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I worked in corporate America, Fortune 500, for many years. I was continously getting in trouble with upper management because when they said, "we have challenges and opportunities," I told them things were screwed up, here's the reason why, and here's my solution. I'm no longer in corpora...

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That is just great! I see she already knows about muzzle control and keeping the finger off the trigger until she's on target. What a Kodak moment!

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Welcome to the club!

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The most accurate load I had, when I owned my 1895 Cowboy, was 47gr of 3031 under a 300 gr Laser Cast. 42gr was almost as accurate.

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A 44mag will work for both pistol caliber and big bore silhouette. I've some .357 mags knock a ram down, but it's the shot placement that matters with the under 180gr bullet.

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I just don't see any reason why Remington or Cerebus would mess with the Marlin "brand". How much of the levergun and rimfire market does Marlin control verses Remington? This was a business decision. I sell restaurant equipment and I've seen this happen in my industry. You have Illinois T...

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The 74 is one of the neatest semi's that Winchester made. That pop out bolt is something that will never be reproduced.

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Do you mean like this?

Rifle went back twice, for a variety of problems, then they destroyed it because it still wasn't 100% reliable and built me a new one.

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You must have been good this year!

That must weigh enough to neutralize any amount of recoil. Have fun with it.

Keep me informed if you're able to find a transfer FFL or if your still interested in the 37.

Merry Christmas

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That 28" 44-40 I sold MM93 was originally purchased from Merz also.

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I've found some good deals on both AA and GB. I called MM93 with a ridiculously low priced #6 Ballard a few months ago. You just have to be patient.

Don't be like the guy that spent $900+ for a used 39A Mountie or the guy that just paid $13,000+ for a Nickle Colt Python.

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I paid $1145 for a NIB 7.5" 32-20 about 6 months ago. $2500 for a USED pair is HIGH.

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The rule applies to "centerfire", rimmed, cases that include the .35 remington.

The "smallbore" rules are different. They just state "22LR ammo".

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homefront wrote:Are we talking about "beach blanket bingo"?

It gets demonstrated in the movie "Full Metal Jacket".

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Hmmmmm? Believe me Jerry, I'm not picking nits with you. I was being sarcastic because of recent events. I shoot for fun. We just happen to have an individual that has turned our league into "the rules, are the rules, are the rules" sort of match. Once we have a "blanket party" h...

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Great score Jerry! Anything over 30 is cause for celebration!

Just don't show off your bullets to any "by-the-book" competitors.

Hollow points are not "approved". We had to reshoot a match because of one such individual protesting to the NRA Competition board.

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Cerebus Management Partners

My "guess" is they're just buying a controlling interest like they did with Remington. They want the Marlin "Brand" as a business investment.

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You're running out of floor space to take pictures Vall.

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Mich Hunter, I do feel your pain. I paid 50% more for the work they did on my 1897, but they did have to case the receiver and replace the barrel. They did do a pretty good job, but for what I paid the details matter. I sent a detailed letter, with the rifle, stating what work I wanted done, but.......

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I had to submit to digital fingerprinting and digital face imaging when I applied for my CCW. If they want me, they got me.

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S&W 686 or an old Model 28 Highway Patrolman. Both work well as a club if you run out of bullets.

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We open our club, to the public , the 2 weekends before hunting season starts so they can sight their rifles in. My bench was near the entrance the day I worked, so I got to see everyone coming in. Out of about 225 shooters that day, I only saw 2 levers. Tons of Rugers, a few Remingtons, Brownings, ...

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Sixgun beat me to it. :oops: On a side note, JnYork and I had problems with lead buildup around the case neck AFTER firing. We both have Marlin 1894CL's, I use Laser Cast bullets, and I think he does also. The problem was from too tight of a crimp. Once I backed off about a 1/2-2/3 of a turn the lea...

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I used my son's for a couple of silhouette matches. 240gr LRFN @ 1600fps had very little felt recoil, but a very loud report.

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1947 39A - smallbore cowboy silhouette rifle

1967 S&W Model 28 - I like this a whole lot better than I did my Python.

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The 1890 was actually a "fairly" good deal. 3rd Model (1916), 22short, with a special order Winchester #21 front sight, that a bubba D&T'd an extra hole for fairly rare "MARLIN" Marbles Simplex tang sight! :shock: I have a Marlin 37 pump rifle that it will go on, but I need t...

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Don't mess with the wood!

I have a 36A Deluxe and the hand cut checkering is the nicest part of the rifle.

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Vall,
It's going to be part of my "Rimfire" display at this month's show.

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It seemed like it took forever to get here......and to find one :? 1st variation, 1st year (1939), and 3 digit serial number under 500. :) Lots of sweaty, salty, hands have been on that receiver, but the bore is perfect.....real character. :wink: http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c385/bnw439/grail00...

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A 150gr can drop the Ram, but shot placement is important....high or in the butt. The 170gr will usually not have a problem. I have seen several of my rounds "splat" the rams and not drop them when they have hit in the lower belly area. Heavier is always better. I use a Speer 170 on top of...

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I used to fish up the road at Lake Sonoma. A massive bass fishery. Plenty of wineries and places to eat. We honeymooned, 21+ years ago, in the Healdsburg area....about 10 minutes north.

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AmBraCol, Here's where we shoot. 10 min. from the house. www.tcgc.org "Smallbore" became too much like work, to him. "Fun" shooting, even at paper, is a different ballgame. Cycling a pump or lever is a whole lot more fun than focusing on all those things necessary to hit that tin...

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Brownell's still has the discontiued Marbles Sourdough sights. I put the tallest one, .650(?), on my 1894CL and it was almost the exact same height. They had 3 different sizes when I bought mine about 3 months ago. That may be the easiest solution.

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BIG thumbs up, to you! A "portable plinker".

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How old is the 1893? I think Marlinman93 will be along to confirm this, but if you're getting an older 1893 you may not want to use jacketed loads. He explained to me that the "older" barrel steel was softer than modern and jacketed loads, especially factory,would wear out the bore faster.

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Ysabel, Just wait until your son wants a Wii! I need say no more. 8) If you want a 63 just make sure you get a Winchester, even a shooter like mine, instead of the Taurus copy. I have read too many reports of mechanical frustration and accuracy problems, from Taurus owners. The old "you get wha...

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Vall,
Were you using Target Shorts or just what you had on hand? Those are real good groups!

Any idea what the set trigger poundage (ounces) is?

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Blaine, Teenage years has played a part, but he got burned out doing NRA smallbore. It was even harder because he is left eye dominant and right handed. He's real recoil and noise sensitive, even with plugs and muffs, so centerfire stuff scared him. The only centerfire that he has ever liked to shoo...

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It's been 2 years and I never thought he would want to ever pick up a firearm again. I prodded/nudged him today, to join me, since mom decided to go into the office for a few hours. He agreed, so I let him pick out what he wanted to shoot. He grabbed an early 39A, pre-war Win 63, and Win 61. Great c...

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IIRC I was 12, at Boy Scout camp, and it was either a Winchester or Remington single shot bolt.

First centerfire was my 30-30, at 38.

First shotgun was an Ithaca 20g, at 14 or 15.

First handgun was 686 at 18 or 19.

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I earned an "Expert" rating (indoor smallbore rifle) when I was 16 and in the Boy Scouts. I found all my pins, but that one. I wish I knew where it was.

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Real nice 64! Congrats Mike!

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I used to have a Taurus Tracker, in .22mag. Just a real tack driver and after replacing the springs it was fun for my son to shoot. Unfortunately, Taurus discontinued it about 2 years ago.

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You sure that wasn't a car show you went to? She sure has a lot of "after market" parts on her.

We all step in #2. I'm a pro. It's how well you wipe it off and keep moving that counts.

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2ndovc beat me to it. I would guess that 90% of the shooters in our league use a 39A, for smallbore cowboy. The older ones are d&t'd for both receiver and tang sights.

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22 rimfire is my favorite and 32-20 a close second.

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Congratulations! Will there be some jerky sampling at the OAC meeting?

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I've been in sales for about 25 years. It doesn't matter if it's here on the forum or with one of my customers. I always try to be fair and totally honest. Those of you that have bought from me know that it I wanted it to be a "win-win" for for both of us.

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.....and here is the after. I soaked the rear sight and aperture, in Break Free, and was finally able to take them apart and get them working . Many thanks to my patient son for posing the rifle. :lol: http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c385/bnw439/39Aafter008.jpg http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...

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I have found the "Holy Grail" of 39A's

Hooray! My son came to the range with me today!