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My best friend's father moved down from Newfoundland to join the Marines and said he was by no means the only Canadian in the Marines. He was an unbelievable shot with any firearm I ever saw him shoot, and he ended up a tail gunner in Dauntless divebombers. He used to say they only had two seasons u...

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He has his own display at the Airforce Museum in Dayton. He won't be forgotten anytime soon.
http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsh ... sp?id=4319

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This post is a tribute to the power of the human spirit. After less than ideal early lives several here exhibit all the traits of being great people and most of all friends to most they meet. I can see how experiences like these could make one bitter and withdrawn, but you folks are some of the most...

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USN '69-'73 Aviation Electronics Technician on the RA-5C Vigilante. The biggest, baddest machine ever launched and recovered from a carrier. And they went unarmed and unafraid over North Vietnam AFTER the hornets nest was kicked. I appreciate everyone's service, but those who went to 'Nam deserve a ...

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Lets just admit it, A5's have an "enhanced recoil" due to the action. I also have a Remington Sportsman 48 in 20 ga., a simplified version of the A5 and compared to my two brother's Browning gas operated 20's it's ridiculous. But it fits me and I hit with it so.... And I enjoy my 16 ga A5 ...

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I have an A5 (unfortunately with one of those C-Lect chokes with compensator that were so popular in the 50's) and one of the Brazilian SXS's along with a MEC loader. I've shot quite a bit of skeet with both and usually take one or the other for pheasants as I have an awesome stash of suitable hunti...

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Sure hate hearing about Remington having problems with product quality and customer service. They used to be one of the premier American companies in both those areas. I have a 511X .22 bolt gun I bought in the mid 60's (for a little over $30!!!)that is still the best shooting .22 in my collection. ...

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My paternal Grandmother was born in Germany and came here as an infant. A couple weeks before she passed she told me she hoped my life would be as rewarding as her's had been. She said she remembered riding in a horse drawn carriage in St Louis as a child, and in her final years went back to Germany...

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I'm sorry, but I started laughing before I read very deep into your post. Back in the 80's my two brothers and one bro-in-law all decided we wanted 10 ga. guns for goose hunting. Middle bro's father-in-law was a dealer and he got us each an Italian hammerless single shot with 26" barrels and sc...

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"Another trick to riding a dirt bike is to not watch too close in front of you, even if you are going slow. That way, you can anticipate instead of react." REALLY GOOD ADVICE! One of the first things I had to learn (the hard way, naturally) in racing was if someone falls in front of you, d...

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No matter what type of riding or what type of terrain what gets most folks hurt is getting over confidant and going faster than they are ready for. I did it on the street, I did it on the dirt, and did it again when I started racing. All part of the process, but driven by youth and enthusiasm. As a ...

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You officers had it easy, we had snakes IN the EM club at NAS Albany, Ga. Apparently the Chiefs did also.

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I'm reluctant to sell high dollar items on Craig's, but recently did sell my wife's Avalon for $8000. Buyer showed up with the money in fresh new bills in bank bundles, left the money with me on a Fri night, and told me if there was a problem with the money at my bank to call and let him know. He ca...

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I had my Single Six re-barreled by Ruger. It was dirt cheap, $31.00 as I recall. Plus they sent my old barrel back. Admittedly that was 25 years ago, but I'll bet they are still very reasonable.

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The only thing more fun than the joy of bringing home a new toy is the beginning of a new search. I just did a bunch of side work for cash and have a nice chunk "burning a hole in my pocket". Armslist here I come!

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"I suspect there weren't many Washington agents sneaking around the Appalachia hills in the 30s!"

Where do you think NASCAR came from?

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Have to admit,I was expecting a picture of a Russian bomber.

Had no idea they lived that far south, but after this winter I'll bet the population is up. Anything that mean could surely migrate if it felt like it. Do they eat armadillos?

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There are LEOs with common sense everywhere. They just get overshadowed by the few who don't have it. Many years ago was riding my 650 Yamaha from Albany, Ga to St Louis and stopped for fuel north of Atlanta. An off duty local officer was gassing up his Honda 750 at the next pump. We started talking...

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That's good to know, may do that idea of ordering ahead to pick up.

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You must live in the CoMo area. I know Midway discourages walk-in business, have never tried to stop in, but buy online quite a bit from them. I'm in St Peters, have friends near Harrisburg I shoot with once in a while.

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Check with Ballistic Products: http://www.ballisticproducts.com/

They sell sabot supplies but also full bore projectiles and I think some molds. I'm sure they also have a very useful loading manual for slugs, and they sell the sort of old fashion wads you need for non-sabot loads.

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And the problem on .45 Colt revolvers is mostly inconsistent and improperly sized chamber throats. I was disappointed to hear of Ruger like problems on a high dollar S&W. I have a Ruger Blackhawk in .45 Colt with the 4 5/8" barrel that is accurate beyond reason for what it is. The reason? A...

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Guess I shouldn't be surprised that many on this board are NASCAR fans, great diversity of interests here. Let me start by saying I was a Ned Jarrett fan before I was a Dale Jarrett fan, so I've been watching for a while. For me the beginning of the end was NASCAR whoring after Toyota's money. The c...

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I have and regularly shoot a Nylon 76.

Elegant it is not, shoot it does.

And you can carry it for a week without putting it down since it weighs about the same as a Daisy Red Ryder.

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As originally conceived the .41 Mag was supposed to be a better law enforcement cartridge for the folks that thought the .357 was not ideal. When it first came out there was a mid range load for the leos that was pretty close to the .45 ACP in power, but used a case that worked better in wheelguns. ...

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"At the end of the month, you may have profited $500 when you make the same money by selling one Colt 901. Make sense?"

Don't tell that to Graf and Sons. We count on being able to walk in and buy components from them as needed.

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Griff and I must be about the same age. I shot a Garand for the first time at Navy boot camp in fall of '69. Funny story. I attended a Jr. ROTC high school my sophomore year of high school. It was run by a couple of very cool retired Army types who had us stripping Garands to the last part, includin...

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Just saw a Remington Model 8 at Cabela's in St Louis in .30-30. Had to look twice because I thought I was seeing it wrong. But the markings were clear. They had it priced at $519. I've made offers there before and they haven't shown much interest in bargaining. Too bad, I might be a buyer a little c...

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I think this topic proves there is no such thing as a "bad" .30-06. My younger bro owns a Howa boltgun he bought at a gun show for $150 as backup for his Remington 700 when going elk hunting. Has a used Simmons 4X on it, and it's ugly as all get out but will shoot with his Remington and hi...

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The 742 is a reliable gun, but not durable. Bro and I both had .308's that we shot. A lot. Gunsmith that repaired them told us if we wanted to shoot that much we needed to spend the money for a BAR, M1A, or Garand. I think he was right.

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My middle brother and two cousins trapped west St. Louis County back in the 60's. Mostly muskrats on Creve Coeur creek, and in farm ponds. Anyone who calls them cute and cuddly has never found one who managed to pull the set out to where he could breath. They are never very happy. One time leaving f...

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Many years ago our favorite canoe float trip breakfast was Hamms and eggs. Now that was the good old days.

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I've learned my lesson. I rarely go to the movies, belay that, effectively never go to the movies. But the ones I've seen on TV made from books I liked ALWAYS disappoint. Going all the way back to Michener's "Hawaii". So I won't watch this one either. My wife clued me in to to this series ...

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I would also suggest the old Remington 500 series bolt guns. I have a 511X bought new around 1966 or '67. That is the box magazine version but they also build a tube fed and single shot. Very accurate, good trigger, quality feel. All steel and walnut. The only .22 I have that compares is a Wincheste...

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Hornady New Dimension dies with the floating bullet seater pretty much eliminated crushed cases during that operation for me, I have Contender barrels in 10" and 21", and an M6 in Hornet over .410. Did Marlin build the Levermatic in Hornet? Seems like a natural with the box magazine. Still...

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Just so we all understand. They are opposed to burning carbon based fuels because they think it causes global warming. So. They went to the Antarctic in a carbon fueled ship, got stuck in ice they claimed wasn't there. Had to be searched for by numerous crafts burning carbon fuel. Were eventually re...

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"AL-48 has a chromed bore, as do some Beretta's" You answered your own question. It's a european thing and has nothing to do with steel shot. In fact the chrome plate has been an issue with a couple models when used with steel, but that was before the shot cups were improved. My county was...

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Modern barrels are not chrome lined for steel shot, it's all about alloy and hardness. You older gun and modified choke would do just fine with duck loads, and I think the shot cups would protect you barrel even with the larger shot needed for geese. Your real problem is finding 2 3/4 shells that wi...

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I can't remember ever paying 25 cents for Shorts, but I remember as low as 45 cents. My friend and I would meet after school (Jr. High) with our .22's slung on our backs. Then we would walk one of the main roads in west St. Louis County picking up bottles from the ditches on our way to the local gas...

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The only way my wife would charge a moose is if it was on final clearance at Kohl's and she had an additional 20% off coupon. Dachs are sooo territorial. My grandmother had one that would kill any stray cats that wandered into the yard. Most were as big or bigger than him but he had a strategy. He l...

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Any gun you have that shoots where you look and will reliably deliver a quick second shot. I like my SX2 and Citori equally, but usually shoot one better than the other on any given day. Main things are don't lift your head to see the hit (you won't), and keep your gun moving. Two biggest mistakes I...

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My 94 is also from the early 70's and has a really light trigger. I always figured someone paid to make it that way. It's wonderful.

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What length barrel? Mine is a 6 1/2. One of my better shooting handguns. Now I just need a matching levergun.

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Another vote for the Max.

Mine is a 10" bought originally for IHMSA Production class. Mine apparently hasn't read Mike Bellm"s treatise on how crappy the factory chamber is because like North Country Gal's mine is plenty accurate.

It does everything, but stick to Max brass.

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Didn't he ask about M1A1 vs Mini 30?

I'm thinking the M1A1 is the skeleton stock version of the M1 Carbine.

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Very beautiful! This administration seem determined to stomp on anything that is superior, wouldn't surprise me to see this band cut.

Tried to see if I recognized anyone. One of my high school buddies was the trumpet soloist for many years, but I think he is retired now.

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My wife and I drove a big loop out of Oakland for our 30th ten years ago. I'm sure some things have changed but here are our favorites: Jack London Square in Oakland. DON'T drive into San Francisco! We parked for free by Jack London Square and rode the ferry, my favorite part of Fisherman's Wharf we...

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You might be shocked at what that Glenfield 60 might bring. Check Armslist in your area. The 18 round models especially. My wife bought me one at Kmart in the mid 70's for $49.95, not realizing that wasn't what I had asked for. Since I already had a Remington 552 I bought new I eventually traded it ...

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I don't go to the movies so I've never heard of the fellow, but from what I read he was a good man. The fellow driving was most properly considered a semi-pro driver. The series he competes in uses production based cars modified to perform like real ground up race cars. That's basically what the Por...

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