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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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I finished up the stock refinishing last night and for giggles I filled the hollow cavity in the buttstock with 1.25 lb of lead shot. I was expecting some change in handling but let me tell you, it feels like there's a cinder block hanging off the butt now when you shoulder it. Totally messed up the...

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By the way, Ted, your method of adjusting regulation by filing the muzzle crowns is very effective, but it gave Cabelas a massive customer relations headache when it was found that many of the Sabatti double rifles it was selling had been regulated this way at the factory! Quite the scandal a few y...

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You are so fortunate that your barrels are well regulated -- that's my biggest concern. I'd love to make one of these up that was accurate with cast round balls and black powder out of a brass Magtech shell. 8) Bill, I knew it would be a stuff shoot as far as the regulation, especially with a $250 ...

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Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Tue Aug 26, 2025 11:48 am you can still shoot buckshot for use up close.

I wanted to know about this too, so I fired a couple rounds of 00 Buck at 10 yards. It put 9 pellets in about 5 - 6 inch circle.

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I got a wild hair and decided to put together my idea of a poor mans double rifle, er...shotgun. I found an inexpensive Spanish made 12 ga SxS that looked like a good donor. Knowing the regulation of a SxS shotty is not comparable to an actual double rifle, I wanted to see if it was even going to be...

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A few generations back Uncle of mine named Solomon Iman operated a Ferry across the Missouri River near St Joseph, Missouri. Jesse James approached him and forced him to ferry him across the river, and once on the other side James shot Solomon dead.

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I did a series of tests on the 44 cal 240 gr XTP a few years ago. If I recall my velocities ranged from 1200 fps to 1800 fps. Recovered bullets were remarkably similar through the velocity range. Expansion and retained weight were all nearly identical. It was at that point I had 100% confidence in t...

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AJMD429 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 04, 2025 5:56 am .
Wow - never heard of such a thing. Sounds like an interesting gun for sure.

I've only ever seen one for sale and missed it by a couple of hours.

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As an avid 375 Winchester shooter and collector for many years, I have put together a collection of all the brands of rifles factory chambered in 375 Winchester, plus a couple customs, except for one. I have been searching for several years for a Valmet 412 O/U double rifle. This is by far the most ...

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I ate squirrels, rabbits and all sorts of wild game when I was a child. But there’s not much chance of getting my spouse to eat squirrel. Same on both counts. I hardly bother with squirrel hunting anymore unless I'm wanting to just woods stroll with my 1895 manufactured Marlin 1894 32WCF, because t...

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That's a dandy little double, Scott!

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I'm glad you had a good experience, Bill.
I can say my experience with both their customer service and quality of my new Bulldog has been the opposite of yours. I would get into it, but that's for another thread, and I don't want to relive it and ruin my weekend.

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That is a big sping bear! happy for your sucess, so where was the hit & did you recover the bullet? I hit him through the upper part of both lungs. That Barnes Original plowed through, leaving a quarter size exit. No bullet recovery. Lungs were soup. He covered about 70-80 yards total after the...

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I spent last week outside of Swan River, Manitoba on a quest to take a Black Bear with my Savage 99-375 Win. On the first day of hunting I was positioned overlooking a large Alfalfa field. Only about 3 hours in, a bear appeared on the edge of the field and was making his way right towards me. It was...

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So sorry, you have my sincere condolences and prayers.

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I converse with Blaine regularly. He's doing well.

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Bill, I have burned a lot of #9, and it has done well in moderate 44 and 41 magnums. I have found top end loads are still best with H110/296 though. The only thing I use #9 for now is full power 357 Sig loads, and there it is unbeatable! Incredible velocities, in my gun substantially higher than exp...

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Yes here too. I've been having trouble for the last couple days.

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I wonder if it headspaces better ? I picked up the original bolt today. It does indeed headspace better. It won't even begin to close on the no-go gauge. Should be a good shooter. I completed refinishing the stock and it turned out really nice. Waiting on some Oxphoblue from Brownells to get the me...

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Ok no problem

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That's a good kind of buddy to have!

I could use both of those other boxes of 38-40 and 44-40 if the price is right.

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I think the B92 would suit your needs just fine. If some of your people find the recoil of 44 mag ammo objectionable, you can always down-load them or shoot 44 spl for practice. Personally, I don't think my B92 kicks bad at all given the steel butt plate. I bought mine from a local Pawn Shop in &quo...

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Pat C wrote: ↑Tue Apr 22, 2025 6:17 pm I wonder if it headspaces better ?

I will let you know. I'm going to try to get back over to his place this weekend and pick it up.

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I'm hoping he finds the bolt. He's in the middle of downsizing and moving right now. He thought it was around there still, so I'm going to give it a couple of weeks and see if it turns up. A sure way to make it turn up is to order one - as soon as payment clears, the old one will turn up. Happens t...

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I never take that chance. I feel like the potential for evil is even higher on days like today.

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Get yourself a set of Redding Competition Shellholders (https://tinyurl.com/LittleDuke45). They are +.002, +.004, +.006, +.008 and +.010 thicker than standard shellholders, so you can adjust your FL size die to contact the shellholder and not set the shoulder back too much for your chamber. Glenn T...

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I bid a lot looking for good deals, but only occasionally buy or sell on Gunbroker. My most recent being a purchase last Friday. I have never encountered what you ate describing.

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SAAMI MIN-MAX is 2.0487”-2.0587” for 30-06 Springfield. It may be worth trying as is like I described. If the shoulder isn’t too bad, then dedicate brass to this rifle and don’t set the shoulder back to MIN. That's my plan then. I will neck size for now until such time as they may need the shoulder...

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JRD wrote: ↑Wed Apr 16, 2025 1:25 pm
If the dimension isn't marked on the gauge, consider asking Forster what they use for their actual dimension.

Thank you for the detailed explanation. Very helpful.
This Forster is marked 2.0547. I guess i need to find out what SAAMI max is.

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On a stripped bolt should not close with one finger pressure. Sounds like your apply force to get it to close which can ruin headspace gauge .Be careful. Perhaps I didn't word that correctly. I'm not using Bubba force on the bolt. Just enough to feel the resistance with the stripped bolt. As anothe...

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I obtained a replacement bolt for the Model 70 basket case 30-06. Full length resized brass, as well as a factory loaded cartridge, chamber and allow the bolt to close easily. With a Forster no-go gauge in the chamber the bolt will just close, but it takes some effort. From what I'm reading the no-g...

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GunnyMack wrote: ↑Thu Apr 10, 2025 2:44 pm There you go, easy enough. Only thing you'll possibly need are headspace gauges and a finish reamer, brass, bullets dies, primers and powder !

I already load for a M1, so ammo is good. If the head space is excessive it may get reamed to 300 Sherman

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A new M70 costs at least $1200. Clean it really well and put it away. Be patient, the bolt and maybe other parts may show up. If not, you can take your time shopping around and getting what you need. That Winchester isn’t eating anything Patience has never been my strong suit. :D Scouring the inter...

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I'm hoping he finds the bolt. He's in the middle of downsizing and moving right now. He thought it was around there still, so I'm going to give it a couple of weeks and see if it turns up.

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I was visiting an old friend and he gave me a project rifle. It's a 1975 Winchester Mod 70, 30-06. It's missing the stock, bolt, and magazine follower. The barrel has some surface rust spots, but the bore looks great after a thorough scrubbing Looking online I was disappointed to see bolts available...

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Happy Birthday fellas!

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Ted, how is Penny doing? How are you and your bride doing? Fresh ones sent. We really appreciate yours, and everyone else's thoughts and prayers, Bill. Penny continues to decline, apparent on almost a daily basis. She needs help with every basic function, and has had very little appetite. She can't...

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Rimfire McNutjob wrote: ↑Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:09 pm Actually, there's a shop near me selling a 5lb jug for $200 even.

I would be all over that!

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Penny passed peacefully early this morning, 3-25-20. Thank you, each and every one for all the prayers. She is no longer in pain and is reunited with her husband Bob, and the Lord. My mother in law has been battling cancer for about 6 years. She was stage 4 when first diagnosed and started treatment...

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I have seen multiple posts in various places claiming that Alliant RL7 powder has been discontinued. I burn more of that than just about any other powder so I started to become concerned. I have a personal contact with Alliant that I asked about that and he assured me it hadn't been discontinued. It...

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Thanks guys!

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Thank you, Sir!

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Yes, my Browning 71 has the same slop.

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Beauties!

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I'll join in the toast to your dads, gentleman. I'm fortunate to still have my father. He will be 87 in July.

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Happy Birthday gentlemen!

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Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Sat Feb 08, 2025 3:23 pm Ted, according to our friend Savvy Jack Re 7 is the schizzle for the .44 WCF.

My only 44 WCF is a 1873 Winchester so I've never felt the need to hot rod it. I do have a Winchester 92 38 WCF that I have wanted to harvest a deer with. I may look into RL7 for that job.

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Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Sat Feb 08, 2025 10:10 am
Where did you find Re 7?

Actually Midway got some in a few months ago. I was on the notification list and snatched it up immediately.

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