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Nice knee mill. Was the vice included? I assume it is set up to run on 220v? My shop has a wood floor and I had to build a concrete island to support my lathes. I still have my Bridgeport mill but...

Very interesting and informative. I have an old Bausch & Lomb Balvar scope that the glue used to secure the lens together has degraded and shows spots. Can this be used to repair the scope? Once...

On a rifle that has a frost bore and has set around collecting dust I use Janitors Ammonia from the hardware store. I swab the bore with a patch soaked in the solution and let it set for 5 minutes...

I would avoid frustration and search out a replacement barrel. I would have a gunsmith inspect the entire arm after removal of the barrel to make sure no other hidden damage is present.

Pat, I'm glad you were able to find loading info for that powder. I was looking at current data and the powder is not listed anymore for that caliber. I wonder why it was dropped. But that would be...

It is an interesting hobby and one never knows what they might find. You could stumble upon a ancient treasure horde.

The 91 is one of my pleasant shooters. No doubt the swede is far more accurate with less recoil. I would hold out for a swede if target shooting and competition is your game. You will be far less...

I agree about the barrel Pat. The rifle is 1890's vintage and the barrel is 1950's. Quite a leap in advances in technology. As stated the barrel held while the receiver unzipped. If my premise is...

A fellow showed up at the range with steel falling plates shaped like the upper torso and head. They were used in pistol combat matches and had taken on a cupped appearance from repeated use. He was...

Interesting and scary. I found no information for A2520 used in the 6.5 X 55. I know that the loads should be kept in the 40,000 to 45,000 range. I did find data for the 6.5 X 47 Lapua that uses...

Potassium nitrate melts at about the same temperature as lead. The amount of time the part is submerged determines the finish. I have used it on parts to bring out a straw color. I usually buy a 5...

I have seen stove black used to darken the finish. It's a brush on affair and a hair dryer helps it to take a set.

The gun shows in my area are attended by folks traveling in from different states and face motel, food and other costs. Some vendors do the shows to suppliment their income. I have observed prices...

Military rifles that kick I use an over the shoulder recoil pad. We call them 'pusspads' because I can't remember the brand. They actually absorb more recoil than a rubber recoil pad and the gun...

My own opinion is that to modify the roller to centerfire would be expensive unless a replacement breechblock could be found. bullets and brass is another consideration and I would imagine somewhat...

I have a few 91's and it took me a bit of testing to come up with a load that is accurate. The problem is each rifle likes a different load. I may have complicated the fact because I shoot cast...

I have a Barnes #5 pedal powered lathe that I have been slowly collecting parts to restore it. It was modified to use a electric motor and it still does a great job and I still use it at times.

I remember reading a book about WWI fighter pilots many years ago and I can't remember the title. It was descriptive in the types of controls each plane had plus comments of actual pilots on the...

Great rifle! I have a model 71 carbine that is pristine except for the stock. All matching numbers down to the screws. Someone had sanded the stock to the point that the metal parts are larger...

All my Mausers are very accurate and I'm in the same boat as Roofuss. Even my Mod. 71 carbine is very accurate at 200 yards. I'd shoot further, but that is the limit of my range.

The two-tone mag's were issued during WWI. They do bring a premium and I have seen a few for sale for around 150 to 200 dollars. There are a few that have a lanyard ring attached to the bottom and...

Thank you for having me. I'm retired and have been a 50+ year shooter, collector and gunsmith.