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Congrats! Practice staring until you can burn as hole in cardboard. Those boys will get the idea!!!

You guys are killing me...Where is Pizza Bob when you need him? Like all HP rifles those are gas vents to be utilized in the event of a pierced primer. Now they will get lubrication into the bolt but I doubt that was their design intent.

Good deal! And you're right. Could that be why I've had several wives? :thsmiley_deadhorse: I'm such a looser...

Hey professor... Next time you don't have to run home and mow your lawn or some such... We can run up to CR and I'll introduce you to the whole GLOCK 9mm family. See if the G26 w/ finger extension works for you if not try out the G19. Or maybe you want a G26 w/ a G19 Magazine. Now how's that? Check this out: http://www.glockmeister.com/AG-Grip-Extension-for-G19_23_32-Mags-in-G26_27_33/productinfo/AGEXT1923/ This will give you the 15 rds you want in a shorter barreled pistol.

Are you willing to ship the gun? Bobby Storms formerly Garfield Gunsmithing is out in Lake Havasu. Bobby was the head gunsmith at Stoeger when they were the Franchi importer. Not the same problem but, he's worked over my Franchi years ago.

Nick- Excellent article. Nice because it's alot of info in one place.

Congrats on a great pistol. Use that loading tool that came with your pistol. You will be able to do it in your sleep. BTW that spring needs to be stiff and should stay that way. If you are a notherner I'll be happy to service your pistol(not that it will need it).

Big +1 on this one Vlad! BTW Kimber uses a better system than the series 80 Colt. Though I still don't like it!

Welcome HO!! PM me your favorite Garand load!!

Harry- I pasted there yesterday. We've been there with sport bikes and it's all cool. If you're expecting Americade you will feel out of place. If you were to the original Laconia's, it doesn't matter what you ride. I kinda look like Richie from Manx on the lighter side but ride an FZ1 and it's all good. If you ride a $25k Harley and are a posser you're fresh meat. Mountain Rest is motorcycle Americana.

Hey Bubba, My offer in the PM still stands before it gets too screwed up!!!

Hey Desparado... If you come up with a good load. I'll set up the Dillon for 30-06. I can do that pretty much on the cheap. Gotta use a ball powder so it measures well and we can load for about $.45/rd Forget it!! It's cheaper from CMP

Can I have the old, ruined, no good, junk barrel with the case stuck in it?

Welcome Doc!

I sold a JC Higgins on the forum here and it has been resold and up for sale again. It is scoped and I sold it with a test target. It's a pretty resonable shotgun. Let's see who has it and if they are willing to sell it. PM me and I'll see if we can get you fixed up on the cheap. Frank

Good point!

After a few taps, if it doesn't go. Use the heat gun nice and easy. #1 It may soften the polymer coating on the case and #2 It will expand the chamber a little. One thing for sure. I'd scrub that chamber real good when you get the case out. Just for kicks and giggles... Was the rifle real hot when the case stuck?

Yes Vlad, What you've described is the acceptable field solution as long as the extractor still has the rim. Thanks for putting this out there.

AR I quess? Steel cased ammo? I agree cleaning rod rubber mallet. Aluminum rod and allow a jag to enter the case and sit on the inside of the case head. Brass jag and sharp taps. You may want to remove the hand guards and heat the barrel w/ a heat gun til it's warm (so you can still touch it). Oh, pull the bolt out if you can. You don't want the gun locked in battery obviously. This is all assuming that the extractor rode over the case head.

Just a little background: I've been working with slug guns since before they were legal for deer hunting in NJ. #1 NJ law requires that you have sights if you shoot slugs, Not necessarily optics. #2 If you are going to limit your shots to 75-100 yds a smooth bore gun , with foster slugs, is fine and capable providing you can keep them in a 8" circle ALL THE TIME. Good optics and mounts get pricey and for various reasons with some combos fall out of adjustment. Questions: What shotgun do you currently have? Is it vent rib? What is your budget?

Oh I see Business A Usual...

Welcome from Oak Ridge

If anyone wants to carpool let me know (I'm driving), Just PM me. There should be few excuses for not attending. Your support is important and I expect the Rabbi to be a great speaker.

Non chromed barrels are more accurate, The Chrome lined barrels were developed to eliiminate the need for more frequent cleaning under adverse conditions. Depending on your useage, you can have better results with a non chomed barrel provided you properly maintain your barrel. With current ammo available a 1:9 barrel should shoot 50-68 grain bullets with accuracy.

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