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    Ya know, just when I think I have seen it all in...

    Ya know, just when I think I have seen it all in my 64+ years, especially with the current political situation, then some character sells a target with 4 holes in it that could have been made with a...
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    Ya know, just when I think I have seen it all in...

    Ya know, just when I think I have seen it all in my 64+ years, especially with the current political situation, then some character sells a target with 4 holes in it that could have been made with a...
  3. Thread: sniper comedy

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    So what is he supposed to remember about...

    So what is he supposed to remember about "southpaws"? That it was painful to watch him work the bolt? Or that there are southpaws on this thread?

    Rick H.
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    Thanks for the reply. The part I am referring to...

    Thanks for the reply. The part I am referring to is the "cap" that screws into the back of the firing pin. I am guessing it's a non-conventional thread pitch but I can't tell for sure because the...
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    Thread Pitch Question

    Does anyone know what the thread pitch pattern is for the firing pin spring plug on a Winchester 52B? It may be the same pitch on the "C" model 52's also. Thanks.......Rick H.
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    It's not a matter of being a joke, it's the day...

    It's not a matter of being a joke, it's the day and age we live in that one can't always be sure what is legal and what isn't. Sad commentary.

    Rick H.
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    I could be going against the grain here, but "I"...

    I could be going against the grain here, but "I" would leave the rifle as it is for the rest of the time I had control of it. Perhaps later on someone not connected to the father and son may acquire...
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    Could be but not too likely... Rick H.

    Could be but not too likely...

    Rick H.
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    I can't believe this much time has gone by since...

    I can't believe this much time has gone by since purchase and still no range report!!!

    Rick H.
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    If you can't find what you are looking for give...

    If you can't find what you are looking for give Mr. Earle a call. If he doesn't have the information for what you need right at hand he will need the diameter of the barrel and front receiver ring...
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    It would be a travesty if you didn't shoot it. ...

    It would be a travesty if you didn't shoot it.

    Rick H.
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    Or a very short rifle. Rick H.

    Or a very short rifle.

    Rick H.
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    Colt never made their blackpowder reproduction...

    Colt never made their blackpowder reproduction revolvers here in the States. They were all made in Italy and early ones shipped here for finishing. While people initially turned their noses up at...
  14. It would help a little bit if we knew where you...

    It would help a little bit if we knew where you lived?

    Rick H.
  15. Thread: Gibb A4 Query

    by Motorcop
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    I'm not so sure that Val F. would have done...

    I'm not so sure that Val F. would have done anything different than what he did. When you really think about it, he was a genius using recovered drill rifles to build these clone 03A4's. Many years...
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    In reality there are some 03's and 03A3's that...

    In reality there are some 03's and 03A3's that shoot better with no barrel pressure, in reality almost free floating, than with any pressure at all. I know because I have two in my collection that...
  17. Thread: peep sight

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    This is true, but in nearly every instance where...

    This is true, but in nearly every instance where I have installed a Lyman, Redfield or other such sight including the Rice rear sight, the shot group has always been high with the rear sight adjusted...
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    Supposedly the car is on display at Whiskey...

    Supposedly the car is on display at Whiskey Pete's Bar and Casino somewhere in Vegas. Years ago it was carted around in a semi trailer to state and county fairs for people to see after paying a fee....
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    That will depend on your individual rifle. Once...

    That will depend on your individual rifle. Once you change out the sight take it to the range a put some rounds thru it.. Then you can see where your shot group is and determine what height front...
  20. Thread: Krag Charger

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    Paul, I sent you a PM regarding your Krag...

    Paul, I sent you a PM regarding your Krag chargers. Thanks, Rick
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    I give you credit Bill, I would simply have to...

    I give you credit Bill, I would simply have to take the carbine out and test fire it at least once to see how it does. I cannot own a firearm that I haven't shot at least once. Many years ago I...
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    I would love to be able to help you out Phillip...

    I would love to be able to help you out Phillip but I won't be home until Friday afternoon. If I can remember I will get you the measurements. Thanks, Rick
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    Hi Jim: As I recall I "think" I tried to mount...

    Hi Jim: As I recall I "think" I tried to mount the K2.5 with the adjustment caps in front of the ring but I didn't have clearence in the rear. I could be wrong but I think if I would have had the...
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    I built an A4 clone with a Weaver K2.5 and I...

    I built an A4 clone with a Weaver K2.5 and I didn't like it. The scope was too far to the rear to get good eye relief in prone. I took it off and mounted a clone 330C from Gibbs and it is much...
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