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    Marlin 336w .30-30 - Split shoulders on cases

    I bought a used 336w in .30-30. The rifle looks brand new. Shooting Winchester factory ammo - the cases split at the shoulder on the angled part of the case - a short approximate 1/4" split running up the shoulder, not around the circumference of the case.... The cases did not appeared to be...
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    Winchester Model 70 - Bullet Weight Preference

    I have a Winchester Model 70 (express model I think) in 30-06. It's a field grade gun with a moderate to light profile barrel. This is the generic Walmart version that was originally sold with a hardwood stock. It wears a Hogue Overmolded stock now. Anyhow, I've had it for approximately 10...
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    NAA mini revolvers .22mag vs .22lr

    I know there are better (more substantial) choices for effectiveness and have a few options already - Ruger SP101, Taurus M85, and a S&W Model 36 - but with temps in the high 90's or low 100's - even those small guns are staying in the safe.... I have looked at the Bond Derringers as well, but...
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    Pietta 1858 - 5.5" or 8" and why?

    Thinking about buying, but can't decide between the 5.5" and 8" barrel. I would use mostly for casual plinking or target shooting, maybe CAS/SASS every once in a while for a change from my .45lc Rugers..... Which do you prefer and why? I'm guessing the 8" would be heavy out front where...
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    Colt Walker Reproduction Identification

    I am currently considering a reproduction of the Colt Walker - the gun is new (unfired), but not in the box...... The indication is that this gun was produced by Colt... I briefly examined and didn't see anything that I could readily identify to indicate otherwise - i.e. I didn't see...
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    Iver Johnson Champion - HBTB

    We have an old Iver Johnson Champion 12ga that has a hand stamped "HBTB" on each of the major parts - forearm wood, lump under the barrel, as well as the receiver.... Does anyone have a clue as to what this could be, or do you think it is something that someone down the ownership chain has...
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