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Because of an argument at Marlin Owners caused by bad info an individual got from a Marlin customer service rep, I posted a snarky message on Marlin's Facebook page. They actually replied. Thought some people here might be interested. Included the date and time from my desktop as a reference http://...

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You can try Buffalo Bore's Heavy 30-30. Somehow they manage to get a muzzle velocity of close to 2200 fps out of a 20 inch barrel while shooting a 190 gr bullet.

https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l ... tail&p=222

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This is a pretty cool organization. I got a chance to meet with them last weekend. What they are doing is great and some of the stories will make you smile and sometimes get you choked up. They can even set up these trips for vets confined to wheelchairs. They typically focus on wounded warriors and...

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Gun was made in 1952, who knows when the SSN was scribed. Could have been put on there 40+ years ago.

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Here's one not many people are aware of.

Experimental B-17 with 4 Allison engines (XB-38). Idea scrapped because the P-38's took priority with the Allison engines and performance boost wasn't as much as expected.

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Correction- just found out the checkering is done by laser, not pressing. That explains why the checkering is so crisp. Corrected that statement in the original post.

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Well, I finally got to get my hands on a Henry 30-30. Went into a local gun shop looking for some parts and sitting next to a golden boy was the new version of the Henry 30-30. This is the newer model that they released with a fore end cap instead of a fore end band. It also comes with an XS ghost r...

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Here's an organization that's well worth throwing your support behind.
http://biggameforever.org/

The video on the page is well worth watching.

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Update http://news.yahoo.com/reno-police-9-people-killed-reno-air-crash-200154782.html Sick of everyone complaining about the pilot's age. If the pictures do show the trim tab missing then there was something mechanical going on. The tab alone won't cause that kind of control issue but if it came of...

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I really enjoy his vids too.

More important than levers, he has a video on pumpkin killing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b20KFYFhBZg

And another one on tactical zombie training
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwBKuhc0bZg

A true genius.

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But . . . according to the "experts", don't you need a 223 that will shoot 1000 yards, a 20X scope, and a ghillie suit to hunt varmints?

You're breaking the rules Les, don't you feel the least bit guilty?

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jeepnik wrote:Those larger scoops may have detracted from their looks, but the engines had more horsepower, the canopy was improved, and the armament increased.

I know, but to me, we're talking looks in this thread, not functionality

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AJMD429 wrote: I haven't formulated a '72-year' plan yet...

Good one!

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Don't care what all the survivalist "experts" are saying these days. There's a difference between a bugout bag and an emergency kit. You need to decide which of the 2 you are wanting to make. Mergus made some good points and is correct that they overlap. Also, if you're going to carry an a...

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Thanks, I love old machinery

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My favorite P-40's are the B & C. The larger air scoops on the later models ruined the looks.

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Heard a financial advisor refer to the 3 best precious metals to own right now as, gold, silver, and loaded brass.

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Check with some other collectors. I forget the type of wax recommended, but there's a type many cartridge collectors use that preserves the lead and the brass.

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Talk about having fun!!! Thanks for sharing.

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Marlin does have their own page now. Here's the link for marlin on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Marlin-Fi ... 9941763939

There's another one that's a fan page. If you want marlin to see your posts, use the link above.

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Now if they'd only jump on the 338's they have. Several people on marlin owners have had their 338's at Remington for MONTHS. All for the exact same problem- a canted barrel (we call it barrel droop as they shoot 3+ feet low at 100 yds with a scope's elevation maxed out. One individual sent his in s...

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Quietman, Did ya do ANYTHING besides polish? Seems like a color shift. That's really nice figure. :mrgreen: Just put a coat of Carnauba wax on it. The color shift is caused by the eliminating the diffusion of the light with the satin finish. The sating finish made the entire stock look darker and m...

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The first pic in the post is the Frontier after polishing. I don't have any before pics of it like I do for the Marlin though.

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Here's a write up I did on polishing a finish. I only do it on rifles with a really nice grain pattern. Did this on my Henry frontier and my deluxe walnut stock on my 338MX (pics of both in the link) Standard marlin finish won't polish well as the finish is too thin, but the stocks on the deluxe ver...

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Henry is shipping a new version of their steel 30-30 this month. It's 7 lbs and comes equipped WITH XS ghost ring sights (an $80-$100 value), for around $570 street price ($769 MSRP). Know someone that has one on order at that price. The new version also features a checkered stock and fore end. They...

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THANKS!!

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If you want to be able to easily answer people who read that and think he actually knows what he's talking about, then you need to download this free ebook

Gun Facts v 5.1http://gunfacts.info/

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I'd like to see three galleries: Hunting photos with Henry's, "Best targest with Henry's' showcasing accuracy, and Henry's in action, whether CAS, riding in the saddle, bouncing around in the truck rack patrolling the ranch, etc. I like the idea, thanks. In fact I'm going to call it Henry's in...

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Not to rain on your parade but Rimfirecentral.com already has a Henry forum HERE . I know, and its a Rimfire forum, no pistol caliber carbine section, no 30-30 section and no gunsmithing section on all Henry models. In fact, I posted my OP there too. Greybeard out doors has a Henry section too. But...

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Yes there is a fansite coming for Henry rifle owners. I have the hosting service, bought the domain, and am in the process of putting it together. The site will also include a forum for Henry Rifle owners divided into categories that cover all of their guns . But, I'd like some input. The forum stru...

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The issues with the FTX bullets is improper use or a misplaced shot. They are designed for hydrostatic shock damage and the people hollering the loudest about them failing are the one using them for bone breaking hits. It's a case of know what your ammo was designed to do and shoot it appropriately....

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El Chivo wrote:Mine must be the ambidextrous version. I can make it work with either hand.

Sure,

And shooting leftie you do that how without having to shift the grip on either hand and not bobble or interfere with your sight picture???

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Ok, this is going out to the lefties who use the cross bolt safety. If you don't like the CBS period, I'm asking to leave those comments somewhere else please as I'm looking for some feedback. My brother is a CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing) wiz and is coming out for ...

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If you live in a state that does not allow lead bullets, Hornady announced a 140 gr cartridge for the 308ME and 30-30. There's a 250gr 45/70 version also. Here's a link http://www.hornady.com/store/LEVERevolution-newammo I know some people would like a heavier bullet, but the lower density of gilded...

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Nice! What kind of bait did you use?

Although if I had a rifle with a stock hand carved by my dad you'd only get it from me after I was 6 ft under. He'll regret that decision one day.

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http://www.midol.com/menstrual_complete_caps.html :lol: :o Did you ever here Bill Cosby's routine on Midol? "Give me some Midol and it's for ME!!" was how it ended :lol: Old Savage, target size, although it determines what you may use, has nothing to do with the attitude of many levergunn...

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Why does it seem to be the levergun sites where beating your chest about how macho you are because you use irons is so predominant (And that's all it really is or you wouldn't put down people that use scopes). On top of that levergunners seem to have no problem throwing out disparaging remarks when ...

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Hunting- scopes
Target / plinking- peeps

Would like to get into lever silhouette and agree I would not be interested if scopes are allowed. If I wanna use a scope I can jump into either high power, or if it still exists, hunting rifle silhouette with a marlin express.

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Great pics!!

Was on a boat in Portsmouth naval shipyard at Kittery and rented a place in York Beach.

Loved the scenery, the people, and the architecture. Sure was a great place to be. Fall out there is something special, 'tis true.

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Old Savage wrote:Wow, great looking rifles but guns are not girls.

And what happens if you don't treat your women or your guns with respect, and take care of them in a proper manner?

And when either one goes off, aren't they capable of doing damage to whatever is recipient of their attention that time ?

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Per Pop's suggestion, try some 30-30 reduced loads. You also might want to get a slip on recoil pad . Most women have less weight, less muscle in the shoulder, and smaller bones in the shoulder. So, the preceived recoil is more for them than for an adult male. As for the rifle being heavy, the 1894c...

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Get your mind outta the gutter, the girls I'm talking about are Marlins :D There's a story behind this post. Two of us at marlinowners had to send our 338MX's back twice. The service manager at Marlin, Bob T (bobbytjr at marlinowners) decided to do something to make it up to the two of us. Gallo Paz...

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RIHMFIRE wrote:Id like to see a pic of your henry.....

Here you go

RIHMFIRE wrote:Im thinking about getting a 22mag

Some great feedback on the Henry 22 Mag at Rimfire Central

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Enjoying my Frontier more each time I shoot it. (20" Octagonal barrel) Had a satisfying experience this weekend. This was at 25 yards so it was short range. Anyway, the bullseye area was getting pretty well peppered, so I put a 2 inch orange 'stick on' bullseye over the center. It got hit enoug...

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WinM71 wrote:Take a look at this, absolute marketing genius. Let's see - one for the car, one for the reloading area in the basement, etc., etc., etc.
http://www.hoppes.com/products/ca_air_freshener.html

ROFLMAO. You know you're a gun nut when . . . . (see link)

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This was interesting. Gave a friend of mine a box of the Remington 22 Golden Bullets as My 60 does not like them and he has a 22 bolt. Fast forward and after shooting a 795, he went and bought one. Tried using the Remmy 22's and had numerous FTE's. So he did something I wouldn't have thought of. He ...

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Neat tip -- will have to try that on my 38-55 Cowboy. Thanks! Old No7 Not sure how it will work on a cowboy, The tube attachment to the barrel on the marlin Express series is different from any other marlin made. Have had 2 people from marlin tell me that. However, I have seen people put a small o-...

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Sticky extraction is one of the issues with the 338, even some of the 2008 models. There are 2 causes. 1. Rings in the chamber from machining and not being smoothed at the factory, so chamber needs to be polished http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/index.php/topic,71613.msg708458.html#msg708458 Scrol...

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Quick tip from the ex service manager / head gunsmith at marlin before they closed the factory. Remove the screw holding the tube to the barrel. Loctite the screw, tighten it until finger tight with a screwdriver and then back off 1/2 turn. On the Marlin Express rifles, the tube is supposed to float...

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Quick tip from the ex service manager / head gunsmith at marlin before they closed the factory. Remove the screw holding the tube to the barrel. Loctite the screw, tighten it until finger tight with a screwdriver and then back off 1/2 turn. On the Marlin Express rifles, the tube is supposed to float...

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