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One can go to a local super market, and buy a can (or tube) of MAAS, a simple & cheap silver polish. It takes off all the burn marks off the cylinder with miminal rubbing. Richard

I have a .270 Browning Safari that I would like to date. A few days ago, I was asked when it was made, and what year I bought it. Seems to me I bought it just before leaving for Viet Nam in 1963, but it could have been when I was on leave. In any case, I fired 5 shots to sight it in...

Well, the old bbl is off, and I'm awaiting the arrival of the new (used) bbl for Numrich. Turns out, it had the sq threads after all, and the 24" .300 Savage bbl was in stock. The whole business will take less than 2 weeks, and the total cost will be less than $200.00. "I think that's...

Earplug: Actually, I did think of redoing the bbl, and the .338 was the first caliber I thought of. However, not only will the .338 will cost more per round, my son would have poorer bullet selection, and he would also be unable to buy off the shelf ammo should he do a fly-off hunt. If he...

Goon: Great storys!! Thanks, Richard

I've been asked for photos, don't know what they will show, but here are the right & left side pictures. The scope & mount are the way they came from my uncle. It is a Weaver 2 1/2x, 3/4 tube. The mount is a Pachmayer, dated from the late 40s, or very early 50s The strap is just about...

Goon: Good thread link you posted for me@! Well, I don't know which threads this old rifle has, but have made arrangements to have the bbl pulled tomorrow. I found a highly qualified rifle smith here locally (Calif, very unusual!!) who is a friend of a friend, and will also index (and...

Great information!! I'm really not interested in resale value, but safety for my son. Seems like Numrich Arms is the information I needed. I will see about buying a original 99 bbl in 300 Savage. Thanks again guys, great information, Richard

Just to be clear, I'm looking for suggestions as to who to do the rebarreling, if a caliber change would be a plus, and if so, what caliber. I'm not looking for suggestions to keep it as it is, that's not going to happen. Thanks, Richard

This bbl is just too rough Cosmoline: I'm not real sure how safe this old bbl is. When I say it was rusty, I mean truly rusty. The inside of the bbl was about as bad as I've ever seen a bbl. I remember pushing a column of rust ahead of the patch when I cleaned it. I just looked at the...

Hi Guys: I need some information on rebarreling a 1940s mdl 99. My Uncle passed away and left a much used 99 to me (300 Savage). I was unable to pick it up at the time (Viet Nam 65-67), so my father picked it up, and unfortunately kept it under his bed. When I finally got back to the...

Back to the question at hand. Elizabeth Dolbare can scrim just about anything if you send a photo to her of what you want. Her web address is below: http://www.geocities.com/soho/cafe/1623/ I've had her do several designs, and been extremely happy with her work, not to mention her...

Brassman is a terrific person to deal with. I've always received more brass than I've paid for. Fast shipment, bright folks to speak to. Richard

Did carry M16 & personal .45 auto first tour. 2nd tour aquirred M14 & same .45 Richard

I've had very good results using IMR-4350. I tested many powders over my Ohler 35+P, and the powder that gave me the most accurate loads, with the most velocity, was most consistent, & showed the least standard deviation, was IMR-4350. I tested two bullets thru all loadings, using two...

I generally clean between 60 - 80, 30-06 rounds at a time in my ultrasonic. I have found that using a cleaner called Citranox works far better than the vinegar mix. Drying is certainly no problem. Just lay your rounds flat on a cookie sheet, place them in your over (preheated to 140) for...

I don't have a .36 cal, but my 1858 Remington cloned44 shoots well with a 30 grain load of Pyrodex. I have no clue as to why Pietta says to use such mild loads. If you had bought your Pietta from Cabela’s, their printed instructions for cap & ball revolvers, tell you the max load is 35...

I'm looking for a stainless ROA, so if you still have the sellers info, and don't mind passing it on I'd appreciate it. Thanks, Richard

Ok, I'm stumped! Here are two questions for the tried & true BP shooters. The Cabela's folks tell me to use #10 caps, but I see guys here using the #11. Which fit best on the nipples? I haven't tried the #11s, but I would assume they would be a bit hotter. Also, Cabela's tells me to...

I've been using the Rapid Trim since the 1st month they came out. I hated the long cord, but they have since taken care of that problem. As far as consistancy goes, it is always right on the money. A PITA to set, but once set, It never varies. However, I do use either my old...