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MP5_Rizzo, thanks for the information on the Briley choke tubes. I am familiar with the Briley chokes, but do not own any. My main concern is twofold. First, would be if the Briley choke threads are compatible with the Thompson Center .410 barrel. The next concern would be if the results in pattern performance would be worth the cost in a .410 barrel. Maybe someone that has a full set of choke tube for their .410 can give me some idea of the difference in pattern the choke tubes make in a .410 bore. I have other gauges: 12, 16, and 20 gauge guns, and know the difference they make in these larger gauge guns, but I am just a little skeptical of their effectiveness in the small bore .410. Maybe I'm wrong... has anyone patterned the three choke tubes ( Cyl, Mod, & Full Choke) in a .410? Thanks again for your reply and the information.

I recently obtained a 21" .410 shotgun barrel for my TC Contender G2. It's a factory barrel and came with one "Full Choke" tube installed, inside the barrel. It was checked with a micrometer, and the dimensions match "Full Choke" for a .410. A friend sent me the dimensions for a "Modified" choke and I believe an "Improved Cylinder". Does anyone have a .410 that can verify that there are actually three choke tubes for the .410? Next question... if the other two choke tubes do exist, can anyone tell me where I might buy the other two, to finish out my set? Don't say Thompson Center, as they no longer exist. Thanks for your information and help.

Glad this thing didn't get close to you, your wife, or your son. This is the exact reason I'm trying to work up a good snake round for a 38 Special.

There used to be a lot of RC flyers at a location East of the base known as the "Wagon Wheel". I used to be the inbound reporting point for all Navy Flying Club (Tiger Aircraft) returning to the base. I was a flight instructor in the club, when it was a "large" club... in the '70's. Would like to touch base with some club members from back then. Rip Collins was the manager at that time. I don't think the club exists anymore.

Sounds like you might be talking about the "Wagon Wheel) that the Navy Flying Club used to have to report over, when returning back to the base at Millington. Have reported "Over the Wagon Wheel" many times, as I was a flight instructor for the Navy Memphis Flying Club for years. Would love to hear from some former club members.

Thanks for the suggestions offered by everyone. Based on these replies, and some forums I've researched, apparently the 22 Hornet is alive and well. Now, the task at hand is to find the right one.

Yeah, the scope was the last straw! I'm an old dude that has to have a scope. I saw a guy with a "Raging Hornet" on U-tube, that tweaked my interest in a 22 Hornet pistol... and it had a scope.

After an afternoon of research on the Winchester 43, I've determined that I'm not really interested in buying one. My old, much less expensive, Savage matches it's accuracy for a whole lot less money. I'm not a collector, I'm a hunter/shooter, so a gun with the same or better accuracy, at about half the price, is my cup of tea. For late model 22 Hornets, the Savage Model 25 is appealing to me. I haven't researched the Remington 798 Express, the Springfield 840, the Kimber M-82, the Savage 322, or the Walther KKJ-HO yet. I'm basically looking for the best bang for the buck, in a 22 Hornet.

I have been keeping an eye out for a Raging Hornet for some time. Never had one in my hands, but would love to put a few rounds down range from one. I have a 10" Hornet barrel for my TC Contender that's a tack driver. If you run across one that you're not interested in, please send them my way. Thanks.

Gregintenn, I've heard of the Winchester 43 or M-43 being mentioned, but don't know a lot about it. Those that have mentioned owning one proclaim it to be the "bee's knees". Does it have a box mag or a removable mag? How many shots? Was it drilled for a scope from the factory? What do you think one could be bought for... in a reasonably nice condition... not a pristine collectors grade gun, but a shooter? I'll have to do some online research on it. Thanks.

Thanks for your reply. The Cooper Western would probably be outside my budget... or at least more than I'm willing to put into a 22 Hornet rifle. I think the same can be said for the Browning Micro, even though I probably have one of the nicest Browning Light 5s in existence in 20 gauge vent ribbed example, from the mid 60's. I really like the Savage and hear a lot of good things about the CZ 527 and the Ruger 77-22. I'm always looking for a Savage in 22 Hornet, but think I'd like a CZ 527 as well. I'm partial to wood furniture... and yes, I understand it gets scratched up in the brush, chasing coyotes.

I was just curious, as I did some trapping in my teen years and enjoyed it. Of course, the only coyote we saw were in the cartoons, and he was always chasing a roadrunner. Thanks for your replies.

Please educate me on the most effective method and trap for successfully trapping coyotes in the middle Tennessee area.

I'm into guns and pretty much like anything that goes bang. But, I'm fascinated with an old cartridge, the 22 Hornet, and any gun that shoots them. I have a Springfield M6 22 Hornet over a .410, a Savage 342 Bolt in 22 Hornet, and a couple of contender barrels in 22 Hornet, but just need one more...for now. Tell me your choice of make and model that you would pursue and your reasons. I realize these are older guns and that new ones won't likely be found on the racks at your local gun store. I've done quite a bit of research, and find this an interesting little cartridge... one that I wish was more common these days.

Thanks for your support tnhawk.

Just to follow up and say that today is May 11, 2018 and I'm still waiting for a replacement stock to show up at my door from Rossi. I'm an old dude, but there was a time in my life that a company lived or died by their reputation for keeping their word, or keeping their promises, quality of their product, and customer service. In the case of Rossi, the message is... we're going to go right on blowing smoke up your butt, with a straight face, with absolutely no concern for the truthfulness of our promises... you're only "one" disgruntled CUSTOMER, and we could care less what you think of us, our product, or our company reputation. BEWARE - BEWARE -BEWARE, Rossi customer BEWARE!!!

OK, guess I won't be posting pics of mine after all.

That's a nice Romy "G". I'll attach a couple of pics, one with the Donkey Dong and one with a plain hand guard. Well...I thought I was, but was told I'm only allowed to upload 430.8 kb. How did you get yours to upload?

Mike, I have a front sight tool ordered and will experiment more when it comes in. Do you and your son's AKs still have the original furniture? I'm thinking about re-finishing mine as soon as I get it zeroed in. Would love to see pics of your guns. Message me and I'll send you a pic of mine.

Glad they got to you fairly quick. Thanks again for your help. Took it to the range and was very happy with the functioning. I need to fine tune the zeroing. My next step after that will probably be re-finishing the hand guards and buttstock. I'm very happy with this AK. I like it better than my other underfolder AK.

Thanks, I have a front sight tool ordered and will give this more attention when I get it.

George, did you get your rivet pins yet? They were supposed to have gotten there yesterday. please let me know. Thanks.

Think he'll say it's OK to shoot the snake after he has put a couple of puncture wounds in your flesh and filled them with venom! Nature made the laws of a snake... man made the laws about shooting them...common sense makes the laws about protecting one's self against any deadly threat.

Thanks, I'll check it out. I was having trouble with my "old" eyes... therefore, I'm considering replacing the front sight post with different colored ones in both of my AKs. I think they are a tough plastic. Have you had an opportunity to use any of them? I use "Hi-Vis" sights on my shotguns, and they are great.

Thanks for the information and the pics. I believe my front sight post is higher than that.