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Re: Scrap Yard Gun Talk [Re: Spider-Pig] #1041692 08/09/19 12:21 PM
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Nice project to wrap up. I’ve been considering a straight walled cartridge myself for deeer in Ohio.


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Re: Scrap Yard Gun Talk [Re: Spider-Pig] #1041698 08/10/19 04:15 PM
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That 450 is a NICE option. Bolt action and MSRs are readily available. Lever actions are now out there. All they need now is a BFR to round out the circle.


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Re: Scrap Yard Gun Talk [Re: Spider-Pig] #1041897 08/13/19 05:56 PM
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I took my stainless / laminate Ruger 10/22 Target (20" spiral hammer forged hbar) to the range for the second time yesterday.

With a Leupold VX1 4-12x40mm scope, and using a front rest / improvised (towel) rear rest I was printing 10 round 50 yard groups in the 3/4" range.

The scope's clarity / lack of parallax adjustment / lack of magnification inhibited the gun's performance (as well as the moron behind it jerking the bang switch).

However, the biggest problem is ...

IT IS NOT RELIABLE!

I've tried cheap ammo (Remington Thunderbolts, Federal Wal-Mart 36gr HVHP bulk-pack) and "better" ammo like Blazer standard velocity and "much better" ammo like CCI Standard Velocity "Target".

All of them have frequent FTE / FTF.


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Re: Scrap Yard Gun Talk [Re: Spider-Pig] #1041898 08/13/19 06:00 PM
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Re: Scrap Yard Gun Talk [Re: Spider-Pig] #1041905 08/13/19 08:21 PM
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Could it just need breaking in? Did you try different magazines. As you well know Magazine problems are often the cause of FTF at least. Then again with Rugers rotary magazine that may not be a consideration.


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Re: Scrap Yard Gun Talk [Re: Spider-Pig] #1041908 08/13/19 08:29 PM
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As stated elsewhere, I am NO expert, but I have been around the block some in certain situations. I HOPE that I don't come off as a know it all, and if I ever do I apologize.


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Re: Scrap Yard Gun Talk [Re: Spider-Pig] #1041927 08/14/19 12:56 AM
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I have that same problem with my Henry Lever Action, Gary. It's frustrating to pay for money for what's supposed to be a great product only to have it turn out to be a dud.


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Re: Scrap Yard Gun Talk [Re: Spider-Pig] #1041978 08/15/19 10:41 PM
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My beloved Beretta CX4 on the day I brought her home.

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Re: Scrap Yard Gun Talk [Re: Spider-Pig] #1041979 08/15/19 10:53 PM
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My Precious in 12ga.

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AND in 20ga.

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Re: Scrap Yard Gun Talk [Re: Spider-Pig] #1041980 08/15/19 10:55 PM
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Here's ONE of the reasons I liked this guy.

[Linked Image from live.staticflickr.com]Ronald Reagan Guns by Randy, on Flickr


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Re: Scrap Yard Gun Talk [Re: Spider-Pig] #1041989 08/16/19 08:03 AM
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I love that CX4- cool little gun.



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Re: Scrap Yard Gun Talk [Re: Spider-Pig] #1041990 08/16/19 09:35 AM
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Randy,
I've tried different magazines, but only a few.

I'll take a "cheap" or "junky" reliable gun over the "nicest" unreliable gun every day.


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I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.





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