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OldWin

Hey Sixgun, I really freaked when I saw the pic of your dooryard/garage. It looked like a mirror image of ours. I just showed my wife and she couldn't believe it. I've been into jeeps forever but never joined jeep forum. I'll see if I can find a similar pic. Your son's jeep looks cool. Little more f...

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Hey Sixgun! Strange, I have an 03 Rubicon with a 2 1/2 suspention and 1 1/4 bodylift, 33x10.50 BFG MT's. Just sold my 97 TJ daily driver to my Dad, and my wife drives an 04 GC.

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A belated welcome! Glad to have another Maineiac on the forum.

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Stretch,

It was almost that cold here a week or so ago. That same day it was 42 below in Jackman but that was with a little breeze.

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Many thanks for your continued service to our country. Marines are a special breed.

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YK

I believe it was Townsend Whelen but I could be mistaken.

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I am a machinist and have worked in the same place on the same product for 23 years. Quality is an often used word today but I can tell you that rarely is it a singular goal. Cost and efficiency are just as important. It is true that today's NC machine tools are capable of more accuracy and repeatab...

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I have never been much of a shotgun guy and own fewer of them than either handguns or rifles. That being said I have always loved the 16 since I was very young. My father always used a 16SxS and I guess I caught the same bug. I have 3 of them. The only thing I use them for is partridge and rabbits.

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In this locale Moose and Partridge followed by venison. IMHO at least.

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Old No. 7, I agree, I would make the change once and bring it back up to temperature as slowly as possible. Primers will be the most sensitive but method of storage is most important. I keep mine in a .50cal ammo can with silica and have purposely kept some for 15 years with no problems. Good luck, ...

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I agree with YK. I think for whatever reason the last couple of years has given the shooting community a great opportunity. I understand your feelings Sixgun as I would be apprehensive also. You have a lot to think about but there is little question that both you and your friend would represent the ...

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If you know it and are comfortable with it I would keep it. I bought a NIB Glock 21SF from a guy at work a couple years ago. My intent was to re-sell it as I had never held, fired, or cared for Glocks. Finally curiosity being what it is I tried it when nobody was looking. It shot WAY better than I t...

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Tom,

Funny you mentioned that as I have done that also. I have done it with loaded ammo but spin it slowly with a variable drill. I use a dab of Noxon on a rag.

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I heard this years ago and it kind of stayed in the back of my mind cause it sounds like something I would do, haha. I'm sure different powders would react differently/not at all. Probably a call to the manufacturer could clear it up.

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I had heard the danger of this was changing the granulation or removing the coating in regards to the powder

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Mod71,

Forgot to mention earlier that you have a beautiful home. Looks pretty with the snow. Probably because I don't have to shovel your yard!

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Mod71,

Getting the same as you. The only difference is I have to drive 60 miles to work tonight. Oh stuff!

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Hope you had a good birthday!

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Happy birthday!

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I have a huge amount of respect and admiration for this man. I am confident he is at the best reunion he's been to in a long time.

R.I.P. Sir

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Mike, Curious about the front ramp. When I read your post I suspected a cut barrel but the rear sight dovetail looks right for a short rifle. I looked at mine (trust me it doesn't look like this one) and the front ramp is shorter than the ones on the full length 64's. Mine is the style that is part ...

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Prayers and condolences. These things are a shame. I wonder how many of these officers lost their lives because they are afraid of violating these scumbags "rights" and hesitate. Ranks right up there with prosecuting out combat soldiers.

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Sixgun,

Yes, it helps to have a friend in the business. I have been blessed with that also. A small shop run by one guy where you can hang out. Only downside is he likes the same stuff we do so I have to be patient but usually get a shot at it.

OldWin

That is just awesome! To me it's perfect. It's cool cause it's original but it's not so good you can't enjoy it.

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When I built my new gun room downstairs, I proclaimed to my wife with all the conviction I could muster "No more guns in the corners". You should see it now. My wife likes mock my proclamation every so often but every time I mention another gun she encourages me to get it.......The perfect...

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SJ Price

HAHAHA! You're so right. I don't know how he does it????

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As stated before, the 1911 debate is an unending subject. I think you can get yourself a good serviceable 1911 for 500-700 dollars but you are always taking somewhat of a chance because all guns are individuals. I have been fortunate as I've always bought used but have been able to shoot them first....

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Gary7,

Maybe I was mistaken, I thought he had a Spencer carbine and mentioned it as such. Yeah, I was undecided between 45-70 or 90 on the shells.

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My wife and I saw this movie yesterday and enjoyed it very much. I love JW and think that with anyone else the original wouldn't have been that great. As mentioned by others, There is no way Rooster would have rode by a standing horse with the ride he had with that kind of weight to carry. Maybe I m...

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Hope the new year found you feeling better. Get well soon!

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Glad you are ok sixgun. It could have been a lot worse. Being from the NORTH east, I'm not only thick-skinned but cheap haha! I've pushed my luck with bad cases too. As I'm digging a separated 44wcf from a 92 chamber I wonder just what I was thinking.

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A happy New Year to all of you!

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I've always liked the 64 but mostly because my Grandfather carried one while a warden in the late 30's and 40's. Having started with straight-grips they just feel better. That is why I like the rifle on the left the best. It was a 94 rifle originally made in 1899. It was returned to the factory some...

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This is the story of my life. I've had this in my head for a while and have been working on one based on a 1903a3. I would like to handle one of these rifles. I think I prefer the stripper clips to a DBM and there is no plastic in the 03. And of course I will have considerably less than a grand inve...

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I own and enjoy both but if forced to choose would probably take the 45-70. My biggest reason being it refuses to die and has more options open to it for the future.

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Looks like a great time for both of you! The importance of those times together cannot be overstated. Looking at your pictures brings back a lot of my own memories! Nice looking buck!

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The U.S. armed forces is one of the things that make me proudest of being an American. My son is currently serving in the Coast Guard in Alaska.

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My range is about 8 miles away. Dues are 30.00 a year. There is rifle 25, 50, 100, 200yrd ranges and a handgun 25yrd range. Benches are roofed over but noise is amplified considerably. There is a skeet range and a running deer/coyote on a cable. It's not too sophisticated but very informal and 9 tim...

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Sorry for the crappy picture. The 92 is a 1903 vintage SRC in 38-40. The Colt is an early teens .45. Repro grips but tight as a bank vault.

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If you have trouble with 30-30 crimping the Lee factory crimp die can be an inexpensive, effective solution.

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Know the feeling YK. I've worked nights for years and know that tired feeling all too well.

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Prayers sent for a quick recovery.

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Welcome Travis. This is a great place with a lot of good info.

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Glad you are ok. Something like that must really put things in perspective and make the good things in life seem that much better.

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Custom 1894 Winchester mfd. in 1899, 16in. 32WS. Small button buck taken with it. Two custom Marlin 336's mfd. in 1950-52, 16in. 30-30. 140lb doe taken with one. Custom 1892 Winchester mfd. in 1892, 16in. 44-40. Nothing taken with 16in. barrel but 185lb 8pt. taken with 20in. barrel in a previous lif...

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EdinCt

Very true about placement. I have an old gunsmith friend who told me when I was working up cast loads, "don't worry too much about the speed, look for accuracy and practice until you can put them where you want.''

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Very true. That is the most enjoyment I get from my old guns, getting them to perform better than people think they are capable.

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Sixgun made an excellent point. I use these old manuals all the time, especially 20 years ago before these old cartridges came back in style. He is also right in the fact that there are some EXTREMELY hot loads so use caution.

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It's funny you talk about cutting these rifle down as a trend. Almost 20 years ago I got a hankerin for a trapper as we hunt a lot of thick woods. I have a gunsmith friend and we built one on an early factory rebarreled 94 in 32WS. It came out great and looks authentic. Velocity dropped from just sh...

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Beautiful flattop! You'll think of something to do with the low wall once the sting goes away. I have a corner I reserve for these guns down in my gunroom. There is a 73 32-20 there now that looks no better than your low wall.

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