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"You should look into a cocking piece peep. It will give you the maximum sight radius and utilizes that huge know for something." The problem with that (for accuracy) is that on many of these Mosin Nagants, as you are pulling that horrible trigger the quarter mile, that cocking piece moves (therefor your rear sight). fritz

Accuracy, trigger pull, and ease? of safety all entered into my mind when I sporterized a few Mosin Nagants, I know it can be done, but again I ask the question "WHY"? If I devoted HALF of the time spent on sporterizing Mosin Nagants to the time spent on sporterizing Mausers, I would be miles, years, yes rifles, ahead. The accuracy gained from sporterizing a Mosin Nagant is not nearly as great as the accuracy gained by sporterizing a Mauser. I guess all my illfated attempts at trying to get better accuracy out of a Mosin Nagant can be just attributed to the question---what do you really expect to get out of these things? fritz

"I like the Huber trigger I put on a nagant" I tried one on a Jap Arisaki, but I sent it back. It was no better than the military trigger. But I guess anything would be better than the sorry Russian trigger. But after my experience with the exaggerated claims of Huber on the performance of their trigger over the Jap trigger, I don't think they have invented the "better moustrap" yet. fritz

"Wished I had the Military Channel and BBC 3." I didn't get them until I went to the upgrade package, I dropped a movie channel and for the same price I am now getting a lot of channels that I never got in the cheaper package, at about the same price. And that DVR receiver is beginning to be worth the extra $6/month. Jason, don't know where you are buying your beer, but here that is only 4 beers and not a six pack. But we always throw in a tip, so it comes out to maybe only 3 beers. fritz

Here is the final result of all my searching for the right bolt (and a lot of other modifications that just came from my head)-- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/fritz/MVC-003S.jpg It shoots 5 shots into an inch and a half at 100 yards, just as it should. It is, after all, a .308 Winchester chambering. fritz

First off, I would like to mention that I am not a fan of sporterizing the Mosin Nagant. That said, here is a side mount (Weaver #1) on one of these fine? rifles. This was not the photo that got me banned from that "other place", but close to it--- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/fritz/scope.jpg Here is another way to go with the Mosin Nagant (if you are so inclined), but with my experience with these Russian developed rifles, I often ask myself "Why?" http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/fritz/1676762a.jpg fritz

"Fritz, my price from Brownells' is, like yours $37.77, however my price from Midway is $40.99. How do you do that?" I can answer that for you. Midway's web site (home page, whatever you want to call it) requires you to log in each time you want to view your dealer prices. For instance, I had a shopping cart started and when I went back to view it a day later, it had higher prices listed for each item that I had placed in there the day before. The cart was still there, but it had a different horse pulling it. Now, at first I started to believe that maybe they were getting to be like Brownell's, and raising prices every day (Brownell's does, when the price of steel goes up a nickel a pound, they go up 50 cents for a 1 ounce product). But no, you must go to "My Account" at the top of their homepage and enter your email addy (your customer name with them, Brownell's uses a complicated "name" such as x2309) and your password if it is asked for. I just had it happen to me on Midway's site. The best way to deal with Midway (and some others) is by the old telephone (that ring-a-ding thing that was invented long before the internet). Al Gore invented that, didn't he? " I would like to know how you get Midway to give you a break...and I've bought a ton of stuff from them over the years." Answer: You set up an account with them (the same as you do with anybody else). You send them your license and get an account. Beyond that, I can't help you. It works for me. But remember to hit "My Account" after logging in. fritz

"Brownells sells bold triggers also." I stand corrected, albeit at a price (for the Optima) a bit more than Midway. $32.99 from Midway, $37.77 from Brownell's. Both dealer prices. fritz

If I recall correctly, Brownell's does not sell the Bold triggers. Maybe because they are "cheesy"? Well, my friend, they are not "cheesy". It has more to do with Brownell's long established practice of only selling the product with which they can make the most money off. Edit: Remember the time when they sued Midway over the issue of Midway printing their catalog in the same format as them? Look at today's Midway Dealer catalog--the bastards at Brownell's persevered. Yeah, there are some things that Brownell's has that Midway don't. But even the current attempt by Brownell's (shipping free for over $100 order) doesn't entice me to send them an order for something that I can get at Midway cheaper cheap fritz

Just one more, http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/fri...0200a8c0Joe.jpg fritz

Buffing wheels are one of the most used tools in my shop. Here is my homemade setup, using an old sealed motor from a gasoline pump and a wheel stand sold by Brownell's (cheapie)--- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/fritz/7744ec98.jpg These wheels are worn down and need to be replaced. One has a course grit Polish-O-Ray on it, the other a fine grit. fritz

Actually, here in Texas, this is the way it is--- WASHINGTON, D.C. - A white house source stated that Congress is considering > awarding Vice-President Dick Cheney the Medal of Freedom, the national > highest civilian commendation, for his act of bravery in shooting an > attorney. The source was quoted to say " All Americans have wanted to shoot > a lawyer at one time or another and Cheney actually had the balls to do it". > In a related story, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, which issues > hunting licenses, said that it will start requiring hunters, wishing to bag > a lawyer, to have the new "lawyer's stamp" on their hunting license. > Currently Texas hunters are required to carry stamps for hunting birds, > deer, and bear, at a cost of $7 annually. The new "lawyers stamp" will cost > $100, but open season will be all year long. The department further stated > that although the "lawyers stamp" comes at hefty price, sales have been > brisk and it is believe it will generate annual revenues in excess of $3 > billion dollars the first year. Other states are considering similar > hunting stamps. fritz

First off, 400 degrees is too hot. If you read the instructions it says 300 degrees for 30 minutes, or 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Do not exceed 350 degrees, or finish will discolor. Second, do you coat the entire bolt with the stuff? I only blast the bolt handle (while the rest of the bolt is wrapped in masking tape). Only the bolt handle gets coated, the rest is polished highly. The shroud is blasted and coated, but not the cocking piece (again only polished). It is only natural for the moving of the bolt in the receiver will wear, or chip off, some of the lacquer. Maybe with Teflon coatings it's ok, but not with lacquer. And lastly, don't use soap and water. Use acetone after blasting, and then heat the parts with a hot air gun (hairdryer). I use 2-3 coatings (very sparingly) and have never had any problems. All of mine turn out so hard the cat can't scratch them. And wait a couple days before using the gun. Maybe the stuff needs a bit of additional curing, just as hot bluing does. fritz

Well, if Sarco can do it, so can fritz. Today I was (as Sarco always does) rummaging through my warehouse of guns and pieces of guns. I found this old Turk '93 that was one of the "gunsmith specials" or 4-fers, it had no stock but the bolt was a round bottom bolt. I figured it was worth a try to see if it would work in the Chilean 95, and it did! It even headspaced perfectly on the barreled receiver I had already finished. Since I had quite a few flat bottom '93 bolts, I tried one in the Turk. It worked perfectly. Obviously some of the Turk '93s came with a round bolt, but a flat bolt works also. All's well that ends well. fritz

Jason, You must have signed up with DishNetwork before they had the new receivers. You can call them and ask about the upgrade receiver, but more than likely you are tied (by the fine print) to a certain time period (usually 2 years) on that old receiver. When you are free of the committment, drop them and go with another company that will install the new receiver. Or you can go back with DishNetwork and have them install new equipment (as a new customer). BTW, if everyone would read that fine print in their contracts, then NO ONE would sign it). There was a clause in my contract that said that they could go up on the cost of any of their services and product rentals (which is what you are doing, you don't own the equipment) at any time. And the fundillos did just that. After installing an upgrade receiver that I did not request, they hit me with an additional $5/month rental on the fancy DVR. True to their greed, that just increased to $6/month. I am stuck with them for another year (unless I want to pay the default price and send back all their equipment) which will cost about $200. My sister went through the same thing with DishNetwork, and she finally got the monkees off her back after her committment period was up. In her case she was not allowed to access many networks they called "local" even though they were over 100 miles away. My contract allowed me those networks as standard. Read your contract, and see just where you stand. Good luck, fritz

Farmer's Wife The marriage between the elderly farmer and his young wife was not working out too well, so the farmer consulted his doctor for advice. “The next time you’re down in the field plowing and feel a yearning for your wife,” said the doctor, “don’t wait until lunch time or the end of the day, but quit what you’re doing and go to the house.” “I tried that,” said the farmer, “but by the time I get to the house, I am so tuckered out, it’s no use.” The doctor thought for a minute, “Take your shotgun with you when you leave the house in the morning and if you feel the urge, shoot the gun and she will come down there where you are.” A few weeks later the two men met on the street. “How did it work out?” asked the doctor. “Fine, the first three days.” said the farmer, “Then the hunting season opened and I haven’t seen her since.” fritz

"I only wish I could stay up that late anymore..." Jason, Get yourself one of them new fangled DVR receivers. Much better than the old VCR which was obsolete by the time we learned how to program it. Now, if someone can help me program the DVR before it, too, becomes obsolete I would be most grateful. fritz

Yeah, the History Channel is one of my most watched. Hardly watch anything on the networks anymore, I despise all the shows that are clearly aimed at the younger audience. When there is a golf/football/baseball/Spurs basketball game on the network, then I watch it. But many of these are now on the satellite channels devoted to a particular sport. So the networks get little attention (unless it's to check the local weather). But even that ain't of much interest anymore--we all know it ain't going to rain until next hurricane season. Oh, and the Hallmark Channel (especially all the old episodes of M-A-S-H). They don't start until 10 PM and run to midnight. That's when I make use of the DVR receiver that DishNetwork is sticking me an additional $6 (plus tax, we must not forget the tax) each month. 100 hours of recording time before it starts over, watch what you want later, delete the rest. The Weather Channel used to be a favorite, but since anyone in Texas can now predict the weather, who needs it! fritz

It's not just the actual temperature here, but the damned persistant drizzle. Just enough to make life miserable for man and beast (cattle) with the temp never getting out of the thirties. The fools had a golf tournament here yesterday, they call it the Chile Open. When it's over, they serve a hot bowl of steaming chile. While I like good chile, I also still have a few brains in my head. No chile is worth 4 hours of hitting a little white ball around in those conditions. I was there to see and hear all the grumbling about the weather, but they had the option of withdrawing. That don't happen too often in the suicidal game of golf. While it may sound like I am down on golf, no, I am down on this miserable weather (and so are my cattle, my lifeblood). fritz

"A Swede bolt might work." Nope, just tried it. The heat treatment of a reground M93 bolt seems to be an alternative (unless these Chilean bolts start showing up again). On that possibility I am not holding my breath. There are some on eBay from time to time that are said to be for both the M93 and M95, but they are flat bottomed bolts. fritz

Thanks, That is my concern, would it be safe. This particular Chilean M95 is one of the rifles they converted to 7.62 Nato (.308 Win). The barrel is perfect, and I have modified a stock to fit it in (acraglas bedded and finished with a grey trunk paint coated with several coats of poly). Why I went to all the trouble to go this far with a rifle that I did not have the bolt for is just another example of "I had nothing better to do at the time". I will continue to search for a true Chilean M95 bolt. Here's a pic of the stock-- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/fritz/099.jpg fritz

There were some bolts for sale on eBay that had been flat bottom '93 and someone had ground the flat back to round. Has anyone heard of doing this? And would it really fit the Chilean M95 which requires the round (and hard-to-find) bolt? fritz

I think it would be great to have all the specials folks have found on a single site. I have found quite a few tips on good deals over the years here, but I have had to surf a bunch of different forums to get them. It could include tips on where the bargains are in not only sporterizing parts, but also ammo and hunting items. In numbers there is strength, and the more bargain hunters out there the better chance we have to see them. fritz

Well, as I said--it's the thought that counts. odies dad, I see in your bio that you were born in 1964. That was a memorable year for me. I married mrs fritz in that year. Since then, there has been many additions to our our house (and quite a few new outlets installed) as well as countless loading dies added to my arsenal. And I must admit that I have not always been the old softy, in fact there were years when things were kinda tight (no sexual intent meant). We survived. I did not have all the little toys that I now have (simply because I could not afford them at the time, and fritz was never one to borrow). But now that I am in my twilight years, one does become a bit more mellow (especially as to their spouse).. I am ashamed that I did not give her the gifts back then that she so trully deserved. But life is that way, and there were times that pure survival took precedence. I wish I could have spent more time with her and my son when I had the chance, but again pure survival took precedence. I swear now that it will not happen again. I believe that we all learn many lessons in life, and continue to learn until the day we die. It is, after all, the thought that counts. fritz

"flowers on friday as a suprise, and tomorrow night, homecooked lobster dinner!" That sounds nice. I would love to have a go at cooking a lobster, but since the last time I saw a lobster was when me and mrs fritz were snorkling in the Florida Keys, we would have to go out to a Red Lobster Inn to eat. The home-cooked dinner sounds better. Let us know how it was. fritz