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pharmseller wrote:Here's my take:
If the ring bugs you more than it does her, refinish it, and buy a new levergun as a reward.

If the ring bugs her more than it does you, leave it, and buy a new levergun as a reward.

P

Finally, a marriage counselor that I can agree with!

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Mine was made in 1898 and is .411"; takes a .412" or so cast lead.
Likes 5744, SR5749 and IMR3031.
Kinda like an early .41 Magnum

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I was listening to the "Coast to Coast AM" radio show last night while I was working. The very first guest he had on was a fellow named Locke who has written a book on gun control. He said the most important thing to remember about this shooting was that it happened in a gun free zone so ...

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Happy birthday, Hobie!
Now I can go off this stupid diet and have some cake and ice cream! Thanks!

From the sunny Central California Coast
Ray

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Someone has the same question with a similar powder over here: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?p=5444880

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Gregory Peck starred in some really classic westerns, too; made back when I was a kid, in the fifties.

Here is a discussion from a while back: http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... a&start=80

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Another question: What is the cut-off date for an old style 39 considered? Excerpt from Wisner's website: In 1932 the machining was changed & it was then acceptable for & recommended to be used with Hi Speed ammo, the serial number prefix of HS was then added. http://www.wisnersinc.com/addi...

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A good outcome, I would like to add that here in california , anyone breaking into a home in the dark of night is presumed to have evil intent and may be dealt with accordingly. Wow--California hasn't outlawed the concept of "presumed to have evil intent" yet? How old-fashioned! I'm sure ...

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I finally got the breech bolt from Midway no problem and no FFL required. Their extractor fit in the slot perfectly. http://www.midwayusa.com/mediasvr.dll/image?saleitemid=913863 I think that the breech bolt will need some filing so that the finger lever loop can fully close against the stock when t...

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I'm still waiting for the shot prices to drop.
Way to expensive at $50 / 25 lbs.

You may consider purchasing a Littleton Shot Maker!

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Wow, Surgery on Wednesday and now I'm home!

Thanks for all the prayers and good wishes; they worked!
My friend with the grazing land that has a wild pig problem stopped by my hospital room to tell me to hurry and get well for hunting there!
Things are looking up already.

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I have always fallen on my right side; surfing, skiing ,slipping on ice or mud, mountain biking, etc.
It all adds up, in addition to being hereditary . and 59.75 years.

Plasticized description! Excellent idea!

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Just like all the old time photos and tin types of my Dad's side's family males; all pictured with a cane, and a few pixs with a cane, dog and shotgun. My turn now. I'm getting one tomorrow; hope it holds up for what I still want and need to do. At first, Doc had shown me a small, dull finished half...

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What type of fishing rig did you use?
Bass lures or what?

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Paul E, I can bring over my box 'o sights and have a look see for the .22

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Your front sight blade looseness: Rather than glue, have you tried peening or (what's the word, stippling?) the slot's base with a small steel punch to roughen up the area for a snug fit? I don't know nuthin' bout no Winchesters and their steel; but my 1889 Marlin 38-40 is the pre smokeless steel, I...

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Noted. Thanks!
Ray

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I have a grip (for an old S&W pocket revolver) that is chipped and broken.
Now I don't have to throw it away!
Thanks for the how to tip showing that epoxy does work for that old hard rubber.

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I always thought my Marlins were pretty just as is;
but now I realize they are just naked and need some nice leather to cover their bottoms!

Very nice work.

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And here are the old and new firing pins that were mentioned earlier. The newer one has a notch that faces the top of the receiver.
(The pictures show them upside down)

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Don't forget to order a firing pin, and extractor when you order that bolt from Midway! The old ones wont work in the new bolt. (firing pin might, can't remember for sure!) I'm ordering the new bolt; but there appears to be three different extractors? Here is Midway's: http://www.midwayusa.com/view...

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From the NRA website: Rumors and the Economic Stimulus Bill Friday, February 13, 2009 We have been hearing many rumors, and receiving many inquiries, about "buried" provisions in the federal economic stimulus bill that would negatively affect our Second Amendment rights. People have claime...

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Castbullet.com discusses this, Paul.
Sounds like it covers 12" at 100 yards and was shooting good groups, in this article anyway:

http://www.castbullet.com/shooting/1871.htm

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retmech, I think Hobie and others said that if it is the original front sight, you may be good to go; unless it had been filed down or swapped for another in the past. Paul, I found the Lyman 66A sight, but can't find the receiver base for it :( All my other Lyman receiver sights are 66LA ; don't kn...

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Hey, Paul
Welcome to Paco Kelly's leverguns.com!
I told you this site has all the knowledge!
I may have a Lyman 66A on a Marlin that you could borrow and try out; if it fits your Winchester like J Miller mentioned?

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Please help resolve this. I suggested to a friend that he put a receiver peep sight like the Williams 5D or Firesight set on his top ejecting 30-30, since he can't see as good as he did when he was a young man. Works for me with my Marlins. Another fella says, with that Winchester 1894 (top eject, n...

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Funny thing about .22s; many are finicky about what they are fed.
Both my Marlin and Glenfield semiautos prefer Winchester, Blazer or Federal and can't seem to digest Remington of any type.
Now my Model 39 levergun, is happy with any brand.
Go figure.

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That site is really helpful for shotgun reloading, too, when trying to match components (hull, wads, powder and primer.)
I think it's much easier than filtering through the printed pages of a reload manual; but I do cross reference both.
It's another great tool to use for reloading.

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Well, I have got to speak up! :lol: No one as mentioned the almight 32 Long Colt! One of the most excellent rounds out of a 92 Marlin lever action you will find. It needs to be revived!!!! Obsolete they call it. Hogwash! :D Hey, do you have any you want to get rid of??? :mrgreen: Oklahoma Dee I hav...

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Gobblerforge wrote:Alright. I'm hip with the fire forming but not the COW. Do you cook it first and let it dry some?

No!
Just shoot it as is from the box!

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I am happy for you, that you could share this time with your father. I am so glad that I visited my dear dad in his last days. Father and son, friend with friend, sharing special precious time together; that will be warmly remembered and richly fulfilling, always and forever. May this be the blessin...

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The 41 Magnum is a terrific revolver cartridge, but never gets any attention. The 35 Remington will do 95% of the big game jobs in the lower 48 for 95% of the rifelmen out there, yet it doesn't get a lot of respect, either. Same with the 32 Special as some others have noted. -Stretch My dad used to...

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This was one of the last fairy tales that I still had faith in. :cry: First the tooth fairy, then Santa; now this devastating blow, hitting me hard at 58 years of age. It's just not fair. Regardless; I still love my old S-prefix Model 39. Action is smooth as glass and at 100 yards will hit a gnat's....

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If you haven't done so already, slug your bore.
It might be bigger than you realize. Typical for 1893 Marlin.

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Since my hard drive fried during our last power outage, I lost the link discussing this at Marlin Collectors, Marlin Owners or maybe it was here, a few years back. Ultimately, the consensus was that the headspace is pretty generous on the old Marlins. I have a 1893 38-55 and have had no problems bec...

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Thanks for the added tips, Vall!

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Found it.
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.e ... mid=611382

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Is there a link to the Midway page for this bolt?

I can't find it.
Ray

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Hey Fotis,
Yikes!
Can that be uploaded to us as a spreadsheet or something easy to read?

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A few years ago, either here or else at Marlin Collectors, someone posted about a Marlin Model 39 replacement bolts that can withstand pressures of the hi-velocity 22 long rifle cartridge. I think it was our own well esteemed Marlinman93 that talked about it; before he got lost in cyberspace for a w...

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You might try this site: http://www.antiquereloadingtools.org/cgi-bin/discus/discus.cgi You do not have to be a member to post a question. They have been very helpfull in the past with things like user instructions for the old tools. Perry Owens A great site! Thanks for reminding me; I have it book...

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Hey, shouldn't this thread be in the Politics Forum?

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Blaine, thanks 'cause that reminds me; I have some Miwall 405 gr jacketed soft point (1315fps) that shoot pretty mildly out of the Guide gun. I was thinking of using those instead. Do you guys think that that would serve me just as well as the stout bark and bite 350gr jacketed soft points for hawgs...

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The 1894S has a 20" microgroove barrel with straight grip; the Guide gun is straight grip 18 1/2". I thought it was a microgroove until I slugged the bore.
Both are pretty darn accurate with cast or jacketed loads, too.

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I'd fired lots of 1400 or so fps loads and it is all very pleasant. Today, I fired off my first 350 gr jsp (1800fps+) :shock: Holy cow! Now, the recoil was tolerable; but the orange flash that blinded me momentarily was a shocker! I thought maybe my brain got jarred loose for a second. So, I fired o...

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Old Savage wrote:Gun sales in Calif up 5 fold and sometimes more since the election.

I'm partly to blame for that

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Or ~ you coulda let 'em eat the pet food and be on his way. Some things are better left alone me thinks. Joe Tried that. Next night, Mr skunk brought the whole extended family and friends over for dinner. :shock: Later, mr & mrs opossum and kids arrived. When the raccoon family showed up later ...

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Jim, I posted this at calguns.net for my fellow Californian gun owners to read and pass on to our government representatives. Thanks!

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The ring goes all the way through, I cut them in half and they are enough for two guns. I use a jewelers saw to do this. I also use clear epoxy to mount them and mask off the area around the bullseye with 1 layer of masking tape and then contour it to match the stock with a fine tooth file. They co...

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Best wishes from the central coast of California, Ji!

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