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Bruce

Joe, please do save it. Rube, no the Antique does not have the word on it. The catalogs I have also have some details about the various Commemoratives, but that was more work than I wanted at the moment. I had about as much trouble finding the catalogs as you would expect in finding the guns themsel...

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Dang Joe, be a little more specific if you can. :lol: Let's try for 67. http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn148/BruceHHH/67.jpg http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn148/BruceHHH/67A.jpg http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn148/BruceHHH/67B.jpg http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn148/BruceHHH/67C.j...

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Joe,

Let me see what I can do. It will be tomorrow at the earliest. I will try to scan them and post them here.

Bruce

Well, I was going to stay out of this one - NOT! Just to be up front. I am a retired Lt. Colonel (Law Enforcement) with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. I was also a Police Officer and a Deputy Sheriff in Florida. But just to clear one issue right up front, I can not speak abou...

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Griff,

That is a great link, especially for those of us who research. Thanks.

Hobie, this link would make a great sticky. The thread topic probably will not make it stand out for future purposes.

Bruce

Joe, I still have the catalogs that cover those models. The Antique only came w/ the 20" round barrel. The Classic came with the 20" and 26" octagon barrel. BTW, I have owned a few Classic's and they tend to be very accurate. They were offered from 67-70. They also had an upgraded woo...

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There will be 150 produced and best of all - they will have 24" barrels. If you are a potential collector - don't miss out. Same goes if you are a fan of the caliber. Browning only seems to do these specials on a very limited basis.

Bruce

One of my better subjects, so here goes. Kill hog. Around 100 lbs (+- 20 pounds) is best, but none are bad except old boar hogs. Even boar hogs can be eaten. Clean hog. Don't haul them around in the back of the truck all day. Quarter hog. (P.S. Only quarters are allowed to be cooked this way) You ca...

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getitdone1, According to many sources (including his son-in-law Charlie Kroll), Fred shot left handed because he developed a bad case of target panic shooting right handed. Target panic is a curse (I personnely know this) and you don't even want anyone to explain it too you because it is that contag...

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My JD that I mentioned in the earlier post is the 3032 Model w/ a fixed front bucket. I also have turf tires. I use mine for mowing (bush hog), garden work, food plots (commercial mechanical tiller) and anything else that comes up. I like it a lot.

Bruce

I really like the BLR 30-06 and highly recommend them. They are accurate, but the two stocks you mention are the only ones currently available. I have the takedown and like the ease of disassembly for cleaning. Here is a link w/ more information. http://shootingwithhobie.blogspot.com/2010/10/brownin...

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I have a John Deere and it does what I want and more. My recommendations are: There is a good used market right now, so be patient and look. The "new" market is pretty good also. Make sure there is a dealer resonably nearby who sells and repairs your brand - has parts if you will. I have a...

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Those sound good. If you want another option, try this combination. For the wood, get some rotten stone and bone black from Midway and apply it first. When you get the depth/contrast you want - then apply a finish. I used Permalyn, but Tru Oil will do just as good. The bone black brings out the patt...

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Sorry fellas. I went to my photobucket account and the pictures are gone. They were somehow permantly deleted. I did not keep them on a disk either.

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I did not delete them, but I have no idea why they went away.

Bruce

For those that posted questions and responses on Hobie's blog, I apologize that I had not responded sooner. Actually, I did not know there were responses there until Hobie woke me up. I have a new lead on what may turn out to be a transitional BLR. I hope to get a look at it tomorrow. It appears it ...

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Or Track of the Wolf. http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Index.aspx?as=1

Including the elusive Beach (globe and blade) front sight fond on this page. http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categorie ... tyleID=762

Bruce

The issue sounds like some kind of build up in the chamber. If it did it w/o ammo present, it could be a foreign object in the action - but you have already ruled that out.

Bruce

JFYI, Sheriff Gee is a levergunner. Good guy also.

Bruce

Not neccessarily. All fired cases expand some (chamber fit if you will) and if there is some build up in the chamber, dry firing will not disclose it. I can help, but I need to ask some questions. Has the rifle been taken apart? Are you using reloads? Have you recently changed ammo? How old is the r...

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Fiddler, Before you polish, try this. Fire a round and (if it is acting like it is going to be difficult), cock the hammer manualy and then work the lever. If the rough chamber issue went away, you need to remove the butt stock and clean/oil the mainspring tube and related parts. If this issue just ...

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Which model was it?

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I have had problems with the ML Powerbelts and have witnessed others have the same. No expansion. I have had problems with Winchester ammo, in 30-30 and 300 WinMag. Same problem - no expansion. Most shots were very close. Only one shot was at 100 yards and that was with the Ranger? (I believe) line....

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I agree with the responses given so far, but there could be one more culprit. You could have the same problem with the mainspring and related tube/parts. Not likely - but a slim possibility. You have to remove the butt stock to get access to the mainspring tube. Do not try to dissassemble it (tube a...

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I support the above comments. Stay with the standard LA or SA calibers and you will be real happy. Cailber choice would be determined by what you plan to do with it - hunt with it. The available takedown feature is real nice also.

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BLR of course. But then I am biased towards them. Also, they do not require "special" ammo. My 2nd choice would be an 1895.

Bruce

Just a note about buying guns in the Tampa/St. Pete areas. There is/was a three day waiting period on long guns in those two counties, even at gun shows. I went to a show in Tampa once, never again. That is probably one reason the Lakeland show has so many good private collections for sale.

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A few years back, there was a decent shop in West Palm Beach - right off Military Trail. Just can't remember the name of it. The other one that comes to mind is in Stuart, but that is another hour north and guess what? I can't remember the name of it either. I lived in Loxahatchee for 5 1/2 years (j...

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Rusty, I can't say how strong the action is, but that basic design has been used successfully for a long time. When they first came out, I would not even look at one. However, I kept hearing good reports from some knowledgable hunters and I do believe it may be the number one seller up here now. The...

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Just a little heads up. There is a reported TRW made BLR .243 for sale on a major gun sales site right now. Look real close and research is my best advice.

Bruce

I like rotating them but I am constantly concerned that I will forget which one I have and fail to operate it properly at the right moment. After I shot this buck, I temporarily forgot to pump in another round. Guess I thought I had the BAR. I may be having a good week as I got the opportunity to pa...

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Well, I have to call it OT because I shot it with a Browning BPR 30-06 - not a lever gun. Due to sentimental reasons, I carried a BAR 30-06 of my late fathers the first three days of the season. I carried a BLR 30-06 the next three days of the season and started out the the third three days with the...

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Here is a link that will hopefully help you.

http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... =1&t=30857

BTW, welcome aboard.

Bruce

All of mine are loaded w/ the 150 gr. Remington Core Lokt this year. I have some Federal and Hornady that are probably every bit as good, but the Core Lokt has always performed well (very well) for me.

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Well, while I am at it, I might as well post some other links that will help with Browning stocks. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=4984/Product/CERTISTRIP This is the stripper that seems to work the best on Browning stocks. http://www.dixiegunworks.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=chromium...

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Bluehawk, it sounds as though your son has good tatses and knows what he wants. That is a good round. MM, you can adopt me. I am already grown up, so I won't be any problem. I go to bed early, get up early and feed myself. Make mine a Stainless Takedown in 30-06. :lol: I normally don't post links to...

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I have been searching high and low for a Seneca and you find one like that. Now I am sad.

Someone make me happy and help me find one.

Bruce

I have hunted and taken game (deer) with both the Federal 308 Match and the Remington 30-06 Match (168 gn. "R3006C"). All the deer DRT'd. I can't claim it was the best option, but they worked. Can't advise on the price as neither is available around here anymore. IMHO, both companies regul...

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Hobie, I've got it now. I am hoping to get some reader input about variations and/or commemoratives that I have not uncovered. Let's give it a little time and I will update. BTW, has anyone found any typos or other such stuff that needs to be cleaned up?

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Hobie, I was just making reference to the Browning Web Site having the order of the letter vs. s/n backwards and their date of who/where the rifles were manf. by. It is just the information in my article. In my research, I came across owners/collectors who were really confused by the information the...

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That makes the effort worth it! My next effort may be trying to get Browning to update/correct their serial number list.

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Rusty, go for it. You wont regret it if the issue (rifle?) has your interest. I used the internet as a primary search tool, but did manage to find or acquire some magazines and articles about the rifle that helped. A few forum members supplied some copies of past articles and before the day is over ...

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Well, a good writer I am not. I left (or inadvertently did) out a few tid bits of information as I thought they would really confuse the reader. My bad! Here is a link to information provided by Tycer concerning the magazine follower(s). Many thanks to him. http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewtopi...

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Again, thanks for the kind comments. I really did enjoy researching for the article and I will update it one day in the future as new information becomes available. Terry, the Lemon Pledge repair comment was a fix that was stumbled across on the internet. It (and like furniture spray products) appar...

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No place to deer hunt! That is down right awful. Send the rifle to me and I will shoot a deer with it and send you some pictures. It looks like it could use some moisture and scratches and my hunt club is just the place.

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Hobie, that caliber was kind of slow getting tried/accepted around here, but it has now taken off and is gathering quite a lot of fans. I think it has earned a good reputation for accuracy and as a hunting round. I like the folding hammer also. Bigahh, I see you have figured the trigger work out. :)...

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Hobie, thanks for putting the article on your Blog. I hope it can be a help to some who might need or want some additional information. OS, it was my pleasure. I was really surprised at the lack of any centralized information on the BLR's when I started the project. It took me over one year to compl...

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I'll give you one bonus point for trying a slide lever. :lol: I tried one of the Browning Pump Rifles (BPR) in 30-06 last year and it has now turned into two and number three is calling me. I like them. I had one of the Remington's (30-06) w/ the black composite stocks, but my son in law took it fro...

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Now why would this be the last deer?

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I have had about five questionable shots over the years, three which I originally thought were misses. All of the shots were under 100 yards and all but one were using some sort of rest. The last of these ocurred four years ago and I think I solved the mystery. During the last event, I had a week lo...

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