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    Zastava mini mauser

    Additional details Greyling22: Good information! I wasn’t aware left-hand versions of the mini-mauser were made for Charles Daley. The one I have is a new Zastava M85. I’m also hearing they are going to produce left-hand Mauser 98 actions. Your refinements sound good. My...
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    Zastava mini mauser

    "Sako" Type Extractor All: HankC thanks for your comment on a broken "Sako" type extractor. I'm aware of claw type extractor being issues. The real issue is the bolt is considered weaker than the Remington 700 design type of bolt where the bolt head is a complete ring with out the cutout for...
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    Zastava mini mauser

    Mini Mauser Parts Head Shot: I'm sorry, ignored your request regarding parts information. With a little searching this morning on Numrich Arms web site http://www.gunpartscorp.com/ I found the parts list for the Remington Model 799 which you can get for $1.50 (PDF0653). I found this by...
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    Zastava mini mauser

    More on Zastava M85 I purchased my Zastava M85 about 6 months ago from a local custom gunsmith friend. The rifle is a left-hand version in 223 caliber. As I understand, Zastava of Serbia (formerly Yugoslavia) is the company that was manufacturing these for Remington (M-799), Interarms...
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    Mystery cartridge identification!

    I ‘m trying to identify this cartridge for a friend! He has approximately twenty boxes of this ammo packed in what looks like original plain white cube shaped boxes with no label. I did a little research looking in reloading manuals and on search and could not find a match. This cartridge is...
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    Help AMT Automag III short cycling issue

    Progress I found a gunsmith willing to take a look at this problem for me. His description of this type of problem is a "reset" issue. He's real busy right now as it is still hunting season here. I expect to hear from him in a couple more weeks.
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    Help AMT Automag III short cycling issue

    243Winxb, Thanks for the advice! I think you on the right track and I'm looking for a gun smith get this corrected.
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    Good scope for .308 thats $200 or less

    I recommend shopping on the OpticsPlanet website lot's of sales and reviews. The reviews should help when you have small buget. http://www.opticsplanet.com/ I hope this helps!
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    Help AMT Automag III short cycling issue

    I previously posted here for this issue. I have done some additional experiments as detailed below and still have the same issue. History: I recently purchased an AMT Automag III (30 Carbine) in like new condition. My first Inspection of the pistol indicated it may never been fired and there...
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    Help! - Long slide short cycling

    Thanks fot all the replies. I live in a very small town here and 30 Carbine Ammo is scarce here. I have only been able to try two typws so far. I was lucky to find Federal 110 gr. SPRN ammo and that's really all I have right now. I tryed on other brand that was steel cases the first shot fired...
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    Help! - Long slide short cycling

    rcmodel: Thanks for your reply and info. I read a thread on another forum that supports what you said about the spring taking a "set". In this case the thread was refering to a 1911. But this thread indicted the spring fatigues over time and use. It also indicated to replace the spring when...
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    Is reloading really worth it

    I’m getting back into reloading after about 20 years too. I never stopped getting Handloader Annual and have about 30 years of issues too. I’m not getting back into it for the economics. Instead it is almost a necessity if you shooting “wildcat” calibers or loading specialized loads for a custom...
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    Is reloading really worth it

    I’m getting back into reloading after about 20 years too. I never stopped getting Handloader Annual and have about 30 years of issues too. I’m not getting back into it for the economics. Instead it is almost a necessity if you shooting “wildcat” calibers or loading specialized loads for a custom...
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    Help! - Long slide short cycling

    I’m looking for some guidance. I didn’t put the detailed firearm description in the title because I’m looking for some more generic trouble shooting information. I’m having a short cycling issue with a semi-automatic pistol. Here are the details: Firearm: AMT Automag III – 30 Carbine See...
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    AMT Automag III (30 Carbine)

    Jaymo: Thanks for the info. If AMMO don't solve the issue I will look into polishing the slide rails. I may a gunsmith I know here look at it first. I'm planning to have him look at it anyway. I'm planning to have the front sight modified. It groups real nice about 6 inches above the point...
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