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OldWin

That is just freakin beautiful! Yes, you definitely have to use it. That is where the true enjoyment in owning it lies.

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Handirifle's comments on the 4.0 were spot on. I've had Jeeps all my life and the 4.0 was the peak making a balancedd package. It's not how much power you have, it's where it is. And yes, there is such a thing as too much. Not a fan of a V8 Jeep. It has to be overbuilt not to break stuff. My 03 Rubi...

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I know it's not one of your choices but I would go with a 20" 38-55. I have a couple of 38-55 carbines and they handle very well. They are lighter than a 30-30 because of the bigger hole in the bore.
That said, I've never tried a trapper in 38-55.

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Mr Murphy, As you mentioned, it's hard to effectively mount a conventional scope on the rifle and I don't care to have the action covered. I chose to use the Ultimak on my scout/squad in place of the factory mount. It's lower and doesn't draw heat like the factory mount. As the owner of several scou...

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As a long time M1A fan I gave the sage a long, hard look. I think it is great for a DMR or sniper role but just adds too much weight and bulk for all round use. The Vltor or Choate stock are lighter and more compact. That said, I think the old GI synthetic is hard to beat and nearly indestructible. ...

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Did someone say 38-55? One of my favorite cartridges.

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I had your same feelings till a couple years ago. I carry a Colt LW Comander when I can but a good part of the year don't dress heavy enough to conceal it. For long as I can remember I have otherwise carried a 38 snubbie. A Smith 442 is still all my wife will carry. A few years ago I bought a Kel-Te...

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Haha yeah I use those crappy Rainiers too

I started using them in 45ACP to save my lead supply for my old guns. I've never looked back. Wonderful product.

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I 2nd this and thank you for posting this YK.

I have huge respect and admiration for PM Thatcher. She was and incredible leader and there when we needed her most. She and Reagan changed the world.

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Welcome to a great forum. You are gonna have a blast with that thing.
The bad news is you will never have enough money from this point forward.

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Hombre, Don't worry a bit about the changes. Like said above, as long as you didn't do it. Some old Winchesters are just cool on their own. You said the bore is good and that is the big one. If it's a good shooter and you get to use and enjoy it you did good. To me at least, that beats some mint con...

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As Doc said, try shooting the rifle with the peep first. The arpeture itself will not be sharply defined and many people remove the threaded in center once the rifle is zeroed. As for a scope, you will first have to ask yourself what you intend to use the rifle for to determine if it is an advantage...

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Sadly, a lot of people are idiots. They only worry about this stuff when they can't get it. I won't buy anything and haven't since this started. But after this has happened a few times I've learned not to be caught by it. Most of those standing at Wal Mart waiting for the ammo to be put out didn't h...

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Very nice! That 70 just gives me chills. I would'nt dare to touch it. I always wanted a Sako Finnwolf in .308. Always thought it would be great rifle to hunt with. I have a standard model 71 but with no swivels and a 56 Lyman. But yours is nicer than mine. Thats a really nice group of rifles.

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The primers can be used for several different cartridges so have the advantage of versitility. I would keep them and keep searching/scrounging for the 9mm brass.

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Is it possible to stock the M1A with the collapsible stock the AR15 has? Since putting that on a shotgun I find it perfect. I need the pistol grip because of my hand issues. I need the shorter and variable LOP configuration. I like the big box magazine. I like semi-auto. I like 7.62 for a decent ce...

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2ndovc,
I really like your Ishy. Some people don't care for the detatchable mag on the new Ruger prefering to load with stripper clips. I like it cause if you decide to mount a conventional scope it still has quick reloading capability. You sir have the best of both worlds.

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Thanks Blaine, I've always seen value in the scout concept. I think it's detractors look for it to be the best at something and that's really not the point. I also can mount an aimpoint R-1 on the rear base and a surefire in an offset mount on the forward one. Makes a good all around package. I have...

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Nice rifle Blaine!
I have pined for one of those but haven't been able to find one. I had some time this winter and decided to build my own...sort of.

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One point regarding the M1A; If you are used to using traditional rifles it may feel more natural with a conventional style stock and sights that aren't two inches above the bore line. That being said, scope mounting is not as easy as with more modern rifles but certainly doable. I myself have alway...

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Maybe when I get my Mystic (suppressor) that could come in handy... Yes for sure. Gives you ammo options with the ability to feed manually from the magazine. If this is your first experience with an M1A I believe it will be the start of a great relationship. They are a wonderful rifle and I'm alway...

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I believe what you are looking at is the spindle valve. Basically a shut off to the gas system for use with rifle grenades to prevent damage to op-rod or gas system. It can also be used to make the rifle a straight pull bolt action.

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Hobie's points were about spot on. I'm not ashamed to say that I don't enjoy pounding recoil in any quantity. I've spent most of my life shooting old rifles with soft recoil and low noise. I've never owned a belted magnum and probably never will. I can do what I need with a 30-06 or 308 and hit what...

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You have to put your Jeep away? Sad to watch it sit idle for part of the year. Had mine our last weekend, like I do many many weekends all year long. :twisted: Yeah it's a bummer but the way they dump salt on the roads around here you won't have your jeep long. I ordered my 03 Rubicon new and figur...

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ooooooooo, your getting me excited with the pic of you "jeepin". I bet you have an old SA Colt on the seat next to you and possibly and "old Win" in the back. :D If you going "muddin", you had better get your Goodyear MTR "mudders" on there, but I think the M...

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Haha I forgot about the skeeters being the state bird.
Turkeys are the state scourge! They are like locusts.
Yeah it's good times here Haha!

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Hawkeye2, You don't like chickadees? Oh come on! I like it when you sit real still and they come land on your rifle barrel and look you over. williamranks, Yeah it's a tough time of year for the logging crews. Anyone lucky enough to be cutting along a good road tries to pile HUGE amounts of wood wit...

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When I was a kid my buddies dad had one in .32 but it was a carbine if i recall. Don't know as I have ever seen another one till now.

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Sorry to hear Pitchy. Prayers sent to you and your family.

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Thanks Mainehunter. Oh cool! Guy here in town had a nice cj-6 years ago. At the time I was running a 59 cj-5 and used to see him driving it around. That's going to be neat when you get it done. Keep at it! Earlmck, Yeah I have been cruising a 200 acre lot we have been looking at. Still a lot of snow...

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Well I saw the final sign this morning! I looked out the window and saw our very own "Somerset County Carl". He is an inbred and distant cousin woodchuck of Phil. He ran full tilt from the neighbors tool shed to some uprooted trees across the frozen snow. The rules are a little different u...

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Yeah, ammo and loading supplies are like money. No matter how much you have it's not enough, and the more you have the more you think you need. I remember what I thought was "enough" ten years ago and just laugh now. Even when I have more than I need I don't want to use it in times like th...

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Nice carbine Malamute! A very well balanced and useful package. I agree that the 56 Lyman is probably the best looking sight for an old Winchester. I have scrounged all I can and put them on "special" rifles.

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I don't do a lot of fishing, but when I do.....it's fly fishing............and I'm not very interesting at all! :D I usually make a trip to the Allagash every year with my dad for brook trout. Last year my son came home from Alaska to go with us, it was a blast. The guys could'nt believe it when he ...

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Have a great day sir!

And a big thanks for all you do here.

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While I don't think you can go "wrong" with either chambering, I think 44 gives you the most options. With the hotter loads, brass life may be better with 44 also. I owned a Blackhawk in 45 and really liked it but never could really get into hotter loads. It just "felt right" at ...

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Six, Sounds like you met Bill(Wild Bill) Guarnere. He lives in South Philly near his buddy Babe Heffron. My wife has family in the neighborhood who know them. I'm a big WW2 buff so i was thrilled when visiting I got to spend some time with Mr. Heffron. He even signed my book that he and Wild Bill wr...

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Thats a lot of the problem today. The decent, hard-working people with a good idea of right and wrong, who were raised to believe these qualities made a difference, feel more and more isolated and alone. I'm glad there are places like here. It does help.

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Sorry to hear this. There are too few left. Prayers for he and his family. He is no doubt among friends.

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A happy birthday to you sir. May the smoke and scent of burnt powder anoint you!

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Our WalMart looks just like the above pictures. It's getting old fast!

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Any time Rusty, glad I could help. I wanted a 38-55 carbine for a long time. Really wanted a full mag but found the right one first. Actually, they are fairly rare in a half mag. Wasn't a month later I found the left one just like it. Go figure! Interestingly, the left one was owned by one of the or...

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Not sure if it was me or not but I posted this picture with two 94 SRC's in 38-55. The half mags in a carbine hold three and I'm pretty sure the rifles do also. I haven't had a rifle in many years with a button mag.
Hope this helps.

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Congrats to you sir! I joined a week to the day after you and only have 245. I do agree with you, this is a great bunch with a lot of knowledge.

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Haha, thats great! We were down to Kittery Trading Post a couple years ago. We were upstairs looking at the guns and it was fairly busy with lot's of guys doing the same thing. My wife looked at me and said, "You know, a smokin' hot woman could walk through here naked and not one of you guy's ...

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Haha that's pretty good. I just noticed he even has a cartridge box for his Martini Henry.

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Welcome back Steve. Glad you had a good trip and are home safe.

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Haha, thats great! We were down to Kittery Trading Post a couple years ago. We were upstairs looking at the guns and it was fairly busy with lot's of guys doing the same thing. My wife looked at me and said, "You know, a smokin' hot woman could walk through here naked and not one of you guy's ...

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Thanks but I can't see your picture.
I can't remember where I got that from. Somewhere online or maybe a t-shirt.

I see it now! Haha thanks for posting that.

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I've seen a lot of these tests and comparisons and while they can be fairly done I don't know as they really give any bankable results. Every weapon and condition is unique. There is no question that the AR/M16/M4 is vastly improved over it's earlier versions. It is very accurate and reliable and a ...

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