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Well, what's the cat going to use now?

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While we lament the demise of the 450 Marlin, how long should we give the 35 Rem and 444 Marlin? I'm not sure either of those has a lot of support with the new company hierarchy as they seem to be chambered in fewer and fewer models.

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Looking at that ebay link, the sixth photo down shows a rider on a buffalo. I wonder if that's his regular ride?

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I need to update the photo, but here are what's left of my milsurp collection. Top to bottom: Remington Model 1917 (30-06), Ishapore 2A No1 MK III (308), and an Enfield No 4 Mk II (303 Brit).

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Well, they did make mention of the fact that it was an "experimental" weapon. Must have been a prototype model.

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I've lost exactly one way back in 1969, but he was a good buck. Shot at maybe 50 yards with Remington 308 Win 180gr ammo. The buck jumped a fence onto posted property owned by Arkansas Power & Light Co. and I couldn't follow. I've used a 444 Marlin for almost all my hunting since without complai...

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Not for a million dollars. I'll salute the man that would climb that tower though.

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Out of place or not, most of my lever actions wear low magnification scopes. Most of those are fixed 4 powers with heavy reticles. Several have receiver sights and one has a tang although for the most part, these have become primarily range rifles. I'm not embarrassed to use new technology when it s...

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Good job! Now, where are those piglets?

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In 44 Special, it sounds like you'd be looking for a Taurus Model 441/431. Mine has a 3" barrel and carries great. I thought they made a similar model in 45 Colt, but it's obviously out of production now.

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Or just disable the system restore (My Computer>properties>System Restore tab and click on the turn off entry) and run Malwarebytes again in safe mode after updating it. MB works great for me and it's just about foolproof.

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I've not ever noticed any deflection due to rain, but since the barometric pressure is generally lower during rain, bullets drop will be less than on a warm dry day. BTW, I like shooting on rainy days, especially when it's heavy enough to see the vapor trial to the target.

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I really like the fluorescent green up front but prefer a receiver sight on the back.

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I tried one and couldn't get used to it. The large ring was just too big and the smaller ring would just fuzz out almost completely. That left a rather large ghost ring image that I found hard to use accurately. Nice idea and certainly looked like it could be quick to use, but it just wasn't a good ...

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My BLR is chambered for the 358 Win so I can't offer any load advice. The first load I tried through mine consistently went into 1.5" groups so I declared a halt to load development, removed the scope and called it good. It's done well on a couple of hunts since. Now, I'm looking at putting a s...

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It applies mostly to the older westerns, but nothing mashed my buttons like sequined shirts. Probably why I thought Gene Autry and Roy Rogers were funny guys.

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allhands, There is a lot of confusion over this, but to be completely safe, it's generally recommended that C&R eligible guns whether bought under the license or not should be recorded in your bound book when you sell them. The law doesn't specify that you have to - it's vague on this point and ...

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I've only sold one that I really wish I could have back. It was a heavy sporterized 1917 (well done) with a shot out barrel. I sold it because of the weight and I had another 30-06. If I could do it over again, I'd re-barrel it with a premium barrel chambered for 35 Whelen and not look back. That st...

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As far as I know, the transfer of a long gun does not have to go through an FFL at both ends. It does have to be transferred on the receiving end via an FFL so the state gets their taxes and DROS fees. It sounds like your dealer is just covering his heinie by requiring something extra. Whoops, did a...

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OK, I'm older but not old enough to remember. Was it common to load up the stage coaches like that? It seems they are filled to capacity and then some.

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Sometimes you just have to give those breakers 5 minutes or so to cool off before they can fully reset. Been there, done that many times. Of course, it's always good for a laugh when you're the second one to respond. You can come out looking like a hero and not have done anything unique at all.

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As I understand it, California law allows one to gift a firearm to a parent or offspring, but not to a spouse. You can make the gift without going through an FFL. I'd leave residency out of it, because owning property and obtaining a driver's license are important steps to determining residency. The...

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I have a piece of 444 brass exactly like that. I single fed it into the rifle so I didn't have a clue about what was going to happen. At the shot, I saw the bullet impact about 20 yards to the left and 10 yards down from the target on the 100 yard berm. It still took me a few seconds after ejecting ...

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Just have the two. My long time favorite, a Browning Light 12 and a recently purchased Marlin Model 55G bolt action. Nothing like shooting trap with a bolt gun to gain proficiency with the action. I still prefer the Browning though. http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/Jayhawker_photos/GunPics007....

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I don't have too many milsurps left but I did go through a phase there for quite awhile. I competed in milsurp rifle matches for a number of years. Nothing to brag about but at least I was competitive. Here are my remaining rifles. Top is a Model 1917 in 30-06, middle is an Ishapore 2A1 in 308 Win, ...

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More than a foot of continuous snow could cause problems if it builds up under the wheels, but most locomotives will run right through small drifts. A lot will depend upon the front of the locomotive, whether and what shape the cowcatcher or nose has. Generally, after a snowfall, the railroad will d...

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I guess I don't make the rounds on this board as often as I used to, so I'm not sure what the squabble is about. I've been a member for awhile now, and I do like the forum and would truly hate to see it dropped or changed radically. As far as ads go, if they pay the bills, I don't have a problem wit...

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Regardless of what they recommend, the 41 mag works just dandy for large or small.

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So, what good would a fanning hammer have been on a Mare's Leg?

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I don't have too many more on the wish list anymore, but I would like to pick up a nice Ruger #1 in 45-70. Maybe follow that up with a Marlin 444XLR and I'd be good to go.

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Here are mine. First, a Rossi Model 68 in 38 Special http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/Jayhawker_photos/Rossileft.jpg and a Taurus Model 441 in 44 Special. With a 3" barrel, I guess it still qualifies as a snubbie. http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/Jayhawker_photos/Taurus441left.jpg

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Yeah, I thought the same thing as a lot of you.

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My favorite load is the Remington 165gr Corelokt on top of 42 gr of RL15.

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That 1886 is absolutely gorgeous. Is that lint showing in the top pic from your white gloves?

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Oh yes, I remember the temptations at Vegas. They have inexpensive high cap magazines at those shows!

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Here's a pic of my reloading area. Nothing special, just a portion of the garage and made up of some old cabinetry.

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I'd pick my Rossi Model 68 38 spec snubby, but after seeing other choices, I guess I only have high end expensive firearms.

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I don't know that I can add much, but growing up in eastern Kansas, we had four lightning rods up on the house as well as one on the utility pole feeding it. Each barn and sizable shed had one on each end. I used to think they were a lot of work to maintain, but it was easier than rewiring the light...

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Price isn't really out of line. BTW, I really like the grain on that stock. Congratulations on your new acquisition and may the wait seem short!

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Not much doubt about this one. My favorite is the 444 Marlin.

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I'd suggest starting with a good barrel cleaning. Then, check the tightness of all the screws. If he's using a scope, is it possible to swap it out temporarily with a known good one? Even with iron sights, it shouldn't be shooting that bad. The worst I've seen the Hornady Light Magnum stuff shoot in...

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Love that 22-250 #1 with the retro scope. May it shoot as well as it looks.

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Is there a chance it was bedded? I've seen more than a few actions glued in to the stocks by less than cautious hobbyists, and even more by serious benchrest shooters. If both screws are out, try grasping the stock in both hands like you were going to shoot it and rap the barrel end on a table cover...

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Interesting picks.

For a revolver, my choice is a 3" barreled Taurus Model 441 in 44 Sp.

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I was still in high school but vividly remember watching them touch down and the entire moon walk. I was a bit of a geek then, busily building models of the lunar lander and Saturn rockets and dreaming. Of course, I was also dreaming of Woodstock about that time. Too young to fly with Armstrong or T...

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Let me know which size it is and I'll let you know if it's mine.

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Not being a cast bullet fan, I stocked up on the bulk Remington 158 gr scalloped semi-jacketed HP bullets some time back. This is just about all I shoot from both my snubby and my Marlin 1894. It's accurate enough for plinking. With all that exposed lead and hollow point, I would assume it wouldn't ...

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I have an Arisaka 99 that had been sporterized and rechambered to 300 Savage (.311 bore diameter). It wears a Lyman receiver sight and the trigger has been reworked nicely. It's a handy little rifle in spite of the safety.

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Had to think about this one.

For hunting: Marlin LTD V, 45-70.

Self-protection handgun: Glock 22, 40 S&W.

For around the house: Marlin 1894CB, 38 Special.

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