Marauder SASS #13056

Quality varied, so... I believe they were not made by Norinco or whoever they became. They were a later copy. Many have now switched to SxS and because for them it is faster. Someone good with a 97 is still amazing and if more than 2 shots will win over almost any SxS. Plus they are fun. A SxS requires a little finesse to be smooth and quick while the 97 is all action. Check with Outlaw Gambler concerning a possible tune-up.

Have you compared it to using 50% 50% mixture of Simple Green & distilled water?

Shocking! Keep us advised. They will both be missed. He did so much for us.

But if you don't number your mags, how will you know how many you have?? And now we're wondering. . . Have you tuned your lips late?

Some of my newer powders are only 20 years old. One marked $4.95

May his were the famous "stealth Bullets!"

I came a little late, but saw some of that. A lot of experimenting for maximum fun. And we gradually learned. Only a few stages where you shot all 4 guns. And that was "recent" because many only had one pistol. And rifles often help 9 or less. A lot of times the good shooter that had guns work though the match were the winners. One of the things you would think of to prepare was how to fix various "failures" not shucking shotgun shells. doing a quick reload of your pistol or rifle. Shooting from a "horse" was pretty common. I could get on just fine, but sometimes it took a team to get me off the horse after the stage. And I was "young!" I remember at LSFSC when we first tried shooting a stage under a wagon. Pistols were fine, but you know that lever thing on the bottom of the rifle? What do you do with that?! Then in an East Texas match, you shoot 5 or 6 rounds with the rifle before you were shot with an arrow (put it under your arm) then finished up? That didn't last long. Then an idiot thought lets do something fun. At the start of your stage, you threw your ammo into a feed trough. I know it shotgun and either rifle or pistol, likely not both. When I got to that stage, 2 1/2 posses were in front of me. After about 2 hours I left because I had almost a 2 hour drive to get home. But it was usually still great fun, and depending on the club good "fraternization." So we learned a LOT. And the best match directors worked to maximize the fun for all.

Fond memories of LSFSC

Why didn't you just as for your waist back?

Is there a source for extensions?

Passing on what the real gunsmiths familiar with the 97's have told me: 97's were individually fitted, so although it is possible, it isn't easy. But the larger issue is the collar (extension and adjusting sleeve) which must be individually fit to the barrel. The collar is rather fragile and is easily ruined and not at all easy to replace. They once made a special jig to support the collar when being change, but I don't know if any that are available.

Enjoy!

So glad to see you post again! And hope your health continues to improve!

Because people believed we needed "a specific rule for that. "

Real men don't need Maps! Or Calibration!!!

Yp, after WW 1, they got better at hardening and continued to improve into the 30's.

Glad you are okay! Sorry about the rifle. Do you know when it was made? Some of the early guns did not have consistent heat treating and would fail like yours.

Very interesting! Is the problem only in one cylinder? How does the headspace on that revolver compare to your others? Compare the measurements of the front and back cylinder spaces with your other guns. You might try lightly polishing the cylinder to better allow the brass to move and see if that helps. We know that the pressure is not high enough in those cylinders to overcome friction and allow the brass to slam into the frame adequately.

That's the problem, Kid. I only use primers once each....

Don't be afraid of the Stoeger, but take them to a good smith so they can properly "time" the lock-up. Tis a simple job and cost effective. Normally the lock-up tang is locked only 1/2 way is so it wear MUCH quicker. If properly time they will last a long time.

Thing sure change. Now the nice trophies matches once gave out have SO greatly increased in cost they are no long viable. I wonder how much the Molly belts will eventually cost? Some trophy shops are now reselling trophies with a new label.

I use a mix. No need to limit it. Used to have a short story and the line was based on that. As SASS has changed people don't go for the story is not included.

A good video.

So sorry. I have many fond memories seeing him at shoots. Praying for the friends and family.

The lugs have worn so they no longer completely lock. It can be repaired by a good smith. Weld up where it is worn and smooth out. Also check how far the bar goes into the lug to help avoiding it happening again. https://marauder.homestead.com/files/Stoeger2.html