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So how did it go?

My dad had one he bought back in the 60's and sporterized himself. I shot it once and remember it as being accurate. It looks like an old Weaver Micro-Trac scope on it. There used to be a guy in El Paso who worked on them but that was a long time ago. They are bulletproof and clear but the present day scopes work better in low light conditions especially on overcast days just before sunrise. Really a matter of personal choice to leave it as is or to add a few personal touches. When my dad gave me his old buick station wagon I added a few things of my own. How is the trigger? I'm sure Timney probably makes on for it, is the original a heavy two stage? I don't know what bullet the old ball ammo was but it was probably upwards of 170gr or so and the rifle may not accurately shoot 150's but now that heavier bullets are in fashion again there should be plenty of selections out there. Probably wouldn't hurt to have a gunsmith who is knowledgable on these old actions take a look at it and give it the once over including taking the bolt apart and see if the spring and firing pin are gunked up. Those early military rifles were suprisingly accurate for a reason. Who knows how many rounds it had through it before he aquired it. I think my dad bought his for $35. I don't think he'd mind it getting a little TLC like a nice traditional parkerizing or oil finish on the old stock and maybe a newer recoil pad.

Awesome, how much does that scale read?

Where to sir? I spent many "eve of the 4th" on Otisco Lake growing up. Long Island. Bayshore, Wantagh and Seaford.

Headed to NY for the 4th.

I had an XP-100 that shot 7BR, incredibly accurate round.

I had a Sigma for many many years before I bought a Police Trade-In G22. I never had a single problem with it other than one stove pipe when I fired a round with the magazine out. The two piece plastic recoil rod self destructed while sitting on the kitchen counter but the replaced it.

I wish. I am headed up for a week next month for a wedding in Larkspur.

So where are you going fishing tomorrow?

When?

Wind is out of the SW at 9mph kind of on a collision course.

Any updates? I have not seen any info on Inciweb?

I would work up loads with that powder and sight in when it was about 50 degrees. Gives me some wiggle room.

Looks great.

They said any parts would be at dealer cost and there was a base fee of $80 since I'm not the original owner. Last gun I shipped back to a friend UPS made me send it to an FFL Holder and I had to show UPS a copy of their signed FFL. Last I heard handguns were only accepted by FEDX and I have never tried to ship a firearm via USPS.

I remember when they first started out and shipping was free.

Whats the difference floating around at night compared to the day .floatins/floatin, no big deal really here not to much mean stuff in the water out here compared to other parts of the country. It's just creepy in the dark! And hard to see swimming snakes.

Don't know what that is but I will probably ship it UPS. I don't know if USPS ships shotguns.

Go on gunbroker and do a search there.

Ever try adding flavored powder to it?

Contact Remington and they will give you shipping instructions. FYI, I am getting ready to send a Franchi back to Benelli and they said do not send any fired shells with the gun but to send them in a separate package. Not sure if that is just their policy or UPS.

Is he going to let you keep it at your place once in a while?

Looks great. I just picked my Goulds fan up from the taxi yesterday after he treated it. How do you keep it all together? Did you epoxy or glue it?

Shouldn't be drinking that crap anyway.

Friends don't let friends drive Scions. I was driving around Tucson with the GF's 8yo and one was going down the road near the mall in the opposite direction when he saw it and said " those things are annoying". Funniest thing I ever heard.