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Fill the bore full of oil & let stand for several minutes to an hour. Drain out oil. Have or get a dowel/brass rod that is close to bore diameter and a 2# or greater mallet (Seriously) the trick is to use one good firm hit to force the obstruction out. Several taps are likely to ring the bore. I lea...

There is a fine line between "doomed" and "hog heaven" isn't there?

Headed to the range or Brownells? ... focus Focus! Best Luck Purch!!

I'll do as you say. I'm very fortunate to live only a few miles from Montezuma, Iowa, so Brownell's is my local gun parts "store." I can order from their huge inventory and pick up at the front desk. :shock: and you still have money to buy a firing pin?! Srsly if I lived any closer to Brownells I'd...

Had one once and had to sell it when hard times hit. They are a fine shooting rifle for sure. Good luck with yours. :) I so understand the 'hard times' bit. My TDS is one, of but a few, that has lasted through the hard times. The "50 yard plinkin" targets are impressive! While the 39 is capable of ...

That's the picture I remembered. I thought for some reason he posted one here too. I guess I got the two websites mixed up. Thanks for posting that picture. R, Bullseye I could swear it was posted here also but I couldn't find it either. When you forum hop as much as most gunnuts do, it's easy to f...

Here's a picture of a commercial jig for the mainspring housing. http://www.marvelcustomguns.com/Ruger%20Mainspring%20Tool%20MK%20I.jpg I too remember one of our members making a home version. I'll look for it and post the pic when I find it. R, Bullseye I remember the Poorman's version by 'onebohe...

I used to be in the low price point camp, but have learned over time otherwise. Quality optics don't make the shooter, but they do help the shooter improve. The Tasco ProPoint fills a niche but the Matchdot is higher quality equipment. I believe the dot is more precise and the sight plane cleaner on...

I've been using a starting load of 3.2gr Clays with a 200 lswc (cream puff load). Tried it and liked it enough to not work up slowly. With the .38 158 lswc, I reduce the charge to 3.1gr. Pretty economical, consistent powder measuring and so easy to shoot.

That is fairly close to the story I have - without the missing parts. When I decided to tear into it and make it 'better' T99's were going for about $40($100 top dollar w/mum and matching everything). It's on the long side especially with the bayo attached but a fine military shooter. There is quite...

Bullseye wrote:I hear you. I have a Arisaka Type 99 that I have not shot for basically the same reason.

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Me too! (but I shoot mine ) "Sporterized" it a dozen or two years ago(read that as hacked it to death) and it's easy to shoot as well as accurate - you're missing out BE!

it came from nostalgia C I get that same giddy apprehension when I go through the process of stringing up my Dad's 1939 Ben Pearson to launch it's annual dozen feathered shafts down range. I totally understand where you are at.

Happy Nostalgia!

Don't worry about it. There will be good days along with the not so good ones. ... He was xx yrs old and still enjoying the simple things in life. These days we tend to forget this little rule of life. Keith, if every target shot was perfect , we'd have no reason to practice and no need for competi...

Thanks Bullseye. I had it to the range yesterday. Quite chilly out but I had it sighted in less than one mag(actually by the 2nd shot) . It shoots very well- makes *me* look good! This thread has reminded me what I can do to improve my shooting. Maybe I can do the MkIII justice.

bfd, I'm glad you are seeing the 1911 advantage. I've been carrying one for years. I've found the Remington Golden Saber to give a green tint to the muzzle flash in low light situations. For some reason the green flash disrupts my night vision less than other ammo. Give some a try. That Citadel look...

perazzi wrote "Not to pat you on the back tooooo much, but, I've learned more from your site in the last 2 weeks about bullseye shooting and it's updates since the '70's, and making a Mark III into a decent bullseye gun, than I would have ever known by just browsing the i'net... Amen! Anchor Yup I ...