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Depends on when it was made. The older rifles required an off set scope mount due to the fact that it ejects straight up. But it can be done with the right mount. Kinda awkward, but it works. Winchester changed this about 30 years ago (?) when they came out with the Angle Eject (AE) versions. The receiver is factory drilled and tapped and its just a matter of mounting the scope. Personally, I don't care for a scope on a lever gun. But that's just me.

I'd love to see it pass, but its highly unlikely. There are more than enough RINOs in congress that it'll never make it to the floor.

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Nothing official yet, but I don't think this is a school shooting per say. Teenage boy shoots teenage girl, bystander wounded. I'm thinking its likely a case of a murder/suicide. They just happened to be at a school. But I could be wrong and there's no telling how the media will spin it.

Beware of Bubba. He could break an anvil. Thankfully, it wasn't much to fix it.

Want to buy a factory handguard for a S&W M&P 15-22 Sport. 10" long w/ M-Lok slots

Among the E.O.s signed by Trump today is a freeze on new federal regulations. While this is in effect for all federal agencies, if I'm understanding this right, it will mean that BATF&E can no longer bend federal laws in such a way as to restrict our 2A rights. No more making legal firearms or accessories suddenly illegal with the stroke of a pen. Am i wrong? Thoughts? Discussion?

Nice. I could be tempted by one of the 686s. But being a Lipsey's Exclusive and limited numbers, I'm betting that they sell out in a matter of hours. If you want one, better jump quick!

I just happened to look outside about an hour ago and was surprised to see snow coming down pretty good. But it didn't last long. All we got was a dusting and that's mostly gone now.

That is detonation that I mentioned earlier. Some years back Cowboy shooters were experimenting with powder puff loads to reduce recoil and increase speed. Guns started blowing up. Simply put: large cases and not enough powder results in an explosion rather than a burn. Lots of info on the internet about it if you just search. The .45-70 can be loaded to three different power levels depending on the guns used. These range from mild to wild. Again, lots of info on the web is readily available. My Browning 1886 is capable of handling Level 2 loads. But I've found that my old azz is happy sticking to Level 1.

I recommend you stick to proven level 1 (Trapdoor) loads. They aren't that bad to shoot. Trying to make light loads in big cartridge cases can lead to problems you don't want. Namely erratic velocities and possibly even detonation. The .45-70 was never intended to be a plinker. Don't try to make it one.

That's the current production Model 19 Classic. It does have the lock. The no lock guns aren't available yet.

Ok, so they eliminated the lock. You still have a two piece barrel, MIM parts, a frame mounted firing pin plus the QC problems that have plagued S&W for the last 20 years or more. So what's the big deal? I do admit, I am digging the looks of the new Model 10. Damn fine looking gun there with some nice older features. Very nostalgic. But I already have several older Model 10s and M&Ps. I'll wait until they've been out for a while and get some real world reviews before spending any money.

This guy needs some serious mental help. Maybe he can get it in jail.

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Temps have been in the mid to upper 30s today and the sun is shining. Roads, driveways and sidewalks are completely clear. Still pretty good coverage on yards and roofs. I thinking that by Monday, Tuesday latest, it'll all be gone.

I went out and measured. Got 5.5" here. But this is curious. I found footprints in the snow leading up my driveway to my carport/front porch area. Look like adult sized work boots. Nothing was left on the porch, nothing seems to be disturbed, nothing missing. Vehicles are fine. I wonder what that was all about?

The new year, new me theory is all well and good. Many people are motivated to make New Year's resolutions to try to improve their lives. Some are quite enthusiastic. However, studies have found that by the second Friday in January, 80% of those people have given up on their resolutions. Therefore, the 2nd Friday is designated Quitter's Day. Have you quit yet or are you still trying?

About 4" at my house and comin' down pretty good. Not many tracks in the street. Looks like most people are staying home.

Its the Snowpocalypse! Here in the SW corner (Memphis) they are predicting snow 100%. Start sometime tonight through tomorrow. Supposed to get 5-7". People are going absolutely nuts! Stores are packed and running out of stuff. The first flake hasn't fallen yet and the list of closings for tomorrow is a mile long. At least the various Public Works agencies all around here are already geared up and going. Salt and brine is already on the streets. As for me, I got plenty of groceries, a tank full of gas and a widow to watch it all through.

I've only bought one gun from Bass Pro. No problems to speak of, but it did seem to take an awfully long time. First I had to find the right guy to deal with. It was a used gun and only one guy was allowed to haggle. Naturally, he was busy somewhere back in the storeroom. He looks the gun up in the computer, then spent several minutes on a calculator trying to figure the best price he could make, filled out the paperwork on a separate laptop that was slower than hell. When it was all said and done, I had to wait another 15-20 minutes for him to go in the back and find a cheap plastic trigger lock that their rules require must be on the gun before I can take it out of the store. It was a good gun and a decent price, but don't get in a hurry.