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    buy or pass

    I stopped by the local pawn shops today while all the other yahoos were fighting the crowds at the malls and wallie world. I ran into three guns that peaked my interest: Savage 110 (pre-accutrigger) in 300 WSM with 3x9x50 Nikon Buckmaster for $350 Mossberg 100 (if think) Youth with...
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    Eddystone question

    I was given an Eddystone 1917 Enfield...The barrel has no markings whatsoever. Was told it is a 30-06. It will chamber a round. Any recommendations or suggestions?
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    Identification Issue--Eddystone

    I was given an Eddystone 1917 Enfield...The barrel has no markings whatsoever. Was told it is a 30-06. It will chamber a round. Any recommendations or suggestions?
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    45 LC for Deer in H&R Buffalo Classic Rifle

    I just bought a box of the Hornady Leverevolution loads for the gun and have sighted it in for 75 yards...groups well. I intend to limit my shots to 100 yards. Anyone have e an opinion on effectiveness of this load if shots are limited to 100 yards?
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    Model 98 Mauser in "30 Mauser"

    In a pawn shop today, I ran across a sporterized mauser. The tag read, "K-98 (30 Mauser)". The gun was bolted in the display case as it was near closing time. I plan on going back tomorrow for a better look with a bore light. The wood and bluing looked good from what i could see and the...
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    Scout mount question

    Have any of you used the Long Eye Relief Scope and mount for introducing a kid to a centerfire? My daughter took her first deer this past weekend with a 45 LC with a 4x Burris...despite my pressing it back to her shoulder, whisphering gentle squeeze, running the video, etc, I neglected to see...
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    Mossberg SS1 ...anyone with opinion

    I have been offered one in great condition in .243. Comes with a scope of no value, but the mounts are there. Asking price is $350, but I have no experience or knowledge of this gun. Anyone in a position to offer an opinion or personal experience? Thanks
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    Rust Freckling....suggestions for removing

    I just bought a gun for my daughter and it has a light freckling of rust. Someone suggested steel wool would be the best way to get some of it off. I am not familar with how to do it and what type to use. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
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    45 LC Report

    I had posted here earlier that I was seeking recommendations for my 7yo for a dear hunt this weekend. We fired the .243 with Barnes 85 gr., .223 WSSM with 62 gr., and 45 LC in Speer 250 gr. HP. All guns were fired at 25, 50 and 100 yards from the bench. Our "childrens" stand is a box...
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    Which rifle for youth deer hunt with

    recoil sensitive seven year old (who wants to real bad), deer 140 lb average or less, 50 yard shots with rest from box stand. Rifle choices are all in H&R youth single shot (stock pile of hand-me-downs): .223, 30-30 (Remington Managed Recoil) or 45LC. All rifles scoped with Nikon Buckmaster...
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    FFL Question

    Ok, I admit it. I have an addiction---I haven't met a rifle I didnt need in a while. I keep encouraging my snooty friends that they should never go in a dirty ole pawn shop or look at used guns either online or in a gun shop....leave that chore to me. If there was an AA type organization...
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    Is it the Gun or Ammo?

    I have two H&R Model 157s (full stock), one in 22 hornet and one in 30-30. The 30-30 was cut down and a new recoil pad added in hopes my youngest could take advantage of the new Remington managed recoil round. I have shot the gun for years without a problem, BUT despite trying two seperate...
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    Colt Frontier 62

    I found a Colt Frontier '62 with stag handles today. Came with leather belt with loops and holster. Paid $175. Would rate good. Mechanically excellent but blue wear from holster. Stag handles have the small, silver round colt emblem on side. It came with .22 and .22 mag. cylinders. I...
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    Browning Stock help

    When you loan a gun to a friend, there is a good chance that either the gun or the friendship will end up broken. In the past two years, I have loaned two Browning A-bolts out to two different friends and both sustained breaks in the stock just behind the bolt. One friend sent the gun he...
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    Info sought

    I really do not know what I have. Appears to be a CZ. High school principal gave it to me when he retired. Said his dad brought it home from WWII. It says Modell 27...has what appears to be German writing down top of barrel. Caliber is 7.65. Small wings stamped on right side. Serial...
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    Need help locating Texas hunt

    My six year old daughter started hunting with me this year. Unfortunately, we did not have a deer within her confidence range on the days she could go with me. (She did kill a lot of paper with .22, 22 Hornet, etc.) I would like to keep her interested by taking her to Texas for hog/javalina...
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    Scope Recommendations

    I just purchased Remington XCR 300 Win Mag for a trip to Montana for an Elk Hunt. The dealer is pushing a Meopta 3x12x56. I am not familiar with this scope or how it compares with a Leopold, Zeiss, Swarvoski, etc. Any comments, suggestions, etc. would be appreciated. Yall have never...
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    JP Enterprises parts

    A guy that owed me gave me a JP Enterprises stainless barrel with integatrated muzzle break and several other parts. Is there a market for used stuff like this? Thanks
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    Found rifle marked 250AI

    Is this a 250 Savage AI....could i shoot regular 250 savage without loss of accuracy? Thanks
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    .230 Varminter

    one of the auctions has this gun listed...anyone ever heard of it or know about loads...thanks
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