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by Mike R
Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Simmons Guns - Kansas
Replies: 9
Views: 1599

The last time I took work in "They" told me what I wanted done and had no intrest in what I wanted. I wanted a rib reattached on a Browning O/U and the barrels blued. They ended up reblueing the entire gun, without my permission, and charging much more than quoted. I didn't think the reblu...
by Mike R
Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Simmons Guns - Kansas
Replies: 9
Views: 1599

I live near Simmons Gun Repair (80 miles). In the old days, 10years ago or more, they were the best. However I wouldn't take anything there now. The attitude towards customers and the quality of work if at best substandard. They now operate a custom metal cutting shop out of the same building. Busin...
by Mike R
Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 71 and Cast Bullets
Replies: 5
Views: 1075

Thanks for the heads up. I will have to find a gunsmith that can lengthen the throat on my 71 Browning. I wanted to work up a heavy bullet load for practice due to the cost of jacketed bullets, Barnes 250gr Orginals being my favorite. I was lucky enough to score 5 boxes for $21.00 each. I plan to us...
by Mike R
Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 71 and Cast Bullets
Replies: 5
Views: 1075

Browning 71 and Cast Bullets

I just read a post on another board about the difficulty in using cast bullets in a Browning 71. Has anybody had this problem? If so what is the solution. Was thinking of getting 250gr LBT but due to the expense I want to be sure I am on the correct path.