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Ray Newman

Prices maybe starting to settle down. Have a feeling though if Harris-Wolz win the election, prices for reloading components, ammunition, firearms, and related goods, will increase.

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Good to see "hobby prices" decreasing.

But in all honesty, I would rather have food, gasoline, insurance, etc., prices decreasing.

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"Steve of Steves Gunz has mentioned that most of the earlier 92 has seen that were converted to 44 mag ended up with headspace problems, the 357s not seeming to be afflicted quite the same. ' --Malamute Back int latter part of the Last Century, a shooter that I knew had M1892 converted to .44 M...

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Do believe Scott T. and Steve in MO are onto it!

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I started reloading with the ol’ lee loader and a mallet ‘bout 1968-69. Back then heard reloaders complain about the price of cast and jacketed bullets, primers, and powder. They said it was turning into a rich man’s hobby and there was no reason why the prices should not at the 1950’s level. Did no...

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Buffalo Arms stocks modern clones of the Beach front sight: https://www.buffaloarms.com/pedersoli-folding-front-sight-pedusa474.html https://www.buffaloarms.com/beach-combination-375-d-t-sf5375.html https://www.buffaloarms.com/beach-combination-450-d-t-sf5450.html https://www.buffaloarms.com/beach-c...

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Six gun is onto it and has a very good ide of what should be done.

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Magna Carta signed at Runnymede, guaranteeing certain rights to the king and nobility and heavily influenced the writers of the US Constitution. My hat is off to them.

For those not in the know 'bout the Magna Carta: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magna_Carta

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"Part of this may be long familiarity.

"I’ve carried this gun a great deal and put a great quantity of ammunition through it."

--Scott T.

BINGO! I think that is the key to good shooting.

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Since Memorial Day -- Decoration Day as it was once known -- is about & for those who made the Supreme Sacrifice, lest I forget those I served with in Echo-2-12 July 1965-March 1967: PFC David L Felt , USMC, DOB 04/05/46, Sacramento, CA KIA 08/17/65 Lt. Peter Paul Domiano, USMC, DOB 10/18/43, In...

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Just read the linked article and Ysabel Kid is onto it!

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Oh, the humanity!

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OldnCrusty: I had a Savage M170 pump in 30-30. Just wasn't impressed with it. From what I have been told, the really rare M170's are those chambered for a .35 Remington. As for the M99, always wanted one in .300 Savage when a lad. Finally bought a 99C in .308 when I came back from overseas -- price ...

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A few of my favorites: "Ox Bow Incident" 1943 -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ox-Bow_Inciden "A Walk in the Sun" 1945 -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Walk_in_the_Sun_(1945_film) "Best Years of Our Lives" -- 1946 -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Best_Years_of...

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YK: i think the cost of setting up an operation is just too costly. Then factor in permits, the anti-firearms sentiment and the NIMBY effect -- not in my backyard, etc.

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"At the price mentioned I would pass ." --Eddie Southgate BINGO! the web site shows a box of 1000 is US $110.00 + shipping and hazmat. My SWAG (Scientific Wild Arsed Guesstimation) -- the days of US $.02-.03 primers are long gone. Reading -- when you can find the components -- has become a...

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Back when they relatively affordable, I had a S&W M10 "Victory" model. For war time production, it was well fitted, all matching numbers, screws not damaged and a bit of wear in the finish at the muzzle and the cylinder edges. Shot very well @ 15-25 yards with wadcutters and a light po...

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"Better looking than the Henry."

--JimT

BINGO!

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Back in the 1980's a shooter at the firearms club I then belonged to, showed up one day with a 45-70 Gov't. revolver. Being casual acquaintances, he let me examine it and told me about the load limits -- only good for 300 grain bullets. Believe he said it was German-made. I took him up on his offer ...

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Just the effects of global warming.

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From Guns.com and built on old Colt machinery: "There are rumors that Colt sold the tooling and design to RIA to build these revolvers, but as far as I can tell, those are just rumors." Read all 'bout it: https://www.guns.com/news/review/gun-review-rock-island-armory-m200-revolver-in-38-sp...

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From the WP: "An Arkansas airport director who was fatally wounded in a shootout with federal agents earlier this week was being investigated for illegal arms sales, according to unsealed court documents. *** "According to the unsealed and partly redacted affidavit from ATF, Malinowski bou...

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More: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ar-BB1kiiyh

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Colleagues: thanks for the responses. My big drawback to "scratching that itch" is the pistol sights and my eyes. At age 78, my eyesight even with glasses is not as sharp as it once was.

Again, thanks for the feedback. "Gonna need ta" rethink this over. Cheers!

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Colleagues: every now and then, I have a temptation for a Colt 1872 Open Top, .44 Special. My question: does the rear barrel sight have any windage adjustment? From the pictures I have seen it does not appear so. https://www.cimarron-firearms.com/open-top-army-grip-44-sp-colt-russian-7-1-2-in.html A...

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Bill: my camera doesn't work and my cell phone does not take pictures. People always tell me to "upgrade" but I really have no use for either.

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A few years, ago I purchased a 99-H Savage in .303 Savage. Made in 1936, 20” barrel, all OEM parts, and correct Redfield receiver sight. Very pleasant to shoot and an unusual calibre to boot!

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The speakers on my computer are not the best and neither is my hearing. Did I hear correctly about the shotgun being sent to Romano for some work?? If so, I wonder what was done. I looked through the comments for any information but could not find anything or I missed it. Call me crazy, foolish, etc...

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MarlinMan: thanks for the information on the two rounds. If do decide to shoot it, it will be at low pressure/low level velocity. Age and medical maladies now restrict my shooting to only from the each and I do not care for heavy recoil. Thanks again.

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Grizz: you mentioned a 7mm carbine that you once had. Was that a 7mm Spanish Mauser? I have a 7mm Spanish Mauser infantry rifle that I never shot. Bought it to convert the action into a Black Powder cartridge rifle -- a .50-70 Govt. with a wiping rod. Never got around as the death of the Lone Star r...

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Marlin Man: wish you luck with your latest find!

As for the one in the link I posted, my self-imposed bid limit was US $3100.00. I was not surprised at the winning bid.

Have you seen the preview page for the upcoming Aamoskeag auction?

https://www.amoskeagauction.com/auction-no-141/

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Speaking 'bout the Remington System, AKA Rolling Block -- https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1035773102 From the rifle's description: "Remington No.5 Rolling Block Single-Shot Rifle; Serial No.: 5-31; Caliber: .30 U.S. (30-40 kRAG); 28" original round barrel with a good bore. The barrel has cl...

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As said by Fleet Admiral Nimitz concerning the Marines who served on Iwo Jima: "Uncommon valor was a common virtue."

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"What’s really sad is what the internet did……all of a sudden everyone becomes an expert….in my day you had to know and invest lots of time to find out what the good stuff was, along with a complete library and endless weekend gun shows, estate sales, auctions….." --SixGun BINGO!! We have a...

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"They made it work through training and good tactics. People have an aversion to being shot, even with roundnose bullets."

--Jim T

BINGO! We have a winner here!

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NRA Benefactor-life member here. I feel that there probably was some mismanagement at the NRA. But I have no ideas as to what level, especially since the anti-firearms and mainstream media are having a wet dream with anti-NRA and LaPierre news stories. I keep asking myself "Just how much of it ...

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NRA benefactor-life member here. And what six Gun posted rings true in many, many ways. Rimfire McNutjob said “This is why I let my membership lapse many years ago. They [NRA] fought to keep the Heller case from going to the Supreme Court. They were not about protecting our rights ... they were abou...

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I would give myself a friction burn on my hand from pulling out my wallet!

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Reminds me of some the some of the converted "surplus" or "obsolete" Lee Enfields that saw at the gun shows more than a few years ago. Nice looking rifle and Westley Richards did fine work. I noticed the brass disc in the butt stock. Any engraving on it? The reverse may have engr...

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I have an approximate 35 year-old pair of Seiner 10x50 binoculars. A bit heavy but the clarity even in low light conditions is amazing – good light and color transition. As a Fellow Shooter advised me purchase binoculars and a spotting scope from a company that will take returns. John always said th...

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The AZ Ranger could have been armed with a Spanish-American War (SAW) "bring back" or the rifle was "lost in combat". In the last year or so, I read a book on the Rough Riders SAW actions. From what I recall, the Rough Riders were armed with the Krag. https://sites.rootsweb.com/~...

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Bruce S: location?? I looked up the UK cemeteries at Ypres, Passendale, Gallipoli, and the Somme. Could not find the building. Same for the French at Verdun. Is it the Australian National War Memorial??

Tis a pittance of time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bXGZr-IJJ4

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I think part of the problem or the problem is dealers are paranoid about being involved in a lawsuit or other legal action resulting from a shooting. Several years ago, I recall reading of a shooting. Two children found the home owners’ pistol and the visiting child shot himself. Investigation showe...

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To our firearms colleagues on the ocher side of the pond, wishing you a happy and memorable Guy Fawkes Day!

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Allied efforts to refuel the Normandy invasion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eEMhKo0khs

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On appeal from California, 9th Circuit decided firearms ban was constitutional.

https://dailycaller.com/2023/10/29/nint ... apons-ban/

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"...but I'm not delicate and most things don't bother me."
--GCS

BINGO! My thoughts exactly.

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I don't think it is really over as the article states: "Benitez's latest decision would overturn multiple state statutes related to assault weapons. The judge gave the state 10 days to seek a stay on the ruling as part of an appeal to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. "California Atto...

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I 'dunno' if I would buy powders that were not factory sealed. Back in the last century, I believe the American Rifleman had an article about a reloader who purchased some previously owned powder, reloaded some rounds, and destroyed/seriously damaged his rifle. He compared the used powder to a previ...

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Grizz: I read about the woman who organized and led the response team. Too bad the press posted her picture. Dollars to donuts, her photo is now on a Hamas, Palestinian, etc., facial recognition data bank of targets/potential targets for terrorists. As for israeli firearms laws, very few Israelis ar...

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