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Discussions about firearms. (Moderated)
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The Older Thompson/Contenders
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Over twenty years ago I had a couple T/Contenders with various barrels. I sold them but I have regretted it ever since. I have spotted one of the old frame and fore ends with a .32 cal(Wildcat). I have no desire to reload any wildcat rounds. I will probably scrounge around for the .410 and .22LR and .22 Mag barrels. My question is will... more »
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Bipod and Accuracy Issue
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I have a dandy Remington 700 LTR in .308 that was blueprinted/trued by the Remington Custom Shop and a 40x trigger installed. It's a helluva shooter. Here's the quandry: With a Harris bipiod installed it has erratic groupings. From sandbag, or with the bipod on a soft surface, it groups fine. It's not an issue with... more »
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Age of a S&W .38 special?
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The gun in question: Smith & Wesson .38 special, Model 15-1 according to the stamp inside the cylinder hinge area. Serial number from butt (hidden under a pachmayr "Presentation" grip) is K450xxx. Thanks to anyone who can help me out here. ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --... more »
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AR Aftermarket Triggers
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I've a line on some complete KD complete lowers. They have either a High Standard or Double Star trigger group. I'm having trouble finding information on either. The only review of a HS AR noted that the trigger was 'average.' Any inputs? tx mac ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --... more »
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Cleaning a muzzleloader
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I have always wondered about statements regarding cleaning with hot water and how black powder attracts moisture. I'm going to clean a Knight rifle that whoever had it last must have put it away in a beach house without cleaning after a day of heavy shooting. The barrel looks like it is lined in red fur. The breech area looks... more »
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Ar15 caliber and barrel advice
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I am building my first AR15 and need some help. I will be most likely target shooting this gun at 200 yds or more. Should I go with 223 or 204. Also any advice on barrel makers? I am thinking Lilja or Shilen. ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -- Learn about rec.guns at [link]... more »
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7.5mm Reduced loads
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I'd like to make some reduced loads for my K31 7.5mm Swiss rifle. Anybody have any pet loads for this round? I have plenty 4895 so I'd like to use that but I have some other powers to choose from... Tony ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -- Learn about rec.guns at [link]... more »
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Gun Art
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Gorgeous engraving, truly art [link] Caution, not for dial-up. 101 pictures of extraordinary firearms all on one page. ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -- Learn about rec.guns at [link] ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --... more »
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FS: Remington 700 in Illinois
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I have for sale a Remington Custom Shop M700 AWR (Alaskan Wilderness Rifle) chambered in 7mmSTW. That caliber is a 8mm Remington Mag necked down to 7mm. Commercially available round. Has about 100 rounds shot threw it. Teflon coated Stainless Steel. Includes 100 pieces of new brass, reloading dies, 70 or 80 pieces of 120 grain Hornady V-Max... more »
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WTB/Trade .41 Bullet mould
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Looking for a .41 SWC (prefered) bullet mould..in the area of 200-240grs Id consider round nose..but prefer a decent Keith style Semi wad cutter style No Lee multigroove micro yada yada designed for shake and bake lubes. Unless you can make the case that they lube with alox type bullet lubes well enough to push to top velocities... more »
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