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El Chivo

I've had mine apart and no big deal, however I remember doing it all at once with the ball bearings facing up. It was a little scary though.

As far as more elevation, how about adding an extension to the top of the shaft? There's already a thread so you can screw something in.

El Chivo

I do my own, and use a second mirror to check the back and shave my neck. Have had maybe two professional haircuts in the last 30 years. With the Wahl, I cut the top at 1/2", back and sides at 3/8", and sideburns get the wedge treatment. Year before last I let mine grow for the heck of it,...

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don't most cast bullets have a mold mark right in the center of the nose? So if there's a little too much extra lead there, it can act as a firing pin?

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last time this happened his caps lock key got stuck

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Truly - if we would have more firearms "games" that were action-oriented, and fast-paced enough for the younger generation, and didn't involve anything giving the appearance of 'violence' for hoplophobes to object to, WE WOULD HAVE WAY MORE PEOPLE IN THIS NATION WHO WERE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABO...

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could bullet #3 have had a nipple or other imperfection on it, igniting bullet #4? I've heard of this. Good that #5 did not blow, but no sharp edge there I guess. Also, with the size of the tube, could round #3 have been in there at an angle, so the EDGE of the flat nose touched the primer? Or maybe...

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I would like to shoot on a levergun golf course. You shoot from a tee-off area offhand at targets between 100 and 200 yards. When you knock down your target, you proceed to the next tee-off area. Then see how many rounds it takes you to do 9 or 18 targets. Low score wins. Can you see some players wi...

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I have two that were sent to me by AT&T Mastercard back in 1985. Carried every day since. They are starting to lose color but function just fine. They are lighter and thinner than paper. They are made of Tyvek, which I believe is made by DuPont. If you want a free source, Fedex envelopes are mad...

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a friend has very tiny silhouette animals, the standard shapes, but 2" wide or so. Reactive and true to the sport. They were not expensive either. How about those square orange crackers, "Cheezit" I think? Good color for shooting and attracts critters later. I also like taking a hole ...

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Thanks so much guys; I was thinking/hoping it would be something like denny's experience, with remissions and more time, but God seems to be putting her in the express line. Chemo did her no good and knocked her flat. She went home today to be with her husband and kids. She's my sister but also my b...

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My big sister Cathy has colon cancer and it's getting worse, please remember her in your prayers, thank you,

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and if you take out the trigger assembly, slip a nail or paper clip through the hole at the rear of the hammer spring. Otherwise, if you trip the trigger, the whole thing will fly off into the next room. By the way, is Browning running out of '94 parts? I have ordered from them twice and no problems...

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Well a good friend gave me some IMR 3031 to try and find an accurate 30-30 load. First I'm going to try it in my 336. Loads I've got in my books range from 26.5 to 31 grains (with 150 gr jacketed), and I don't want to do that many groups. What has been your best accuracy range for 3031? Should I go ...

El Chivo

I recognize the first line from "The Patriot"; along with "aim small, miss small", somebody on the writing staff knew something about guns.

El Chivo

mine does better with 158's at low velocity and fast powder. I had a dead nuts load with 7.5 gr Blue Dot. A friend gave me some of his Bullseye loads and they were almost as good. But you're right, the stout loads work better with 180's.

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Well, El Chivo, long time no see - or Cowboy Tutt or oldguy or The Shadow, or that exotic gal from the Ranch House Cafe. Looked at the pics from the excursion to the St. Francis dam site not long ago. Ah yes - the cologne :) and let's not forget the coveted Rifleman of the Year award. Up and runnin...

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Ms. Boots, you should know he has his own cologne; sort of a cross between English Leather and rawhide.

OS when can you get back in the saddle again?

El Chivo

They're a little tired of the activism, and being used by both sides. Specifically they mentioned they don't want gun-carrying "events" staged by 2A supporters. They're not trying to trample on anyone's rights, it's just the reverse.

El Chivo

I called in to his show several times and he "got" my sense of humor. On the day of the OJ verdict, he played a song I had sent in called "California Juries". I am very sorry to hear he's gone. Those were all great memories for me.

P.S., was he really married to Roma?

El Chivo

don't forget the Holy Hand Grenade (Chapter 12, Verse 7)

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Does black powder work in cartridges like .357, 30-30, etc? I've seen a lot of it at our reloading store, it's all they can get sometimes. I do enjoy watching the muzzleloaders shoot and that big puff of smoke and cool sound. One of my .357's is a long barrel, kind of feels like a musket. It might b...

El Chivo

isn't there a receiver sight that clamps on to Weaver rails?

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Round nose is usually ok, but I ran across a Fiocci load that had a "round nose truncated cone" that looked pointy. I single loaded those. Remington round nose look reasonable, but I have some Sierra round nose that look pretty pointy too. If in doubt, just load two; if you're hunting that...

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Brockman's makes a pop-up peep.

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I was reading "American Gun" by Chris Kyle, which by the way is an excellent read - the history of ten different firearms and how they shaped American history. He was quoting from an account by a WWI soldier who said, regarding the 1911 Colt - that in close quarters, the Germans who were s...

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and don't forget hearing protection when you turn on the blender...

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great stuff, but I doubt if John Cleese did this: I've been seeing parts of this going around since the 'net was young.

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FWIW. I understand that you want to be legal, but I lived in CA for 60 years, and transported firearm (my own) for 35 years and not once was my firearms checked by a LEO ( of any sort). As long as the ammo was in the back seat and guns were in my trunk, I felt OK (but during the riots in L.A. I had...

El Chivo

I just got another one and darn it, the handle is positioned so the thing falls forward with a levergun in it - it's muzzle heavy. Are AR's stock heavy? Maybe it's meant for an AR. I have a few, mostly Allen. I had only two that accept scopes, most are the very slim kind. About the locks, I found a ...

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I remember recently a thread about a system of cameras to monitor a target when shooting long range. Ok that's complicated, expensive, and you might shoot your equipment. I was at the range yesterday and doing some long range shooting at metal swingers. I usually could not hear the clang (even with ...

El Chivo

I got hives when I had to upgrade to XP. One thing I won't fall for again is to install free "upgrades" from Microsoft. Last time I did they didn't approve of my dealer installation of XP and turned my screen black and said the fix was to upgrade to Windows 7. I don't like XP but I want to...

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Anyway, there are some nonlead bullets available for .357 Magnum, but what about really heavy nonlead pig killer.35 bullets? Would I have to get a special twist barrel to handle those extra-long copper bullets? I CAN get one: the Contender barrel company I use, MGM, will supply just about anything....

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it always amazes me that once they hire you, they must think you can't leave, so they break their promises and treat you as if you were bound to the land.

But you left the last place you worked, so that sort of thinking isn't logical.

Were they surprised?

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My Winchesters don't have scopes, but my Marlins now all have tang sights and scopes with Weaver detachable rings. I was making use of that today - took my 336's out, shot them at 100 with scopes and then shot 35 Rem at 200 using the tang sight. 15-20 seconds to take off the scope. And when it goes ...

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about six years ago I was talking to a guy down at the creek wearing chaps, he said the snakes like to stretch out and drink out of the creek. On the way back, I came up to a fat rattler doing just that. He was my first rattler and I stared at him, counted his rattles, nine pair. He looked huge to m...

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Congratulations, can't be without venison this holiday season. Glad you are feeling better. About the drought, we seemed to have a good rainy year or two but, judging by tracks and scat, game has not come back. I don't get out like I used to, but when I do there's not much sign of anything. I saw a ...

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not much to add; a few months ago I was helping a guy at the range having the same problem with his 30-30, he either had the ejector backwards or it jumped out of its little well. Also realize it fits in a slot on the bolt. Other than that, the trick is keeping it in its place as you slide the bolt ...

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let's hear 'em...

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One person's definition of fair chase and pests is different from another's. I like cats and cringed when I read about the Wisconsin mortar guy who kills feral cats with a mortar and toy bowling balls and sets out milk bowls for them. However, others like dogs and I would not weep over a coyote or a...

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solar panels and get the tax break, plus a personal letter from Jane Fonda.

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Yes, I stopped using my 30-30 Barnes load due to this, it shot fine but why take a chance? There are other options. Their 30-30 bullet is so long it protrudes well behind the shoulder, doesn't seem right to me. I found I was using Barnes load data with the wrong bullet, the data was with last year's...

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thanks guys, I got up early to hit the range for a "free shoot" which they offer on your birthday. Best part is now I'm 55 and I qualify for $5.50 reduced rate on Tuesdays, also known as "Geezer Day". My main intent was to shoot my 336 in 35 Rem, and try some long range dinging. ...

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Well, it's not just the caliber, but the application as well. You could have only one gun and load for it 3 or 4 ways. here's mine: .357 reduced, soft lead 180's and 4227 or 4759 (short range silhouette) - Excellent .357 medium, copper coated 158's, works for handgun, 4227 - Good .357 just under max...

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Midway is overstocked on the Hornady 200 grain .358 for 35 Rem: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/767926/hornady-interlock-bullets-35-caliber-358-diameter-200-grain-round-nose-box-of-100 they're now cheaper than most cast GC bullets. I find these more accurate than Sierra or Remington; and they sit o...

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JohndeFresno wrote:
El Chivo wrote: Good luck John, gotta find some first.
El Chivo, act now. Two to a customer:
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already sold out - when did you post, 8 minutes ago?

El Chivo

The fast pistol powder was based on the autos. I take theotherbapproachnand have tried to be able to use any powder. El Chivo, if you have any you don't want I will be happy to help you out. :) Well I used up all the Trail Boss and the H4198, right now I have only my favorites. But I may try to loa...

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aren't there about a dozen different bore sizes for 38-55?

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Don't see the point of the question. Steve, You won't see me advertising a lot of what I do. But it should suffice to say that I sincerely suspect that in my lifetime I will see a government so intrusive and controlling that I might have to make arrangements to pack up and go - somewhere - with my ...

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If I was going to consolidate powders I would go with a fast pistol and slow pistol and fast rifle and slow rifle for four powders not three. yeah but your slow pistol and fast rifle can be the same powder. And since I don't see the need for a fast pistol powder (unless it's for economy) I have two...

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IMR 4227 and H4895. 4227 has been my most accurate for all pistol and reduced rifle loads, and H4895 for hotter rifle loads. I was also using SR4759, but 4227 beats it for accuracy. If you consider it works for all pistol and rifle shooting out to 200 yards, it could be the only powder I'd ever nee...

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