Recent content by Starpower

How many of us (I say us, but I don't mean me) remember when a loaf of bread was a nickel, and so was a box of salt? How about when 7.62x39 was a dime each? Did BO prez really slip an ammo measure (that tripled the tax) into page 967 (or so) of an 1100 page financial bailout bill that most...

All ya'll (that's plural for all you'ns inda North) are way too deep into this for me. I build or restore em, point em atda paper, go boom, hole inda paper. Not in center? Adjust something, repeat. Hole in center? Go home. But thanks for the great discussion.

Thanks for the pondering fodder. I own three of the four shooters described in all above, the x 39, x 54 adn now, the .30-30. I don't have anything to shoot the .308, (yet) but realistically, they all four are in pretty much the same class. (At the considerable risk of starting another forum...

I have A Mosin Nagant M44 that's pretty accurate, and I just picked up an abused Winchester 94 pre-64 .30-30 that I am restoring. Besides the absolute love of restoring old bruised and abused pieces, I am wondering about the balistic comparison of the two rounds. Most of what I read seems to...

Thanks for all the info. I ordered the side mount rails for the Nagant and will try an AK side mount scope rail and see what pops. This is what I really like about this place.

Here is my problem: I have a very nice Bulgarian Mosin Nagant that I've sporterized into a scout config, with a front mounted pistol scope 1-7Xsomething or other, and it's really accurate out to about a hundred yards or so, but at my age, with a 7 power scope 12-14 inches in front my face, I...

Whassa bullpup? I had a plastic stock for a Mini 14 .223 that they called a bullpup. I never could get it to fit right, and I really didn't like the feel of it too much. If anyone remembers, I gave it away as karma right here on this forum a couple of years ago, to some kid in Arkansas that...

Browning T-Bolt Yep, you're both right. It is a T-bolt and it does have encrusted rust under the stock. Is the salt in the stock?? Can it be neutralized? Or can I get a synthetic for it? Any links on the magazines? Thanks a lot for your help.

I received a Browning 22LR bolt action magazine fed rifle, but I can't find any other markings to help identify what it is, except made in Belgium. The bolt doesn't rotate, it kind of rocks back and then pulls straight back. the bolt handle has a round plate on the end of it maybe a little...

M-44 Cosmoline: Good idea, but I would have to buy the M-38. I have two M-44's and a beautiful laminated 91-30 (Two football fields of barrel. I mean, Reeeaaalllyyy long) Course I should be able to get an M-38 for under $100 bucks, if SHE says it's ok. :D I'm just not sure I want...

Sig or Glock In my department, all merit officers are issued Sig 229 in 357 SAO. The Jail Officers purchase their own department approved firearm if they choose to carry (not required). So, what does department approved mean? Sig or Glock or Berretta. 9mm or .357 Sig. Not a big choice...

I am trying to sporterize a Nagant. (Well, I can't restore them ALL) The one I've decided to update has a permenent looking bayonet lug. Will it spread and come off the front? I really can't see any dividing line between the barrel and the lug, but then my eyes aren't what they once were...

CCW Status Ok, Simon, what is crystaline clear(is it crystaline meth?) in a pure world, in a pure society, you do have a valid point, but the truth is, in the real world, there are hundreds throughout the country doing three to five or more, screaming every minute, "It ain't illegal!! It...

All Right, Now. Let's get off the Krispy Kremes at the police Station. That's a derogatory stereotype, and we'll have none of that! Besides, we've graduated to Pastries and Cappuccino! Personally, I like the Apple Cider Cakes lightly dusted with cinnamon/sugar, and Mocha Latte, myself, but...

CCW STATS I don't have, because in my state I don't need one, as LEO. But as for travel, JimC, yes it did certainly affect me. My son-in-law, (not LEO) has an Indiana CCW, so Michigan recognizes it and he can carry in Michigan. As LEO without CCW in INdiana, I was not recognized in...