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Won't the forend wood be loose if it only is held on by being wrapped around the magazine...? I'd think it really has to have some barrel band or cap to hold it right... :? yes, so the underside of the barrel has this little guy. https://i.postimg.cc/FHkH0XP5/IMG-20191203-224711104.jpg There is a s...

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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? Yes, I have a carbine ...

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Has anyone shortened the magazine tube on a winchester 94 carbine (typical configuration, 20" barrel with full mag)? If so how short did you go? and how many rounds does it hold. I'm getting ideas for a new project. I'm definitely wanting to shorten the tube to improve handling characteristics,...

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Also, I was recently reading the US murder statistics from I think last year, and the number of hammer murders was greater than the number of rifle murders (including "assult" rifles).

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YES, thank you. I never understood the argument that the US has more gun deaths than another country that doesnt have guns. Well, of course we do! but why aren't we comparing the violence rates - not just the gun violence rates???? Its like, lots of people in Africa are killed by lions, but you don'...

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Lastmohecken wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2019 8:28 pm I prefer a length of pull around 13-1/4 to 13-1/2

Me too. 13 1/4 - 13 1/2 seems to fit me the best. 13 3/4" is pushing it, and 14 is just too long.

Lastmohecken wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2019 8:28 pm
The problem I have found though is a man with a thick chest and short neck

you just described me exactly

Think Barney Rubble.

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Hey guys, Just an observation. Does it seem like the LOP on rifles has been getting longer? on all of my old guns, the LOP is between 13" - 13.5" my newest rifle is my marlin 336 that I bought in 2002 and the LOP is 13.75" whereas the LOP on my 1969 336 is 13.5". I've been lookin...

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.177 pellet. Maybe 500 fps? I used to plink on public land around here, but now, they've clamped down on that. Last summer I got a Diana .22 pellet rifle. 900-ish fps, maybe a little less with pure lead pellets. A side lever. Just like shooting a good .22 rifle. For now, I'm on the hunt for the wil...

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Good question Flint. My guess is -- the 35 Rem was introduced in the early 1900's and its pressure was appropriate for the gun steel of the time -- a little less than the 30/30 but not a lot less. By the time the 300 Savage was chambered in the model 81 we had gone through a world war and nearly 30...

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This topic confused me. Can someone clear something up for me. Over the years I've ready about how 35 rem ammo is loaded at low pressure because the remington auto loading rifles that were chambered for it. So, 35 rem ammo is loaded to lower pressure than 30-30 ammo. However, 300 savage is loaded to...

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Local dealer who is generally spot on with his pricing of firearms has a Winchester in 375 Win. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/842452885 Winchester 94 XTR Big Bore .375 Win Not mine or connected to me in anyway and offered here only for 'educational' purposes. But I will say the guys at Gambles are...

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In Virginia your big game tag comes with three antlerless tags and three either tags . Only three bucks a year all seasons combined ! However in my county you can kill two per day the entire season of which again only three are antlered . But to make good on two per day if you’re so inclined you ne...

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Great article, thanks for posting! I loved my 375 winchester. Worked up a load with Hawk 250 gr. bullets and RL-7. Made a scary sized exit hole in this big doe. The 375 delivers a lot of smack down. I sold mine in the classified section here a couple years ago to a fellow member. Maybe one day I'll ...

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Congrats! nice deer - and that is some crazy looking rack - I like antlers with character

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The only buck I saw this morning was a spike, but I was able to line up the sights of my 32-40 on a doe. Distance was only about 25 yards, but the old 32-40 did about as well as anything. https://i.postimg.cc/qqJm35PL/IMG-20191116-082705544.jpg The rifle dates to 1921 according to an online serial n...

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Thanks GunnyMack. That's all I wanted. was for others to simply evaluate the two deer. The first deer was donated to Hunters for the Hungry. I have donated one or more deer to HftH every year for the past several years. I'm allowed two bucks per year in my county, but I try to only take one UNLESS a...

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Hey guys, here are two bucks. The top one I shot last week with a muzzle loader. the bottom one walked by my game camera on I think the same day - or within a day of it. https://i.postimg.cc/Ghm4xYCh/Picture2.jpg the rule I make for myself, is that I can't shoot a second buck unless its "better...

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congrats, that's an awesome buck!

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wow, great job! that is awesome! I love the 32-40 and that's a great looking buck!! I'm planning to have my 32-40 with me when rifle season starts next saturday. I last took it out about a decade ago. I had worked up a load also with 5744 and with 170gr (actually weighed a little over 180gr IIRC) FN...

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Old Savage wrote: ↑Mon Nov 04, 2019 11:15 am Nice rifle, very nice, an EG. What you describe sounds typical.

Thanks!

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Very nice!

I don't mind the weight so much, I don't usually have to walk super far where I hunt. I'll mostly have to get used to the length. at 24" its the longest barrel on a rifle that I own.

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ok, thanks!

good luck with the yotes!

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Hey guys, I recently acquired a savage 99 in 300 savage. The lever boss code is 3D so I believe that means it dates to 1952. Has a brass counter and the lever block safety. Seems like a very well built rifle - and pretty hefty. It has an old Weaver K2.5 scope with really neat mounts that are hinged ...

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444 because it's a levergun

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I was going to use AA#9 which should have a similar burn rate to 2400. seemed about right to me.

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accurate and controllable are what I like about our .32s - though that doesn't mean that .38s couldn't also be. All of my .32s are very very accurate with most loads tried. My wife has a S&W j frame in .32 H&R that is scary accurate - impressive for such a short barrel. I have a 3" ruge...

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another contributing factor is that I think I've heard that some states that used to be shotgun only are now allowing pistol cartridges and/or straight cartridges for deer now. Even just one state full of hunters would be a huge instant demand for pistol cartridge rifles.

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maybe not helpful, but I've been shooting HSMs 320gr cast "bear load" in my bisley blackhawk and they shoot very well. I plan to try them on deer this year.

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Awesome! glad you are enjoying it. They are great guns. I got one for Christmas in I think 1985 or 1987. The seals finally gave up a few years ago, so I gave it the full treatment. Steel breech, flat top piston, matching valve, stock, 16" .22 cal barrel, barrel break, extended bolt probe, etc. ...

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FWiedner wrote:I'm obviously not seeing whatever was intended.

When I click the link I get a HiPoint C9 eval by Hicock45.

yeah, if you click on the link for some reason the video quickly switches to the Hicock45 review, but if you hit the replay button it goes back to the correct video.

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Definitely NOT black bear poop. I've seen lots and lots of black bear scat and it never looks like that. At least our black bears don't poop like that.

looks like it came from someones dog.

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deer on the ground within 40 feet sounds like it worked fine to me. I don't think you should expect too much penetration from a hollow point pistol bullet. You could try a flat point bullet if you want more penetration. I shoot the 300 gr .452 mag XTP HP in my muzzleloader. Shot two deer this year. ...

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Thanks for all the help, but it has fallen through. My friend contacted me today and said that the organization cannot pay me directly as a private individual. They are going to see about flying this person up or paying a professional driver or something.

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Thanks guys! This is all very helpful.

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I was asked by a friend to drive a non-friend, but she said that since the organization is paying for it, to not think of it as a favor for a friend.

Blaine, that actually makes the most sense to charge the mileage rate, that would come to about $150 which sounds reasonable to me.

Thanks!

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I've been asked to drive someone to a professional meeting. The person who has asked me to drive said that I would be paid by the hosting organization and that I should charge whatever a driver would make. I tried looking this up but am not having any luck. The only thing I can find is that a Taxi w...

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I believe I can load .30-30 as cheap as I can buy 22 or 17HMR... cases = free bullets = .239 130 gr Sierra FP Primer = .035 powder = .088 36.2¢ per round. And that doesn't even include the fun factor discount for assembling my own! And that's certainly not the cheapest combo. Who would want to buy ...

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Are there still two types of xtp? not sure about .357 cal, but there are two types for the .452. standard is for .45colt and mag for .454. so I imagine there could be the equivalent for the 38sp / 357mag. definitely wouldn't want to use a bullet designed for the 38sp in a 357 rifle with hot loads!

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We had the exact same thing happen several years ago in a little house we rented. We couldn't believe that it had actually happened either, but from the sound of the replies you've gotten, it must not be uncommon. In our case, it was in I think whats called a cape cod house - the kind where the top ...

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First. Chuck, I think your quote is very funny!! and, yes, I also am a fan of the Lee factory crimp dies! I use them on everything I load for (since I only own leverguns and revolvers of course). Lee even custom made me a factory crimp die for the 32-40! Fine folks. Excellent products. All my reload...

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Excellent decision going with the 45 colt !!! I have a ruger blackhawk in 45 colt and am a big fan of the round. I think you will be very happy with it. I also don't think that you can go wrong with a winchester/browning. I have several winchesters and love them all.

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ok, cool. I thought it might be different since it has a different number.

I just checked and the difference is the 150 has a straight grip stock - 250 has pistol grip stock.

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oops, sorry, I just read the part where it has to be a repeater.

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there is also the Ithaca 49 - the non repeating version. People are down on those, but when I was maybe 13-14, I won a 4H shoot with one shooting against rich kids with fancy schmancy rifles. the judges were super pleased to give me the ribbon.

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What about the winchester 150?

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Good luck! I hope you get him! looks like a nice one.

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no worries,

If I ever shoot a bear, I will certainly eat it. That was a given. I just needed more motivation than that.

sounds like the rug could be an expensive proposition! I'll have to check around and see what they get around here per foot.

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hkfrost wrote:It's Alfalfa from the Lil Rascals!

thats exactly my point

random Irish kid

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Bill in Oregon wrote:The guy pointing looks a little like Paul Newman ...

wow, Billy the Kid AND Paul Newman in the same picture. Contact Fox News immediately. It must be worth 10 million now!

how are they sure its Billy the kid? looks like any random irish kid to me

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Thanks guys!

sounds like it wouldn't be a total waste.

we'll have to see what happens. but chances are, he will just move on. which will be just as fine with me.

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