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    Borescope choice

    Hi All: What would you recommend for a borescope? Tia, Frank McCune
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    necks too long, too short??

    Hello All: I finally got my rifles out after about a two decade layoff and discovered an interesting fact about my ammunition. I checked my .222 Remington cases and they were longer than what the maximum length that the reloading manuals specified by about .020" These are new cases...
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    What is the distance for the rear stock screw on a 1903 A3 Springfield

    Hi All: What I am asking is how far apart is the rear floor plate top and the bottom of the tang? This where the rear action screw goes through the stock. Also, should rifle action touch the front boss in the trigger guard where the front action screw is installed. I would guess...
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    Is this B S or What?

    Fake News It is fake news!!!!!! New York people have gotten over dt twenty years ago! He is considered a nut case! Oh yes, did he carry his home stare? "Don't believe anything that you...
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    FAKE NRWS 5500 fps !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Hi All: With all of the fake news around today, I thought that I would add this giggle. Today I introduced myself to a person who is starting a gun shop and will be offering full time gunsmithing services near my home. He offers his two best offerings in wildcats based on the...
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    30 Gibb's, 30-06 AI, or just stay 30'06

    After living in and hunting in both Alberta and British Columbia and owning both the standard 30-06 and the Norma .308 Magnum, my vote would be for you to choose the standard 30-06!!! I do nave a .30 Gibbs that I built awhile back but have not shot it as yet. I found that large game in...
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    Low pressure reloads in the .222 Rem. and the .257 Roberts??

    Hi glp: The books that I was looking at were giving pressures in c.u.p which is meaningless to me. I thought that I was reading in p.s.i. I will go to some on line powder reloading information which may list pressures in p.s.i. Here is some information that made me question the low...
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    Low pressure reloads in the .222 Rem. and the .257 Roberts??

    Hello All: Can somebody tell me why the pressures in these two cartridges are so low when compared to other modern cartridges? There is about 10,000 psi difference between these two cartridges and other modern cartridges...
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    Tips on loading the .257 Roberts?

    Hello All: I restocked a 1952 FN Mauser that is chambered in the .257 Roberts. I have a large supply of various bullets and many types pf powder. I am going to start with 4895, 90 grain and 117 grain Sierra bullets I may switch to H-414 for the next tests. Can anybody suggest...
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    Where may I obtain screws for Neidner butt plates?

    I have been looking for screws that will fit my Neidner butt plates. I can not find any. My gunsmith says that he makes them as he needs them. Perhaps this is what I may have to do. Suggestions...
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    Price for 6PPC VH gun?

    Price of 6pp VH gun Hi If possible, I would like to talk about this gun via telephone. You may send me your phone number or call me at 717-536-3334 anytime...
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    Price for 6PPC VH gun?

    Hi Folks: I wish to sell my 6 PPC VH gun and all of the extras. What would a fair price be? The gun was built by Clarence Hammonds with all of the best bells and goodies. It is based on a 722 action with a McMillen stock, Hart 2 oz. trigger , Shilen barrel etc. It also has a...
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    What impact does temperature have on velocity

    Temp vs. velocity Years ago, it was determined that a one degreeF would alter the velocity 1fps. That is how I remember it from many years ago! Good luck...
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    Ten X barrels and shop work??

    Hi" I am looking to purchase a rifle that has a barrel made and installed by a firm called Ten X Custom Gun Shop. My questions are: are these barrels any good, Did the Ten X Custom Gun Shop do good work? The rifle is chamberd in a pre 1955 wildcat cartridge so I am guessing that...
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    Is this brass any good for reloading?

    Why I think that this brass is the real deal. Hi Again: More info on the brass: It was picked up on the range as it was fired by a group of snipers at a U,S military base That was named Camp xxxxxx. The guns were all the military version of the Remington 700. The person who...
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    Is this brass any good for reloading?

    Hi all: I have 1800 rounds of LC 93 once fired brass. This brass was all fired in a M40 Remington sniper rifle. I have been told, that if brass has been fired in another chamber, it will never be any good for benchresrt use. Is there any truth to this? I do not have a...
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    Howa 1500 H.B, .308 value

    Hi All: What woud a fair price be for this rifle? It has a heavy stainless steel barrel, a laminated stock with holes in the forend and an older Bushenell scope. How well do these rifles shoot? What about the triggers? Are they adjustable? Are there any good...
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    Fair price to pay for a Remington 721 in .300 HH?

    Hello: What is a fair price to pay pay for the above rifle? One came into the local gun store today. It is in good overall used conditiion but the bolt has a fair bit of corrision. The seller is asking $795.00. The long magnum action beckons me! How much would you offer for...
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    Accurate 25 06?

    I read an article that told the story that a major "custom" rifle mfg. had a very difficult time in getting the rifles chambered in 25 06 to shoot accurately. I asked my gunsmith to make me a rifle chamberd in 25 06 and he replied, "I could never get the 25 06 to shoot." Now this is coming from...
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    Accurate 25 06?

    I read an article that told the story that a major "custom" rifle mfg. had a very difficult time in getting the rifles chambered in 25 06 to shoot accurately. I asked my gunsmith to make me a rifle chamberd in 25 06 and he replied, "I could never get the 25 06 to shoot." Now this is coming from...
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