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Re: Bucket lists
« Reply #60 on: December 06, 2020, 08:20:41 PM »
" but if I don't shoot it, I've got an expensive paper weight that I'm preserving it for some future owner I may not even like .."

my sentiments exactly  ;D   
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Re: Bucket lists
« Reply #61 on: December 07, 2020, 09:20:56 PM »
And # 1 has been realized  ;D

Short-barreled (“Bolo”) Mauser C96 pistol. 1920's production chambered in 7.63mm Mauser. Serial number on the frame, locking frame, barrel extension, stocks, hammer Etc. are a match. . Replacement bolt stop has been installed and springs were changed out—originals of these will be included. Also included are two stripper clips.

 
Now I have to get a new bucket list  :-\
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Re: Bucket lists
« Reply #62 on: December 07, 2020, 09:25:43 PM »
Nice blaster there, Han.
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Re: Bucket lists
« Reply #63 on: December 07, 2020, 09:32:16 PM »
Thanks ! Chewy   ;D  may the Force be with you

need to find some 30 Mauser rounds
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Re: Bucket lists
« Reply #64 on: December 08, 2020, 07:37:43 PM »
Major, congrats! My 7.63 Bolo really likes the Prvi stuff for it.
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Re: Bucket lists
« Reply #65 on: December 08, 2020, 08:30:44 PM »
The Prvi rounds are on backorder , and I got on the list to be notified when they back in stock

I did manage to find 3 loose boxes of Fiocchi today ( last loose boxes )  that on the way , now that is also BO.

 
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Re: Bucket lists
« Reply #66 on: December 09, 2020, 01:25:17 AM »
I handload for mine, but it launches the cases into the neighboring county, so I loose most of them. (Since I have a home shooting range, I suppose that I still have them, but they're not readily available.) That means that I don't actually shoot mine as often as I'd like, but I get it out to look at and impress visitors more often.  Every once in a while, I disassemble mine just to admire the design and workmanship.

That's a great looking Bolo that you have there. That's actually my favorite C96 variation, although I don't own one.

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Re: Bucket lists
« Reply #67 on: December 09, 2020, 05:51:28 AM »
Griff.

I have some concern in that regard , I too have brass garden at the home plinking range.
What I intend to do is lay out a painting tarp, and set up a fabric deflector on tripod  to bounce the ejected brass off of to collect.

I will order the dies & brass , but I have not found a suitable bullet as yet .

Thanks for the compliments, Its my favorite also , the shorter barrel is in better proportions IMHO.

 
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Re: Bucket lists
« Reply #68 on: December 09, 2020, 08:57:24 AM »
I have one of these and it is really handy for those "brass catapults"
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1015055157?pid=771785
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Re: Bucket lists
« Reply #69 on: December 09, 2020, 10:09:23 AM »
I have one of these and it is really handy for those "brass catapults"
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1015055157?pid=771785

very good Idea
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Re: Bucket lists
« Reply #70 on: December 09, 2020, 05:33:47 PM »
Yes it is. I may need to include one of those in my next order.
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Re: Bucket lists
« Reply #72 on: December 10, 2020, 11:06:28 AM »
I like that guy's can do idea. I got my Caldwell on sale, so it didn't hurt too bad.
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Re: Bucket lists
« Reply #73 on: December 10, 2020, 02:00:57 PM »
Indeed, if I saw a Caldwell on sale I might spring ,  they have handy products, I have their rifle bench rest and a Chrono no complaints.
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Re: Bucket lists
« Reply #74 on: December 10, 2020, 06:20:00 PM »
Before you do, look at this video   and maybe save yourself $40.00  :)

Thanks! I'll take a look.
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Re: Bucket lists
« Reply #75 on: December 12, 2020, 02:05:19 PM »
I will order the dies & brass , but I have not found a suitable bullet as yet .
I've got a spare nominally-93gr-or-so roundnose mould I'd be happy to loan you for testing purposes.  This has been my go-to 30 Luger/30 Mauser bullet for years. 
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Re: Bucket lists
« Reply #76 on: December 12, 2020, 02:26:19 PM »
Thank you Sir,  I'm not set up to cast.

I used to in 80's for my Sharps , but I allowed my equipment to be bartered off.

 
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Re: Bucket lists
« Reply #78 on: December 27, 2020, 08:00:19 PM »
I’ve been selling non bucket guitars and buying semi-bucket guns, but now that I got my FFL3/COE, I kinda have the jones to collect some things.

But I’ll probably go in this order:

Ruler Vaquero in .357 (for my cowboy rig)
M1 Garand
Winchester mod 94 in 30-30
Mersin & Hulbert second series, anything I can still shoot
Marlin 1895 in 45-70, ideally the trapper model

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Re: Bucket lists
« Reply #79 on: March 27, 2021, 02:35:41 PM »
an alert ( sound ) on my Cell phone, woke me and now left awake and to idle musing ...

I got to thinking bucket lists.... did a search to see if "someone" else had started a thread on the subject....
well there were some entries, but not in the area I was pondering .

Your top 5  Bucket list firearms, you'd like to own ?

 I'll list mine in hopes a it becomes an interesting thread and/or maybe additional advertizment might bear fruit in my quest .

in no real order then...

1.  A C96 broomhandle Mauser ( quirky and cool I've always like them )

2. A Colt SAA in 32/20 ( has to be a COLT , even a 3rd. gen. )

3. Luger  ( 9mm P-08)

4. A  95 Winchester Carbine in 30/40 Krag ( A Miroku Browning might work )

5. Thompson M1921 or M1927 - M1928A1


I could go on I suppose ...but I said 5 so there's mine....

I started this thread just over 3 years ago and today ...I reached my list goals  # 5 came home  :)

I was not planning a visit to my friendly LGS today.... a little too sad yet for the "habitual weekly visit & lunch Saturday" with my late buddy.  :-[

BUT...I had to pick up a prescription for arthritis in my hand ...so I was 1/2 way there and said "what the hey " :-\

I had no clue going in ...all the regulars were there today , I hit the door someone said hey "here he is"  :)

They had this set aside for my first refusal.... knowing I had wanted one , and missed one about a year or so ago....

I was "Wow , cool ..... um  :o how much   ?       Planets aligned  $800 out the door  DONE DEAL !

13 " barrel  , came with the 39 round drum...I'd prefer and  I need to try and find some stick mags...20 or 30 round  one or 2 will do.
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