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.455_Hunter replied to the thread What's your preferred every day carry?.Depending on threat matrix and NPE levels, EDC can be anything from an NAA Mini to something in the Makarov/P239/2" K-frame size that... -
.455_Hunter replied to the thread Mini 30 Magazines - Which ones?.The only fly in the ointment with Ruger Mini-14 factory mags that I have discovered is that a modern 10 rounder fits too tight in my...
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Ruger 5 and 20 only. Pony up or take chances.
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.455_Hunter reacted to 357smallbore's post in the thread Is everyone still loving their Ruger Wranglers? with
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Not a fan. I think they are cheap looking and cheaply made. I'll stick to my 1976 Single Six 5.5 bbl with extra cylinder for 22 mag. -
.455_Hunter replied to the thread Safety of milsurp 98 Mauser actions- Years or manufacturers to avoid?.I view the 1891 similarly to my 1890 L&L production GEW 88- the production realities were still catching-up to the...
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.455_Hunter reacted to Jim Watson's post in the thread Safety of milsurp 98 Mauser actions- Years or manufacturers to avoid? with Like.
At one time the 1909 was popular for deluxe sporters because of that quality and feature set. I read repeated accounts of them being...
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.455_Hunter replied to the thread Safety of milsurp 98 Mauser actions- Years or manufacturers to avoid?.Thanks for the insightful responses!
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.455_Hunter reacted to Slamfire's post in the thread Safety of milsurp 98 Mauser actions- Years or manufacturers to avoid? with Like.
I am going to say, the basic problem is, how do you or your gunsmith prove the action is metallurgically sound and safe? Reputation is...
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.455_Hunter reacted to High Plains's post in the thread Safety of milsurp 98 Mauser actions- Years or manufacturers to avoid? with Like.
A gunsmith friend told me the best quality Mauser actions made in Europe were in the pre WWII era, the Siamese Mausers and the post WWII...
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.455_Hunter reacted to Dave DeLaurant's post in the thread Safety of milsurp 98 Mauser actions- Years or manufacturers to avoid? with Like.
Consider looking for an Husqvarna M98 rifle as your starting point. They were using FN commercial 98 actions until they introduced...
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.455_Hunter reacted to Random 8's post in the thread Safety of milsurp 98 Mauser actions- Years or manufacturers to avoid? with Like.
FN, BRNO, Ludwig Lowe are the gold standards. Don't overlook the Turkish M38 and others. Many of these are built on Gew 98 actions...
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.455_Hunter reacted to NIGHTLORD40K's post in the thread Safety of milsurp 98 Mauser actions- Years or manufacturers to avoid? with Like.
Agree about the DWM S.American guns. Excellent rifles. Regarding Turk actions, from everything Ive read and conversations with my buddy...
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.455_Hunter reacted to dfariswheel's post in the thread Safety of milsurp 98 Mauser actions- Years or manufacturers to avoid? with Like.
Pretty much anything made by FN between the wars is good. FN produced almost all of the South American Mauser rifles and quality was...
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.455_Hunter replied to the thread Hypothetically what would be your choice: Uzi in 9mm w/ 16 Mags or Winchester Lever Action in 45/70 w/ 100 rounds of ammo?.My brother also had a Norinco example back in the mid-80's. He didn't keep it long.
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.455_Hunter reacted to NIGHTLORD40K's post in the thread Hypothetically what would be your choice: Uzi in 9mm w/ 16 Mags or Winchester Lever Action in 45/70 w/ 100 rounds of ammo? with Like.
My 16" Norinco UZI was unreliable with anything but Nato-spec 124gr FMJ, was heavy, unbalanced, and had one of the worst triggers I've...
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