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Hello all, I have just received word that the 219 Zipper barrel for my switch barrel Marlin 336 is done and I will be picking it up on Monday, t(hough I am a little scared because when I asked what I owe him he said just bring a pocket full of money and I'll take out what I want).... Ok, anyway I wo...

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It appears new in the box from 2014. 5.5 inch barrel, I already replaced the hammer with a super Blackhawk one. It needs a trip to the gunsmiff for some trigger work. I can do it but he charges $35 and it's great when he is done sooooo. I need a belt mountain pin and a set of elk anter grips then it...

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Just yesterday I picked up my New model flat top in 44 special. It's definately not as cool as yours but it beats lots of other choices in my never to be humble opinion.

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I am sooo sorry Gunny. I just saw this today. I think I told you Winchester our 14 year old Chocolate passed last month, so I do know your pain. Again sorry.

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OHHH That's purty. Fatboy likey!

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My one Marlin 1895 I have three loads. One a 300 grain JHP load that is very accurate and quite a bit of recoil, great Hunting load. A 405 cast load for general plinking and goofing around. A 500 grain cast load sub-sonic because it is threaded and is capable of VERY QUIET and accurate shooting.

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I feel EXACTLY the same way Old Win does, I have a 1893 Marlin in very good condition made in 1894, also in 38-55 and the first thing I did was put some rounds through it. Not excessive or often but yeah, I gotta shoot it.

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Very cool Val. I likey.

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It was a delayed retirement trip and I had been planning it for a couple years. I made a couple "mistakes" but nothing earth shattering and overall was more fun than I had hoped. By mistakes I mean I spent waaayyy too much on my hotel; accommodations in Tulsa ( I really didn't need a 3 bed...

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I made it home. I got to Cody and was able to shoot a Gatlin gun(super cool), spent 2 and a half days in the firearms museum (saw the other stuff too). Had a meeting with Evan Green the head firearms curator with the Wyoming State museum AND has a youtube channel that I like (VERY nice guy and was a...

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Made it to Vandalia Ill today about 760 miles from home. I will have about 450 to do tomorrow. 34.9 mpg but at 4.19 a gallon

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NOW that's an idea. I already bought the tools($180) and downloaded the directions to read while on my trip. I am trying to do as much prep as I can for this project. The kit I want has new wiring, headlight switch, dimmer switch, ignition switch, ect ect and extra circuits for nitrous, line lock, t...

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Jim T that phrase has been running through my head over and over this season. It's Friday, but SUNDAY IS COMING! If you guys have never heard it youtube it's Friday but Sundays coming by pastor Lockridge. That is some powerful stuff right there.

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This is a bucket list item for me so I am going for the experience, mostly(maybe). I have done pretty well picking up guns in the last 6 months sooo other than a 38-40 single action and casting/reloading stuff not much on my want list. Pretty sure they aren't going to have a complete wiring harness ...

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Yes to all. It is Wanemachers, sure gunny, and Griff knows No body would pay to go to NJ but they can demand almost anything to get out!

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I am leaving Pa on Wednesday morning, anybody else going to the Tulsa show next weekend?

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First session I did a pile of Johnston and Dow bullets for paper cartridges in my 1860 cap and ball, and a significant pile of 44-40 bullets for my 1889, !860 Henry (that was previously owned by John Taffin), and a Uberti 1873 SAA clone. Now to PC and fire up my 550C

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I am leaving April 8 for a trip to Tulsa for the Wanenmacher's show, then going to Cody for a week soooo we will see if anything else follows me home.

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I am about to start enjoying my retirement and a few Therapy sessions are in order for me soon. I Got a new Johnston and Dow mod yesterday and I am out of 44-40 bullets.

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Thanks all.

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Hello all. I have been away from this forum for awhile for various reasons, though I do check in from time to time. I also keep up with the goings on through Gunnymack. He threatened my wellbeing if I didn’t post about these two so here goes. I got a Drilling made in 1918 and I think it would s kind...

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Hey Shasta...WELL DONE, SIR!

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Thanks Guys! I bought myself a German drilling for a present to myself.

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I have a stainless SBH as you describe with the round trigger guard and short barrel. I have shot it extensively with full power and special loads. Heavy as a brick but it doesn’t beat up my fingers the way the old square trigger guard did. I did have mine magna Ported after about the fourth shot ba...

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Most of us were raised on John Wayne, we need to be able to defend ourselves ,today’s shooters were raised on Jon Wick, and need to be ready to defend against 20 ninjas at any time.

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Hey John, that thread is almost 20 years old. PM me and I will send you some information I got a couple years ago from accurate powders. Your bullets are supposed to be there by Saturday.

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I have the NoCo GB45, LOVE IT! It is rated for up to 6 liter diesel trucks and has performed well. My wifes King Ranch the alternator died and the battery went dead at work. I drove out and hooked the NoCo to the battery bungied it in place and drove 20 miles home on just the jump pack. I bought wif...

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Ok my turn, I own and load, 25-20, 25-35, 30-30, 30-40,32-20, 32-40, 35/30-30, 38-40, 38-55, 38-56, 40-82, 44-40, 45-70, 45-90, 50-90(i load for one but don't own it yet), 50-110, and 7-30 waters those are off the top of my head, I am probably missing a couple.

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4 Blackhawk or Super BH no Vaqueros

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I think the red tape will go away BUT I DON'T THINK IT WIL BE AS QUICK AS MOST PEOPLE SAY. When was the last time a politician volunteered to give up power over the people? The Supreme Court has Shown no interest in deciding these 2Acases since Bruen. Hope I am wrong only time will tell.

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I had two cans already and an SBR Marlin 1894 with 12 inch barrel, in the Lord's caliber. So I took the plunge as I was already on ALL THE LIST! I submitted on 01/01/2026 but couldn't get my fingerprints set off right away. ATF got the fingerprints on Wednesday so we will see as a buddy of mine also...

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I need to pick up a handgun to go with my Marlin 1894 in 38-40. So I guess we are in the same boat but your in the bow and I'm in the stern.

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Thanks Gunny but this one has the factory sling swivels on the stock and the magazine I mean it was John Taffin he would get a good one

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Kinda OT but it's my thread so here goes. Anybody know a good place to get a decent appropriate sling for this thing? I think a rubber "CLAW" would be SLIGHTLY OUT OF PLACE.

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Thanks guys! I will have to wait for the weekend to shoot it. I already cast and load for the 44-40 because I have a 1889 Marlin in that caliber so I looked and have a couple hundred loaded BUUUT that bore is .427 ish and these repops are .429 but I can still send a few downrange before I reload som...

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Thank you Earl

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Hey all, it has been a while since I really posted things on this forum but I have been lurking some. I wasn’t really looking for any new guns. I thought a Henry 1860 repop would be good and I was positive if I got one(which I was pretty sure I wasn’t gonna do) it was going to be in 44wcf. I hadn’t ...

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As Gunny said I have had several done by Bob Hoyt in Fairfield Pa. He does excellent work and is very reasonably priced, HOWEVER like most people that do an excellent job at a fair price he is sometimes backed up months. He has done liners for me, threaded barrels, bored out barrels (30-30 to 38-55 ...

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If you are interested in trying the MP bullets I have that mold. The HP is 508 grains and the RNFP is 525 ish. I don't push them very hard, but they are a hoot. If you want to try any send me a PM for some free samples.

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In my opinion (and I AM allowed to have an opinion), the skinner sight has been great. I have three and love them all. I have two blued and one brass all good to go and happy with them.

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I am not sure of the advertising aspect but, when my ancestors called a Henry, "that darn Yankee rifle you load on Sunday and shoot all week"; you know they thought it was an assault rifle. Ask native Americans and see what they think.

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See if there is a laser engraver close to you, they may be able to make the tang markings more complete.

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The only injections I get are in my eyes every 6 weeks. One eye gets a shot EVERY 6 weeks the other eye gets it the same day but only every 4 months. How do I do that???? Because going blind would suck worse than the shots.

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Much more gooder!

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Thanks. I had recently noticed they have bullets for the 40-82 at a very fair price.

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Ok I have a few guns. In my opinion there are also a couple different kinds of collectors. I have a buddy that is a "condition collector". He doesn't do just, leverguns or shotguns or single actions, he would rather have pristine guns of whatever kind. Hey it's his collection and his money...

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I load 28 calibers(cartridges?) my favorites to reload(not necessarily shoot, but probably) 45 colt, 44 special, and 45-70. 50-110 and 32 Colt are right on their heels.

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I like it. And it will always be MINE.

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Cylinder throats done, steel ejector rod housing, BFR rear sight, SBH hammer, action job and my initials two places. I also bought a 1886 in 40-82

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