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For years I would have said "no contest" between the Browning A-Bolt and the Pre-64 model 70 Winchester. Now, I'm not so sure. Recently I bought a neat little Browning A-Bolt with nice wood and dull stainless barrel and action. So nice to raise the bolt handle and not be anywhere near the ...

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Since I have some wants and to sells in the classified section just want to remind people IT EXISTS. I haven't spent much time there until today. Hey, if it'd been there I'd have bought it. I'm thinking many other people, like me, have not given this section a good look. I plan to visit this cllassi...

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Read recently that it's illegal to bring handguns into california with magazines capable of holding over 10 rounds. Correct? Also read that when you move to California you must fill-out a form registering all your handguns. A form for each handgun and a fee of 19 dollars per gun. Kinda starts to Pee...

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I'm wondering if there's a barrel steel or barrel liner that would slow down the throat erosion that's such a problem with the faster, overbore cartridges. My main concern is the 243 Winchester. Be nice to be able to sometimes shoot fast with this cartridge from a lever-action or semi-auto without b...

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In some cases the lighter and smaller, the better. That's my opinion of the KelTec 32 auto. If you have not looked at and handled this one give it a try. Drop it in your shirt pocket is right. There's also holsters that fit in your back pocket for this gun. They are made to stay in your pocket when ...

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But dang-it, why didn't they make those 73 replicas with 20" barrels like the original? Really puzzles me why they did not. Don McCullough Don, Uberti's 1873 Short Rifle comes with a 20" barrel. http://www.uberti.com/firearms/1873Rifle.tpl Bruce, Thanks for that info. Believe I seen that ...

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But dang-it, why didn't they make those 73 replicas with 20" barrels like the original?

Really puzzles me why they did not.

Don McCullough

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Ysabel,

Regarding your dad's S&W model 19. I had one and may have another. Possibly my favorite handgun. Too, the 357 cartridge helps. Big fan of that cartridge. Absolute tops in the Browning B-92. And it's another gun I'll just have to have--again.

Don McCullough

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I recently mentioned going to a gun auction and a Henry rifle sold for $28,500.00. I know some guns go a lot higher. 10X and more ! One that comes to mind is the SxS double rifle Teddy Roosevelt used on his famous African Safari around 1909. Few years ago I heard what it was valued at but don't reca...

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Do some of you older members remember the old Brylcreem (Hair grooming) commercial? Here in Indiana this morning we have what I refer to as "Brylcreem Weather." 3 degrees this morning with wind. In the commercial is a "line" that goes, "a little dab will do ya." So I sa...

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Went to Mattoon, Illinois today. Had 5 guns selling there. Lasted so long I came home before 3 had sold. I was there from about 8:30 till 5:30 p.m. Snow and blowing, perhaps close to the worst day of the year. Lots of people and guns. Maybe most I've seen there. Had the pleasure of meeting Levergun ...

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125 gr Sierra for self-defense, varmits and deer and Nosler 170 gr Partition for anything larger.

Don McCullough

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I've never spent much time using a sling and don't expect to in the future. Still, I'm in the market for a two good slings for the following guns. Sling must not have any metal parts other than swivels. Browning 1886 SRC--Can someone direct me to the sling that holds butt of this gun and attaches at...

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Don, My friend got his Weatherby MK V 416 Weatherby Magnum a few days ago. We could not test til now. But one thing is sure the 460 Weatherby Magnum is not as bad as you may think. The 460 WM MK V has the original Weatherby muzzle brake and it's a heavy gun. My Winchester 70 XTR Safari Express, 458...

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Ravenman wrote:Fred,

We have big mountains over here, not to worry about the terrain!
Next time we test the other heavy metal; 416 Weatherby Magnum. Got to use a bigger steel plate.

Ravenman,

Would you care to say a word or two about the recoil of the .416 and .460 Weatherbys ??

Don McCullough

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Carl, I live south of Terre Haute. You mention Whittier. Remember Harris Oldsmobile in Whittier? Many years ago I worked on Clint Harris's ranch near Mitchell, Oregon. He and his wife were nice people. Clint used to double date with Richard Nixon. They both went to Whittier college. Clint gave a eul...

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Little more water jug shooting today. The Winchester 20 ga #3 buck shot performed the same as yesterday. That is 5 jugs penetrated, 2 pellets in 5th jug. Two of the pellets were "fused" together which relates to what I have to say next. Occured to me, shooting multiple projectiles at once ...

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Ben_Rumson wrote:I hope I didn't miss it somehow, but at what distance were you from the jugs? Great report.. good stuff ... Thanks

About 20 ft with shotgun and handgun and 30 feet with rest.

As you know, free shower if get too close !

Don McCullough

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Try www.brassfetcher.com for penetration tests in gelatin with many guns and cartridges.

Don McCullough

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Last year about this time and today I did some penetration tests with various guns and cartridges--mostly using 1 gallon plastic jugs filled with water with caps on tight. Used-up 45 jugs today. Here's today's results: Browning A-bolt, .243 Win-- 55 gr. Sierra--1. blows first jug up, stopped in 2nd ...

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See where we have a high today in this part of Indiana of 47 degrees. At 8:30 this morning it was 23. It'll be 72 today in Long Beach, California. Lived there for 21 years and will be moving back there in couple of months. That will be nice. Average of about 65 high for next 10 days in Long Beach. N...

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That's a good'in !

Made me "laugh-out-loud." Don't do enough of that.

Oh, what about Rudolph ?

Don McCullough

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I really like the 86 repros made in the miroku plant. You are right, they are shiny. 1886. 1886, Actually I was refering to the glossy wood finish Browning puts on so many of their guns. I also don't like the "slick" feel of high-gloss wood. I prefer a wood finish like on most Marlin leve...

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Terry Murbach wrote:HUH ........

Terry,

Thanks. You sure can say a lot with one word !

Appears, like me, you came to the hearing protection party a little late.

Don McCullough

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Just installed Hogue slip-on "grips" on my Glock 19. Believe me, 9 bucks well-spent ! This gun now feels super in my hand. May soon buy another 19 and the add-on 22 LR gizmo. This slip-on grip inspires me more than ever to do so. See where CDNN is offering used Glock 19's, very good to exc...

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For a year or more I've been using Total Call International out of Los Angeles, CA for my long distance carrier. They charge me about 1/8--yes that's 1/8 - of what my former long distance phone company charged me. I have saved a bunch with them! That's Total Call International, Ph--1-800-560-3755. E...

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I just bought the Silencio model CTA-05 ear muffs. Think they'll do a better job than my plugs that are supposed to prevent harmful levels of sound.

Got'em through CDNN's internet site.

Any of you have these muffs?

Don McCullough

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Boy, Browning sure does make good guns. Just wish they'd take the shine off of many of them. Of course they do with some and I recently bought one of them chambered for the .243 Winchester cartridge. Bought a Browining A-Bolt II, stainless w/walnut stock. Inletting outstanding, nice grain/look to th...

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Easy question. Deer and varmints mainly--25-06 Lots of Elk, grizzley, etc.--7mm mag Regarding 25-06 ruining lots of meat. Should not if tougher, 115-120 gr bullet used. the 7mm mag would ruin as much or more with some of it's lighter bullets. For most people's hunting the 25-06 is plenty for all the...

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Was at Gander Mountain couple of days ago and saw this Browning A-Bolt, stainless with wood stock, pencil barrel, tang safety--which I like a bunch--and even palm swell on right side of pistol grip. What a light, handy, good looking gun. .243 chambering. That short upward movement of the bolt handle...

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Just now on Gunbroker checking Springfield 1911 GI model for price. Seems they go new for about 550.

What's the OD green version. Did our military also use one of this color?

I AM gonna get me one of these and soon. Blue not green.

Don McCullough

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Any one here have this Taurus Judge handgun? Have it on order? How many 00 buck would a 2 1/2" 410 shell hold? How much pressure would this gun take with 45 Colt bullets seated way out for lots of powder? For you that don't know: This is a 5 shot gun that will shoot either 2 1/2" 410 shell...

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With extra loud guns, yes. With small amount of shooting, no. With 22 LR or mag, no. With shooting of several rounds, yes--sometimes. Yes, I have damaged my hearing, esp. left ear, a lot. 44 mag pistols get most of the blame. What's really sad and shows how stupid you can be--I love music. Kinda goe...

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Ysabel Kid wrote:I'm with you. Any self-respecting shooter needs to have at least one 1911 in his armory! I've thought about this one as well, and I'm interested in the replies.

Good luck. Sounds like it would make a nice Christmas present to yourself!!!

Ysabel Kid,

You are so perceptive!

Don

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Ysabel Kid wrote:I have a set on my Springfield XD-40. These are great!!!

Ysabel Kid,

I read where they must be installed by a gunsmith in order to qualify for the 12 year warranty.

Did you install yours, yourself?

Bought mine for 66 bucks. They (CDNN) said 99 was MSRP.

Don McCullough

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Anyone here have the S;ringfield replica of the GI 1911 pistol? Thinking about buying one.

Wondering about the price and quality.

Could I buy THE REAL THING in good condition for the same money?

In terms of historic significance this one's right up there with the Colt SAA.

Don McCullough

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Just bought Trijicon Night Sights for my Glock 19.

For some time now it's appeared to me they put-out quality products.

Anyone here use them?

Don McCullough

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OT--Browning A-Bolt vs. Winchester pre-64 mod. 70

The Classified Section

OT--California Gun Laws

Barrel throat erosion--how to lessen

OT--some--What are the most expensive guns?

OT--Humor--Brylcreem Weather !

Matton Gun Auction Report

Best Slings

Penetration in gelatin--see site

Penetration report--various guns/loads

OT--California here I come.

OT--Hogue slip-on "grips"

OT--Christmas present for some of you.

Hearing protection devices

OT?--Browning quality

OT--Browning A-Bolt--nice!

OT--Taurus revolver called "The Judge."

OT - Springfield replica of the GI 1911

OT--Trijicon Night Sights