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    US rifle cal.30 M1917 sporter

    "Worthless, I don't think so - they make excellent projects and good hunters. What's wrong with that? " Amen, Brother BrocLuno I love Remington model 30's and nicely done 1917 sporters.
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    anyone got a recommendation for an NC taxidermist?

    Freeman's Taxidermy 5010 Fire Fighter Road, Denton, NC 27239-8378 (336) 857-2133
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    Help refinishing a birchwood stock

    I've had good luck with alcohol-based stains - soaks right in the birch. My problem is sometimes getting them too dark. Brownells carries Chestnut Ridge and R. Gale Lock alcohol-based stains. I learned this from CMP site below that refers to refinishing birch to mimic walnut - look at...
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    why sporterize?

    Private Property Rights A private property right is the exclusive authority to determine how a resource is used, rights to the services of the resource and rights of exchange or gift.
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    My complaint against milsurp rifles

    They're history and were well suited to their intended purpose. Every design has its limitations and someone with a little design and manufacturing knowledge can understand that. You shouldn't try to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear and then blame it on someone else. I have very few...
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    You can have only One Rifle, which one do you pick?

    A classic, but an ugly duckling to most - Remington Model 30S in 257 Roberts. A heavier rifle with smooth action, light recoil and a handsome, vintage appearance in a classic caliber.
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    .22-250 for piggies?

    Shot placement If you're gonna use a .22 centerfire I'd shoot 'em 1" below the ear ; 1" behind the jaw where the spine meets the head. You have a similar "soft spot" if you explore with your fingertip. Seems a little light though for humane reasons. Why don't you load solids for hogs if...
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    Show your milsurps

    Lionking Armory What the... :eek:
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