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Can anyone tell me how many Browning model 71's were made?

Carbine---

Rifle---

If there are a lot fewer carbines then I would think they would go for a premium--plus--it's handier and lighter to carry. Love mine.

Don

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I have several chromatic harmonicas as well as some diatonics. Couple custom made. Favorite is the Hohner CX-12 model in the Tenor tuning and with an add-on metal mouthpiece. The Tenor tuning is an octave lower than standard. After many years of playing 16 holers find I much prefer the 12 hole with ...

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Recently read a good book about Trudy Turner's life in the wilderness of British Columbia. I've mentioned her dad who, at the age of 21 and in 1912, hiked about 60 miles inland from Bella Coola, B.C. and made himself a home and farm where he and wife Ethel raised their 3 kids. Two boys and a girl. T...

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As I've said before--I shot a pigeon at about 30 yds using Ruger 10/22 mag and nearly shot it in half. Big difference in performance of 22 LR and 22 Mag Rim-Fire. Dead right there is a lot more doable with the 22 mag rimfire. As you get older and no longer enthused much with reloading, paying a litt...

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Did anyone here ever make their pistol grip model 71 Winchester/Browning into a straight grip--or have it done? Malamute? Weren't you considering this? Why would I want to mutilate the gun--some might ask? Tastes differ. I can definitely lever a straight grip--from the shoulder--easier and faster th...

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Nice stories about your dads.

My dad didn't care for guns but he quite willingly helped me build my first reloading table.

It's for sure, parents want their kids to be happy. Most of the time the reverse is also true.

Don

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Outstanding old photos! Hands over the muzzle, muzzle on the boot--if you KNOW it's unloaded--what's the difference?

I'm "turned-off" with the pictures of the guys with their gun muzzles in the dirt. No way to treat a gun.

Don

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Here's mine, an original Winchester 1895 chambered in 38-72 and with a tapered octagon barrel. Made in 1904 ... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/3855Win/Desktop%20Photos/full-other-side.jpg KirkD, Nice picture and gun. I recall some of you other pictures. You know how to do it. Looks like eve...

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Nice report. I had one of those 99A's and may buy another.

Can't think of a cartridge that'll do more for it's size than the 250 Savage.

Don

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Booger Bill,

Few more stories like those and you'd have a good book! I'm guessing there's a few more.

Don

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I tend to think the old 405 gr factory load and equivalent would do as well on a charging bear as anything. It does very well with gallon water jugs and a lot better--penetration wise--than hot 400 gr Barnes Original load. The recoil difference (and hence recovery time) between these two loads is su...

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Nice story and pictures.

Is that a recoil pad I see on that gun?

Don

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BlaineG,

So power is fun, eh? Sounds right to me.

Wish you safety and all kinds of fun!

Don

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Finally got to a shoot'in range out here in CA today. Been here about 6 months so thought about time. Whoever it was in this group that suggested Bee Canyon Road near Hemet, CA for shooting--I owe you a thank you. About 9 miles from where I live. 7-8 "recesses" in small mountains and if yo...

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Good joke. Love the uniqueness of the post subject. ABCDE, ETC.

Does anyone have a 123456789 post?

Don

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How do some of you compare the Remington model 30 with the sporterized Springfield bolt-action? I read they were both used in the First World War in their "military configuration." From what I read they are both very reliable and the model 30 might be a little heavier but possibly a little...

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Hobie, Kind of owe Griff an apology. I didn't take enough time with his post in that regard but will now go to it in my "Seeing the World via Google Map" post. Yep. Went to Griffs response about Arapawa Island, New Zealand and then found it with Google Map. I need to pay a little closer at...

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Just now took a look at a previous post of mine about how many of you are from another country. Found no one mentioned New Zealand. Is anyone in this group from New Zealand? I've spent some time there using the Google map and it's a beautiful country! My aunt and uncle have been there and Australia....

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MY REMINGTON 30S EXPRESS WAS A 257ROBERTS. I HAD P.O. ACKLEY RE-CHAMBER IT TO 257ACKIMP BACK IN THE '60's. HE CHARGED ME TWELVE DOLLARS TO DO THIS. I DID IT BECAUSE THE ORIGINAL CHAMBER WAS DEFECTIVE AT IT'S REAR. THE ORIGINAL BARREL IS ACCURATE ENOUGH TO BLOW UP BLACKBIRDS WELL BEYOND 200 YARDS. I...

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Suppose some of you have a Remington model 30 and would like to know how you like it? Seen a picture of one today and was impressed with what looked like a very good, reliable gun. Sure had that old-time quality look to it. I know it was based on the Enfield action and forget what I've read about th...

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MikeD,

Nice guns. The real mcCoy too. I also take the hoods off but keep'em. I have a 64 and may have it's barrel cut back to 20" just like my Browning 71 carbine. The 64 carbines are too expensive for me.

Don

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Hard to believe that 'ball of water' would equal all the water in all the earth, lakes, rivers and oceans on earth.

Very interesting.

Water, sun and soil make food, clothing and shelter possible. Make all living entities possible.

Don

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Griff wrote:
getitdone1 wrote:Say Griff,
What are you ask'in for that Trapper?
Don
Probably 4 times any reasonable price.

Griff,

All kidding aside--well....mostly, does that short barrel make for a pretty severe muzzle blast? Got to be a real handy rifle.

Don

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Say Griff,

What are you ask'in for that Trapper?

Don

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Here's a couple of pictures of my two favorites guns. I've had lots of guns over the years but these two are my all-time favorites. Looks, power and dependability. They got it. I can't decide which of these two guns I like best--and, I don't need to. Just keep'em, pamper'em and shoot'em! http://i901...

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Here's a poster I made back in the 80s when I was trying to think-up gun related things that would be a commercial success. This plus other ideas along with a lack of persistence equaled time well spent and zero dollars. Persistence--don't forget it if you want to be successful. http://i901.photobuc...

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Never been on a Cruise Ship per se. Back in 1963 I delievered a new Pontiac from a dealer in Chicago to a dealer in Anchorage, Alaska. My cheap way of getting to Alaska. I arrived in Anchorage about 2:00 a.m. in the morning and it was still light--about like very late evening. Oncoming traffic on th...

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When you end-up in the middle of an ocean--in this case the Indian Ocean--you have to zoom out to see Africa and Australia. Otherwise you are looking at the ocean without any land or even the name of the ocean. Center of USA antipode is roughly at the lower end of Western Australia, in the ocean and...

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Here's something fun to play with. Antipode Map where you can place 'marker' exactly where you live and left click on 'swap locations' and the marker on the 2nd map will be exactly on the opposite side of the world. (With left mouse button move the map to position the 'marker.') My earlier post aski...

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Walker,

I just did a search for a Browning 71 carbine. Took awhile to find one not sold and here it is.

Appears 1000-1300 is the present price range for one in very good to like new condition.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =286107957

Don

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How do some of you guys compare the Winchester model 94 with the Marlin 336?

I'm thinking about buying a Marlin 336 Texan--if I can find one. Would guess price would be around 500.00.

Have you had any reliability problems with the 336?

I'm aware of the quality issues with present day Marlins.

Don

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A good example of why it's a much better bet to buy a Browning Model 71 carbine.

It will nearly always be in better condition and for like condition you'll pay 1/2 or less. More likely 1/4 !

You're much more assured of a gun in very good condition.

Don

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I have the same project to do or have done with my great grandfather's barn and house. It's sad to see what I remember for many years as a good barn and house. No indoor plumbing in the house, never was. Mortise and tenon. Yep, same as our barn and they are known to be tough to pull down. Medium siz...

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Nice guns. I need to give the 25-35 a try.

Don

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marlinman93 wrote:I always thought a Rigby Ballard with a Malcolm scope would be nice!:) I'd even settle for one without the scope if I had too!

marlinman93,

Mighty nice single shots there.

Don

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Had to think a little since I pretty much have all the guns I want or need. Actually more than I need. Winchester 1894 SRC in fine condition Winchester 1886 SRC in fine condition SXS double rifle, 500 NE--Rigby, H&H, Purdy, etc. Winchester model 21, 12 ga--least expensive for around 5,000 With t...

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Initially there was concern that the turbines would damage the blood cells due to the speed with which they moved the blood. This proved to not be a problem. They found that often a similar device installed alongside the heart would give the heart a chance to mend itself though some hearts cannot be...

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The March 2012 issue of 'Popular Science' has an article about a new type of artificial heart that uses a pair of small turbines which provide a continuous flow of blood rather than a pulse. A couple of famous doctors at The Texas Medical Center in Houston think this device may be THE answer. Articl...

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Modoc ED wrote:1979 Manufactured Marlin 444S

Modoc ED,

Your picture of the old guy and the nurse is a dandy. Should have complimented you long ago.

Expect a few guys in this bunch would still hunt at that stage of "maturity."

Don

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I thought it would be interesting to see how many members of this group live in countries other than the United States. What brought this to mind is I noticed two fellows from Australia posting, one after the other. "gundownunder" from Perth and "Nicknack" from Queensland. I know...

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You'll never buy a better gun.

Don

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I'm going to sell my 1986 FXRD as soon as I can get my act together to advertise her. Got her i n 1988 with 12,000 miles on her. I added all of the Screaming Eagle performance gear and that made my bike a very competent canyon cruiser. It leans better than the FLHs and has a some guts. I just don't...

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Based on my own riding, people don't see you nearly as well, if you are riding, fast, on on a quite bike, that is narrow, like a trail bike or sport bike, and espacally if you are tucked in, like a sport biker or anyone with low narrow handlebars. The thing is they don't see you, and or you don't g...

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Pitchy, In my experience, though I never owned one, the Henry 22 lever gun may be the easiest and smoothest I've ever tried. I handled one in a sporting goods store one time. Actually it's a bit of 'apples and oranges' when we compare the little rim-fires with the center-fires. I had a Winchester 94...

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Panzercat,

Threadjacking? Not to me. I welcome any and all gun pictures from anybody at any time and know everyone here feels the same.

If I've posted on any subject and someone wants to start showing me their guns--fine with me!

You have some nice guns there.

Don

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I don't shoot my guns a lot but as best I can tell my smoothest feeding and probably most reliable guns are my Browning model 71 with 348 Win. cartridge and my pre-64 model 70 Winchester with 270 Win, cartridge. Although I know I and many here have no problem whatever with the model 86 Browning and ...

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There's a few more. Yeah, as one of you said, the choice between the model 71 and 86 is a tough one. Have a Win. 64 , 30-30 and may have the barrel cut back to carbine length, plus other work. It could then end-up my favorite due to being much lighter than the 71 or 86, more all-around cartridge for...

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I've posted some of these before but after posting my 71 carbine picture earlier today thought some of you would enjoy seeing these guns. I'm repeating some but doubt that'll make anyone mad. http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac215/getitdone1/Donsdigital-first229186.jpg Anschutz DKL 22 MRF with sco...

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Interested in a varmit load for my Browning 71 Carbine. Are 150 gr bullets available? I know Winchester used to offer it with 150 gr bullet.

Just for up close varmits and tinkering.

Don

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Booger Bill,

Nice picture. Your Quad looks like a dandy and for sure it's a lot safer than a motorcycle.

Think you are right about big bike vs small bike safety. The "safety" is between your ears, whether big or small bike. This assumes adequate physical strength and sense of balance.

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