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    FA 97 vs 83

    I just received a Freedom Arms 97 (possiibly one of the first two in Oz, certainly the first I've seen for sale). The 97 is a Premier Grade (they all are) however the finish is much closer to the finish on my Field Grade 83's. Is this usual. Secondly, the 97 appears to be a very strong...
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    Win 296 & H110

    G'day All, Are these two powders exactly the same ie from the same factory? Win 296 is available to me in Australia but H110 is not. Australian Defence Industries makes H4227 and a number of Hogdon rifle powders and I just wondered whether Winchester and Hogdon shared a supplier. Thanks...
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    At what temperature do springs detemper?

    I like Brownell's Gunkote as an easy to use, hard wearing finish. In the past I have fully stripped firearms before using as I was concerned about the baking temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit detempering the springs. Is this really necessary. I would like to "touch up" the finish on...
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    AOW importation to US

    I have come across an Ithaca Auto & Burglar, the first one I have seen in Australia. It is a Type A made, according to my reference in the second year of manufacture (1922). Can a US citizen import this gun into the US? Does the fact that is, I think, C&R make a difference. Any opinions on...
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    Smooth bored SMG

    Hi All, I am an infrequent poster but read the high road regularly. In Australia we are very limited as to what we can have. If you have a lot of money, you can collect but not shoot more interesting firearms. A recent auction had several full autos for sale. The one that I found...
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    If You Have Children.....

    G'day Everyone, If you have kids it is probably worth reading my post at the end of the "sticky" on Lead Poisonning. Hope it is helpful. mike
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