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You did the right thing. Ain't it great when stuff works out like that?

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Good score! KTP is about 2hrs south of me. You can sometimes hit it good there for old levers. Always kinda wanted a 93 as I have an 89 and 81. Marlins are very accurate and that should be a great shooter. I stopped there 2yrs ago and they had a beautiful 1876 in 50-95exp. Outta my price range with ...

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I don't mind em.

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Thank you Steve! It always makes me happy to hear that someone does the same things I do. I've hung out at the same gunshop since I was a kid. It's a one man, one room show and the owner is like a second father. He is famous for the "take it home and try it" play and I must say it's been v...

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Lot's of prayers from this forum. Mine are sent also. Best wishes to you sir.

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I have seven in 92's, 73's and 89 marlins and all will shoot the same cast load very well. What is this cast load they all shoot well, Win? Reason I'm asking is my 38-40 hasn't been anything to get real proud of -- not bad, but a long way from real good. But to be fair to the rifle, so far I've onl...

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Best of luck to you sixgun. It does sound like you are pretty well squared away so you're ahead already. Stay safe!

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Good score! The 38-40 is my favorite of the pistol class cartridges. I have found it much more consistant from gun to gun in what it takes to shoot well. I have seven in 92's, 73's and 89 marlins and all will shoot the same cast load very well. All my 44's need something different and are more work ...

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So sorry for your pain and loss. I'm a rider too and so i know of the bond you feel with a bike that you have spent a lot of time with. Like a cowboy/horse relationship. I hope everything works out well for you. Glad you're ok.

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I think the most effective the 556 has ever been has been with a 55gr bullet out of a 20" barrel. All the changes since may have made it more accurate and better able to penetrate barriers but has made it slower and lessened it's wound capabilities. How it originally behaved is what the soviets...

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Good luck! An excellent choice in rifles. Please remember to take way too many pictures.

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I think the biggest problem with 30 carbine is that it has always been judged against cartridges out of its class. In my opinion the M-1 carbine is a vicious (buzz word of the times) personal defense weapon. It way outperforms 9mm out of a carbine or smg and the super short barrel 223's are awful fo...

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Looks like photographic evidence of a fine day Nath. I love old doubles but confess I own none of good quality. Thanks for the nail polish tip!

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Ghostdncr, Yes the 56 has the thimbles and the 66 has screws but they are basically coin slots. The 66 is more common when searching for a steel sight. Its more a matter of taste as to what you prefer. The 66 is more compact and to me looks just right on a 94. I do prefer the 56 on a bigger framed r...

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That there's some gooood eatin!

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Step careful sixgun! I'd say it was the buzzards who needed to worry!

Got up last Saturday to these turkeys on my lawn. What do you suppose that means?.......

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Wow! Thank you all so much for the great info. I feel like i have some options. I actually have some old roll crimping tools and a hull trimmer. I'd forgotten I had the stuff haha. Hey Nath sounds like you guys have the shells to go along with all those beautiful shotguns you have over there. My son...

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Haha! Sixgun has such a great way with words!!
Thank you Jack for the model of the Redfield. Did'nt Redfield also have a bigger one that was click adjust? I've seen one model they made that was just beautiful.

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Ghosrdncr, I know how you feel as I've been a machinist/tool grinder for 25 years. I'm not sure about the sight in the top picture but the bottom one is a 56 Lyman. I have that sight on my own 71 and several other rifles. I like them very much. They are a quality unit and somehow just look right on ...

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Thank you Lefty. I do handload for 12ga but I did'nt know about the factory offerings. I know black powder would probably be best. I'd just rather go with a light smokeless load if at all possible. I am much more familiar with the rifle and pistol cartridges. Never worked with a shotgun other than m...

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Thanks guys,

Yes I've thought of going that route and know a guy that does this. Just did'nt want to use black powder if i did'nt have to. Also would like to use components i have on hand if possible.

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Hi all, Doing a fair amount of bird hunting this year but missing the lever. Was wondering if any of you guys had a safe smokeless load for an 1887 12ga.? Also is it possible to trim back plastic shells for the shorter chamber? Shotgun in question is rough finish wise but very sound mechanically. It...

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Mainehunter,

Got one today.....botched another, oh well. Used to spend lots of time in that country hunting, riding dirtbikes and fourwheelers. Spend most of my time east of the river and 201 now. Got a camp in the area and is not far from home. Im lucky!

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Mainehunter,

Got a couple in towards pierce pond. Got to take it slow and watch off the sides. Still quite a few leaves up.
Deer hunting has been rough the last couple years so i decided this year to just bird hunt. Best eatin in the state anyway.....cept maybe moose.

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Congrats on the moose mainehunter. Beautiful country! You should go back for birds. The wife and i were there with the jeep Saturday and did well.

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Haven't posted here in forever but this caught my eye. I would not be surprised if your carbine did in fact come this way. I saw the exact same thing on a 1950's era 94 carbine many years ago. Shoulda bought it!

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sixgun, Wow, sorry to hear you are so stressed. That can make it mighty hard to steady down for offhand shootin. Victor is right, maybe you need to come up here. Your shootin irons and your jeeps are welcome. Its still pretty laid back, just not a place you're likely to get rich. OldWin

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Sixgun,

Don't you know it! But its got a ways to go to catch the jeep money pit! Haha! Luckily though all my junk is payed for. I'll catch you guys later, I just got to work.....the reason its all payed for!

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Sixgun, I'm 43 and kinda in between you and your son. I'm a little old school cause old Winchesters have been my first love since I was a teenager. At one time or another I've had the major players in military stuff but have been settled for many years now on M1A's and M1 carbine's. I had my first j...

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Sixgun Jr. I ain't nothin but jealous! When I ordered my Rubicon I told my wife my goal was to someday wheel the west/Moab with it. I got it with what I thought it would need to get there, mainly A/C. I took a lot of ribbing for it but with the blackflies, mosquitos and heat it's great. We have a lo...

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45 Colt, As rule the wider and longer it is the better it will be on the road but this will be a tradeoff in tight woods. I miss CJ-5's in the woods. The heaters in the TJ's (97-06) and JK's (07-present) are lightyears ahead of the old CJ's. Especially if you leave the carpets in. Unless you are int...

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Hey Sixgun, I really freaked when I saw the pic of your dooryard/garage. It looked like a mirror image of ours. I just showed my wife and she couldn't believe it. I've been into jeeps forever but never joined jeep forum. I'll see if I can find a similar pic. Your son's jeep looks cool. Little more f...

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Hey Sixgun! Strange, I have an 03 Rubicon with a 2 1/2 suspention and 1 1/4 bodylift, 33x10.50 BFG MT's. Just sold my 97 TJ daily driver to my Dad, and my wife drives an 04 GC.

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A belated welcome! Glad to have another Maineiac on the forum.

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Stretch,

It was almost that cold here a week or so ago. That same day it was 42 below in Jackman but that was with a little breeze.

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Many thanks for your continued service to our country. Marines are a special breed.

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YK

I believe it was Townsend Whelen but I could be mistaken.

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I am a machinist and have worked in the same place on the same product for 23 years. Quality is an often used word today but I can tell you that rarely is it a singular goal. Cost and efficiency are just as important. It is true that today's NC machine tools are capable of more accuracy and repeatab...

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I have never been much of a shotgun guy and own fewer of them than either handguns or rifles. That being said I have always loved the 16 since I was very young. My father always used a 16SxS and I guess I caught the same bug. I have 3 of them. The only thing I use them for is partridge and rabbits.

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In this locale Moose and Partridge followed by venison. IMHO at least.

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Old No. 7, I agree, I would make the change once and bring it back up to temperature as slowly as possible. Primers will be the most sensitive but method of storage is most important. I keep mine in a .50cal ammo can with silica and have purposely kept some for 15 years with no problems. Good luck, ...

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I agree with YK. I think for whatever reason the last couple of years has given the shooting community a great opportunity. I understand your feelings Sixgun as I would be apprehensive also. You have a lot to think about but there is little question that both you and your friend would represent the ...

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If you know it and are comfortable with it I would keep it. I bought a NIB Glock 21SF from a guy at work a couple years ago. My intent was to re-sell it as I had never held, fired, or cared for Glocks. Finally curiosity being what it is I tried it when nobody was looking. It shot WAY better than I t...

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Tom,

Funny you mentioned that as I have done that also. I have done it with loaded ammo but spin it slowly with a variable drill. I use a dab of Noxon on a rag.

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I heard this years ago and it kind of stayed in the back of my mind cause it sounds like something I would do, haha. I'm sure different powders would react differently/not at all. Probably a call to the manufacturer could clear it up.

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I had heard the danger of this was changing the granulation or removing the coating in regards to the powder

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Mod71,

Forgot to mention earlier that you have a beautiful home. Looks pretty with the snow. Probably because I don't have to shovel your yard!

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Mod71,

Getting the same as you. The only difference is I have to drive 60 miles to work tonight. Oh stuff!

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Hope you had a good birthday!

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Happy birthday!

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