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" Don't really have to decock the bolt for storage. Actually less spring "wear" by leaving it compressed. " That doesn't make sense to me, but I'm willing to listen to why.... Doc, as I understand the engineering behind the "leave it compressed" theory is this: Springs don't wear or move closer to ...

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I grew up with a family that taught safe firearm handling. We treated every weapon as if it was loaded at all times, no exception. Over 45 years I witnessed one unexpected discharge. It planted in the ground without coming close to anyone. A safety is fine, but it's better if in addition to the safe...

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Outers was a popular brand that looked like the one you have, also Allen produced a similar one.

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So.... a) does anyone happen to know if the bolt-tip is likely fastened with anything other than friction and the usual rust that penetrating-oil can loosen....? b) do you think I'd be better off drilling for an extractor, or welding something to the bolt, or perhaps a THIRD way I haven't thought o...

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Got one as a present when I was a kid. Never really warmed up to it's looks, though it was built like a tank. I saved up and bought a Remington 1900 side by side. Gave the Ithaca 66 to my brother. Still have that Rem 1900.

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Bob, Would it make sense to run the pump off a deep cycle battery and then charge the battery when the sun is out? This would allow you to time the watering whether the sun is out or not. If the solar panel is not keeping up with recharging the drain in battery, you can daisy chain another into the ...

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Everyone else above gave excellent advice.....I purposely left out option number 3 as it is taken by some to be in poor reloading practices, but I've been doing it for over 40 years with probably a dozen 38-55 rifles over the years accounting for ???? thousands and thousands of rounds. I feel so sa...

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Nature of the beast! No offense, but the 1964 and somewhat later vintage '94s were truly poor excuses for what had been Winchesters flagship model for 70 years. Stamped tin parts, sintered-steel receivers, birch stocks, etc, etc. All of them that I ever encountered functioned just as yours is. If t...

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I'll just pretend that I'm drowning in my bath tub instead. It'll be cheaper and a lot warmer.

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At one point in time I owned a Llama full size .38 Super....however back then the only .38 Super ammunition available was Remington 130gr hollowpoint. The Remington hollowpoints would not feed in the Llama! But then Remington also made a FMJ .38ACP load and these would run in the Llama(same cartrid...

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Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 22, 2018 8:20 am
Trailboss, have a favorite jacketed slug?

Bill, I especially like Wideners 38 Super 121g JHP.

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I've been carrying a 70 Series Government model for 42 years. Paid $175 out the door brand new. Have taken about every small and medium game with it along with several deer. I load my own mostly using jacketed slugs.

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Ok, I can't decide between two. I guess it would depend on where I'm going to ride out the storm. Either my Rossi m92 in 480R or my Mini-14. The 480 holds 10+1 rounds and can drop any critter in the north American continent. A good choice if I'm headed to the wilderness. The Mini-14 looks almost hou...

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I still have my Grandpa's sheath knife, a Marble Arms. It's been sharpened a bunch of times but still carries a good edge. He was a guide in the U.P. of Michigan in the 1920's - 1940's.

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Jeff, I had the same issue on a couple of my M92 carbines. Solved it by casting my own bullets with a large meplat bullet design. It seems that a bullet design with more of a point allows the bullet to sag rather than lift as it moves forward. A large flat instead of a rounded point fixes the problem.

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I have three 32 Win levers and have taken dozens of white tail with them. I have a pre-war and two pre-64 carbines. I absolutely love the cartridge. I shoot my own reloads mostly, but keep a dozen boxes of factory loads in a stash. I’ve come to expect one shot kills, but if I ever need a second shot...

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https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/57/ee/fa/57eefa58ad9943bf0830fc626dfce561.jpg I've been carrying the same SCHRADE WALDEN USA 165 OLD TIMER for over 50 years. It was recommended to me by an Alaskan guide as a professional workhorse knife that won't break under the heaviest use. He was...

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Collect fine art from dead artists.
Repair 200+ year old violins.
Collect fine Chinese porcelain.
Facet gemstones from rough.
Fishing.
Volunteer to help traumatized kids (counseling).

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My third year of production 1894 rifle with a 26" tapered octagonal barrel has a slugged bore of .379. The bore is dark but still shows decent rifling. I get 4" groups at 100 yards on a good day.

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Nice whitetail and bear. I love the 32 Special and have carried one hunting it for the past 42 years. I have a pre-64 Winchester model 64 and a pre-64 model 94 carbine that I switch between. Between the two, I've taken dozens of whitetails and a handful of bear. Also many medium sized game. A fine c...

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On a moving cow, 50-75 yards. On a still cow target, 100-110 yards as long as you can place your shot well.

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claybob86, I don't think it's your powder type or charge weight. 31 grains of W748 is a fine and accurate load for a lever action when pushing a 170 grain jacketed bullet. Have you checked bullet diameter with a micrometer yet? Just to be sure. What does the bore look like?

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I am the original purchaser of one of the first stainless steel American Derringer Company 45 Colt/410 pistols ever made. I paid $110 for it from the factory and have carried it off and on for about 40 years. That company is long gone or is now known as Bond. I've fired 45 Colt, 410 Shot, 410 Bucksh...

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Quite a few to choose from so it's not an easy choice but I've decided on my Rossi Model 92 in 480 Ruger. It's got those fancy fiber optic sights that glow brightly and it holds 11 rounds of 380 grain flat point. Doesn't matter what I shoot, it makes a WOMP sound. Makes me chuckle every time.

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The wife keeps getting calls from number +91 80 3350 3000 We don't answer. I can find no reference to it on the internet. I suspect a scam. I can also find no reference to what the + sign has to do with the number. 91 is area (code?) for India. :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: Definitely a scam. Yes, 91 is ...

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The "50 Year Amish Belt" available through Amazon for $59 will last you a lifetime.

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....I would think that with a 44 Mag or 45 with Ruger loads, a 92 would get to the point where things would be very unpleasant and you would probably hurt yourself before you hurt your rifle. Someone mentioned the 454 Casull earlier. I read a couple of articles on it and if I recall correctly the o...

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I have grown partial to my Puma lever M92 in 480 Ruger. Twelve rounds of 390 grain lead cast ready to sling feels pretty good.

My carry revolver is a 6 1/2" S&W model 29-1 nickel, custom shop tuned.

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I'd grab my Rossi '92 in 480 Ruger. I handload my own and love the rifle.

My old standby would be a 1956 Model 94 Winchester in 32 Winchester. A great little carbine that has taken many deer.

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I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea a few months back. My Doc suggested a CPAP machine. I researched the topic and saw that many people use an apnea mouth guard instead of a CPAP machine. My dentist was familiar with the mouth guard and made one for me. I love it. I feel so much better and sleep...

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I've been carrying a Winchester model 64 in 32 Win Special for a bit over 40 years. It's still taking venison.

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I believe I will just stick with fancy store bought 22 shells. I've been setting aside a brick here and there and now have a lifetime supply. My average cost over 30 years works out to be 1.8 cents per.

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Wow, you fellas must be financially well off to be spending that kind of money. I was fortunate to find one of the rare Rossi Puma in 480 Ruger back when they were cheap. I spent a couple of hours slicking it up and it's now smooth as glass. I cast my own gas check 390 grain leads using a six cavity...

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I ended up using a Sig556 pistol to make mine. I like it a lot.

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I would see a difference between a survival situation and an EOTWAWKI situation. I also see a different need depending on geographic location. Alaska survival: a big bore rifle for bear/elk and a S&W K-22 for small game. Washington/Oregon survival near a city: a suppressed Savage Mk-II 22 rifle and ...

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Not only has Rossi confirmed that only 100 Model 92 carbines were made in 480 Ruger caliber, but those 100 carbines consisted of quite a few different variations. Stainless or Blued 16" or 20" Fiber optic front sight, rear steel Fiber optic front, fiber optic rear Steel front, steel rear sight Bolt ...

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The Rossi M92 is an excellent choice for any pistol cartridge and one in .357 would be a perfect match.

For lever action .22s, Browning, Winchester, Marlin and Henry are all good choices. I'm pretty sure even Rossi makes one in 22 also.

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Ken Waters Pet Loads

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I think we're looking at quite a few different factors. Bullet design, bullet weight deviation, bullet velocity, bullet spin, bullet stabilization, sight radius, execution of shot. I don't think a bullet will achieve stability for long range accuracy if fired from a 1 inch barrel, though it may have...

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I have enjoyed owning and shooting many different firearms over the years, Winchester's 401 and 351 were two of them. On the plus side both were a hoot to own and shoot. They did have a downside however. The design was known for cracking the forend and butt stocks and it lived up to it's reputation....

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Congrats Oly, those Rossi 92's are great little guns. I have a .357, 44 mag and a 480 Ruger. All slick as could be and 100% reliable. I hope to see a range report from yours.

tb

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With my early issue Mini-14 and Mini-30 I had 2"-3" at a hundred yards depending on ammo. Not bad and both accounted for a bunch of coyote and deer. I sold em both back some years when I needed money for another project. Couple of years ago I picked up a new blued Mini-14 with the improved barrel. W...

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Actually, the Mini-14 is more of an upgrade to the M1 Carbine than a decendant of the M14 or M1A. :) If a person does a side by side quick glance, this is absolutely the impression, however it's not true. "History The Mini-14 was first introduced in 1974 by Ruger. The name Mini-14 is derived from t...

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Very nice! I love the 32 Special in a Winchester M64. Mine is the same model except that I've worn most of the bluing off after 40 years of carrying. Still an excellent shooter. Wow, that one is beutiful!! Congrats

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AJMD429 wrote:As you can see, the 'crystal' growth is not just on the outside of the plastic (?) LED, but actually is also inside it.

You wouldn't happen to have a packet of silica gel in your gunsafe would you?

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That video is a riot :D Not sure of the application though. Too heavy for upland game, too weird for home defense :mrgreen: Me: Stop or I'll shoot Bad Guy: What is that thing? Me: It's a gun BG: No way Me: Yes way, better stop BG: Laughs and keeps coming BANGBANGBANG Prosecutor: You did what with wh...

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Anything made in the last four to five years from Sig USA is suspect, the 556's being among the more suspect. This is so not true. Have a few Sigs including a couple of 556 and I would trust either Sig 556 over an AR platform any day. Thousands of rounds and not a single failure to feed or fire. Ac...

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It is quite probable that the temperature will reach -80 below in some areas and wind chill will need to be subtracted from that. -80 minus another 50 for wind chill = -130 degress F is quite possible and in some areas probable.

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I carried a 30 Carbine back in the late '70s deer hunting. Wasn't too impressed with it as a deer cartridge, but at the time I was using hardball ammo. Never lost a deer, but often needed more than one hit. Also tried a Winchester 351 and 401 around the same time with similar results. Next carried a...

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I wouldn't take the Rossi stated weight too serious. Rossi has quite a bit of latitude in choosing wood and that wood is of many species. I have a Rossi M92 with wood that is near blond and very light and another Rossi M92 with walnut which is dark and heavy. I suppose the M92 they weighed that day ...

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