Recent content by BillinNH

Here's an ad for a used FN rifle. Could someone tell me what they think of this as a deer rifle and whether the price is anywhere in the ballpark? I know nothing about FNs as civilian guns. Thanks. Manufacturer: Fn Serial Number: 1409 Model: 98 SCOUT Action: Rifle...

For me the Holy Grail is a three inch model 19.

My guess is you're thinking about the Savage model 1903. Most of them had a 1906 patent date on the barrel, not 1905. The detachable box magazine held seven shots, not six. Otherwise, all else is as you describe. It is a takedown rifle with the takedown bolt on the right side. Some but not...

The 48th is my standard reloading manual and my favorite. I would be curious to know what the 49th has that the 48th doesn't have. IOW, do I need the 49th? Bill

< I just don't understand this recent obsession with shot actions, and the inference that long actions are practically unusuable.> I completely agree. Long actions don't bother me a bit and they give more reloading options. Bill

I've often wondered about a 44 spl cylinder that I could pop into and out of my model 44 so that I don't mung up the magnum chambers when I shoot 44 spl. Is this feasible or not? Would the barrel/shroud threads have to be extended to reach a shorter cylinder?

Many thanks. Bill

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What's the latest edition of this book? Is it the 11th? That's the latest one mentioned on Amazon. Just thought I'd check before ordering. Thanks. Bill

V means the barrel has a vented rib on the shroud. H means "heavy", i.e., it has a full underlug. The 7 prefix means it is stainless steel. Bill

-I keep hearing about the smooth triggers - Well, it's true. Smoothest trigger of all six of my revolvers. Or any others I've shot. Bill

Re the Lefaucheux: 1. Good Lord! 2. When you pulled the trigger, did both barrels fire or just one? 3. I wonder how heavy the DA trigger pull was. And to think I thought the 1895 Nagant was weird. Bill

Jim Watson says Yes. LOL! Aw, c'mon, Jim, don't leave us hanging. Watcxha got? Bill

Thanks for the tip on the Marston. I used it to refine my google search and found this excellent site http://home.hetnet.nl/~f2h80244815/ which has the Marston and a three barrel Manhattan of a different configuration. See thumbnail. OK, so there are at least two "three-shooters"...

Interesting link on the Dardick, new to me. But I was really thinking of cartridges that were round in cross section ;-)