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Forum: Guns
09-13-2006, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,507
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Why bluing ?

Bluing does have SOME corrosion protection as I said, but in general it is not nearly as effective as some of the other methods discussed. I have nothing against bluing, I like the look personally...
Forum: Guns
09-12-2006, 04:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,546
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Barrel break in

BC you will get MANY stories on barrel break in, here is what Savage posts on the topic direct from their website, I don't think you can go wrong following their advice:

A. Although there may be...
Forum: Guns
09-12-2006, 04:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,507
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Why bluing ?

So basically no real corrosion protection.
I have never read, never been taught, and never have experienced bluing as a good corrosion inhibiter. If something has changed in the past hundred years...
Forum: Guns
09-11-2006, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,507
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Why bluing ?

There are many other finishes out there.
http:// www.lauerweaponry.com
Offers DuraCoat which is basically a painted on finish.
Kimber, springfield and few others offer a duracoat like...
Forum: Guns
09-11-2006, 06:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 961
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: corrosion problem

The sad fact is that you need to at least wipe your guns down once a month or so. If storing for more than a few weeks run a wet patch of rust preventative down the barrel and leave it wet, run a dry...
Forum: Guns
09-06-2006, 06:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,012
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Guns you Regret Selling/Trading....

What I regret most is not a rifle I sold, but one I completely reworked. My Dad gave me my first center fire rifle for Christmas when I was about 10 or so. A regular everyday Remington 700 BDL in...
Forum: Guns
09-06-2006, 05:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 948
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: HELP on 75 Sako Value ???

Sounds like a great deal Dr. D. You can look at it this way, if the rifle and scope are in that great of a condition at this price you will be able to get your money back out of it if you are not...
Forum: Guns
09-05-2006, 12:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,809
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: .380 acp

From what I have read in most cases having the gun is enough to stop an attacker but I would not want to chance it either, .45 acp is the way to go just in case you actually do need it.
Forum: Guns
09-05-2006, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 471
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: help

From your description I can roughly identify that you either have the Iver Johnson 22 Supershot Sealed Eight FIRST or SECOND edition (the third edition was not marked 22 Supershot Sealed Eight on the...
Forum: Guns
09-05-2006, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 723
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: 44 mag or specials for hunting???

While the .44 special can hold its own, it can not perform on par with a .healthy .44 mag. load. Depending on what you are hunting the .44 special may be suitable but it can not fill the role of a...
Forum: Guns
09-05-2006, 10:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 948
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: HELP on 75 Sako Value ???

Sako Model 75 Stainless Synthetic
LMSR: $1129
Perfect: $1100
VGood: $800
Good: $660
Introduced in 1997, still in production.

You didn’t list the scope model but I will say an...
Forum: Guns
08-31-2006, 12:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 786
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: ****** Shotguns

The ****** was imported from Turkey, could not find what factory, again some over there make pretty good guns and some are junk. They list the price around $400 for wood stock and $385 for black...
Forum: Guns
08-31-2006, 06:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,019
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: M1911 in military service

Very true, handguns are defensive weapons. They always told us if it came down to using a sidearm we were in deep $***! Use the sidearm to fight your way back to an offensive weapon.

I also own...
Forum: Guns
08-31-2006, 06:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,079
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Flinching

Shoot and shoot a lot. You can use the .22, focus on the sites when you pull the trigger, this can help take your mind off the jerking and improve your shooting. Try to see the muzzle flash, that...
Forum: Guns
08-30-2006, 06:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,971
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: 280 rem or 270 win

They are so close either would do, both rounds are common if using store bought ammo but in that case go with the .270 win as the selection is greater. If reloading get the .280 rem because there is...
Forum: Guns
08-30-2006, 06:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,019
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: M1911 in military service

The .45 ACP was the only round specifically developed for the military to stop a man dead in his tracks. The weight, size, and speed were taken into account to do just that and in my opinion is still...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
08-30-2006, 02:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 47,780
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Stevens Model 200

Is the Stevens trigger adjusted the same way as thepre-accutrigger savages?
Forum: Guns
08-30-2006, 01:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,019
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: M1911 in military service

IPSC- I guess you have the double stack 1911? They are nice and their grip is not much larger than the single stack original version.

The 1911 is a true fighting pistol, it has a short crisp...
Forum: Guns
08-30-2006, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 786
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: ****** Shotguns

I'll look it up when I get home but be careful. Legacy is the importer of Howa, they do not actually make them; so the shotgun could be made by anyone. Charles Daily does the same thing, some are...
Forum: Guns
08-30-2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,019
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: M1911 in military service

In the early 1980’s the Military began looking for a new sidearm to replace the inventory of over 25 different pistols and revolvers then in service with the military. Chief among the inventory of...
Forum: Guns
08-30-2006, 08:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,019
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: M1911 in military service

I have to agree that 9mm is world wide where the .45 is not nearly as common outside of the US. I was in during a time when the M-9 was new and everyone complained about it then. I own both and will...
Forum: Guns
08-29-2006, 01:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,631
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: My Vintage Smith & Wesson / Husqvarna Rifle

That is a sharp looking stock, careful not to beat it up while hunting! Always good to see someone go the traditional route in my opinion, very nice, enjoy.
Forum: Guns
08-29-2006, 12:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,262
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: 7mm wsm experience?

Not trying to proclaim myself as an expert or insult anyone, and surly do not expect everyone to like the BT bullets. I just do not buy the stories of limbs flying off and holes the size of...
Forum: Guns
08-29-2006, 11:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,262
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: 7mm wsm experience?

Here we go again. "The BST's are like TNT blowing up" junk again. One word: BUNK
They will expand very rapidly if you hit bone at close range but fear not yee of bad judgement or poor...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
08-29-2006, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 68,285
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: 7mm-08 vs. 30-06

That was a good link for the 7mm-08 fans out there! Both are so close I can see why you are having trouble making a choice. Pick the rifle you use and trust the most, as always preached shot...
Forum: Guns
08-29-2006, 07:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,631
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: My Vintage Smith & Wesson / Husqvarna Rifle

Ok - How about some details to really make us drool.. . . .
Caliber -
Barrel -
Mods. -
Give us the goodies!
Forum: Guns
08-29-2006, 07:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,131
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: 1911 safty question

eldeguello - That was an excellent post. I have been taught the same information but you explained it better than anyone I have talked to!
Forum: Guns
08-23-2006, 08:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,084
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Help me choose .308 vs. 3006

[quote] was any consideration given to the rifle being shot? [quote]

From the article:

“All that aside, lets go back to when the .30-06 and .308 were the only cartridges allowed in NRA...
Forum: Guns
08-23-2006, 07:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,548
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Ballistically speaking.....

Excellent post James!!!
Forum: Guns
08-23-2006, 07:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 611
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: 45 GAP... what is your prognosis?

I think the 45 GAP’s only saving grace will be the ultra compact / carry gun market. If any of the big companies can design a 45 GAP super compact small enough to catch attention then the round has...
Forum: Guns
08-22-2006, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 834
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: CZ Rifles.

The quote is true.
I have their heavy barrel .17 HMR and think it is a fine rifle. Can't speak for their center fire rifles but if you search through the previuos threads they were discussed in...
Forum: Guns
08-22-2006, 02:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,084
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Help me choose .308 vs. 3006

I agree if this is the case.Even an avid hunter and occasional shooter would never notice a difference between the two, and if not reloading you will find a greater selection of factory hunting ammo...
Forum: Guns
08-22-2006, 02:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,084
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Help me choose .308 vs. 3006

The link below has one of the best explinations I have read. . . . .
http://www.snipercountry.com/Articles/AccuracyFacts.asp
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
08-22-2006, 02:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,033
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Pistol of choice

I like the versatility of the .357. You can shoot .38’s fairly cheap with low recoil, but always have the option of the .357. My opinion: better to have and not need than to need and not have. With...
Forum: Guns
08-22-2006, 08:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,411
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Sidearm for hiking

I like the versatility of the .357. You can shoot .38’s fairly cheap, but always have the option of the .357. My opinion: better to have and not need than to need and not have.
Forum: Guns
08-22-2006, 05:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,263
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: howa rifles?

Howa has produced the actions for Weatherby Vanguards since the early 1970’s. Howa has made several rifles for other companies as well, including Smith and Wesson. Legacy Sports International...
Forum: Guns
08-22-2006, 05:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,084
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Help me choose .308 vs. 3006

.308 – If anyone can notice the difference in performance between the two while hunting please let me know. Not sure if Tikka makes a true short action receiver but if they do you will have a...
Forum: Guns
08-21-2006, 05:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,268
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Winchester and Browning Enter Firearms License Agreement

FN doesn't seem to make a bad rifle under their name, the Brownings seem to be made well in the Jap. plant also. I just do not like the idea of an American icon being used to sell foriegn made...
Forum: Guns
08-17-2006, 08:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 568
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Winchester 22 mag

I still can't give even a general idea without a brand, there are a lot of .22 Mags out there that vary in value from $100 to $1000, and I can't type that fast! :(
Forum: Guns
08-17-2006, 08:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,268
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Winchester and Browning Enter Firearms License Agreement

Thanks for the education HDW! Sounds like a crock to me also. Doesn't FN manufacture arms in Blegium? Are the FN Guns made in Japan then? I have a few and never bothered to look. Any ideas what will...
Forum: Guns
08-17-2006, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,315
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: New scope

I don't see a bad choice either way! Like them both but I am slightly partial to the glass etched reticles myself.
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
08-17-2006, 04:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,033
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Pistol of choice

I am sure you will get many helpful words of advice here. Let me ask you a few questions to narrow down the vast array of choices, it may also help you identify exactly what you are looking for.
...
Forum: Guns
08-17-2006, 04:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,268
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Winchester and Browning Enter Firearms License Agreement

I don't know if I can fully support this statement.
There is a chance that FN will make the rifles, they are of high quality but also not made in the US. Does anyone know who purchased the...
Forum: Guns
08-16-2006, 06:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,268
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Winchester and Browning Enter Firearms License Agreement

I was wondering who was going to pick up the name. It makes sense to me, Browning is owned by or otherwise connected to FN, who uses several winchester designs already.
Forum: Guns
08-16-2006, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,067
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Need some help with an old pistol

I have seen it referred to mostly as the .32 auto but all above are correct.
You will more than likely not see them but stay away from the .32 smith and wesson, it will not function in your .32...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
08-16-2006, 01:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 24,408
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: tikka accuracy

Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to put Tikka/Sako down. They had their problems, they have been corrected and are fine. I just do not see what all the rage is about, they are on par with any other...
Forum: Guns
08-16-2006, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,067
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Need some help with an old pistol

Neat little gun you have there. The .32 ACP with quality defense ammois an effective close range self defense round, a .22 is better than nothing for all that matters. The Modern Gun Values book says...
Forum: Guns
08-16-2006, 11:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 568
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Winchester 22 mag

Winchester Model 61 Magnum
In production from 1960 until 1963
Excellent: $750 Very Good: $605 Good: $465
They bring about $100 more than the regular model 61’s except for the octagon barreled...
Forum: Guns
08-16-2006, 11:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,199
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: wssm question

I have seen a lot of the WSSM's on shelves on sale but I don't think that warrants avoiding all cartridges except the classics. By that logic we would still be using flintlocks or a flint knife....
Forum: Guns
08-16-2006, 05:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 568
Posted By USMC PMI

RE: Winchester 22 mag

You have to give us a little detail to help you out, prices can vary greatly-
Rifle or pistol/revolver?
Brand?
New or old?
Semi Auto , bolt, lever, single action?

If you can get me a...
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