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Thanks guys for the responses. All of them contain useful information. J Miller, thanks for your direct mention of how these bullets work in your lever action rifles. I think overall cartridge length plays as large a part in lever action feeding; just as much as bullet profile. I've had some difficu...

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Mr. BSA Rider, that is earthly art in its second finest form. It's first form, the cartridge itself, it truly a piece of art.

To those who don't know, that is how a rifle cartridge should look.

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Hold your breath long enough and they'll be back. The Weaver name goes down and comes back up often. The actual Weaver company has been out of business for a long time - kinda like Redfield.

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Good advice guys. I just automatically assumed that a bullet designed for a Colt SAA would fit in the Ruger SAA clone; oops. I was wondering about the feeding problem associated with SWC bullets. This is a consideration should I decide to pick-up a lever action rifle; and I might so want to keep tha...

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I want to cast a bullet to use in the Ruger New Vaquero 45 Colt. The mould I want to use is from the RCBS 45-270-SAA 270 grain flat nose bullet mould. I've heard good things about this bullet when used in the SAA and its clones. I have two questions: Have any of you used this bullet in a long gun an...

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Sorry guys! the 12 and 20 are weak sisters. I have sawed off double in 10 ga. The OO Buck in a 10 yeilds 19 pellets. Thats double the 12 in a standard load. The 10 gives you 54 pellets of #4 -- again double the 12 load. If I have to defend-- I want something that ends hostilities immediately. It's ...

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Well... If shooting through refrigerators is your thing then why not just load up a M-1A with 20 rounds of FMJ. That ought to make swiss cheese out of any frige! I thought the question was about shotguns; more specifically, about the 12 gauge and 20 gauge. The last I saw, the M-1A was a centerfire ...

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The 12 is NOT "more powerful" So, #3 pellets at 1175 fps is just as powerful (pick what ever word you want - most folks understand the word "powerful") as 00 buck pellets at 1325 fps. Hey what about when the 00 buck is traveling even faster than that; like out of 3" or 3.5&...

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BlaineG wrote:MeThinks you have no experience with a 20 ga, Sir

Oh my!

Busted!

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Who needs patty oil anyway. I'll jump my pony off my boat and ride to the sunset, turn left at the Rocky Mountains, keel me a bar, render the fat and that's all the oil I need. A warm fire, bisquits, and a stary night - what else does one need. Maybe a little coffee.

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Idiot *chuckle*, there are way too many people successfully waterfowling with 20s to give your opinion much weight.....in this case, not quite as good is more than enough.... Now Triple-T, your telling me people actually hunt geese with a 20 gauge on purpose? There are a lot of people who hunt deer...

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Have you ever hunted water fowl with your 20 gauge? How about geese? The 20 gauge won't hold a candle to a 12 gauge when it comes to big water fowl; especially if long shots become an issue. I'm not a waterfowler, but I wouldn't want to attempt geese with a 20. I think that may be a bit apples and ...

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Have you ever hunted water fowl with your 20 gauge? How about geese? The 20 gauge won't hold a candle to a 12 gauge when it comes to big water fowl; especially if long shots become an issue. Have you ever shot a car door or heavy steel drum with a 12 gauge filled with 00 buck; and then compared it t...

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I've owned numerous Handi-Rifles and still own one chamber in 45 Colt/410. If I come across another one chambered in 30-30W I'll buy it. All of the rifles I've owned functioned perfectly and shot well. I highly recommend them. Repeat shots are not a problem either. In a previous 30-30 I was able to ...

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1886, I'm going to contact you off the board on this issue. I simply does not make sense to me; so much for taper fit frontend parts. And BTW, I've never had a problem with sticky spents in my M71.

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I have a B -71 that will occassionally give me sticky extraction with some of my warmer, not hot, reloads. This is purely a function of case design. The design of the case aids in smooth feeding but also leads to sticky extraction. The improved case design will eliminate this bug- a- boo but I woul...

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Coloradoyaler, you done almost perfect. No overkill in any shape or form. Let's review: you entered the brush after pig with an adequate cartridge and sensible load; you found and shot the pig aiming for the heart; the bullet found the pump (and a lot of other stuff on the way out); and, the pig dro...

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beautiful rifle and great hog!!! I know this sounds dumb but can you eat those wild hogs? I have heard yeah but htey taste awful. You see that reddish brown stuff hanging out of its chest just behind the front leg, and on the ground a tad further back, on the second picture? If you eat that wrapped...

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Well now, what an argument. Here, let me step in and sort this out for you all. :wink: :D First off, the 444 Marlin is about equal or better than the 45/70 Government on most big game. The 444 Marlin shoots flatter and hits harder once the ranges extend beyond 75 yards. So, right out of the box, the...

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Yeah. I was merrily dipping a chip in a bowl of smashed avocados and watching a show on illegal immigration when a news report mentioned that ol' Barry Obama made these bitter remarks. It caused me to bump my Winchester 30-30 and spill Hoppes #9 all over my Bible. I wish they'd give a guy a warning....

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WHILE I WAS TYPING YOU WERE VISITING THE GUNSMITH - SO SOME OF WHAT IS OFFERED BELOW IS OBSOLETE. DON'T GIVE UP. THEY WRECKED IT - THEY SHOULD FIX IT. J Miller, I've been in a similar situation. Here are a couple things to keep in mind: Gun shops and gunsmiths usually have insurance to cover replace...

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There is no such thing as over penetration - just hit your target. Use your tried and true deer hunting load. It will work just fine.

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I've used a variety of knives with different handle materials. I like canvas macarta for durability and cost. If the handle is designed right with a deep fore finger grove or decent guard up front you won't have to worry about slipping onto the blade and getting cut. The ideal is a combination of a ...

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Thanks for the photos Clayman. Now you've got me thinking Ramline again. That sure is a pretty rifle.

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Yep, TomD, you are right. The case head of a 30-30 would require a big hole. See what I mean about being dangerous. I think I'll just mix up some two part epoxy, dump it in the hole, let it dry, and sand it off. That should get the job done just fine. I use two part epoxy to hold cross bolts in plac...

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I like the Accrabond idea (maybe brown bondo?). But, I think if I have to actually spend time doing something right (dowel method), maybe I'll combine it with Hobie's antler approach (without the antler). Except I'll countersink a 30-30 case head until the rim is flush, then fill the rest up with cl...

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After discussing the merits, or not, of a Ramline plastic stock to replace the beat-up walnut stock on my Tac-M336 I decided to stick with its original walnut stock. However, I will need to make a repair to the butt stock. Whoever owned this carbine (is it a carbine at 20 inches, or a short rifle?) ...

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I don't know. It was something someone said upon my arrival to the forum.

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Thanks Old Ironsights and 20cows; I need to pick-up a couple big magazines for my Rugers. I wish there was some way to stuff more rounds in my Nylon 66. It is the best shooting, easiet carrying, and most durable 22LR I own. I'm thinking about rigging up some "speed feed tubes" for it. Then...

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Old Ironsights, who makes the 50 round magazine stuck in your gun? And, does it function flawlessly?

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Thanks for the all the advise. As was pointed out, the Vaquero Bisley is on the same large frame as the New Model Blackhawk. Buffalo Bore says one can safely use its 45 +P ammo in it, Bowen and Linebaugh are using the same frame for high pressure 5-shot conversions, and this same Vaquero Bisley fram...

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Thanks moxgrove. I guess the short answer is "it can be fixed." I think I'd want it dovetailed with a drift adjustable stuck in the back, and a wider flat post out front. I wonder if dovetailing affects the strength of the top strap of the frame. I'd imagine, less metal - less strength. Th...

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I've been stalking a blue Ruger Bisley Vaquero chambered in 45 Colt with a 5.5 inch barrel in excellent condition. The only reason I haven't made it mine is I don't like the sights. I've used frame fixed sights before and although they're getting harder to see, I've been able to hit with them. Howev...

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If you look at the one on the Frugal Outdoorsman website http://www.castbullet.com/shooting/heart.htm it looks like it removing the butt plate opens it up. Filling it with shot would certainly make it heavy and turn it into a butt stock sap. I get bruised just thinking about it. Man, you guys are cr...

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nemhed wrote:Idiot, just a final thought on my part for this thread. Shoot 'em before they get close enough to do all this smashing and stroking and poking and punching.

"Sound wisdom" nemhed, "sound wisdom."

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Butt stroke, butt smash, butt punch; so many tools, so little time and perps.

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Thanks for all the great feedback. My main concern is durability - looking cool is just a bi-product. Filling the hollow with blow up foam is a good idea. I use that stuff to fill up holes all the time - I don't know why I didn't think of it. I tried to find a source of laminated stocks but couldn't...

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The movie "Beowulf" (sp?) came out on DVD this week. Has anyone seen it, and is it worth buying? Part II - kid friendly or no? I love sword/action flicks. My son (9) has seen most of them with me - I cover his eyes if it gets too gory. My concern is more with foul language and adult theme...

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apparently, some manufacturers see money in making levers more tactical. http://www.xssights.com/ shows a tactical fore end for levers on p. 12 of their 2008 catalog. a different look may be just what it takes for you to enjoy more shooting or to convince antoher person to take up the shooting spor...

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I'm still wiping the tears.

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Oh, "butt stroke" means "clubing." The laminated stock makes a better club. Okay, that's a legitimate consideration. I know the Ramlines used to be hollow, and likely still are, so they'd make a terrible club. I never considered the club angle though. I kinda thought my loaded Gl...

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Oop! I forgot to ask; Jeeps, what's a "much better butt stroke?" I'm not familiar with that particular action.

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Can laminate be obtained for $59.99? Tactical has to coincide with practical.

Where can one find a drop in laminated stock? Ain't they kinda heavy?

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I've got a Marlin M336 short rifle and want to make it more tactical. Wood is good in the woods but not in the hood. The only tactical synthetic stock made for the M336 is from Ramline. Have any of you guys used one of these stocks? How are they for fit? Do they hold up to extreme urban use and abus...

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