Recent content by nicholst55

Be aware that too much, or (an application of) too thin of a 'seal' with lacquer can, and will, kill your primer, too. I used to pull down all of the 'dud' ammo that was returned to the Arms Room back in the day, when I was with the Marksmanship Unit, and every single round had the primer...

Most laminated stocks are made from birch; a few also incorporate woods like maple. Apply a coat of Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner before you try to stain, and then it should turn out evenly.

Even if the crack gets worse, it's a Springfield, with a lifetime warranty (life of the gun, not the owner).

What you've seen is entirely normal in my experience, and it'll work just fine.

Steve at ADCO does excellent work. No personal experience with TT.

You can lube every third or fourth bullet with case lube, as far as that goes. You could probably also shoot those .313" bullets through your .30-30 without causing any problems. The factory lube will still be intact after you size the bullets, should you choose to do so. You're probably...

I've shot a lot of the RCBS 250 KT bullet over 22.0 grains of IMR-4227 with outstanding accuracy and no pressure signs in an old S&W M29 that I once owned. I could routinely hit clay pigeons on the 100-yard berm with that combo! The standard precautions apply; this was safe in MY gun, etc.

Bent paper clip or a packing hook?

Is the hammer cocked? The TG can't latch if the hammer is in the fired position.

No ready-made product. You can epoxy a piece of aluminum bar to the back of the magazine box to reduce the length, and cut your follower to match. Good luck with your project!

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+1; your gun needs professional attention and some new parts.

Assuming that you're going to be using the brass from M2 Ball ammo, yes, you should be able to get four reloads - assuming that your FL sizing die is properly set up. Here's a good (but rather involved) read on the subject...

Assuming you're talking about this one: 98K Replacement Barrels #BAR03 Size 1 Price: $99.95 Norwegian 98K replacement barrels.New old stock you'll need a large ring M98 action. Be advised that not all Mausers are created equal; the Yugo M48 series Mausers are a mid-length action, and...

No personal experience, but Google is your friend. FWIW, that seems to be the only negative post I saw in a very quick search. Do your own web search and make your own decision. http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7914