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I recently acquired a sporterized 1903 Springfield rifle in pretty good shape. My plan is to shoot the heck out of it. As such, I am asking the forum members with more experience than I what parts on it are most prone to breakage, and should be kept handy? Thanks, Ade

Gordon, I'm not selling it, I was interested it buying it myself. However, for what the current owner is asking ($750 firm, in cash), I'll just keep waiting. I actually offered him a trade worth more than that (two guns I'm not doing anything with), but he didn't bite. So it goes, I'll...

Thanks QBG, That's in the ballpark that I had imagined (and $300 less than the current owner wants for it--I told him thanks, but no thanks). I'm in backwoods Kentucky, btw. Ade

I haven't seen the gun yet, so I'm uncertain about gun's condition, but it reported to have a 8 3/8" barrel and to be in excellent condition. Thanks in advance. Ade

I went shooting again last night. I shot three rounds--scores were decent (I think), 20, 15, and 17. I had a ball even though both I and the range were having gear problems. The trap at the range was throwing the clays as a spray of fragments about three out of four times, which was...

Trapper, I'm going shopping today. I'll look for earmuffs and glasses that will fit the evil little tyke. Thanks again. Take care, Andy

Trapper, Awesome pictures, man! My youngest turns seven in July, and I hope soon to have similar pictures. Thanks for the advice regarding hearing and eye protection. You're right about the foam plugs--he doesn't like them and they are awful to keep up with. Does anyone make and market...

Trapper, Awesome man. I'll give it a try. After I buy a trap. Wait....I've already spent more on shotgun shells this year than last, and I bought a shell carrier, and I need some better earplugs, and I put another shotgun on lay away, and a new gun case....this just gets worse doesn't...

Dave, No, no-- thank you! Glad I could make your day. Trapper, Sure, I'll buy the beer...but you have to come here to get it :D I am kinda proud of my scores, but I'm sure that when Dr. B stops standing behind me and giving advice, those will drop. Also, my beginner's luck never lasts...

Today, for the first time, I went trap shooting. Thanks to Dave and Kudu and others, I found a local (very local --15 minutes away) private trap range and after a few fits, starts, and a couple of weeks, contacted a member, and found out from him the times they shoot. Tuesdays. The...

Sparky, Thanks for the great story! My wife's shotgun WILL stay in the family. We've already discussed who to pass it on to, even to the extent of returning it to one of her uncles in the horrible event that she, and both of my boys pass away before they can determine who to pass in on to...

Sorry for the delay in responding guys, last week was finals week, and I've either been working, studying, or taking tests. I spent yesterday recovering (work, school, and family is a bear....why didn't I finish school back when I was in my twenties and single?) Dave, Good to know about...

Thanks for the advice Kudu. I've called the range and left a message--just waiting for someone to call back. I'll let you know if and when. I'm looking forward to it. I don't expect that I'll ever be good, but if I can go from hitting 1 out of 50 or a 100, to say maybe hitting 20 out of a...

Dave and Kudu, I'll be damned! There are two trap ranges within reasonable driving distance. They are both private ranges, though. Any idea how that works? Never been to a private range before. All of the ranges I have been to were either military or VERY public (big open spot in the...

Kudu, Thanks for the offer. I'm nowhere near northern Indiana. Not shy about announcing my location, it just hadn't occured to me to let anyone know where I am. I live in eastern Kentucky, near Paintsville. Thanks again. Andy

Dave, Yep, that sounds like me. I have everything lined up, and the bead in focus when I shoot. Looks real good until I shoot and fragments of ceramic become conspicuous by their absence. Clay pigeons are never safer than when I shoot at them. What's the cure for this? Focus on the...

I just noticed something else. Both the barrel and the receiver are marked with an oval with a "pwl" in it. The "P" is above and centered on the "W", the "L" is below and centered on the "W". Does anyone know what these markings mean? Thanks, Andy

I had a thought a little while ago. I used my Mossie to make an empty 2.75" hull. I then assembled the Winchester, opened the action, and carefully pushed the hull into the chamber with my finger. I felt no resistance. The fired hull inserted fully into the chamber. The slide was worked, and...

Dave, I wish I were, sir. I'd be very happy to take you up on your offer, and buy you a beverage or several of your choice afterward. Could you elaborate on that please? It is very similar to something else you wrote on the "why we miss" thread that I picked up on. Something about...

MrMurphy, I use a shotgun for HD, turkey, and occasionally, deer. If it's supposed to be shot on the wing, I leave it alone. I'm going to sniff around for a trap or skeet range, and if I find one, I'm going to use my wife's "classic shotgun" as a lure to try and strike up a conversation...