The "O" ring gas seals on the 1100 and 11-87 shotguns were considered a standard replacement part back when I used to shoot registered skeet and trap. I carried both spare "O" rings and spare steel rings when I used those shotguns during competitive shoots.
The "O" rings are available from...
Here are the final specs on the 6.5-284 Norma build:
Barrel
Stainless Steel
1:8 Twist rate
Brux No. 3 contour – 26”. These have 4 groove, cut rifling.
Thicker & hardened recoil lug
Pin recoil lug to action
Pacific Tool & Gauge T23207 6.5-284 Norma Match Finish Chamber Reamer
No threading for...
For brass cartridge reloading, I bought a RCBS Rock Chucker around 1980 and am still using it today. I have no idea of how many cartridges I have loaded on it.
For shot shell reloading I bought Mec single stage loaders in the 1970's and then the Mec Grabber progressive reloaders when they...
Patrick, I have been thinking about what Jim would say to her to convince her that you should buy it. It finally dawned on me that he would tell her that you are buying "for her"... ;)
Patrick, I think you should get it. Look at it this way, it is cheaper than a new truck and doesn't need a garage. It doesn't eat hay and leave droppings. No vet bills and it doesn't require a babysitter. Furthermore, it could prove useful. Finally, if worse comes to worse, it could always...
I have had very positive experiences with two of the early Browning X-bolts. I owned a stainless stalker in 7mm-08 that I liked and shot very well. It was easy to develop less than 1 m.o.a. loads for it. In fact, I shot a 5 shot group that was less than 4" at 400 yards.
A friend also brought...
I have been at this game longer than I thought. How many of you started before me - apparently about 1980?
Are these what you are looking for?
Sierra 2nd Edition 1978
Speer #10 1980
Hornady 3rd Edition 1980
Lyman 45th Edition 1970
Sorry, but the Nosler #1 has already found a safe and loving...