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T.R. Thanks, but I think I will pass. :lol: Nemhed, That stainless 450 does handle extremly well in my opinion. I bought that particular rifle for my son in law and carried him out to sight it in. After a few shots, he asked if it would hurt my feelings if he gave it back. He is a big fella, but app...

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jumbeaux,

Give me a few days and I will put some photos together and post them w/ some instructions.

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Rusty, I started many years ago using "raw" horns. My daughter was about 5 years old and is in her 30's now and remembers me ruining her mothers pots and the smell in the house. Bad scene is the only way I can describe it. :lol: Believe it or not, I can not get any raw horns locally. It se...

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Thanks for the comments. I really like the way the Brownings come to shoulder or fit me if you will. Just right. I also like the short throw of the BL-22 lever. As you can tell, my 51 year old eyes are begining to tell on me. I had to go to scopes this year on my hunting rifles. I hope to try the Bu...

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Thanks for the compliments guys. One thing is that it does not take much expense, tools or work area to do these. Just a little imagination will help. Nice work Chuck. Doc, Almost all of the work is done w/ various files. I have round (coarse) files, 4 in 1 files, horse shoe files, mill bastard type...

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Tristan, Here are two good sources. http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartList.aspx?catID=1&subID=12&styleID=44 Here is the other. I recommend starting out with horns that have been partially processed. http://www.powderhornsandmore.com/0232110-polished-cow-horns--.html I highly recom...

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Besides lever guns, arrow head hunting, hunting and fishing - I have another passion that keeps me busy when I want to be. Powder horns and blowing horns. I am by no means a master crafter, but I do enjoy making them. There is an art to the construction of any horn item and I am currently making my ...

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Lately I have noticed an increase in the topics concerning Browning BLR's. Recently I have posted that I went to all Brownings this past year, and I am trying to get to one caliber (30-06) w/ all my center fire rifles. So, for your viewing pleasure (I hope) here is my little collection. BLR Lightwei...

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The BLR Lightweight is a walnut pistol gripped stock w/ a schnabel type forend. The BLR Lightweight 81 is a straight gripped walnut stock w/ a conventional looking forend w/ a barrel band. Both have been/are available in a takedown version. Both have been/are available in stainless and alloy. There ...

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I use the Game Reaper one piece mounts on all my Brownings and they do not extend over the receiver.

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I have found that the tall (height) mount works best, as the medium will not provide clearance for the bell on some scopes.

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I live in north Florida where there is an abundance of hogs. Without much thought, I can honestly state that I was raised on wild hog meat. I prefer it over store bought meat (pork) any day. I actually prefer it over vension, which I also like very much. You can get some strong meat from a large boa...

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They are my favorites. The main difference between the steel and alloy models is the newer ones (alloy) bolt locks up inside the barrel. There is a little weight difference. Magazines are expensive, and some of the older ones are getting hard to find.

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If you want a good penetrating all purpose oil, try Kroil. I also use CLP and Rem Oil.

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My wife and I started canning two years ago when we retired. We use both the water boil and pressure cooking methods. Each is different, but both are great. We have canned some meat, stews, soups and all kinds of vegetables. We love the products. Most pressure cookers and boiler cookers will have a ...

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At least two of them are aiming for the head or either they plan on missing.

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As I have posted recently, I have went to all/only Brownings. Most are BLR's and most are 30-06. I have only the newer Lightweights, both straight and pistol grip and regular and takedown. I have owned one 1895 and liked it, but I prefer the BLR. The pistol grip version is becoming my favorite and I...

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Just my 2 cents worth of input. I am not putting down any group or effort, but in my 28 years as a State Law Enforcement (Florida) officer, I can honestly say that the Salvation Army is the only group that has always showed up on time and stayed at our previous natural disasters (since 1982). I have...

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Terry, Others have responded before and I will ask also. Turn off your Caps. Your posts are OK, but your lack of response to this Caps issue is not!!!! Now, If you do not know how, and I mean this with respect. Look over to the left of your key board. See the key marked Caps Lock - hit it once. It i...

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I have a BLR Stainless Takedown in 450 Marlin (non cataloged Shot Show). I bought it for my big strapping son in law as a gift. We took it out to sight it in, he fired five shots and asked if he could give it back w/o hurting my feelings. I took it back. With both of the current Hornady factory load...

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The latest issue (2nd) of Legacy of Lever Guns (Winter 2009) has a very good article on the 99's. It states that they were serial numbered in line with all other Savage firearms, so there is no real good record of them. If you do not have the original issue and this 2nd one, I recommend getting them...

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IIRC, Bert has the list on the forums @ Gunbroker.

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Nath, I have heard about some BLR's having a heavy trigger, but I have not encountered one myself. All of mine are reasonable and clean. The trigger and it's spring are very easy to get at and if they are the issue, the work should be easy. The same goes for the sear connector and the sear, but ther...

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Don, I went all Browning this past year. I now have (1) Belgium BAR in 30-06, (1) BPR in 30-06, (1) BLR Takedown in 30-06, (1) BLR in 270, (1) BLR Stainless Takedown in 450 Marlin, (1) BL-22 and (1) Sweet Sixteen. I really like the BLR's, but the BPR is sure sweet also. The BAR and Sweet Sixteen cam...

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The Savage (Stevens) Model 30 (Favorite or Crackshot copy) like the one above are still being made and are a great little rifle.

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Now that is smart and creative thinking at it's best. I do not plan any hunts like that in the future, but if I did - you would be the ammo provider. Wishing you continued success.

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Short version - they did you wrong if they did not mention the other fees up front. If they charged you the sales tax, then they had better report the sale and pay their tax portion. The $25 covered their work/effort. Challenge them on it and then find another shop to deal with.. My local dealer doe...

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After tanning/drying by any of the methods above, you can make it real pliable by applying Lexall (sp?). You can find it at Western stores or places like Tractor Supply. It actually helps with the tanning process I am told. You can also tan with Fells Naptha soap. It replicates the brain tanning pro...

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I use a good non metal cleaning rod, a jag and liquid Wipe Out. No need for a brush or anything else and no mess. Once I tried the Wipe Out, I don't use anything else. No need to oil behind it either. There is a foam version of the Wipe Out, but I prefer the liquid.

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I have two BLR takedowns and I have no zero problems after taking them apart and putting them back together. The td feature does make cleaning easier, but other than that - I can live w/o it.

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I have not seen this discussed here before, so maybe this will help someone in the future. I recently ordered some cow horns from Track of the Wolf and decided to order their catalog. I finally got around to looking at it and found they offer a lot of stuff like most of all the odd caliber brass, bu...

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I have owned all the major brands of lever rifles and liked them all. My collection now contains only Browning BLR's in different configurations. Regular, takedown, stainless and blued. I highly recommend them. My local shop keeps two or three new ones in stock, but I have only seen one used one for...

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20cows,

Same problem here in Florida.

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Tom, I use a horseshoe file sometimes on real rough horns to get them started. I also have an old carburator spacer plate (1/8" thick) that works great as a scraper. I will use a knife, sand paper and various files (including a chain saw file) to make octagon tips etc. If I don't get the hole r...

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Many moons ago I used to do a lot of powder horn and blow horn work creating them from cow horns. I had a great supplier - the guy who owned the meat processing (slaughter) house for Wendy's was a friend of mine and had the workers keep the horns for me. I have recently sarted back by making some bl...

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Perry,

In addition to the information you have already received, here is a little more. Triple seven builds a much higher pressure as compared to the same volume of black powder. Hogdon states it is not for use in regular muzzle loaders (in-line only), so you may have a problem there.

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They are called C clips as one term that I am familiar with. Go to an auto parts store and they will have them. Places that service things like lawn mowers will also carry them. I just spent an hour with a very tiny one one a TC Hawken sight windage adjustment screw. Still don't think it is secured ...

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Get a piece of white chalk or a white china marker pencil and fill in the letters, then wipe off everything left on the barrel. That will help you read it better.

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For your intended purpose, I don't think a goat would be ideal. You would have to provide shade and shelter, which would mean a lot of moving and constant attention. A supplement food would be needed also. If you yard is not fenced, you stand to have problems from local dogs and coyotes if they are ...

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Joe, I have one of the BLR Stainless Takedown Shot Show Models in 450 Marlin. I bought it because of the great price it was offered for , the different caliber and as my only non scoped hunting rifle. I have only shot it about 10 times and can not give you an exact description of it's accuracy, but ...

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Karl,

Sent you a few back.

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My local shop has a Remington pump in 257 if anyone is interested. It is an odd ball by our local standards and will probably be there awhile.

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Well, I had another good morning. A Levy, a Big Sandy (I think) and a small arrowhead that I have not ID'd yet. http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn148/BruceHHH/0716090820.jpg http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn148/BruceHHH/0716090727.jpg http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn148/BruceHHH/07160907...

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My latest finds. Two scrapers, one tang knife that is very unique and one point.

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Buffboy, The Feferal rule you refer to is (was) known as the "Carter Law". When Carter became President and found out that he had been breaking federal law by picking up points on federal land, he got the law changed to allow for incidental finds. I was informed a few years back that the l...

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Jeremy, If I showed you the pictures of my broken ones, you and I would both cry. My wife takes all of the broken ones and puts them in wooden bowls that are displayed throughout the house. She also puts them in glass lamp bases. If they only I have small piece missing, I manage to keep them with th...

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JT, I understand the not getting rich part. If I am not deer/hog hunting, I am looking for points. I am in the woods every day since I retired. I do not sell my points, but there are some in those pictures that are worth a "LOT" of money. Creosote, We do not have very much in the way of Ci...

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Sixgun, There are a lot of theories about the amount of points out there. Consider that the Native Americans had over 10,000 years to leave these laying around. It has been "speculated" that they would not pick up a point that missed it's target. There is a book about Desoto's travels (non...

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Here is what I collect when the gun cabinet is full and there is no hunting season. Most of these were found within the last 12 months. Most of them were found on my hunt club. We hunt the roads, the newly timbered areas and the newly plowed areas. http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn148/BruceHHH/1...

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Florida already does this and I agree that it is a good thing.

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Madman, I know you made that comment with good intentions, but I take offense - a little. I served in law enforcement for a complete career and did not accept anything free. Look at the article and you will see they are working for free and allowing students to make some sort of living. That is the ...

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