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moodyholler the name of my farm in West Virginia. Came from my Aunt Lottie and Uncle Moody and sits down in a Holler. moodyholler

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Hey, you should keep your milage and we will all clap loudly at the fartherest one travelled. BTW, I think I will camp ovenight Friday at the range, and maybe cook up some grub Saturday morning? I know a pot of coffee will go well. Let me know your thoughts. Kinda' getting excited about this shoot. ...

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Just use one from a 39A. it will have to be fitted. That's what I did. moodyholler

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Gentlemaen, I have two williams WGRS peep sights that fit the scope tip-off grooves an the rifles. Thanks, moodyholler

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Roanoke, Star City, 6 PT, have a great flight home. My sister said hello. Later, moodyholler

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A friend of mine has one of the kodiaks reamed out to 45-120 and it is a neat little gun. They are pricey though. Later, moodyholler

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Sharps 50-90 Marlin 1894 32wcf Marlin 1894 25wcf Marlin 39 22lr Marlin '94 44wcf M arlin 1894 38wcf Marlin '93 30-30 Marlin 1893 32-40 Marlin 1881 38-55 Marlin 1895 45-70govt Savage 1899A 303 savage S&W #3 44russian Merwin & Hulbert 44WCF Anything else that may want some exercise. Later, moo...

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My 1842 Springfield repro is rifled and shoots those slugs. I have the mold and 10 lbs of soft lead doesn't last long. I will try and get some pics up in a few days. Headed out of town until Sunday. Later, moodyholler

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99, here is the website. Should have posted it already. www.roanokerifle.com
Shawn, sounds like an impressive list. What kind of targets do you fellows want to see? Steel? What ranges? Thanks, moodyholler

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6pt, I have a K-6 on my 700 .243, K-10 on my 513T, K3 on my springfield 30 govt, and a drawer of extras in case one goes south. K-6 and K-10 were bought by working in the hayfields when I was 11 and 12 years old respectively. That was 1977 and 1978. I have shot both since then. You will never go wro...

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Here is a pics of a 50-90, 50-70, and 45-70. I have a SHarps 74. moodyholler

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Sept, 27, at Roanoke, Rifle, And Revolver Club south of Roanoke. There is a website with detailed directions from any direction. There is a small amount of camping space, with porta-johns and unpotable water. Since the range is covered, there will be no rain-date. I am working on some metal targets ...

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From the looks of the posts, Sept 27 will be best bet. Can I get any feedback? How about a head count? Everybody raise your hands. Hello, is this thing on? Dang these rainy Sundays!!!! Later, moodyholler

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You fellows ain't making it any easier. We need more input. Hobie, where are you? moodyholler

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Dates available are 8-2,8-9, 8-30, and 9-27. I need to know a consensus in time for the news letter. That will be 6-25. Thank, moodyholler

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Ok, we have the blessing of the directors. Waiting on the match director to call me. I know the third and fourth Saturdays are out. Looks like first or second. See you soon, moodyholler

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Griff, they won't let me shoot my 1898 Marlin pump or Hopkins and Allen fallinblock shotgun, so I say heck with them. Thanks for all the nice compliments. moodyholler

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OK, fellows, here is the news thus far. Good news, I get to pitch the match to the directors on Tuesday evening with the match directors blessing. Bad news is it will likely have to be in August. We do have covered benches and will be out of the sun. Will this suit most folks? Please let me know wha...

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I'm no KIRKD, but here are my big revolvers. No. 3 improved in 44 Russian, and Merwin Hulbert third model DA in 44WCF. Nice companion pieces for my 1881 Marlin, and Sharps. Later, moodyholler

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I tried to call the match director tonight. Still no word about dates. Sorry for the delays. Keep me motivated. Thanks, moodyholler

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How do I find out what year mine was made? Serial number is 761X. Can it be lettered? Like a WInchester? Thanks, moodyholler BTW, I have seen none other with the lanyard mount. Is it factory?

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Grips are wood on mive, but very dark, bore is perfect. I am sure it is 44. Fellow had 5 to choose from. Thanks, moodyholler

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KirkD, you have ruin't a many good feller. Here is my new to me S&W. Got to learn how to feed it. Think it is in 44 S&W. Got to get sdies, and brass. Good night, moodyholler

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That is a 44 IDEAL rifle which is a neat rifle. The ammo is very valuable. You done real good!! moodyholler

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WHere do I stand with an Electrical and Mechanical Degrees? moodyholler

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My Father-in-Law's Christmas present I built him this past year from assorted parts. Kind of a Wv/ Va rifle post Civli War. Used a Vincent pattern stock with no inletting to start with. I have built 11 over the years and hope to start building more now that time is easing up. Later, moodyholler http...

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Ok, fellows, sorry for the delay. Talked to the match director today and he is getting together a list of possible dates and getting the ok from the board of directors. There will be a small range use fee for each person and I have to fill out some info to be a match director for a day. Once I have ...

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I have one of the Parker Hale rear sights with the hole for the cleaning rod, but I do not have the mount. Let me know if interested. Thanks, moodyholler

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We have a large range here in Roanoke. I am not sure of policy or schedule. I can check, if anyone would like. Later, moodyholler

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Count me in I am in Roanoke, Va. moodyholler

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Your Dad tread a lot of ground with my Grandfather. He was on Leyte and later a MP on the mainland. I wish I could find out his information. He was a fine man and I miss him a lot. moodyholler

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22, hornet, 218 bee, 222,222mag, 223, 219 zipper, 22-250, 225 winchester, 243, 25-20 single shot, 25-20 wcf, 32wcf, 38wcf, 44wcf, 38 special, 38 long, 38 extra long, .357 mag, .357 max, 30-30, 32 special, 32-40, 30-06, .308, .303 savage, .303 british, 7x57, .257 roberts, 38 x 55, 40 x 65, 45 x 70, 5...

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I am looking to move this '94 now that the holidays are over. What is it worth. Anyone have an idea? Thanks, moodyholler

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Shawn nice collection!! Where is Arnett? I have a farm in Greenbrier County near Alderson. I grew up there. later, moodyholler

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Thanks all!!! Shawn, where in the world is Arnett, WV? I was raised in Alderson, WV and still have a farm there. As for being that good, I have given about 15K in jewelry over the last 12 years for that rifle. Seems like a fair deal to someone, I guess. I do intend to enjoy it a bunch. Not sure if I...

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Fat man in Red Suit brought this hunk o' iron by the house house and left it. Came with MVA longrange rear tang, MVA level front globe, 100 sticks of new brass, loaded ammo, Lyman dies, bore brushes, blow tube, cartridge blocks, and did I mention it IS a 50-90? C Sharps 32" heavy barrel, upgrad...

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John, I left Covington in 73 and moved to Alderson in Greenbrier County and graduated from Greenbrier East High School in 1983. I moved to Roanoke that year and been here ever since. I used to hunt ground hogs up in Stoney Bottom above Cass and hung around Marlington some back in the 80's. Beautiful...

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Roanoke, but born in Clifton Forge, and raised in Covington. Welcome. moodyholler

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Serial number is on side of upper tang. Take off butt stock and you will find it there. FWIW, moodyholler

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I need a barrel suitable for relining. I have a '92 barrel in 32wcf, but want a 38wcf or 44 wcf barrel. I also need to get a lifter. Is ther a source for repro parts for these guns? Do the Italian parts work? Thanks, moodyholler

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