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  1. UPDATE:

    Fatboy Harley contacted me and basically, he had already checked out the firing pin and it appeared that it

    wasn't hitting the hole in the bolt as smooth as needed.   Actually, it had a slight bend in the pin.

    He replaced it with a new pin, which seems to be correct and sit inside the bolt channel correctly.

     

    His new pin freely 'rattles' inside the bolt when he shakes it.

     

    He also checked the functioning of his firing pin in relationship to the lever being slightly opened.

    With his hammer cocked and the FP flush at the rear of the bolt, he SLOWLY and slightly opened his lever to see the firing pin

    protrude rearward about 1/4"..... which it should.

    With the lever still slightly opened, he pushed forward on the firing pin, which made the lever 'jiggle' just a little,

    then when he removed his finger from the rear of the firing pin, it freely pushed backwards again about 1/4",

    which tells us there is no drag or resistance on the FP inside the bolt channel. 

     

    Lumpy, I hope I explained this situation and not made it confusing.

     

    When 'some' One Piece firing pins feel 'sticky' inside the bolt, its caused by the front shape of the one piece FP in

    relationship to the shape of the front of the channel cut inside the bolt.

    To remedy this type situation, the 1 piece FP 'collar' area can be slightly rounded to remove its edge.

    NOTE:  The collar is the area of the FP where the angle shape meets the diameter of the FP body.

    This shape doesn't always fit right with the inside of the bolt channel at the front section.

     

    ..........Widder

     

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  2. 58 minutes ago, Tennessee williams said:

    It has been clarified the first impact is the one that counts. 

     

    This ^   (and I hate to agree with TW)

     

    If I ain't mistaken, a ricochet hitting the target, is a MISS.

    And if the ricochet hits the correct TYPE target (like missing the correct pistol target and hitting another pistol target), it is still a MISS.

     

    I might add, if the spotters actually see the ricochet,  there is no guessing 'the intent'.   the INITIAL hit was a miss.

     

    EDIT:  something to ponder:  what if the bullet hit 5 or 10 feet in front of the shooter and then hits the target?

    Do you overlook the SDQ or MDQ initial hit and forget about any penalty?   NOPE!

     

    ..........Widder

     

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  3. 18 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said:

    Would like to hear the fix for this, when all is done.

     

    Howdy Lumpy.

    I'll share all the info on the test and results/fix.

    As you know, there is an instant spot in opening the lever that retracts the firing pin.   Without trying to type out 

    how to test whether its a lever issue, firing pin issue, or bolt channel issue, its probably easier to talk with Harley

    and then determine the situation and cure.

    If its actually the Firing Pin, the cure will be fairly easy and simple........ assuming its not the firing pin alignment with the

    firing pin hole.

     

    Hope you are doing well.   Catch ya later.

     

    ..........Widder

     

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  4. The fussing and complaining about shortages was justified from many because we went from

    the availability of primers at approx $175 per case............ then there were NONE, except at gun shows for a whopping

    $800-$1000 per case.

     

    Seems 'our own' fellow gun owners, shooters, vendors, etc....... were putting the screws to us in just a matter

    of weeks.    I can't speak for others, but primers and .22 ammo was still in abundance....... but only at gun shows

    with prices too high to pay.     I think that is where most of the complaining was coming from.

     

    Today, primers are advertised anywhere from the $60+ dollar range (per brick) up to $100 per brick.   

    And when nobody seemed to have any .22 ammo, Walmart would still get their allotment every week,

    the scalpers would show up (or their own employees friends) when the shipments arrived, and buy them

    all at Walmart prices.   Then at the next gun show,  the .22's would be there at nearly 3 to 5 times the Walmart 

    prices.

    I would see CCI Mini-Mag 100 round packs for $50 and up.

    Walmart prices were still around $12 per pack when you could get there before the scalpers.

     

    I never ran low on primers or .22 ammo........ and I sold 5 cases of primers to friends during the shortage for $175

    per case.   It will now cost me approx $800 per case to replace those primers.   

     

    The very folks whom we often share the breakfast table were poisoning the chicken for supper.

     

    ..........Widder

     

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  5. This is my understanding:

    When 'evidence' is obtained ILLEGALLY by LEO's, it can't be used in convicting someone of a crime.

    AND, if DA tries to use such info in court, the Judge can shut them down and even cite them with 'contempt'.

     

    Now here is what stems my question:

     

    lets say an unauthorized entity hacks into someones computer and stills some 'juicy info' that can harm someone

    politically or socially.

    And that unauthorized entity gives that info to a newspaper or magazine to make public.

    Because the info was ILLEGALLY obtained, can the newspaper/magazine legally publish the info, although it was 'illegally'

    obtained?

     

    Would 'freedom of speech'  protection allow such publicity without being liable for the content or the manner in which the

    info was obtained (hacked)?

     

    ..........Widder

     

  6. I might add that Capt BB is ugly on the outside..... like most of us, but he is mechanically sound with a heart

    made with Silver and Gold in it.   😀

     

    ..........Widder

     

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  7. I've outlived atleast 2 of my high school sweethearts.  And they were dear sweet souls.

     

    I grew up from a bed baby in church thru high school, with 4 close male friends who have all passed on.

    There were 5 of us that ran around together from racing our tricycles to racing our cars in high school, 

    double dating, etc...... and they have all passed away.   

    When the local drive-in movie theater had those "All Nite" monster or scary movies, me and those

    fellers would borrow my brothers pickup truck, load up the cooler with ice and Pepsi, and view those

    movies from the back of the truck, telling lies and talking about beautiful girls we knew.

     

    It's been a wonderful life, with a Dad that lived 85 years and Mom lived 96.

     

    I have no idea where my very first Nickel was spent, but I've also managed to spend every one since then and still have no idea where they went.  😀

     

     

    ..........Widder

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  8. At 73+, I dont 'FEEL' old but I have a couple of signs that tell me I'm not as durable as before.

    Such as:

    1. I can't take 95 degree heat like I once could.   Now, I can only work outside in this Southern humidity about 2 hours before

    sitting down a spell under a shady tree for some sweet ICE TEA.

     

    2.  I wear glasses cause my eyes dont focus as well as before.   And my hearing has drifted off into the twilight zone.

     

    3.  my hair is grey and thinning on top.   I still have a bunch, but not as much as I would like to have.

     

    I still enjoy shooting, looking at pretty girls, eating Mexican foods, buying guns, cleaning up my truck, and watching

    westerns on TV.   I still get up on Sunday morning for church.    And I take a good showers about every 2 days, whether I 

    need it or not.   And about once every 2 months, 6 of us 'old friends' get together for an evening of Poker.

    Oh yea..... I still enjoy riding my ATV back on the farm.   And as soon as I get my 6mm BR loaded up, I'm gonna do some

    good varmint hunting for crows, groundhogs and coyotes.

     

    ..........Widder

     

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  9. Speaking of old........ when I was young, I pronounced 'Dyslexic'....... (are you ready for this)........... LESDISTIK.

     

    P.S. - they had to invent the .22 rifle so that I could shoot up all the .22 ammo I buy.   😀

     

     

    ..........Widder

     

     

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  10. Psychologist, thru years of various studies, have concluded that a high percentage of childhood dreams turn

    into professional reality when the child grows up.

     

    For example, if your son or daughter played doctor during their childhood, its a good chance they will enter the

    medical profession as an adult.

     

    If your child likes to keep animals such as cats, dogs or even lizards and frogs, it a good chance he or she will

    be a veterinarian (Petinarian).

     

    Personally, as a child, I always dreamed of having a BB Rifle and as a teenager, I wanted a .22 rifle.   I always enjoyed

    shooting my grandpas and uncles .22 rifles when we visited in the country.  I now shoot .22 pistols and rifles all the time.

     

    So now, we can understand why TN Williams is such a big BOOB!  😀

     

     

    ..........Widder

     

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  11. As for an RO III manual, its in its initial stages of being finalized....... BUT, its not gonna be a 'manual' per'sey.

     

    I've been given a preliminary copy to proof read because of my xtroynary reeding skeels.

    Actually, I gut my copy in the male seemingly cent from PWB, although their seem two bee 

    sum nanner split drippings on it.

     

    ..........Widder

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  12. Way back when (I was in High School, mid 60"s), it was reported that Israel had adopted what they called the

    "Samson" doctrine.

     

    Basically, it was a doctrine that stated if they ever thought they were about to be annihilated, they would take EVERYONE

    with them.

     

    Personally, I don't know if this is true....... but I would sure hate to be a surrounding nation if things get nasty.

     

    ..........Widder

     

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  13. This is just my opinion.

     

    I would rank actual 'rounds fired' to get 'good' as a lesser priority than other aspects in our game.

     

    I know some champions, and some of them spend more time working on transitions than the amount of

    ammo they fire.   Actually, their 1 and or 2 shot drills are included in their transition work.

     

    Another key element..... your health and abilities, including eye sight.   You could be the fastest shooter in the game, but

    if you can't get from point A to point B real fast, your chances of winning are greatly diminished.

     

    And heaven forbid we neglect the MENTAL aspect of our game and reliable EQUIPMENT needed.

     

    Shooting is fun, wether it be with our single actions or semi-auto pistols.   But the number of rounds 

    sent down range does not necessarily equate to number of belt buckles acquired or wins.

     

    Thats just my opinion.

     

    ..........Widder

     

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