D.

Easiest scenario might be finding a Browning 348 carbine barrel and screwing it on a 1886 EL. Adding a FM on that is cake. You need a Browning 1886 carbine tube and a front mag hanger for a original '86. Repros are made of the type that twist into the dovetail that would be made under the barrel. As...

Mike D.

Yes, with caveats. A Browning/Miroku 1886 lower tang will likely fit the Browning/Miroku 71. To be honest, though, I have not examined the action of a Browning 71, but they pretty much have to be the same as the 1886. All, including the original Winchester Model 71 used the coil main spring. The pro...

Mike D.

Don, are you talking original or Browning copy? It's cake with the Browning, but a little more difficult with an original. A Miroku 1886 EL stock will fit the Browning and a original 1886 shotgun stock will work on the old one. You can also utilize a ELW forend.

Mike D.

What is this a joke? You do not need a gun for cutting wood. Bullets do a lousy job of splitting oak, an axe, maul and wedges are of much more use for filling the wood pile.

Mike D.

I bought the rifle as-is, but someone did a great job of "restoration" on it. The case color wasn't original, it's a 1903 gun so it was blued when it left New Haven. It has a full magazine and nickel steel barrel.

Mike D.

OK, I played around with PB and discovered that copy and paste works, but highlighting and dragging no longer does. Here are the missing pics. You can see that the action easily closes on the cartridge.:) http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/old86/CIMG3276.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/ol...

Mike D.

I have done that countless times with total success, but as of yesterday it's a no-go. When the image code is highlighted nothing happens when I try to slide it over. It simply won't transfer. Gotta investigate further.

Mike D.

Good on 'ya, Perry. I'm far too cheap to letter my Colts; 110 bucks is way over the top to me.

Mike D.

I used to be able to post photos from Photobucket, but the process does not work at this time no matter what I try. Weird.

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