Sorry for the hornets nest

[Cecil]

I just wanted to share my rifle...

[mhb]

You had nothing to do with the hornet's nest. That happened because your original thread got - diverted - if not intentionally hijacked.

It is a neat rifle, and I thank you for posting about it.

I also apologize for my part in the diversion, though I did respond originally to your reference to the decision as to whether to shoot it.

After all the discussion which followed, I hope you feel that most of the participants were actually trying to clarify the facts for you, and others in the same quandary.

Be safe, but do what you think best.

mhb - Mike

[Cecil]

I do appreciate what you have said. I think I'm just going to install my .22 cal conversion kit in it. Actually just the barrel tube.

[emmagee1917]

Won't work without the .22 bolt too . ;>)
Chris

[Cecil]

Yea I forgot...and I also have to remove the extractor.

[Emri]

I think I'm just going to install my .22 cal conversion kit in it.

That magazine ought to hold plenty of .22's, but I don't think it will feed them very well. :>)

That "hornet's nest" gets pulled out every time the low number question gets debated/argued about. Not your fault. I don't even follow them anymore after seeing the same old same old for the last 12 years on these forums.

[Rick the Librarian]

I just (figuratively speaking) grab my helmet and head for the slit trench when I see this discussion start up. I've often wondered if the best way is to have ONE discussion (or "argument") in a thread on shooting (or not shooting) LN 1903s - cut it off after a certain time period and then post it as a "sticky". Then, when the subject comes up (again), just refer that person to the "sticky".

[mhb]

that the issue keeps rearing its ugly head again and again and...
But the fact is that the problem was resolved (correctly) by Ordnance many years ago, and that anyone who knows the facts should be willing to step-up and repeat them any time the topic is raised again.
The 'Aw, shucks' guys, or those who have some other motive appear willing to lead the undecided or unknowing into unnecessary risk.
Those of us who know better should never be reluctant to step up and tell it like it is.
Yes, it gets old, having to say the same things over and over again, but if it keeps one hopeful 1903 shooter from getting hurt, it's worth the effort.

mhb - Mike

"Sancho, my armor!"

[jgaynor]

In any case the referenced discussion was not rancorous, nasty or personal. I don't think threads should be censored unless someone really veers off the rails.

Regards,
Jim

[Rick the Librarian]

With all due respect, Jim, I think the discussion was descending into "personalities" and should have been locked, which it was.