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Theyre right, thats a nice sight. They work too but you need to drift the front for windage.

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Hello all, Been reloading rifle and larger cal. handgun cartridges for quite a few hears now and even when doing several boxes at once I have always scale weighed the charge for each round. Just enjoy the accuracy and peace of mind that this brings. Now I have a couple of Marlin 1894 38/357 levers ...

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Terry's right, theres no such critter. I think the guy just missed the "9" key.

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Couple pics of my 02 Yamaha V-Star I picked up last August. http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a186/Leverdude/Bike/101_0339.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a186/Leverdude/Bike/101_0338.jpg I swapped seats & got a backrest & saddle bags. No good pics with the bags yet but heres a pic wit...

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Very nice Kirk! Is there a link here or something where I could get a 2011 calender of yours?

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Doesn't the paper wear the bore faster than even the jacketed bullets? Duckin' and runnin'... For years I have heard the old saw about paper dulling a knife. Try this: sharpen your knife and cut a couple hundred pieces of paper. Now resharpen the same knife and see how many jacketed bullets you can...

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Shame they screwed up the blueing on your reciever like that Hobie.

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Leverdude, Just curious, have you ever loaded and used round topped primers? (Coulda swore I responded to this the other day? ) Nope, But I'v got a bunch of old ammo with them and dont think theyre any more liable to get hit than the modern flat ones. I have loaded many hundreds of them. I actually...

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Theres a few indoor ranges nearby but I dont frequent them much. Not at all actually. I shot in one that seemed ok when I got my permit. It was $20.00 per hour unless you joined then its 10 bucks every time you use it but no time limit. Another is in a gun shop I used once because I bought a Win 94 ...

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<snip> Its important to remember that those early tube discharges were with non pointy soft lead bullets, I believe they were mostly round nosed at that time. I agree whole heartedly that it was a primer problem more than anything else. I think people should do what they think is right & safe. ...

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I like single actions fine but a double action feels better in my hand & I usually shoot one better, in single action. I'v been practicing double action but doubt I'll ever feel good enough to hunt that way. My Red Hawk makes whacking bowling pins at 50 yards an easy fun task with either a dose ...

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Much appreciating the input. Obviously poop can happen at times with no regard to the shape of your bullet! And I have been going along thinking old Arthur Savage made up the "no pointy bullets in the tube" mantra about 1895 as another point in favor of his new design, and it was just rep...

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Thanks for the input,I appreciate it.I think I'll pick up a Lee FCD and load some up to compare with my other reloads.I won't be doing any shooting until warmer weather gets here though.I have enough trouble trying to hold her steady when it's nice and warm outside. :lol: I crimp 30/30s, not heavy,...

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I'm no expert on the subject, but some of this reasoning comes from the model 1878 Burgess rifle (The first lever capable of handling the 45-70 cartridge). The gun experienced documented instances of rounds going off prematurely during cycling operations due to the sensitive primers used in one par...

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I'm not going to advocate it but I think its way overblown. Its hard to picture a bullet staying centered on the primer in front of it when common sense says they'll all end up canted in the tube for one thing, for another anything but FMJ is going to be too soft to dent the primer and for another t...

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I have been over on the Levergun Lovers forum today reading all the comments about Bestlever/Jim Lawrence. He certainly made a big impression there and at Marlin Owners. I think he must have invited the whole crew to fish with him, I know he invited me. Always upbeat and positive but he was up fron...

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I'm still pretty much at a loss for words. RIP Jim.

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I can certainly understand the anti Japanese feelings. The man that first shared the gospel with me was just a small boy and watched the attack on Pearl Harbor from his front porch. The solution for Winchester would be to build their rifles in a right to work state where unions wouldn't be an issue...

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Dont think Ballards really an option unless you find a pre microgroove barrel. I believe that would be 55 or earlier. Also a new production barrel may not work with your current tube, band set up. Is the front sight on a ramp? If its not a new barrel will have a ramp with the band behind it meaning ...

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Sweating is just like someone already said. Once brought up to temp the solder will suck in thru capilary action. It can be done with any type of solder. Usually things on guns are silver soldered. I think honestly (though I'v never soldered a gun part on) you would be better off to tin both parts a...

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deerwhacker444 wrote:So was he poached or legally taken? I'm not sure after reading the article.

I got the impresion it was a legal kill.

If I had a tag I'da shot it, celebrity or not.

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According to Brophy's book the 39 is a direct descendant of the 1891 and 1897, which were both Hepburn designs. With all respect to Mr. Brophy, I can't agree with him. In the 1891, the bolt mortise was moved to the side of the receiver as in Hepburn's 1889 and a side plate was used, but the lock up...

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Summit makes a good climber Tubby. I dont know the model name of mine but its aluminum, light & rock solid in the tree. Mine has an open front but most have a bar going across. I found the bar type too constraining & it was in the way of my bow. With a rifle its probably a good thing to have...

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Howdy and welcome. The 81 action isn't much like the 336/95 action at all. The 336/95 has an actual locking bolt that comes up to engage the breech bolt. The 81 bolt is held in battery by the front end of the actual lever, much like marlins 92 the later the 97/39 22RF. If you do end up with one sti...

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Thanks for all inputs! The thread is a joy to read and you have been very generous with advice and experience. :) But I must confess that I am still ambiguous about the choice, as my heart says Win 1886, but my wallet and my common sense say Marlin. However, having searched the net and phoned to gu...

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The reason for replacing the stock plastic follower is that over time with exposure to cleaning solvents it is likely to swell. This swelling will then lead to feeding problems. Thats a first. I'v heard of them breaking but never swelling from solvents. I prefer a metal one too but dont buy the swe...

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Yes, most likely it will have the two piece firing pin. From what I've read here Marlin has been using that two piece design since the introduction of the 1893. (I could be wrong on some of this) Open your action, look at the underside of the bolt. You'll see the short rear section of the firing pi...

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try tightening the small screw right behind the gate. Its what holds it in place. If its broken, stripped or altogether out, the easiest way to get it back will be to drop the trigger plate so you can reach up in there good & hold the spring flatt while starting the screw.

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Not to steal Cash's thread but...
Whats COE land? Why cant you go out to the country & shoot?
Whats the laws in Texas regarding the carrying of a sidearm in public? I'm under the impression you need a permit to conceal & that open carry was illegal except on private property.

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Sounds like a good application for Trail boss to me.

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Great link Hobie, I'v seen it before. People like to think the police are their friends & as individuals they can be. But when push comes to shove & they come in the line of duty its them against you period & they'd much rather arrest the wrong guy & let the courts settle it then do ...

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Buck,

Little late, I apologize.
You have my deepest condolences & I'll keep your wife as well as you in my thoughts & prayers for the foreseeable future.

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Thanks for this opportunity Rusty. This young man comes to mind immediately. A close childhood friend married this mans father a few years before 9/11. Rest in peace Willie, God bless you & all who gave everything so I could set here & type this. http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a186/Leverd...

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J Miller wrote:Kid,

Besides everything else the others have said, you could look for a Marlin 1894 in 44-40 and round out your Marlin collection. That would be a neat thing.

Joe

+1, they used Marlins in the old west too.

In a modern action, Marlin or Winchester the 44/40 isn't a slouch at all.

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From a Remington employee at the NRA Convention: Marlin centerfires will be moving to Ilion. Marlin rimfires will be moving to Kentucky. TwoCup Havent heard anything about the rimfires going to a seperate place, but according to a couple friends who work there they are mostly moving to Ilion. I wis...

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I've told the tale of my friend Rob Swanson several times including here on the forum. Every year he goes to his grandfathers farm near Old Saybrook, CT and shoots a buck. Same spot under the tree, the deer is on the same trail or close to, and his "deer rifle" is an old bolt action 22 Ma...

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They do look to be rimfire but the old center fire balloon headcases would look real similar sectioned like that. Never found a 45/70 balloon head case but have a bunch of old 38S&W loaded ammo with them. The primer pockets instead of being bored into the solid head or web of the case actually p...

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Nice work!

The only thing would bug me personally is the high tangs, but in the "before" pic you can see somebody oversanded before you even got it. Kinda hard to put wood back.

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Its not hard to retemper or make a spring. Heres a link to an easy method I copied with permission from the Marlin collectors site for Marlin owners reference area. I'v done it many times now & it works great both to restore an old sprung spring or make a new one. http://www.marlinowners.com/for...

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Seems like this one went off into left field quick. I think the OP was talking about real Henry's that turned into Winchesters later. Those are much weaker than later Win & Marlin design's with a breech block. Kinda like a brass 1873 without a loading gate & forend. The modern Henrys are kin...

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I pick this one. Havent had it very long but it took over top position real quickly. Little big for every day carry but perfect for alot of other things.

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Guys, What are the Henry's lacking? Are they as well made/perform as well as the others? My take on the Henry Big Boys is that they are way, way too heavy (some 2 lbs heavier than the competition) and you must load them through the mag tube like a 22lr. Something to do with legal restriction on a l...

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Let us know if the new extractor fixes the problem. Also, is the new extractor the type made in one piece, or is it the Marlin type where if you look closely you can see that there were 2 pieces connected together? Just curious. A 336 extractor is & always was one piece. The ejector is still 2 ...

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Aint much work in the north east anyway.
I'v been laid off since Oct 08 but am starting to get busy on my own doing little projects. Had to switch gears is all & start gearing towards home repairs & odd jobs.

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zoner wrote:my shootin buddie's Marlin 336 is having extraction problems.....is changing the extractor a do it yourself job ?

Its easy enough, This might help. http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/inde ... 449.0.html

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I always used SR primers & never saw a need to change, though I'v used SP in a pinch.

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WOW! Just WOW!!! I cant believe I didn't see this earlier. WOW!

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To play Devil's advocate, wasn't the Canadian using ammo (U.S.) that he was unfamiliar with because he ran out of Canadian ammo.? Yup but if I recall right our ammo was hotter & thats what enabled him to reach out that far. Hathcock, again if I recall right had the opportunity to sight his gun ...

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As I understand it federal law requires an NICS check etc whenever a handgun's ownership is transfered. as a straw purchase etc. No it doesn't, unless the transferer and transferee are in different states. If both are resident of the same state, no check or paperwork is required by ATF. State laws ...

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As I understand it federal law requires an NICS check etc whenever a handgun's ownership is transferred. The federal paperwork asks if the gun is for you or is intended as a gift, if its a gift the person its being bought for is supposed to fill out the paperwork. I'm not a lawyer but it seems pret...

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