Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
10-09-2023, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 23
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
10-09-2023, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 8,834
Perhaps........
.......something like this. :cool:
Kevin
https://i.postimg.cc/15KCLnNd/Sako-L461-SSaction.jpg
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Forum: Project Guns
09-05-2023, 02:25 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 14,459
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Forum: Project Guns
09-04-2023, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 14,459
The 17AB Martini.......
.......that my old hunting pal left me.
Built by Lou Williamson of Knights Gun Store Ft. Worth, Texas.......circa 1968.
Kevin
https://i.postimg.cc/KYM5d5YF/17-ABMartini.jpg
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
07-20-2023, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 12,279
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
07-19-2023, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 12,279
Get both......since you want both....
Here are pics of two of mine.......
The first is a Martini 17AB that was left to me by my good friend and hunting pal.
The second is an O'Brien rifle in 17MachIV.
Kevin
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
05-18-2023, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,112
I'm curious......
Aaron........
What did you settle on........for the barrel/cylinder gap?
Thanks,
Kevin
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
04-15-2023, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,364
Fwiw........
RCBS use to sell some pretty nice 50 count cartridge boxes.
Kevin
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Forum: Tribute to fallen members
03-28-2023, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 50,749
A terrible loss......
Dang it!!!!!
So sorry that we lost Doug at a too young age.
Doug was a good friend to virtually everyone he ever met. He graciously invited Larry and I to his yearly pd shooting...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
12-13-2022, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,246
Yep......
Those ol' rimfire ejectors can be real tough on coated rods......really no way around it.
Kevin
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
12-12-2022, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,246
Over the many years.......
.........I've acquired a good selection of 17 caliber rods.
Let's see......Dewey.....Pro-Shot......Kleen Bore........Parker-Hale.......Bore Tech......and a few customs.
Lately, I've liked the...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
12-12-2022, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,366
Nice pic Dave!!!
The second one, from the left, appears to be the dominant bull of the group.
Kevin
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
11-25-2022, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,318
Completed Sako......
......at work.
Kevin
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr358/Schrutester/29z34pl_zps86138c6b.jpg
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
11-23-2022, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,318
Ted.......
The action has a small (smaller than the standard magazine follower opening) opening, that the factory has filled with a matching steel plate........that is cross-pinned in place.
Since all work...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
11-22-2022, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,318
This thread could use some pictures.
Here's a pic of a factory Sako L461 single-shot action........that I built into a sorta "222"..................actually a 17-222.
Kevin
https://i.postimg.cc/15KCLnNd/Sako-L461-SSaction.jpg
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
11-16-2022, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,709
Sisk Bullets.........
......were made through the 1960's in Iowa Park, Texas......about 10 miles west of me.
R.B. Sisk made the bullets up until his retirement and sold the business. The next owner miss-used the steel...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
10-27-2022, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,135
Great video!!
I have always enjoyed your vids Dave........looooong overdue.
The 17 Predator.....once again being put to good use......as intended. ;)
Thanks,
Kevin
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
09-28-2022, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,603
Dang.....!! Jim....
Is that a 5x5? What are its measurements?
VERY nice elk!!
BTW.......how's the new homestead working out?
Kevin
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
09-12-2022, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,924
I ran across this online.
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I ran across this online.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11203809/Credit-card-firms-CODE-purchases-gun-retailers-track-firearms-NRA-slams-move.html
If not ok......mods delete.
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
08-25-2022, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,182
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
08-23-2022, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,182
Three things for Conetrol rings.
First.......lose the tiny clamp screws.
Next......polish the four edges of each ring half (they're grabby, and a soft cratex bit on a dremel tool works well if used carefully). Depending on...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
08-20-2022, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,677
Why.......??
I would look into moving the 17FB chamber forward about 3 or 4 threads.
The chamber shoulder may clean up fine.
Besides......depending on how many total rounds have already been down the...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
08-20-2022, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,182
Perhaps this will help....
Gently spread ring-halves at bottom.......while finger pinching the halves together at the top.
Also, info should be available on the Conetrol website.
Kevin
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
08-11-2022, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,460
Kiwi.......
I'm not familiar with the two different reamers, although I've long planned to build a 20 Duster rifle using a Sako L461 or AI action.
But, I do know that Dan Clements.....aka DanC.....designed...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
07-27-2022, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,658
Agreed.............
I haven't messed with old 0000 since the early 1980's. Yep.......there's better stuff available these days.
Kevin
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