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Topic: Which brand/model of Gun Safe do you recommend? |
204Shooter
Replies: 6
Views: 3974
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Forum: General Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:16 am Subject: Which brand/model of Gun Safe do you recommend? |
I am in the market for a new gun safe - my old one is filled up. I have decided the new one should store 20-24 rifles and have room for a few pistolas. I have looked at several models. Prices range ... |
Topic: 22lr rifles, favorites? |
204Shooter
Replies: 24
Views: 22801
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:44 pm Subject: Re: 22lr rifles, favorites? |
I have a Remington "Mohawk" model 10C. I purchased it at a K-Mart store about 36-37 years ago for $29.95. It was mislabeled as a "singleshot Shotgun." It is a very accurate shooter. It is all orig ... |
Topic: Annealing cases |
204Shooter
Replies: 22
Views: 15695
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:25 pm Subject: Re: Annealing cases |
Pumpkinslinger, it is better to heat the brass neck to a very dim red and then quench the heat by dunking it into cold water. If you let it cool down slowly in air, you don't get much softening of th ... |
Topic: 30-06 target rifle |
204Shooter
Replies: 19
Views: 15395
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:40 am Subject: Re: 30-06 target rifle |
Hey 17, I have a 12FV in 204 Ruger. It is a really a great rifle. Accuracy is < 1/2 inch at 100 yds. The stock has aluminum pillar bedding, the barrel is a 26 inch heavy varmint type, and the ac ... |
Topic: 30-06 target rifle |
204Shooter
Replies: 19
Views: 15395
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:17 pm Subject: Re: 30-06 target rifle |
Minerfile, It is fairly easy to change barrels on a Savage bolt action rifle. You can have a Select Match grade stainless steel barrel made by Shilen to your specs for about $270. So, the easiest an ... |
Topic: GMRS Radios |
204Shooter
Replies: 18
Views: 11657
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Forum: General Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:17 pm Subject: Re: GMRS Radios |
Bushy, GMRS stands for "General Mobile Radio Service" and requires a license. FRS stands for "Family Radio Service" and does not require a license. What is confusing is that they share several chann ... |
Topic: GMRS Radios |
204Shooter
Replies: 18
Views: 11657
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Forum: General Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:04 pm Subject: Re: GMRS Radios |
Most people aren't aware that the GMRS radios require an FCC license to operate. The license is not cheap either. The last time I checked, it was $80. In some areas, that is more than the radios co ... |
Topic: Christmas gifts |
204Shooter
Replies: 38
Views: 19939
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:36 pm Subject: Re: Christmas gifts |
Well I must of been good this year because my daughter got me a nice wooden ammo box from cabelas. It is one of those antique looking boxes with a deer on the front with rope handles. My bride got m ... |
Topic: A varmint gun for Christmas |
204Shooter
Replies: 12
Views: 8306
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Forum: Varmint Hunting Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:43 am Subject: Re: A varmint gun for Christmas |
I have a model Savage 12FV in 204 Ruger that I am trying to trade for a 22-250. However, if I can't find a trade, I may buy another barrel and bolt and try the barrel swap. The thing I don't like a ... |
Topic: The effect of barometric pressure and calling experiences? |
204Shooter
Replies: 10
Views: 8743
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Forum: Varmint Hunting Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:03 am Subject: Re: The effect of barometric pressure and calling experiences? |
Handloader and others here, I usually setup with the wind in my face. My partner carries a small bottle with flour in it and uses it to determine wind direction. Like you, I walk about 1/4 mile away ... |
Topic: Case trimming |
204Shooter
Replies: 16
Views: 11115
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 12:56 pm Subject: Re: Case trimming |
Pumpkinslinger,
I cut the case length and debur each time I reload the brass. I also polish the brass, including the deburred end, with 000 steel wool. Try spinning the case and polishing it ... |
Topic: .243-.257 |
204Shooter
Replies: 34
Views: 21990
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Forum: Varmint Hunting Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 10:46 pm Subject: Re: .243-.257 |
243. I just bought a new rifle recently in 243 Win for coyotes. |
Topic: Welcome varmint / predator hunters... |
204Shooter
Replies: 37
Views: 36211
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Forum: Varmint Hunting Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 4:06 pm Subject: Re: Welcome varmint / predator hunters... |
Pumpkinslinger, I use a 243 Win and I like 87 gr V-Max bullets. Where we Coyote hunt there are also Mountain Lions. I carry enough gun and bullet to take care of not only Coyotes, Foxs, and Bobcats. ... |
Topic: I bought a new Savage Model 10 |
204Shooter
Replies: 5
Views: 4784
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 3:28 pm Subject: Re: I bought a new Savage Model 10 |
SwampFox,
The 1 in 10 twist of the barrel limits the loads I can use. I have found the 87 gr to be about the best bullet for this barrel twist. Some people use the 95 grain bullets but I like ... |
Topic: I bought a new Savage Model 10 |
204Shooter
Replies: 5
Views: 4784
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:43 pm Subject: I bought a new Savage Model 10 |
Hi Folks,
Last Friday morning (Black Friday) I went to WalMart and purchased a new Savage Model 10 in 243 Win. After purchasing a Savage Model 12FV last year in 204 Ruger, I have come to like Sa ... |
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