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    Browning BLR

    Few years ago I had a Browning BLR in .308 Win. Lots of positive things about this gun such as light weight, short lever throw, short and handy and fast repeat shots. The two reasons I sold it were: It would jam when cycling very fast Didn't like the flat-sided fore stock Wondering how some...
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    Browning x-bolts and a-bolts vs. other bolt guns

    I have two Browning A-Bolts and one X-Bolt. I have not used any of them much. Wondering if any of you have experienced problems with these guns? We've all heard about the reliability of the old pre-64 Model 70 Winchesters and Mausers with controlled feed. I've never heard anything bad about...
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    The Perfect Rifle

    Some would argue there is no truly perfect gun of any kind. Well...when I think about it I've never had a gun that was perfect from the factory but I've had several that were close. The one I'll mention here is the current Winchester Safari Express chambered for the 375 H&H cartridge. I do...
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    Winchester model 12--safe to shoot?

    I recently bought an old Winchester model 12 chambered for 12 gauge shells. This one has Nickle Steel barrel with no shell length mentioned on barrel. Serial # indicates it was made in the 20's and chambered originally for either 2 9/16" or 2 1/2" shells. Someone has reamed the chamber since...
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    Ruger Mini-30 denting casings

    Recently mounted a scope on my Mini-30 and used Ruger rings lower than what came with the gun. My question is: Are these lower rings the cause of dings on my fired casings or does this gun put dings in the casings even without a scope mounted? I now have this scope mounted using the...
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    The most expensive gun

    Seen a post here about expensive guns and got me to wondering about THE most expensive gun. I can think of two types of most expensive guns. 1. Those of historical value 2. Those brand new For the historical gun I believe a double barreled side/side rifle used by Teddy Roosevelt on...
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    Loads for 7.62x39

    Welcome suggestions regarding reliable load for 7.62x39 cartridge. 123-125 gr bullet Clean burning powder Gun: Ruger Mini-30 This gun and cartridge are new to me and after many guns I'm thinking this combo could become one of my favorites. 86
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    Walker's Game Ear and the like

    Hi everyone. New to this group and glad to be here. I've looked at many posts here as a non-member in the past so I know I'm in good company. The Walker Game Ear--and other products of this type. Is Walker the best brand? I'm concerned about excess wind noise with these...
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