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    My apologies, as I didn't mean a donor barrel as...

    My apologies, as I didn't mean a donor barrel as in a Rem-Lee barrel, but as a friend 'donated' a 1-10" barrel blank to my project.

    and no he has no more, but wants to help me shoot it, (soon) as...
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    I found a donor barrel, so its away to be...

    I found a donor barrel, so its away to be rebarreled.
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    Well the re-lining is out as is any further...

    Well the re-lining is out as is any further attempt at cleaning. Apparently there are 3 very fine longitudinal cracks in the barrel. Almost invisible to the eye.

    I was exceptionally lucky last...
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    Well just got my first quote in. $550 to profile...

    Well just got my first quote in. $550 to profile (and chamber) a Shilen barrel down to a Rem-Lee clone. Polished, but not blued.

    Opinions?
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    The lead being abraded is what I'm afraid of ......

    The lead being abraded is what I'm afraid of ...

    There may be a re-barreling in my future.
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    Was wondering about getting a 7mm barrel and...

    Was wondering about getting a 7mm barrel and having it bored out to 30 and then re-chambered to 30-40.

    Thoughts?
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    There may be hope yet!!!!

    A late night perusal of Myszkowski's book brought out the folllowing idea.

    As noted above, I had been 'worried' about the 'drilled' hole in the bottom of my barrel until I saw a similar one in...
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    1899 Rem-Lee dimensions and questions.

    Am back from sand-land. ;)

    Had a chance to put 5rds thru the Rem-Lee 2 days before departure last October. Dissapointed for sure. Not on paper (14" square) at 75 yds.:confused:

    Greased it,...
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    JM, I do have Eugene's book, and during my 10...

    JM,

    I do have Eugene's book, and during my 10 days or sp back in the US (from SW asia), I hope to get some trigger time in. The reason for my questuons. Apparently the one I purchased via...
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    If I can ask. Since the bottom three are...

    If I can ask.

    Since the bottom three are likely .41 Spanish or .45-70, and the 1885 is most likely a 6mm Lee Navy, what caliber is the 1899 on top?

    BTW. Many, many thanks for all that you're...
  11. JM, Am looking for basic info on feeding and...

    JM,

    Am looking for basic info on feeding and care of it. Proper cartridge insertion, etc ...

    When I'm back, I'll try and do a spread of pictures of my 1899 for comaprison's sake.
  12. By any chance, does anyone have or have a link to...

    By any chance, does anyone have or have a link to a 'manual of arms' for the Remington Lee? I'm the owner of an 1899 in 30-40 and are looking for handling instructions.

    Thanks
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    Back to the carbine. Being Metford rifled (as...

    Back to the carbine. Being Metford rifled (as Bruce says) may appear to be worn when its not (or not worn out).

    Still this probably shoul.dn be shot wtih MK VII hardball. My MLM MK II...
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    Sell me this obvious pierc of bubba-ized metal,...

    Sell me this obvious pierc of bubba-ized metal, and use the oney for a no8 (please, please, please let him bite on the bait).

    NO? Oh well I tried.

    I also have a K-hornet or two. Fine...
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    Sticky: A new member here.

    New member here. Am presently serving in Kuwait. I dabble in MLMs, L-Es, Ross's, Fn-49s and the occasional Madsen.:D
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