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Bruce

I picked up some Winchester 296 powder today for reloading some .44 mag loads for my Marlin 1894. My question concerns the age of the powder or an attempt to age it. It came in the metal can - not the newer plastic cans. It had not been opened until I got it and as best as I can tell by smelling it,...

Bruce

Fellas, I did another trade yesterday and ended up with a 2008 Marlin 1894 in .44 magnum. I have already taken it apart, cleaned it and got it sighted in today. First new gun in many years that I had to make absolutely no windage adjustment on the rear sight. Only had to drop the elevator one step t...

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The MXLR came out when they introduced the new Leverevolution rounds. It is a matt stainless with 24" barrel and 2/3 rd's magazine with a laminated stock. The MX is blued w/ 22" barrel and 2/3 rd's magazine with walnut wood. Both are ballard rifling.

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I have an MX that has a loose hanger and a MXLR that has a tight one. Both shoot extremely well.

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Nath,

I am going to give it a chance. The idea of reboring or a new barrel is just a side thought if I don't like it. I have shot a lot of deer with a 30-06 and if the 270 performs anywhere like it, there will be no change. I suspect it will. The accuracy is there for sure.

Bruce

I got to shoot the rifle this morning and I am impressed. The distance was only about 75 yards and after making the proper adjustments, I could keep a three shoot group almost touching. This was off of a bench with Federal 130 Gr. Nosler Ballistic Tips. At nearly two dollars apiece, I will seriously...

Bruce

Thanks guys. I don't know about the 35, but now a 375 or 38-55 that could shoot pointed bullets might be a thought. :D Duff, If that 405 gets lonely while you are on the road, just send it up here and I will comfort it. That caliber ought to be just right for these north Florida deer. After a little...

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Hobie, No box came with it and that almost caused the deal to fall through. Thanks for the link to the manual. Yep, 270 happens to be the only one I have run into in person, so that is what I had the chance for. Not many of these rifles show up around here. I sure do wish it had been a 405 or 30-40 ...

Bruce

After a short ride in the woods this morning, I determined that the deer had moved most of the night due to the full moon. So, what else was there to do but go to a gun show a short ride away. At first I was very surprised at some of the prices I was seeing. Regular Winchester 1890's and 1906's pric...

Bruce

I have no experience with the 30-30 LE ammo, but have shot a few deer with other brands and have found the Core=Lokt to be a good performer. Your notes on the 150 grain bullets in a 30-30 reflect the same information that can be found in Sam Fadala's book - Winchester's 30-30, The Model 94, on page ...

Bruce

I don't think my replica can take those kind of velocities, so I will take the conventional route and try some Unique loads.

Bruce

Hobie,

I think you are right. I just need to take the plunge and find me a hog to test one on.

Bruce

Based on your proposed route, I assume you are going south from Jacksonville on I95 to the Miami area and then across the Alley and back up along I75. First note, the Ocala Nat'l Forest does have a range and some beautiful campgrounds, but it is not really convenient to I95. If you already knew wher...

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2row and others, Just a note of interest. If you plan on hunting with this ML, you may want to check (verify) your state regulations. Some (most?) states specifically require that you use black powder (or a substitute). In Florida (my state), that rifle with modern powder is not legal for use in the...

Bruce

Thanks guys. Yes, that was the article I had remembered, but it appears RL7 does not apply to my 1873. Well, the thought was there, but I will go back to researching jacketed loads with conventional pistol powder. I may end up with cast loads after all, I just do not have any experience with cast hu...

Bruce

As I have recently posted, I just got a Uberti 1873 Carbine and a Ruger New Vaquero, both in 45 LC. I had posted on some load data previously, but had not slugged either bore. Today I slugged both and to my happy suprise they are matched @ .451 (groove) and .443 (lands). I have plenty of good load d...

Bruce

They offered to replace the screws (all) with like factory screws. They did know that some rifles got out with soft screws. I had already ordered hard screws from VTI before I got the return call from the customer rep. Some quick research had found that I would be better off with the VTI screws, so ...

Bruce

I reported that I had problems with a new Uberti 1873 Carbine a week or so ago. The problem was soft screw heads and tight screws. I did contact Uberti about the problem and ended up buying the VTI hard screw set. As I had stated in my previous post, the Uberti employees were nice. Much to my surpri...

Bruce

I have used the second one on a H&R Clasic 45-70. They do make for some accurate shooting and sight options, but they were no were near as fast to acquire/align as a blade or bead sight. I ended up putting the blade type insert in and leaving it there.

Bruce

Dave,

That is some great shooting. Don't change a thing - but I think you already know that.

Nemhed,

Funny, that was the first thing I noticed also. Even if he does not carry it muzzle down, I would not flip it. With that group, the only thing I would do is nothing different.

Bruce

Meanc, Sorry to see that you got stuck with a rifle that got pulled out of the barrel mill before all those flat sides were rounded. I have a soft spot for unfinished guns, so I will help you by taking that one off of your hands. :D On your next trip to north Florida, just give me a call and we will...

Bruce

Good buck. Thanks to the Marine and his family. We wish him and them a safe return and happy holidays.

Is that a Corgi helping you hold that buck up or is he checking out the entrance wound?

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Denis,

Already got them and installed them. Much better now.

Bruce

Some great pictures guys. I am sure they bring back some memories for you. Not to get sidetracked, but I would like to know what you have read or researched on the following. Obviously, blaze orange does not spook deer. I have been told and read that deer do not see in color, they see in hues. They ...

Bruce

I did the same thing with a Winchester 1906 pump 22. Was in a hurry when I bought it, got it home and did not look at it for a few months. Went to clean the barrel and found there were two rings and the interior mag tube is bent. It was meant to be a project gun anyway, just not this much. BTW, I ha...

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Well, I finally gave up and went to my gunsmith. After apologizing for bringing him the buggered heads, he gave it a try. He could not remove them either. He asked for my help and between the two of us, we finally got them out. He put the rifle in his vice, tapped the proper bit into the head and th...

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Dan,

That 375 has something stuck in the trigger. Rather than you having to worry about that, just send it to me and I will try to get it out. If I am successful, I will send it right back - some day (maybe or probably not).

Bruce

I actually don't see any type of secondary applied finish marks or edges anywhere. If there was something added/applied/sprayed after assembly, I would expect to see at least an outline or something where the side plates meet the receiver. My term chemical bond was probably a poor choice of words. N...

Bruce

OK, I have removed all but two of the screws. Those are the carrier and lifter screws which are in front of the lever, on the bottom. I have had to use a drill and some other non-mentionable methods. I am convinced that there is something else going on here - such as a chemical bond. When I finally ...

Bruce

Well, after I posted my last response I got a call from Uberti. A Mr. George Thompson 800-264-4962 Ext. 409 called and seemed sincerely concerned. To make a long story short, they did not know that their Web Site was not excepting complaints, responses or warranty questions. He was very professional...

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Well, I went an bought a soldering gun and tried that. Did not work. I am now to the point that I am going to cut parts off - meaning the forearm band. I have heated, beated and used the proper cuss words and the screws will not lossen and they are soft. I will now use Mr. Dremel and Mr. Drill Bit.

Bruce

Well, we will see. I just placed my first order with them. They did seem to know what was going on. One thing is for sure. I have bought my last Uberti product. Soft srews is my main complaint. Try calling Uberti and you will see why they have lost my business.

Bruce

Thanks for the info.

Val, I have not acutally seen one so I did not know if they were D&T for scope mounts other than the Malcolm.

Alright Oldgeboy, come on out and play.

Bruce

Hobie, I have to take all new rifles apart. It is a law I believe. :D Actually, I take them apart to make sure they are oiled and cleaned to my standards and to properly oil (linseed) the interior of the stock and forearm. It has been my experience that all current firearms only have a finish on the...

Bruce

Fellas, I recently traded for a new Uberti Carbine. For the life of me, I can not get any of the screws to lossen. I have the proper screw driver bits and I have soaked them with Kroil. They will not budge. Any experiences or ideas to lossen them would be appreciated. I tried to email Uberti and get...

Bruce

Thanks for the information so far. I was kinda hoping the bore would run a little smaller allowing the use of jacketed bullets. My hands are medium sized, so the trigger guard may not be a problem. I don't normally wear gloves while shooting or hunting either. I'll wait to see if there are more resp...

Bruce

I will soon be making another gun purchase and I seem to be torn between two options. I want a straight walled cartridge and I am leaning towards the 45-70 or the 38-55. I have had both and most of the others (modern ones). If I go with the 45-70, it will almost assuredly be the Marlin XLR or maybe ...

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I have no history at all with the bears (grizzly), so take this for what it is worth. Both guns are great designs, but I would lean towards the Marlin for a few reasons. One is that you can easily work on it and there are after market parts readily available. Number two is that the 13 year old can t...

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I sometimes see drastic differences between brands of ammo in the same weight and have seen some minor differences between the same brand but different lot numbers. Once I sight in a rifle with a particular brand and weight, I stick with it. If I change "anything", I verify the sights. I a...

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O.S.O.K, 20Cows uses his truck gun for what I intend for mine. For bad people or things as such, I have something else in the truck that makes holes also. The cost was not a factor this time, as I traded into it. If I were going to outright purchase one for that purpose, I agree there would be bette...

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Guys, thanks for the responses so far. I have already traded off the 20 rounds of Corbon for another 50 round box of the Magtech. O.S.O.K, yea I am probably on my own path, but after a lengthy law enforcement career I have developed a few opinions. Bigger bullets stop things better than small bullet...

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I stopped by my local gun store yesterday to watch the crowds parting with their money, and believe me they were. While I was there, it was decided that I also would join in with the crowd, but I kept my money and parted with an AR15 and a 336 that I have not been shooting. I came home with a new Ub...

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Rusty, The old timers fried them (brain) in a cast iron skillet. The only time I ever had them was with scrambled eggs and they were mixed in with the eggs. Try smother frying the squirrels in the skillet, then make up a good white gravy and cover and simmer. What are you doing squirrel hunting on t...

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I forgot to age this six point, but I am guessing he was in the three year old range. Based on his weight, he should have had a better rack. We have a QDM program on the club and it is beginning to pay off. I need to let that stand rest a few days before I try for the big eight again, so I am off in...

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Dang Jarhead, what is that on top of that deers head? Well, I did not get the big one, but I did get a nice 160-170 lb. six point that needed to go. Took him around 9.30 am and from the total lack of shots in the area, I think I might have been the only lucky person this morning. My eight that I am ...

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Today starts the muzzle loading season here, so I went to my hunt club yesterday and pulled my trail camera off of one of my stands. I have had it sit up at another location and have a very nice 8 point that it took numerous pictures of. I deleted those pictures and moved it to this location last Mo...

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Duff, Now you know you boys need to leave those wild south Florida chickens alone. One bowl would probably cost you about $1,000 and a lot more attention than you would want. :o The last undercover operation takedown that I organized (99/2000) centered around that community. A few of the charges out...

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I can honestly say that I do not ever recall any get together here in north Florida where there was not some chicken perlou to eat. I think it is mandatory to have it at the hunt camp the night before hunting season opens. Of course it must be cooked outside in the largest pot you can find. If it is...

Bruce

I just picked up a Marlin 336A in 35 Remington yesterday at a local gun show. It has the 24" barrel and 2/3rd's mag and is a 1950 year model.

This is my first in this caliber, so we will see how I like it.

Bruce

Dang Rusty and Duff, I like hunting in Florida and have hunted public lands for many years. I will admit that central and south Florida lands are crowded though and I do hunt private lands now. North Florida WMA's are totally different than those from Ocala south. Vall, Florida has the most public l...

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