The firearm thread

[Mr Merde]

Indy didn't show you where he keeps 'em?

Top marks, that man.

I'm guessing that Indy did show her where he kept them but now they are sequestered in an entirely differentr location.

One where the sun doesnt shine.

[ManDownUnder]

I'm guessing that Indy did show her where he kept them but now they are sequestered in an entirely differentr location.

One where the sun doesnt shine.

A change of handle may be in order for Indy then - perhaps along the lines of Merde Jr?

[Mr Merde]

I have a Bonehill Hammer shotgun that is as tight as a drum.

It did have a problem with a loose fit of the barrels to the receiver but I fixed that.

Now the only thing that I need to fix is the top rib.

Its broken just ahead of the chambers and rattles about.

I have tried to set it with plastic metal cement etc but it doesnt want to stay joined.

Can anyone suggest a method of fixing this rib.

I'm hoping to use this shotgun in competition Aniversay weekend.

I'm guessing that soldering would be the best answer but I dont have a soldering iron, solder or enough expeience to do the job.

[Indiana_Jones]

Should get the cosmoline off my M44 sometime, no rush though, will give me something to do next month.

-Indy

[Indiana_Jones]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Sports/Hunt...-198160994.htm

This guy has a $1 reserve for a 1902 Long Tom in pretty much original condition.

Also has other $1 auctions, saw a 7mm 1900 Mauser

-Indy

[Wolf]

Had a great time out at Chateau Merde (aka The Onewhero Gun Club) yesterday. Took my young cub, the .22 and a couple of shotties out.

Had a great time and learned heaps of tips 'n' tricks.

Chris checked out my old hammer action shottie, gave it a serious going-over with Ballistol and pronounced it "safe to fire" (and definitely "black powder only") then kindly supplied a couple of black powder shells to put through it.

My oldest cub (aged 6) got to fire a shot with the Mossberg 12ga and definitely enjoyed that.

Caught up with Harry and learned heaps about muzzle loaders.

All in all, a damned good day.

Cheers once again for the hospitality, Chris.

Hope your wife's foot is getting better.

[ManDownUnder]

I'm guessing that soldering would be the best answer but I dont have a soldering iron, solder or enough expeience to do the job.

I expect soldering would be the way to go... but you'll need to heat both the barrel and the top rib till they are hot enough to melt the solder so it bonds with both (it's not actually "metal glue" as many think - it needs to form a bond with the base metal to form a strong joint).

You'd need a gas torch or similar - a soldering iron won't have enough output to heat the metals being soldered... but I'd be worried about it tempering and softening the barrel (obviously a bad thing) or burning the carbon out of it if you're not careful.

I know the theory - been so long I wouldn't do a good job though.

[The Pastor]

ok boys, i have a contact for $120 slabs(250 rounds) of number 4 shottie ammo.

If we can order 20 slabs of it, we might be able to get it cheaper. (mate buys it currently at $120/box for 20 slabs - with an extra 20 slabs we might be able to get it for $100 a box)

if you're keen let me know - if you can find cheaper ammo also let me know

[Indiana_Jones]

Once again reloaders are no joy to me.

At least they had the bloody gun in this time, but when I asked to choose one (they have 50) the guy goes "oh I can only get 2 more, no more then"

But at least there was a nice 1939 one, crown looked nice etc, so I grabbed it.

Had a 1933 hex receiver, but the barrel was pretty worn out.

ahwell. Still got one

EDIT: No 1938, it's 1939

-Indy

[Mr Merde]

Once again reloaders are no joy to me.

At least they had the bloody gun in this time, but when I asked to choose one (they have 50) the guy goes "oh I can only get 2 more, no more then"

But at least there was a nice 1938 one, crown looked nice etc, so I grabbed it.

Had a 1933 hex receiver, but the barrel was pretty worn out.

ahwell. Still got one

-Indy

Have you won the lotto then?

Thats your 3rd new old rifle in as many months.

AJ please note I am thoroughly disapproving



Good on you INDY

Chris

[Indiana_Jones]

Have you won the lotto then?

Thats your 3rd new old rifle in as many months.

AJ please note I am thoroughly disapproving



Good on you INDY

Chris

But my last for a wee while.

Just wanted to round off my Mosin's

-Indy

[ManDownUnder]

ok boys, i have a contact for $120 slabs(250 rounds) of number 4 shottie ammo.

Sounds good - what is it? (make? lead? 36g?)

[ManDownUnder]

As you do - you buy a bag of projectiles reloading one's own ammo... and you reach for the books to get the Cartridge Overall Length (COL or COAL depending on who you talk to...)

... and it's not in the book... so - no probs says I, I email Mr Remington.
"I have a packet of 270 cal 130gr core-lokt psp projectiles (22744XC) but can't find reloading information confirming the Cartridge Overall Length (COAL). Any help appreciated"

The response...
"Unfortunately we don't publish data for the loading of the projectiles we release. Load data for a comparable bullet will suffice when looking for a COAL to work with however."

So... did I miss something here or do I just have a reasonable guess at it, ignoring all the advice I've read thus far about bullet seating depth being very important... ???... where's my "WTF" stamp???

[Indiana_Jones]

Well Chris wil be able to answer,

but in theory (well what I can guess), bullet depth into the case will no little/no difference, as long as the grain etc is loaded right etc?

I'm sure I will be corrected

-Indy

[Indiana_Jones]

There we go

Next I will have to find a Tula made one and a hex receiver oh and an M38

-Indy