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  1. Big20

    Scope Advice

    I’ve shot about 100 H&N pellets through my new (and first springer, HW 50s) and have gotten good results. It is also clear that my 67 year old eyes need help if my group sizes are to shrink. That means a scope. Funds are limited so I’d like to keep it under $200 plus mount. My shooting will...
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    Benjamin Franklin 132

    I have a 132 that I purchased in about 1968. It’s in great condition, still shoots with authority. Anybody have an idea when it was manufactured? Value? Thanks for your input. B 97140 stamped on the breech.
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    Choices, choices…

    Which do I buy as my jump into air gunning? Diana 34 EMS, Beeman R7, HW 50S.
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    S&W 37 lifespan

    My principal carry gun is a model 37 air weight. I try and put a box of ammo through it every couple of weeks. Anybody have an idea of the expected lifespan I can count on for this revolver? I realize an exact number is impossible to arrive at. I would hate to practice practice practice only to...
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    Abrasive powder coat

    I recently got into powder coating DEWC for my 38 spl. It didn’t take long to get satisfactory bullets. Target velocity loads proved accurate too. I noticed that the bore of my j-frame shined like never before. All traces of leading were gone. Anyone hear of powder coat being abrasive?
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    Correct peep for M&P 15

    Truthfully, I have no love for the AR platform. I do own one and decided to dust it off and get reacquainted with it in light of recent social/political events. It will be backup to my M-1carbine (dates me I know). It is a stock M & P 15 originally sporting a carry handle peep sight. It...
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    ERGO Delta Grip for J frame

    I have early Parkinson tremors and these grips have put me back in the game. Aids in concealing also. Anyone else use them?
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    Repair shops for ancient Daisy models

    I need a recommendation for a good repair shop to put my 1894 and 99 models back in shape. They are in near mint condition but will not generate any velocity. Seals are probably shot.
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    Springfield EMP Drought

    I ordered a EMP Concealed Carry Contour in March. Haven't seen one for sale yet. Anyone know if they are actually shipping these things yet?
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    Ghost/Glock connector

    I installed a Ghost no-fit connector in my G43. Function firing went OK except for one glitch. Upon slide lock, I insert a fresh magazine and either retract the slide or close the slide using the slide lock. In either case the trigger does not reset. If, upon slide lock, I remove the empty...
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    44 Magnum and the FTX

    The Hornady XTP 240 grain (1685 fps) proved a less than stellar performer on deer this past Fall out of my Ruger M-77/44. Yea, dead is dead but two pass through lung shots at 60 yards still left me with a 100 yard chase. I'm changing to the 225 grain FTX at 1730 fps. Shots haven't exceeded 75...
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    Lyman 429640 in M-77/44

    Will this bullet feed through the rotary magazine in the Ruger M-77/44?
  13. Big20

    Shield rear site

    I see tritium sites are now available for the Shield. Sources (can't pinpoint one at the moment but maybe I saw it in the manual) say not to remove the rear site screw. Before I invest in new sites I'd like to know it won't take a trip to the gunsmith to put them on. What happens when you...
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    Ruger M-77/44 bullet selection

    Will the M-77/44 feed WNFP or semi-wadcutter (Keith style) lead bullets? How heavy (how long) a bullet will it handle? Any accuracy experience with the plastic stock version?
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    Three shot Ruger

    Ohio is poised to allow straight-walled pistol caliber rifles for deer hunting in 2014. Right now all deer long guns must be limited to hold no more than 3 rounds. Dummy rounds cannot be used to fill up the balance of the magazine. I suspect this will also apply to the rifles. Has anyone...
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    Argentine Mauser rebuild

    I have a 1908 Argentine Mauser converted to 30-06. It feeds cartridges well but even using .312/.313 bullets accuracy could be better. The barrel is pretty rough. I'm considering rebarreling to 35 Whelen using a Bergara barrel from Midway. Do you think it will feed without modification to...
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    Carbine length free float

    I need a recommendation for a decent free float forearm tube for my M&P carbine. I don't need a bunch of rail space and it needs to be INEXPENSIVE but not junk. Also, how about one that can be installed without removing the front sight.
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    Relined barrel accuracy

    I'm looking for input from anyone who has had a center fire barrel relined. What kind of accuracy could I expect from a relined barrel?
  19. Big20

    Argentine 1909 Scope Base

    I'm looking for scope bases for an Argentine 1909 Mauser. I believe it is a "small ring" Mauser similar to the Swedish 96. Would 96 bases fit the 1909? Other suggested bases?
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    Browning 1911-22

    I just got a 1911-22 and it is very nice with one exception. I get a face full of blowback with most shots. Empties eject into the next zip code so slide velocity is high. The ammo shortage limited me to Remington brand ammo. Standard velocity, bulk pack HV, golden bullet HV were tried...
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