Recent content by Duckbill

I had the exact same problem with the exact same gun and cartridge several years ago. I know it was heavily debated, but I don't remember a solution. As a handloader, it created a real problem. I sold the rifle to a guy who shoots factory fodder. I don't think there was a headspace problem...

When it comes to a good all around hunting rifle, I think the Rugers are hard to beat. They're not expensive in my area if you buy used. I recently picked up a barely used MKII all weather 270 in matte finish. I dropped a Timney trigger in it and it shoots great. It feels good on my...

I've mounted several Williams peep sights on Marlin 336's and all required a taller front site. I don't remember the exact size, but Williams told me exactly what I needed when I called them. Williams Firesight is an excellent choice. It shows up nicely against most any backdrop.

Well, it's hard not to love the traditional aspects. For me, that is a big part but not the only part. I find a marlin lever gun one of the best handling guns made. They balance beautifully when shouldered and just plain feel good in your hands when in the woods;) . I'm not really in to...

I started using a Gorilla climber last year and I love it. I used to be a strictly "API guy" before I got the Gorilla.

We never gut hogs. We get them back to camp ASAP. Hang them up and skin them. We cut out the backstrap and the quarter them up. No need to gut them unless you want the inner loins and rib meat. Personally, I don't feel it worthy of the fuss. We are covered up with them down here in central...

My old 81 had the holes and I bought an original peep for it. There is a fella over at rimfirecentral who makes arpetures for them. I love mine. It will stack bullets at 50yds.

I almost grabbed one off of AuctionArms last year. From what I understand, they are a great rifle for the money. Awesome caliber, regardless.

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That's because there are a ton of small ring mausers out there chambered in 7x57. Their lawyers would be puckered up at the thought of releasing ammo or load data not safe for those old actions. Chambered in a LG ring mauser or modern action, the old 7mm mauser is capable of stout loads...

I have one and love it. (1) NO! Different cartridge all together. (2) Yes! Hornady makes a set. (3) With the LeveRevolution ammo they are awesome. 2600fps and sub MOA groups at 100yds. So far, I've handloaded a few different spitzer bullets, but haven't matched the Hornady stuff. I...

The Leupold Compacts are really nice. I have a Leupy 3-9x33 compact on my Marlin 308MX. Talk about a perfect match. A buddy of mine installed a Leupold FXII 2-7 scout scope on his 35SS-LTD. That is another really nice setup.

FLC, That M8 looks great on there. I've got an older Burris 4X Compact on mine. The SS-LTD is such a sweet handling little gun.

Gimp, IF you have the standard single stage trigger it only has a trigger weight pull adjustment. The adj screw is accessable when you pull the bolt. If you have the single-SET trigger, it is fully adjustable. It's a little too complex for me to attempt to convey. I'd have us all confused:D...

WHY NOT???????? As a Marlin lever action enthusiast, I support any attempt to keep it alive. I don't want to see the same thing happen to Marlin as did Winchester. Also, There are hundreds of cartridges out there that could be posed the same question. Why don't we just scrub them all...