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  1. Thread: Safe for now

    by bonnie
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    We are just about there. Wife's Subaru Outback...

    We are just about there. Wife's Subaru Outback will slow down, stop, slam on the brakes emergency stop, accelerate, maintain a safe driving distance, bump the steering wheel to keep the car in the...
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    In my part of the world moonshine is common if...

    In my part of the world moonshine is common if you know folks. $20.00 dollars a quart for white the last I heard. Apple pie and strawberry are popular at this time of year for Christmas gifts. ...
  3. Thread: Older eyes.

    by bonnie
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    You might want to try low power reading glasses....

    You might want to try low power reading glasses. I started out using .5 power years ago and have worked my way up to 1.0 and sometimes 1.25 power depending on the light conditions. The lower power...
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    What others have said. A commercial safe company...

    What others have said. A commercial safe company locksmith told me many years ago electric keypads were good for business. He had just retuned from a supermarket that couldn't get it's electric safe...
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    Basic training...

    ..1970 at Ft Jackson, SC. We were doing night fire training with the M16A1. The whole long firing line was banging away from foxholes, it was pitch black dark, and I thought no one would know who did...
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    Heck yeah I'm going to watch it. Got two pairs of...

    Heck yeah I'm going to watch it. Got two pairs of glasses for the wife and me. We'll stand in the back yard and have a good look. Grill some bratwurst and have a few beers when it's over. It will...
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    Why mock the guy? I was twenty years old one time...

    Why mock the guy? I was twenty years old one time many years ago. I was going to live for ever. That's why the army wants young guys. If you get too old you will start to think about it before doing...
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    I'm retired. I have never heard of such a thing...

    I'm retired. I have never heard of such a thing as what you have posted, " End of story, no charge to him." Two felonies you have described. Theft by employee and theft of motor vehicle.

    Kudos to...
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    Never heard of piston nuts usually breaking, even...

    Never heard of piston nuts usually breaking, even with the proper tool?
    Have heard of some guys being careless and cross threading the nut. Never seen it.
    GI's were authorized to remove the piston...
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    If I understand correctly you only fire two...

    If I understand correctly you only fire two rounds through it each time but have done so several times?

    Why not run several 15 round magazines through it at one setting to confirm it functions...
  11. Thread: M16A1 Colt

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    I agree and would like to see that. At $1000...

    I agree and would like to see that. At $1000 dollars or so, I could do that.
  12. Thread: M16A1 Colt

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    Limited to 2500 makes them instant collectables...

    Limited to 2500 makes them instant collectables in this day. I can't afford it, but $2,500.00 to a whole lot of gun people is nothing.
    $2500.00 x 2500 equals $6,250,000.00 if the calculator is...
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    These put together No.4/No.5 do have some...

    These put together No.4/No.5 do have some popularity for shooting purposes.
    The No.1/No.5 put together rifles, if neatly done, are popular also.

    The British did rebuild some No.5 rifles using...
  14. Thread: Stripper Clips

    by bonnie
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    Yes. Stripper cilip will be pushed out of the...

    Yes. Stripper cilip will be pushed out of the receiver by closing the bolt. British Enfields, Mausers (1903s) will "eject" a stripper clip also. Those are the ones I have experience with. Probable...
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    As above or mix a small bottle 1/2 water and 1/2...

    As above or mix a small bottle 1/2 water and 1/2 ammonia. Run a couple of wet patches through when done firing then a couple more at home. Dry bore then oil. Known others who used Windex with ammonia...
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    An M1 Carbine, a AR15 rifle, pistol or shotgun...

    An M1 Carbine, a AR15 rifle, pistol or shotgun are all good home defense firearms. Though cocking a pump shotgun to intimidate bad guys is a poor tactical move in my opinion. You are giving away...
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    A double recoil spring Universal also has the...

    A double recoil spring Universal also has the open cut op rod where the right lug of the bolt is visible. Very few minor parts interchange with the USGI carbine. The op rod was know to crack in the...
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    The USMC front sight protector is heavy duty...

    The USMC front sight protector is heavy duty compared to the standard issue protector and was made to be left in place for shooting. I have a couple of NOS originals I bought years ago. After...
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    I will second Bill Bentz. He makes quality USMC...

    I will second Bill Bentz. He makes quality USMC style thicker front sight blades for 03 and 03A3 rifles along with the USMC rear peep slide for the 03. Also the USMC front sight protector which is...
  20. Thread: BSA Mk I***

    by bonnie
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    This business specializes in parts for old...

    This business specializes in parts for old Enfields. Original and reproduction.

    http://www.efdrifles.com/index.php
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    Equipped with adjustable rear sight and bayonet...

    Equipped with adjustable rear sight and bayonet lug. That's neat!
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    Your probable right that "Dad' was sitting there...

    Your probable right that "Dad' was sitting there with an 1903. Haven't watched that movie in years but in my minds eye I recall he had a Krag which I always thought was so proper for the old man who...
  23. Thread: 303 mag repair

    by bonnie
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    Push the rear of the follower down into the...

    Push the rear of the follower down into the magazine. Grasp the front end of the follower and wiggle/twist out.
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    Good question! The chrome bore and chamber...

    Good question!

    The chrome bore and chamber came into use because it provided high corrosion and rust resistance, and increased the barrel life of military weapons that were used hard and in rough...
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    Pm sent.

    Pm sent.
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