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    Can't say about Air Force. This rifle was...

    Can't say about Air Force.

    This rifle was purchased by my dad from the DCM about 1968.

    A fellow club member by the name of Ken Hull had recently been discharged by the US Navy. Ken had a son...
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    Yes, I have heard about picky collectors like...

    Yes, I have heard about picky collectors like him, but my provenance with this particular rifle eludes him. I will simply ignore him and forgive his ignorance.

    I'm thinking about $1000 bundled...
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    Help with value on accurized Garand

    I may have the opportunity to purchase the rifle that I used in competition when I was a young man. :icon_lol:

    The metal is nothing special , GI parked 1960s SA barrel and 1940s receiver- rear...
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    My 1917 doesn't like M2 as well as the 173gr...

    My 1917 doesn't like M2 as well as the 173gr M1/M72 bullets. I have reserved my M2 for Garand blasting ammo.

    The Classic 168 gr BTHP match bullet would be a good choice. Any powder from 4895 to...
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    As of 1935, the company name was...

    As of 1935, the company name was Winchester-Western.
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    Ummm, Winchester used ball powder in WWII to load...

    Ummm, Winchester used ball powder in WWII to load 303 and 30/06 ammunition. Hodgdon sold some surplus powder after the war as Ball C and 380 respectively. The modern newly manufactured commercial...
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    IMR8208 was developed by DuPont in the mid-1960s...

    IMR8208 was developed by DuPont in the mid-1960s to resolve the shortcomings of the Olin WC846 ball powder in use with 5.56 ammo at the time. It was truly an American success story. By the late...
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    On the primer recommendation, we had good success...

    On the primer recommendation, we had good success with Remington 9 1/2 in M1 and M14 with IMR 4895.

    In bolt guns, Federal 210M was our standard for many calibers from 22/250 to 308. As was already...
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    I have been helping the local museum in Ankeny,...

    I have been helping the local museum in Ankeny, Iowa where the Des Moines ordnance plant was located.

    We would love to have a box or two for display. DM marked cans and crates are also very...
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    Thank you.

    Thank you.
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    SRS check Please. 299606

    It's a '98 rifle.

    Thanks!
  12. SPF to JOEZ

    SPF to JOEZ
  13. How does $80 sound?

    How does $80 sound?
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    How about $40 shipped?

    How about $40 shipped?
  15. Sold- 1898 Krag rifle bands, swivel and buttplate

    Fresh find from the parts box.

    Bands are in the white with light rust. Sling swivel and screws are 90%+. Buttplate is good except for the gate being bent. Buttplate screw is VG+

    What you see...
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    WTS Springfield/Remington 03/A3 Bolt

    This bolt came in a DCM (remember them?) Remington 03/A3.

    Everything is in good serviceable condition. Finish is green Parkerizing that is 90%+.

    The only markings on the bolt (without...
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    I tried the 147 gr FMJBT bullets years ago in a...

    I tried the 147 gr FMJBT bullets years ago in a couple Krags. Never could get decent accuracy with them.

    Perhaps you will have better luck.
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    Brass received from Musketshooter. Thanks

    Brass received from Musketshooter.
    Thanks
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    I don't know what happened to musketshooter. I...

    I don't know what happened to musketshooter. I have sent him a PM and an e-mail through the BBS and have not heard back yet.
  20. The OP wants to start with 30/06 which...

    The OP wants to start with 30/06 which immediately implies that a good single stage will suffice. The single stage will always be useful even if you move to a progressive later.

    There is a lot of...
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    PM sent. I'm interested in a few more.

    PM sent.

    I'm interested in a few more.
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    WTB/WTT for 30/40 Brass

    I need 30/40 Krag brass in good, reloadable condition or new would be great too. :)

    We have cash or the following trade fodder;

    Brass;

    30/06 USGI once fired, Match and Ball.
    7.62 USGI once...
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    Thanks for checking John.

    Thanks for checking John.
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    SRS check please

    Model 1896 serial # 44809

    Thanks!
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    +1

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