Recent content by Grandthumb

Winchester '73 made in1890.. 32-20. Fun to shoot!

WOW! That was fast. Thanks so much.

I'm looking to get a Compact 10/22 for my kiddos.. I was wondering if down the road I wanted to switch out the stock to make it a "full size" rifle, (with a shorter barrel) would that be possible? Or another way to ask the question: Is the Compact 10/22 the same as a "regular" 10/22 except...

I'm about done with iron sights at this distance (age 44). I have never been a scope user, but just may need to jump in.

Thank You so very much for doing this. I had a lot of fun at my first go. Very hot day in SE Texas. I was sitting on a bench with my elbow on a table, sweat dripping. First go of about 4 or 5. Remington 582 with open sights. Remington Golden Bullets. Score was 108/109.. not really worried...

There is a relatively new range on Spring Cypress, east of 249. I haven't been yet but am planning to check it out.

I just found the contest on Saturday, I'm looking forward to the next one..

Hondo 60.. I'll be sending some papers for you to sign. Two open doors and a large fan will be part of the process. I do have cabinets that my tools/equipment can go in to. Thank yall for responding.

Thanks so much for the replies. I was half hoping I was going to have to make a couple of kids share a room because it was required to do my handloading inside. I'll most likely store primers in the house.

I live in the Houston area and am gathering equipment to start reloading. Is it possible to set up on the garage to do it with our weather? Will I need to do it in the house. Powder storage? Please give me some advice.

I do see the drag marks and I've been trying it with AA shells. I'll try the break fluid to see about de-gunking the insides.. thanks for the hint and the thoughtful reply.

Thanks for the link.

It looks to me like the firing pins are not retracting. I "believe" that I've read that replacing some springs will do the trick but I'm clueless about the innards of firearms.

I believe I can't break open after shooting because the firing pins do not retract. It seems to happen about 50% of the time. Where do I start. I intend to cut it down and have whatever work is required to make it a CAS gun. Will the "spring job" take care of my pin problem?

If A=Before and B=After then I like the lighter stocks.