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    I'm 18 and want a handgun, is there any possible way to own one?

    You can get a conversion cylinder to switch an 1858 Remington to shoot 45 Colt ammo - only black powder or low powered "Cowboy" loads. Go to Midwayusa and run a search on this string - "remington 1858 conversion cylinder". I won't venture a guess re. the legal aspect of such a conversion done...
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    Would you join a gun club that required NRA membership?

    << Clubs are going to grandfather existing members regardless of their membership in other organizations >> The original post said "Existing members will not be grandfathered"
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    9 shot revolver

    The High Standard "Double Nine" was popular years ago
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    Marlin 336 reliability

    A browning BLR *might* be *slightly* more solid and accurate, at a much higher price than a Marlin. It is basically a bolt-action operated by a lever. See http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/family.asp?webflag_=003B&catalog_=B&content=BLR-Rifles
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    Weird groups

    The OP can't do that - his problem is that his POI shifts when he reloads. The early Ruger 44 only holds IIRC 5 rounds, so he is forced to reload after 5 rounds.
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    Bergara and factory TC Encore Barrels

    You might have better luck with a Bullberry barrel - see http://www.bullberry.com/encore.html
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    The 336 Club

    The 200-xxxx models were all made by Marlin, with the 200-2550 actually being a Marlin 336. I suggest that you contact Marlin and see what they have to say, based on your serial number. 100 KENNA DRIVE NORTH HAVEN, CT 06473 PHONE: 800-544-8892 Are you going to have a gunsmith install the...
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    Ruger Mini-14 scoped or peep sight?

    <<added scopes or kept the open sights>> A conventional scope vs open sights are not the only options - there are also "scout" scope mounted scopes, red dot sights, and head-up displays.
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    Ruger Mini-14 scoped or peep sight?

    That's incorrect - see http://www.goldenstatetactical.com/
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    Questions From a New Marlin 1894 Owner

    Here is a nice compact aperture sight: http://www.skinnersights.com He will assist you in getting the correct front sight height. He has his own subforum at: http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/index.php/board,66.0.html
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    Rifle Trifle : or How I ran out of ammo and need help picking a cheaper rifle/caliber

    <<im off to college (not boot camp). There im going to be in a pretty strict ROTC unit>> Do you think you might actually join the military at some point? If so, you can get a .22lr version of the AR-15/M16 which would be excellent preparation for the "real deal". They run about $500.
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    New Ruger 6.8 Ranch Rifle Accuracy

    You can greatly shorten the break-in process by "fire lapping" the barrel. Supplies can be obtained from http://www.neconos.com I had an early .223 Mini which I experimented with extensively to improve the accuracy. I found that it responded well to the exact same reloading techniques that...
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    Divorce & Guns

    Watch out for these: http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/unlicensed-persons.html#possession-restrictions
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    Pocket carry

    That's incorrect - an empty PM9 is slightly heavier (at 15.9 oz, including magazine) than an empty 642 (at 15.0 oz). When loaded, the weight difference is even greater.
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    "Firing from an open bolt"

    The Heckler & Koch MP-5 is a conspicuous exception
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