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by DocRock
Thu Dec 12, 2019 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glass Bullets (fromshotgun)....
Replies: 8
Views: 573

Re: Glass Bullets (fromshotgun)....

My 20ga load - 370 grs pure lead ball (.626") over 95 grs 2F black powder for 1350 fps.

Next to a 30-06 case for perspective.
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by DocRock
Thu Dec 12, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snapped these from my bedroom window about 7 AM this morning
Replies: 8
Views: 707

Re: Snapped these from my bedroom window about 7 AM this morning

Chem Trails!!!! Almost as bad as the "fluoride" in the water...
by DocRock
Wed Dec 11, 2019 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fiver
Replies: 7
Views: 525

Re: Fiver

Love those rifles. Quintessential mid-century class. I envy you your rifle and congratulate you on its fruitful use.
by DocRock
Wed Dec 11, 2019 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glass Bullets (fromshotgun)....
Replies: 8
Views: 573

Re: Glass Bullets (fromshotgun)....

Those TFM guys are crazy. If you asked nicely, I'm pretty sure they'd fire a ham sandwich out of a shotgun :lol:

I was amazed at the durability of the marble.
by DocRock
Sun Dec 08, 2019 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336 cb
Replies: 9
Views: 1491

Re: 336 cb

I have a 336 Texan. I much prefer a 20" barrel configuration in 30-30.
by DocRock
Sun Dec 08, 2019 3:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dec 7th, 1941 --- Never Forget
Replies: 10
Views: 1046

Re: Dec 7th, 1941 --- Never Forget

As the pleasant surprise/late arrival Gen X child of Greatest Generation parents, I have to agree with the post above. Boomers have done a particularly poor job of raising children, but the real problem hasn't been the parents so much as the teachers. Running around smoking pot, dodging the draft, m...
by DocRock
Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 71 .45-70 Conversion: Cycling Issues
Replies: 9
Views: 1873

Re: Winchester 71 .45-70 Conversion: Cycling Issues

So, Gunny's suggestion still holds but it's a matter of adding to rather than filing away at the carrier. The carrier does not require strength, so modifying the carrier to narrow it and better cradle the 45-70 round is what's required. Since I don't have a 71 or an 1886, I am of course offering ent...
by DocRock
Sat Dec 07, 2019 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Short barrel 308 rifle velocity loss
Replies: 5
Views: 714

Re: Short barrel 308 rifle velocity loss

I say, her hand loads are jolly hot! We didnt get a bullet weight, but I would guess in the 150 grs range. And she was pushing 2675 with that tasty little suppressed 700.
by DocRock
Fri Dec 06, 2019 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To restore or not
Replies: 21
Views: 3586

Re: To restore or not

I just finished mine. Not sure it will ever be of interest to a collector, but it's certainly better than it was!

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by DocRock
Fri Dec 06, 2019 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 Ugly Duckling
Replies: 34
Views: 4766

Re: Savage 99 Ugly Duckling

Gave it 10 coats of Tung Oil and have done the best I can do with re-bluing. I'm pleased how it turned out. Before: IMG_1002.jpg D92EFA4A-C2F8-4820-83AB-105E3F0D0B88.jpeg After: BAA4982D-E76A-4C73-AE0E-2F719E0890D6.jpeg CED983EC-5C9F-4B77-A0FA-34AD46DA4DC4.jpeg 6E73CA4F-740E-4BCE-9FF6-838AB8B52DAD.j...
by DocRock
Fri Dec 06, 2019 1:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Ackley advice
Replies: 13
Views: 2597

Re: 30-30 Ackley advice

I tried loading LVR with 150 gr bullets. Could be my rifle, or the combination with the particular bullets I was using, but accuracy was dismal, and pressures get out of hand very quickly. Thankfully a friend with Quickload saved me from a likely catastrophic ending. Good to know and glad to hear a...
by DocRock
Thu Dec 05, 2019 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snagged a vintage Winchester 44-40 SRC (photo)
Replies: 19
Views: 3295

Re: Snagged a vintage Winchester 44-40 SRC (photo)

Great patina! Glad to hear the bore is in good shape. What a fantastically handy rifle in a great cartridge. Enjoy!
by DocRock
Thu Dec 05, 2019 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Ackley advice
Replies: 13
Views: 2597

Re: 30-30 Ackley advice

According to P. O. there is no bolt thrust with the AI. His first book has a nice article on his experiments. Bless him. I have Ackley's books. By removing body taper, the Ackley profile does diminish bolt thrust. His claim that straight walled cartridges expand and "cling" to the chamber...
by DocRock
Wed Dec 04, 2019 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Ackley advice
Replies: 13
Views: 2597

Re: 30-30 Ackley advice

What rifle? In a 336 or 94 action, for example, I would be looking hard at Leverevolution for its flatter pressure curve to diminish bolt thrust with the AI. In something like an H&R SB2 receiver, I would want to try 150s with IMR 4064 headed for 308 Lite territory. And with something like the S...
by DocRock
Tue Dec 03, 2019 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To restore or not
Replies: 21
Views: 3586

Re: To restore or not

In favor of refinish. I'm in the middle of a Savage 99 salvage and the barrel on yours looks a much easier polish and blue. Congrats on a great find and good luck.
by DocRock
Thu Nov 28, 2019 1:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 Ugly Duckling
Replies: 34
Views: 4766

Re: Savage 99 Ugly Duckling

Three coats of Tung Oil starting to look good and bringing out the golden tones in the beech.
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by DocRock
Wed Nov 27, 2019 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning BAR, 1969 Vintage
Replies: 19
Views: 2910

Re: Browning BAR, 1969 Vintage

Classy and classic. Minute of deer will be good! We often forget how spoiled we are these days with $350 Tupperware rifles that will deliver 1 MOA groups with shocking regularity. Eve 20 years ago, fine sporting rifles were considered quite accurate if they were 2 MOA. Companies like Timney thrived ...
by DocRock
Tue Nov 26, 2019 12:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introduced: Tesla Electric Pickup Truck
Replies: 45
Views: 7067

Re: Introduced: Tesla Electric Pickup Truck

I struggle with conjuring the audience for this turdmobile. Is there an untapped thirst among effete, man-bun sporting, patchouli oiled, Greta Thune worshipping, climate alarmists for pick-up trucks? What would they pick up? Crates of soy milk? Signs for the transgender anti-capitalist protest and c...
by DocRock
Tue Nov 26, 2019 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: School me on 264 Win Mag
Replies: 13
Views: 2706

Re: School me on 264 Win Mag

As far as I know, there is still a very limited selection of .264" bullets in the 150 grs + range. Some of the uber VLD 140s may need 1:8 but, generally speaking, unless you plan to use the rifle on elk or moose, where the top end SD's should deliver penetration similar to a 30-06 180 grs, 120s...
by DocRock
Mon Nov 25, 2019 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 Ugly Duckling
Replies: 34
Views: 4766

Re: Savage 99 Ugly Duckling

But I have a mystery and I'm hoping a Savage 99 resident expert might happen by to help . The 20" barrel is marked Model 99E and Westfield MA. It has the rounded short forend, nasty pressed checkering, pistol grip beech stocks, consistent with a Model 99E carbine. The serial number on the rece...
by DocRock
Mon Nov 25, 2019 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 Ugly Duckling
Replies: 34
Views: 4766

Re: Savage 99 Ugly Duckling

But I have a mystery and I'm hoping a Savage 99 resident expert might happen by to help . The 20" barrel is marked Model 99E and Westfield MA. It has the rounded short forend, nasty pressed checkering, pistol grip beech stocks, consistent with a Model 99E carbine. The serial number on the rece...
by DocRock
Sun Nov 24, 2019 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 Ugly Duckling
Replies: 34
Views: 4766

Re: Savage 99 Ugly Duckling

Worked on the bluing. Not exactly beautiful but I'd say she's gone from Ugly Duckling to Miss Congeniality...
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by DocRock
Sun Nov 24, 2019 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 Ugly Duckling
Replies: 34
Views: 4766

Re: Savage 99 Ugly Duckling

Making headway on this and will post pics - the outside of the barrel is tragic. Have stripped the stocks back to plain (very plain) beech and stained a light walnut. Will Tung Oil finish. Spent hours and hours with a diamond file, emory cloth, jewelers buffer, and steel wool on the barrel which was...
by DocRock
Wed Nov 20, 2019 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 Ugly Duckling
Replies: 34
Views: 4766

Re: Savage 99 Ugly Duckling

I said this on another post...back in the day the average working class guy bought a Winchester or a Marlin.....Savages were mostly bought by uppity types....management , business owners...and the like.---6 The 99 may have been bought by "uppity types", but from 1946 onwards, working clas...
by DocRock
Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 Ugly Duckling
Replies: 34
Views: 4766

Savage 99 Ugly Duckling

I have always wanted a 99 and one in .308 strikes me as very handy, especially with a 20" barrel. GB purchase. This one looks to have been ridden hard and put away wet more than once but bore is allegedly bright and shiny. Lots of surface rust freckling on barrle and receiver. Wood finish looks...
by DocRock
Thu Nov 14, 2019 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: nd in need of help... Win 1895
Replies: 19
Views: 2152

Re: New here and in need of help... Win 1895

So took it out to the range today, mainly for a function test. Everything works correctly :D Only shot at the 100 yard targets this morning. The aperture piece on the Providence Tool Lyman 21 pattern sight is held in place by a very small screw. It was low 40s F out there and it took a bloody long t...
by DocRock
Fri Nov 08, 2019 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: nd in need of help... Win 1895
Replies: 19
Views: 2152

Re: nd in need of help... Win 1895

Out of curiosity have you tried playing with the forearm pressure on your 1895 to see how it affects groups? I swear my 1895SRC .30-06 (Miroku) will do better than 2MOA but it's been a long time since I shot it at paper. I've been holding out of doing any serious range work until I can get my Provi...
by DocRock
Fri Nov 08, 2019 2:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: nd in need of help... Win 1895
Replies: 19
Views: 2152

Re: nd in need of help... Win 1895

Doc, Please report on the accuracy you get as I am curious as to what my 1895 .405 gets. Since I do not target shoot and everything I shoot at dies, I can only assume that he accuracy is average for a Miroku/Winchester 1895 .405 (whatever that is) and just go on killing game with mine. :) If it doe...
by DocRock
Fri Nov 08, 2019 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: nd in need of help... Win 1895
Replies: 19
Views: 2152

Re: nd in need of help... Win 1895

So, this rifle has been capable of 3 MOA rifle with jacketed and cast bullets and the buckhorn sights. I would say that is the best I can do with open irons. I shoot in a competition that requires US rifles of a pre 1898 design and no optics, firing at 200 yards. So, I wanted the Lyman 21 sight to s...
by DocRock
Thu Nov 07, 2019 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: nd in need of help... Win 1895
Replies: 19
Views: 2152

Re: nd in need of help... Win 1895

Finally got it all back together and drilled and tapped for the Providence Tool Co., Pattern 21 sight. Looking forward to shooting it!
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by DocRock
Sat Nov 02, 2019 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: nd in need of help... Win 1895
Replies: 19
Views: 2152

Re: New here and in need of help... Win 1895

First of all, while I hate to blaspheme, I want to know WTH JMB was thinking? darn and blast his eyes! I achieved partial victory through bloody minded persistence: The finger lever catch pin must be held in place with a slave pin while fitted to the receiver. I fabricated the slave pin from a nail....
by DocRock
Thu Oct 31, 2019 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: nd in need of help... Win 1895
Replies: 19
Views: 2152

Re: nd in need of help... Win 1895

Thanks very much. Dug up the "Rare Winchesters" reassembly instructions earlier. However, "and drive in the finger lever link pin (52), connecting the link with the finger lever.", does not begin to describe the fiendish evils of JMB's mind. The tiny little finger lever has to fi...
by DocRock
Thu Oct 31, 2019 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: nd in need of help... Win 1895
Replies: 19
Views: 2152

nd in need of help... Win 1895

Aloha and Happy Halloween from Colorado. In need of some help please. I bought a Providence Tool Co. replica Lyman 21 Sight and installed it on my 80s vintage, Miroku made "Browning" 1895 in 30-40. Followed a YouTube vid on disassembly (chap with a Russian contract original). However, the ...