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He had it on his bench, and installed it while I was there. http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l257/MacEntyre/Rattlermainspring.jpg Poor fellow works fulltime as a gunsmith out of his home, and is about to become a BATFU statistic. They are dragging their feet renewing his FFL. He'll be out of busine...

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Caco wrote:... maybe you shouldn't trust him with any more
Dave

Gave him up when I fetched the rifle from him, after he admitted that he really did not like to work on Winchesters. I can't figure out why he took it in the first place.

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Ok, we're getting warmer... This '65 Rattler has ONE mainspring, even if it's supposed to have two. Tightening the tensioning screw made it strong enough to ignite a primed casing, barely. It's still wimpy. I bet my friendly gunsmith, who disassembled and reassembled it for 8 months without finding ...

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J Miller wrote: Did you unscrew the hammer spring screws? There should be two of them.
One to mount the hammer springs to the tang, the other that comes up from the bottom to tension the springs.

No, but someone else might have, when he had it... I'll check.

Firing pin moves easily, BTW.

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I got my '65 Win 94 modified link installed, and it works very well, thank you Tycer! Griff, I did not need to buy a new carrier; using the original link solved the sticking carrier problem, and there is no apparent wear. However, the hammer drop is wimpy... it won't ignite the primer. The trigger/h...

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It started with FDR, the most socialist president prior to Hillary. The Greatest Generation fought well against Germany and Japan, but did not defend the constitution well. FDR laid the foundation for the current mess. I am hoping that the pendulum will swing the other way soon. If we still have a r...

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I ...install the Williams FP on the 92's... Good to know! (It's not on your website, Mr. Jones...) Someday I'll snatch my father's SS '92 Puma Trapper and send it to you for a deluxe spa treatment. Right now, he has a flathead screw that replaces the bolt safety, with S and F letters still showing,...

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salvo wrote:It actually looks much better in person than the pictures...

That is a nice looking rifle, which would separate me from my money easily!

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If that's the case (parts mismatch), then on Monday I'll get my welder to do to the 1965 link what he did to the pre-64 link, and all should be well!

Meanwhile I'll disassemble the Rattler, remove the incompatible part, and buy the parts that Griff listed.

Thanks!

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JoeArizona wrote:Don't they have the natural resources to make that stuff for themselves?

I heard that they are taking apart portions of the Great Wall of China and breaking it up into gravel for concrete.

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Last year, I took my Rattler 94, a 1965 Winchester 30 WCF, to my gunsmith with an under-the-carrier jam. He sat on it for eight months, and finally admitted that he did not like working on 94s. Tycer bailed me out, by loaning me a 30-30 link and explaining the fix. This week, I got a welder to add a...

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Here ya go:

http://www.reloadbench.com/cartridges/w3030ack.html
http://www.gmdr.com/lever/3030atext.htm
http://www.shootersforum.com/showthread ... ht=30-30ai

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I wonder how much land on each side of the fence the feds are 'taking' for a buffer zone?

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No problems with normal loads, just playing with the edge of the envelope...

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1929 (most often used)
1948
1965
1977

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Has anyone has success with a 200 grain spire point for 300 Savage? Last year, I made a couple of dozen rounds using a 200 grain cast bullet. The bullet itself is no longer than a 170 grain spire point, so it did not have to be seated any deeper, and it fed well. IIRC, I loaded it with about 36 grai...

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What store-boughten bullets work well with MG?

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A local fellow told me not to shoot lead bullets in a micro groove barrel... I was just about to post the question myself! I'm glad to know it makes no difference; it makes more sense that way. I'd hate to have different loads for different 30 WCF rifles. Of course, I will clean each rifle well ever...

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cutter wrote:I have one! I'll dig it up tonight ,if you want?

PM sent...

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Anybody have one of these laying around that they could sell me?

I'm looking for one like this one:

Is this the best way to add a forward sling stud?

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Old Savage wrote:...made a deal with a forum member in Texas for this one...

Yours has a fore end cap and no barrel band, where mine has two bands. I like the look with no band at the muzzle. Yours has a screw there, like a Win 94, right?

oops, my Rattler 94 has bands that look just like the Texan-wannabe!

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Hobie wrote:I could see that that gun was a pip from the first pic. Get a 94/36 on it and go hunting!

Sure will, Hobie! My Rattler 94 has a 5D... I'll probably spring for a FP for this one.

What's a pip?

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ALWAYS take a cleaning rod when shooting cat sneezes!

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As I related in the "rusty old Marlin" thread, I went to a small gun show in Biscoe on Saturday, and traded a pistol for a very clean, 1970s Marlin 336 with a straight stock. It's not a 336 Texan, but it is the model that preceded it, with the same specs: straight stock and 20" microg...

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Here it is! SN 230783XX (In case someone can tell me when it was made...) http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l257/MacEntyre/336b.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l257/MacEntyre/336a.jpg Does anyone know if it has the holes needed for a side mounted Williams receiver sight? http://i98.photobucket...

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You made a "30 Colibri"!

I'll have to try that. My quietest sneeze uses 0.5 gr Bullseye with a .310 round ball weighing 0.47 grains.

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Well, what do you know... I went to a small gun show in Biscoe this morning, and traded a pistol for a very clean, 1970s Marlin 336 with a straight stock. It's not a 336 Texan, but it is the model that preceded it, with the same specs: straight stock and 20" microgrooved barrel. It's missing th...

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The front sight is slightly bent to the left, probably from the impact that removed the hood. The microgroove bore shined up very well, but still has a few rust spots about three inches from the chamber. I loaded six rounds, and they all fed without a hiccup. The wood looks a lot better now that it ...

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Can anyone hazard a guess as to what a Marlin 336TS 30-30 with rust spots on the receiver, poor finish on wood (small dings & scratches), but smooth action and a good bore, would be worth? Completed auctions of 336 Texans in good shape on GB have gone for $325 to $425. I suppose with this one, i...

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I figure you always have to be willing to walk away. Now and then, you have to prove to yourself that you are willing to say, "Thanks, but no thanks, but thanks just the same."

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I shot a repro Sharps military carbine 45-70 for the first time today... what a well balanced rifle it is. Now I want one!

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How does the Powdered Metal Process Work? Powdered Metal Parts http://www.cypressindustrial.com/powdered_metal_process_work.html There are several steps involved in how the powdered metal process works. Similar to investment casting there are several steps, but the end result can be a low-cost, high...

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Hobie wrote:...think of it as a rimmed .300 Savage...

Just what I thought when I looked at the loads.

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Turns out it has a 22" Tapered Barrel. It has a Williams peep sight (added). The finish on the barrel has all grayed and has no barrel markings. The bore is nice. The wood has been refinished, and it is import marked. The action is excellent! They want $750.

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Found a very nice 20" 1895 yesterday, made in 1904 and chambered in 30-40 Krag. I'm thinking of trading for it. I always wanted an 1895 Winchester, but I figured I would find one in 30-06. What's the 30-40 Krag like? The reloading data is similar to the 308 Winchester. Can you get brass for 30-...

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Got the old rattler disassembled, and compared the cartridge stop to Tycer's. It is missing just a small bit of material at the tip. Shouldn't be difficult to fix.

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Got it, Pete! Thanks! I'm going to do what I should have done in the first place... just ordered the Brownells bit kit for the 94 top eject. I'll take the link out and find someone who understands how to build up the cartridge stop, using Tycer's good link as a guide. I think my poor gunsmith is cra...

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Repeat, no new parts are needed, the old part can be repaired. Thanks, Mr. Miller! I will use your diagram and Junior's instructions to remove the link and get it to someone competent. What cartridge is the gun? It's a 30-30. If I have one that matches your caliber, I'll mail you mine... Most kind ...

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99s were chambered in 30-30 as well...

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I need a new gunsmith... for the last several months, he has had my Win94, which was having under-the-carrier-jams. He says he can't get parts, and the parts that are delivered are the wrong ones. He thinks Winchester parts have been bought up, creating a shortage and raising prices. I finally asked...

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light strikes, Rattler 94 no fire

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30-30 Ackley Improved links

Half of 'em are older than me

200 gr spire point for 300 Savage?

Seeking a Marlin 336 mag tube sling stud

traded for a nice 336 Texan wannabe

no poudre!

rusty old Marlin 336TS... value?

What's the 30-40 Krag like?

Winchester parts shortage? no, wacky gunsmith...