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BenT wrote: ↑Tue Jan 13, 2026 8:28 pm If Paladin doesn't want the 7600 mags I will take them.

First "I'll take it" wins. PM sent

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Paladin wrote: ↑Tue Jan 13, 2026 12:06 am What caliber are the Rem 7600 mags?

They are long action, 30-06, 270, etc

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I just saw that Buffalo Bore offers a 75 gr. hard cast FN load advertised at 1150 fps. That may well be the best option here. This is what Tim says about it. "This 32 ACP+P ammo will better all American made 32 ACP+P ammo by 110 fps to 150 fps with a heavier bullet than any other American made ...

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I just bought a Keltec P32, 32 acp pocket pistol for a price too cheap to pass up. Mainly for deep concealment situations, and as a backup to my regular carry gun. This is my first 32 acp, so I've been reading about the best choices for SD ammo. It seems most recommended FMJ in these tiny guns to en...

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I haven't, but now you have me wanting to conduct some experiments with various cartridges. I have a limitless supply of old tires I could use. Maybe this spring when things warm up.

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In an attempt to declutter and clean up a bit I have several items I decided I don't have room for or need for any longer. All prices are plus actual shipping to you. Archangel 10-22 stock will transform your Ruger 10-22 into a folding stock, tactical rifle with the look of a HK G36. Two 25 round ma...

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Winter sunsets are the best. We had a good one here tonight as well but I was driving and couldn't get a pic.

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In case you have not heard of them, I wanted to let you know about a great deal on bullets for reloading from RMR, Rocky Mountain Reloading. I have made a few orders from them in the past and I was recently looking for inexpensive jacketed bullets for loading 9mm, and 357 Sig. I ordered their 124 gr...

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Still praying!

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Thanks Bill. Just last week I started looking at the smallest pocket guns again.

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Great buck, and great rifle! Congrats!

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My experience with FTX bullets and similar has shown them to be violent expanders. I think in your case the impact velocity may be lower than what the bullet was designed for. Higher velocity with a 250 gr bullet may give you better results.

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Love this @TedH --- were pretty close to the same age i think from your posts and you being a grandpa is really cool --- and your little granddaughter maybe small now -- but she will catch up Awesome all the way around and a real positive Christmas season story now I'm 55. Our oldest grandchild jus...

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Praying for you all, Bill.

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How is our little lever-gunner doing Ted? She is doing great! As of this morning she is up to 3 lb 3 oz. She is exceeding the doctors expectations on a regular basis. We have not been able to see her due to restrictions put on visitors because a flu outbreak. They are expecting to be able to bring ...

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I have a box of those also gifted to me by a fellow Levergunner. I have only loaded them in 44 Spl.

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I have had an old Savage 410/22 for a while and found it to be great fun for small game. The only downside to the Valmet 412 is the weight. With the combo barrels and scope its exactly 9 pounds.

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When it bought my Valmet 412 I was mainly buying it for the 375 Winchester barrels, but it also came with 30-06 and 12 ga doubles too. I was lacking a set of combination barrels though, so I ended up buying another Valmet 412 that had a set of 12 ga/223 Remington with scope and mount. I put the 30-0...

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Our youngest son and his wife were expecting their first child with a due date of January 31st. Three weeks ago there were complications and baby Sarah decided it was time to meet everyone at just 28 weeks. After an emergency C section in the middle of the night, she was here just like that. 1 pound...

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It sounds like the company went above and beyond to satisfy the customer. Yet the customer expected more, unreasonably, IMO, and still felt the need to try and drag the company through the mud because their tantrum didn't have the desired ending.

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My wife bought me this Christmas shirt last year.

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I haven't used a 223 on deer, but last year I used my 25-45 Sharps to cleanly harvest a nice buck. The 25-45 is just a 223 necked up to 25 caliber. I used a 80 gr Barnes TTSX at over 3,000 fps. After seeing how it performed I wouldn't hesitate to use a 60 gr 223 at reasonable ranges.

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I wish I had got the shingles vaccine. I had an attack of that stuff that started Nov. 5th. I had severely underestimated how bad it could be. I'm still hurting from it, and apparently it can last several weeks to months. Hope you get better soon, Ted. For as bad as the shots were (for me, think a ...

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Those prices are a bargain these days. I paid $80 for a pound of RL7, and was happy to have found it.

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We are hosting this year for the first time, since the mother in law passed earlier this year. House full of blessings to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

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I wish I had got the shingles vaccine. I had an attack of that stuff that started Nov. 5th. I had severely underestimated how bad it could be. I'm still hurting from it, and apparently it can last several weeks to months. Hope you get better soon, Ted. For as bad as the shots were (for me, think a ...

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I wish I had got the shingles vaccine. I had an attack of that stuff that started Nov. 5th. I had severely underestimated how bad it could be. I'm still hurting from it, and apparently it can last several weeks to months.

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Has anyone rebored a 3030 to a 375 win on here ? I have my first rifle model 94 in 3030 .I am wondering if its strong enough for the 375 win.I am not a big 3030 fan plus we habe bog bears where i hunt .My dad gave me that 3030 and i would love to have it in 375 win .I do have a scope mount for thst...

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Paladin wrote: ↑Sat Oct 25, 2025 12:15 pm Ted H, I have some friends I stop in on up there as I drive to Alaska almost every year, if you want them to try to acquire a set. I have weapons permits to carry up there, and a set of barrels would fit in my Truck and Trailer.

Sent you a PM

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My recent purchase of the Valmet double rifle came with 375 Wn, 30-06, and 12 ga. barrels. I would really like to add a set of combination barrels in 12 ga/222 or 12 ga/22 Savage HP. Nearly impossible to find in the US, but I found a place in Canada that has several options at a really good price. T...

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Happy Birthday, Riflemen!

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Since these will only be used in my double, I won't need to worry about the noses being flat.

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This is most interesting. The possibility of using longer, heavier pointed bullets is intriguing. I have made dummy conversation pieces with 270 gr. spitzers and they are unique looking. We are thinking the same thing. I put together a dummy round with a 270 gr Hornady RN to see if it chambers ok, ...

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Awesome Ted! Question, are the other 2 sets of barrels fitted and ready to use? Are you going to try all 3 sets this weekend? Yes, all the barrels are fitted to this frame. I'm not sure if I'll try all three, but definitely the 375 and 12 ga barrels. There's a Leupold 1-4x20 mounted on the 30-06 ba...

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Well dang, I'm still here.

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The most rare of the 375 Winchesters landed in my hands this week, the Valmet 412 Double Rifle. It took literally years to find one for sale, so when I finally found it I didn't waste any time. It has exceeded my expectations for a 45 year old gun. Quite possibly unfired. Came in original box, along...

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Wow, we are resurrecting an old one here! I am huge fan of the 375 Winchester. I have used it on numerous Whitetail, Aoudad, Black Bear and it's never let me down in the 25 years I've owned one. The last few years I've been adding to my collection to have one from every company that produced one. Ju...

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Ysabel Kid wrote: ↑Sun Sep 21, 2025 7:56 pm A fair trade (for the kitchen island). Congratulations Ted!

I did not complain!

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That statement is normally used in the context of bad events stacking up. But in this instance its actually a good thing. After fulfilling my long time want with the original 1894 38-55 a couple weeks ago, the only other rifle I've been searching for, for literally years, appeared out of the blue. N...

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I had rotator cuff repairs done and a relocation of one of my bicep tendons in my right shoulder in 2022. I have 4 drywall anchors in there with fishing line tying stuff together. At least that's what it all looked like in the video my surgeon gave me of the job he did. :D He stressed the importance...

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TedH, You need to go on Ebay and search for '38-55 Winchester bullet mold'. My search brought up 10 molds of various quality and pricing. I am certain you could find something to match the quality of your rifle. I have two mold but not in a position to go get them and tell you the diameter measurem...

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Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Mon Sep 08, 2025 6:52 am Ted, she’s not only a beautiful old 94, but she shoots too. How does it get better?

I don't think it can get any better! Definitely lucked out finding this one.

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I cast up a mess of 250 gr bullets from the Lee mold, which was the only appropriate bullet mold I have for the 38-55. I really wanted a .381" bullet, and these are just .379", but i also really wanted to shoot this old Winchester, so I figured they'd work for the time being. I lube them w...

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I use powder from Eastwood, and All Powder Paints. Eastwood Ford Blue is commonly recognized as the best all around powder for cast bullets.

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Have to admit, I've never tried dove shooting with a 410, but it sounds like a boat load of fun in a good dove field. I have a hard enough time hitting them with a 12 ga though.

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That'll work! Good shooting.

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I imagine many of us levergun enthusiasts have that one rifle that we have at the top of our "must have" list, but has eluded us for one reason or another. For me, it is an original Winchester 1894 in the classic 38-55. I have been looking for years for that rifle that's "just right&q...

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Ted this has refreshed my thoughts about the Ithaca (49?) single shot lever 12ga I have. It was a rusty box of parts when given to me. I refinished the wood, cleaned off the surface rust and a black krylon spray . The barrel was cut down, I often thought it would be a handy little slug gun. But eac...

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You got it.

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Scott, that was my backup plan for this project if the barrels were not regulated well enough to be useful with slugs. The barrels would have gone another 4" shorter, down to 20" and just a bead installed.

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