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    1. ol' poke

      Black Powder cleaning

      Hot water, followed by Ballistol. Bore Butter as grease for moving parts.
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      Gun Cleaning Mats?

      I was using one with a sewn in magnet in one corner. Was taking apart a bolt when a decent and ball slipped out - who knows where. The wife came in when she heard me cursing. 15 mins later I found the detent bearing sitting right on top of that magnet. I like them!
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      03-A3 back to normal?

      I have a sporterized Remington 03-A3 that I want to return to its original configuration. What to do and where to go? Any suggestions?
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      The Cursed Gun Images Thread

      Gus is rolling in his grave……
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      The Story of Building an Indiana Brand - TSV Suppressors

      Welcome to the masses. (proud owner of a HTA .22 Guardian supressor)
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      Ship shotgun to Texas?

      My oldest (proper person) wants to borrow my 870 for a quail hunt in Texas. I’m a Hoosier. I understand I can ship directly to his local FFL. Is that it? Any specific carrier? Overnight? Where can I find this info?
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      General safe lock question

      +1 for everything mentioned above. If your safe does not have one already, add a GoldenRod or similar dehumidifier. AC power inside also allows lights to be installed. I've switched the original manual/flourescent lights in mine over to motion-detected LEDs - BIG improvement!
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      Sourcing a new barrel

      Before goimg the relining/replacement rouite, I'd gove that ol' bore a GOOD scrubbing. Talke your time and bronze brush all of trhe rust out, then season it with Ballistol. You might find it shoots fine as it is. I hatre to see heirlooms be thrown aside. This "neglect' only adds to the gun's...
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      My Gun Girl

      You deserve credit for INGO advertising! Does she outshoot you (yet)?
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      ROSSI 92 44MAG LEVER RIFLE OPINION

      I have a Rossi 92 in .44-40 (44 WCF). I've shot it the past 10 years in Cowboy Action matches, loaded with Goex black powder and 200gn lead bullets. It shoots like a champ. I did get mine slicked up to eliminate the roughness. Many Youtube videos on how to do this. Good shootin'
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      Cowboy Big Lube Bullet source?

      I justy sadly read that Mark Whyte (Springfield Slim) is getting out of the casting/sales business of his Big Lube bullets. I load 45 Colt and 44-40 WCF cartridges with blackpowder. Anyone know of a source for pre-lubed .45 and 44-40 cast bullets? I'm too old and lazy to start casting my own.
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      Springfield Rifle Question- M1

      What you have is more commonly know as an M1 Garand. there are thousands of experts, and volumes of information online. Get a box of 30-06 (made for the Garand, as modern ammo can bend the op rod) and some enbloc clips and see how she shoots! Good shootin!
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      New 50 caliber bullet from Hornady 2023

      Curious.....is there a special ram-rod or tip for these?
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      Cleaning & shooting?

      Ballistol is your friend. Clean your guns as soon as possible, or spray them down with Ballistol to prevent rust. I shoot 1873 revolvers with BP. I squirt Ballistol on the hand/pawl and insides. Clean the rest as good as I can. Over the winter, I tear the guns apart for a complete cleaning...
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      Old west combos

      Cowboy Up! Nice rig, Leadeye! I shoot a pair of 1873 revolvers and 1892 lever action at our local Cowboy matches. 45 Colt & .44-40 respectively, both cartridges filled to the brim with Goex ffG Black Powder. YeeHaw!
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