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Another goodun with Sam Elliot is "Once an Eagle" Though not a western, a fine WWII movie.

I have seen all the Sam Elliot Westerns. They are all good.

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The original Texans were made from 53 to 83 in various barrel lengths but most consider any straight gripped 336, a Texan. The least common is the Marauder, 63-64. The SRC was produced along with standard guns. Other straight grips were produced in the later 80s. I can not remember when a straight g...

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Thanks big bear

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I recently bought a Ruger LCP. It is small, concealable, de-horned, low recoil and mine shoots well. I plan to buy one for the wife.

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Thanks Pete. Good Information. Just what I was looking for.

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I have a whitetail/muledeer/coyote trip to Alberta planned for this fall. I am going under the Hunter Host program. I have all the necessary documentation, license prerequisits and approval from the SRD (Sustainable Resource Department) the equivilent to our Parks and Wildlife department. The questi...

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Of course guns harm people. He said college campuses and small communities could be "potential incubators of terrorism" even while major cities such as New York and Los Angeles remain primary targets for terrorists. College campuses could be anti terrorist gun friendly zone! Potential mean...

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The Volcanic was a lever action handgun.

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I was hoping the good people of our state would not indict him. Victory for Joe and common sense. The last paragraph of Don Tomas' post says much. Our government should take heed and deal with the illegals in our country. Aside from the shooting itself, the national debate revolved around the fact t...

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VITTLES are groceries, everyday good food!!

I just had for Sunday dinner, Bone in ribeye cooked over wood coals, fresh green beans and new potatoes, and fried field corn. MMMMMMMM That is VITTLES.

Enjoy them bunnies!!

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Great Idea. If components keep getting higher, we'll all get a little more inventive. And the best thing of all is that you've got VITTLES for the next 3 or 4 days!!

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GK, Eating squirrels takenwith shot is hard on the teeth. I certainly would prefer something accurate inthe 22 short or even an air rifle ( I have a 40 year old Sheridan that thumps limb rats with ease) We call grey squirrels "cat" squirrels here while the red squirrels are "fox"...

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GameKeeper, You mentioned squirrels. Are they considered pests or table fare?

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Reloads and misfires are due to the occasional deep primer pocket. Most every used gun I buy will be taken apart, cleaned and reassembled. You'd be surprised how much crud collects in the firing pin channel.

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I have often wondered why the Winchester Model 70 would be listed as #1. If this gun is "the Rifleman's Rifle" how come are there multiple times the amount of Remingtons out there? Seems to me if it were that good, everyone would have one or two, they would have never been discontinued or ...

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Ed, Are you shooting reloads? If the sizing or seating isn't just right your bolt may not close without a little extra force. Disassembly is very easy. I'd try it before taking it to a smith. Did the gun just start doing this of late? Ammo brand? New bullet? Will it close without a round inthe chamb...

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I have used Ruger Blackhawks in 44 and 45 to take TX whitetails. Either will work fine. I am surprised that the Bisley was not mentioned. I prefer it over the BH and SBH gripframes. As JimT said, bigbores are more forgiving and choose the model you shoot best.

Good Luck in your quest

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Way back when, I checked a box of factgory Remington 405s. The case is crimped at the shoulder of the bullet. I tried to crimp in the cannelure but it would not cycle in my 1895G.

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Where is the serial number? Weren't the early gun numbered onthe lower tang?

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I have used Re7 and 150 gr Winchester PPs for about 15 years now. It performs well for me. I have no reason to change.

Papalote

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Mr. Cash, A flat top is a fine one to have bequeathed. Not to mention the 37. Seems the single shot shotguns of today don't have the feel of those from yesteryear. I wish they'd bring them back

Salvo, that is one inKredible Krag!! I want one!!

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Ammonia is bad news for brass. I use a tumbler and Lyman media additive.

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The horn was taken from a skull and dried. A file was used to whittle out the knot just under the mouthpiece. The hole into the horn was made by inserting a red hot wire, melting/burning the channel into the horn cavity. The bottom of the horn was scraped with broken glass to thin it down to an acce...

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I have spoken with our own Steve Young about the possibilities of rebuilding the old girl.

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I am fortunate to have a few of the things once owned by my maternal grandfather. He was a carpenter-rancher-horsetrainer in Washington County, Texas. Though he passed from this life in 1967, I am constantly reminded of him when I open the gunsafe and find these items. The Remington RB is no longer ...

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El Mac, I have an original 336CB and a conversion, both in 30-30. I have another donor gun to send in for conversion. I considered the 38-55 but I would have to have new dies, brass, bullet mold, crimp die................So I decided that I would settle for another 30-30, keeping the original for ca...

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If you have a Gander Mountain in your area, you can sort out what is available. When you find what you might like, look for a good price elsewhere. I like S X Ss but prefer O/Us as I think they may last longer. Seems like many of the old S X Ss I have handled has seen much use and were.....well........

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Blackbuck Antelope, made into a sloppy joe type loose sandwich dish.

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Mokwaw, Thank you

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......packages went out today USPS..............

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Mokwaw, I'd like the Bushnell scope.

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Azoil and Wes, PMs replied to. Holster and sling have been spoken for.

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UP for grabs is a Safariland 28 K-Frame pancake type belt holster and a new leather sling. TomF http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c310/zapilote/Safariland281.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c310/zapilote/Safariland282.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c310/zapilote/Safariland28.jpg http://...

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Mntfolk75, I'd like to have the J frame IWB holster. I have an item or two. I'll get pictures and post early this week.

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Lucky Dog! I have never found a GT. I recently found (and bought) a 30TK and a '71 Texan.

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Marlin 1894CP or a Winchester Trapper is the way to go!!

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There are other bolt guns?? My Remingtons are fine shooters. As was stated earlier, the 700 is the best.

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Depending on the distance left or right, one could file the inside of the rear sight. This allows the front sight to line up to the center of a wider rear sight. Remember whether you file the front or the rear, a little goes a long way!

I like adjustable sights!!

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I own LEE, RCBS, and Lyman reloading dies. I have had quality problems with Lyman and RCBS. LEE dies work every time for me. I use an RCBS press but do have a LEE should I want or need to use a second or set up a remote loading center. I was skeptical of LEE products because of the price but I conti...

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Heck, we shoot beef cattle with a .22. Shot placement is paramount. The 357 should be fine provided we all understand its limitations. I plan to use my 357 for Texas whitetails.

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I have worked thawed meat for 30+ years without an incident or spoilage. When working cold meat be sure to pay close attention to where your fingers are while deboning!!

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you should all read "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee". He has a right to be ticked off.

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Congrats on the finest example of recent Marlin production. I have an original 336CB. At the time I paid $505. out the door for mine. I was thinking myself STUPID for such a waste of money on a 30-30. BOY WAS I WRONG!!!!! The original 336CB can be improved on by the replacement of the sights. I inst...

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One thing not mentioned about goats (unless I missed it) is that if they have horns (you did not mention the breed) they will inevitably get their heads caught in the fence. When they do, they are an easy target for stray dogs or 'yotes. I fed mine bread, broccoli stalks, corn, hay, cucumbers (garde...

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I saw the same pricing at Walmart but only a few stores carry the Federal Blue Box. I was also suprised to find the same pricing $10-12-14 for Federals in 30-30, 270, .30-'06 and others at the new Cabelas in Gonzales Louisiana. If I didn't reload, I'd be all over them prices.

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I consider all straight stocked 336 Marlins as "Texans" regardless of DOM. I had a round levered straight stocked 336 with saddle ring from 1970 (now a 336CB), not marked T. I have a 30TK. Does the T = Texan and the K= K-Mart? I also have a 444T, again straight gripped. While not all were ...

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I had one as my first shotgun, about '74. Parts are limited for repairs. As I remember the gun was heavy and forearm loose. I did replace the extractor on at least one occasion. I sold mine and bought an 870.

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I have Marlin catalogs that do not represent a 26" barrel 336 CB. I have never seen one. I own 2 in 30-30, 1-45 Colt and 1-357. All are 24"ers. The only 26" CB I have seen and owned is the 1895CB in 45-70. Marlin wil convert to the CB configuration provided parts are on hand. Papalote

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Please confirm if the San Antonio store is at 1911 Loop 1604. If it is the one closing, wher the heck is the other Sportsmans Warehouse in SATX.

Thanks

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I put in an large order for bullets this morning at Wideners. You guys may check there as they seem to be a little cheaper than Midway on many things. I also noticed that a box of shotgun shells at Walmart yesterday had gone from 3.97 to 5.48!!

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