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    I have seen that bulging before. Happened when i...

    I have seen that bulging before. Happened when i reloaded some 44 mag rounds, but didn't have a box to put the reloaded cartridges in, so I used a 45 colt box. Went out shooting months later with...
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    Winchester single shot, for that price I would go...

    Winchester single shot, for that price I would go and look at it. If it hasn't been destroyed by the conversion you might end up with a nice pre 1898 rifle. Does California try to regulate...
  3. Thread: military barrels

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    So what is being looked for: a replacement JA...

    So what is being looked for: a replacement JA barrel or trying to find a good original, which may be impossible as we are about 100 years since installation.
  4. Thread: 03 FFL License

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    The renewal process is pretty painless. IMO...

    The renewal process is pretty painless. IMO spending the $30.00 for the odd purchase of a mil surp is well worth it compared to going through the background check cost and hassle.
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    This is the best price I found for 4mm rod....

    This is the best price I found for 4mm rod. https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0988742
  6. The comment about buying this ammo for the brass...

    The comment about buying this ammo for the brass brought a question up to me. They do make 45 ACP called auto rim with a large rim and 45 long colt could be cut down. I was just wondering if these...
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    Rod AOL 25 7/8" Tip to center of bump 2.7" Tip...

    Rod AOL 25 7/8"
    Tip to center of bump 2.7"
    Tip to first edge of bump 2.53"
    Length of bump .319"
    thickness of bump .188"
    Rod diameter .154"

    if you need any more info or further...
  8. Thread: Brass

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    Graf and Sons has 30-40 in stock, both their...

    Graf and Sons has 30-40 in stock, both their brand and Hornady.
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    Here is a picture of my 1918 KNIL carbine. It...

    Here is a picture of my 1918 KNIL carbine. It doesn't have the wooden skirt around the magazine area, but has the unit plate.
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    Recoil Plate diamensions

    I need a little information. I have made recoil plates for a couple of members ( different forum) but there is a question on the diamensions of the recoil plates. I have seen .450 square in .125...
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    Well, I'm not sure if my question has been really...

    Well, I'm not sure if my question has been really answered. I am getting conflicting advise to use Dacron, where I have also been contacted to not use it and to use Kaboc instead. One item seems to...
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    Well I checked and I did have the book. ...

    Well I checked and I did have the book. Something on Ed's comments with the reloading chart is interesting. The amount of gns of powder using Unique vs 3031 or others. Almost as high as a pressure...
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    The cover of the Cast bullet book looks real...

    The cover of the Cast bullet book looks real familiar, hate to think I may already have it. I have never done BP loading before, so I am kind of hesitant. Isn't there a powder that is a replacement...
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    Large case reloading, Pack or not

    I have 2 large case rifles, a 1876 Martini and 1873 Beaumont. I have been shooting the MH with a 485 Gn cast, with 47 gns of 3031, packing the case with kapock, and a disc to keep all the powder down...
  15. Thread: VW A/C Help

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    Thanks all, that really cleared things up. This...

    Thanks all, that really cleared things up. This is on a van so I couldn't see where the other componets were, all I could see was 2 hoses going North.


    regards
  16. Thread: VW A/C Help

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    VW A/C Help

    What you say?? But since this is an internationsal forum, I thought I would give this a try. I want to recharge the A/C on my 84 VW, but the output ports on the compressor have an S on one and an O...
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    What I used to clean the walnut stock on my No4...

    What I used to clean the walnut stock on my No4 was BLO and 0000 steel wool. Dip the steel wool in the boiled lindseed oil and scrub the grime off. Let it soak in for 30 minutes or so and wipe it...
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    Grafs has all the items you will need. They...

    Grafs has all the items you will need. They carry 30 mauser brass, a Lee set of dies for under $30.00 and you got the fundimentals. There is some commercial ammo out there that is 7.62 x 25 that is...
  19. Thread: Need A Stock Set

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    Numrich has them in stock for $89,95. These are...

    Numrich has them in stock for $89,95. These are brand new stock sets in walnut, part number 502850. These are only shown in their hard copy catalogs, not on on-line cats.

    regards
  20. Thread: No4 Mk1 received

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    I really checked out the Butt socket today and...

    I really checked out the Butt socket today and found out more information.
    Top line looks like M 47, 2nd line 1943, serial really really faint is E5598.
    Matches the bolt which has a bunch of...
  21. Thread: No4 Mk1 received

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    No4 Mk1 received

    I just received my No4 MK1 from Classic Arms and I am happy but disappointed in a major way. I received what I consider a very nice rifle, wood is very good, not beat up too bad, metal is good,...
  22. Thread: What's it worth?

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    If you are looking for a Yugo like a 24/47 which...

    If you are looking for a Yugo like a 24/47 which would have a Mauser action check out this site, some nice looking rifles. Decent $$$$. Bought an Enfield from them.

    Firearms
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    Yes the butstock band must be the letter B, hard...

    Yes the butstock band must be the letter B, hard to tell as only the very bottom is left, rest of the info is very clear and complete. So far all the numbers match on the old girl, checked the wood...
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    No1 Inspection Marks

    I am looking over my No1 MKIII* made in 1942 trying to figure out who made it. I took off the cover just in front of the receiver and the inspection marks have a crown with either an E pointing down...
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    Got the 1907, serial is correct for that year,...

    Got the 1907, serial is correct for that year, wood in wonderful shape. The only numbers that don't match are the magazine cover and butt plate. Bore was great. When they installed the recoil pad,...
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