Recent content by hboy35

thanks, Blue32. I appreciate the insight. thanks

sorry to be so late responding. Apparently it was the result of a chemical cleaning done to the rifle years ago that took all the blueing and patina off--and then promptly rusted. I passed on it. The guy wanted $600.

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I am seriously considering buying this, but I am concerned about the finish. Does anyone have an idea what this is? Was it painted silver in a previous life, or has anyone ever seen one rust or age like this? Any help is appreciated.

not exactly a gun seller not a gun seller, but a teacher at my son's middle school (Practical Law class, of all things) told the class that "it is illegal to buy a gun out of a trunk of a car". I laughed so hard that night at supper when I heard that.

I didnt eat it, but it sure made a nice pelt Years ago driving home one night, I stopped because a fox (what I later learned was a coyote) got hit by the car ahead of me. I had been hunting/trapping for a few years and hated to see any animal go to waste. Either eat it, or skin it. I was young...

Could always go with a new one You just missed the sale at CDNN--had Remington 870 tacticals for $299 brand new. If you aren't in a hurry, bookmark http://summitgunbroker.com// and keep an eye out there. He has had police trade in 870s in the past for well within your price range. Good luck.

Consider your wife My wife didn't want a gun in the house (I had one--which was a huge concession), till a similar incident happened when I was traveling with work--I came home to see her cradling my S&W 66 on the couch. We lived in an apartment, and some drunk started banging on the door...

Henry? Might sound crazy, but a Henry lever will feed S, L, and LR. I have seen some used ones around the $200 mark--new around here are $280. Just a thought.

I never happen into deals like Scoped $200 for any sks is a deal these days. Wish I would have loaded up on them back at the gun shows in the 80s. I used to walk right past those things. Hindsight is always 2020.

Found one! or rather it found me. A fellow THR member answered my request. Thanks so much to everyone for their help. Thanks and Merry Christmas!

thanks I appreciate all the helpful information. I will not be overloading this thing--not going to be taking any chances. Thanks for the heads up. I just downloaded the manual and have lots of good reading to do. thanks

thanks I did not know that. I appreciate the help. What brand of powder do you prefer? thanks

a nice memory That is a nice memory you will have all your life. Great story and I always tell my sons to follow the deer until you are fully certain you missed. Glad to hear you found her. I had to comment on your rifle. That is a beautiful stock! Holy cow you did a nice job. Just like the...

I just bought my first BP off gunbroker (kinda nervous)--a Traditions Deer Hunter (.50 cal). Says it is used but in good condition. I want to keep it simple--just want to go shoot a few rounds to get the feel. I know I need caps, balls, and powder, as well as cleaning supplies. I have...