Itch for a 17 cal.

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Old Mart: I came across some taps at an auction years ago that originated in an instrument shop. Almost all of them were very fine threads, odd sizes....

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Dons: Thanks for the additional info. My 1906 is chambered for LR. I think the little pumps that were for 22 shorts were intended for carnival shooting...

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Dan, I don't have anything that will answer your question, but can you determine what is the function of the shaft, that fell out? Is it a square or a...

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My South Bend - Nordick has a similar arrangement as yours. LH lever on mine located near the spindle will only stop the spindle, not start it. The RH...

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Lugnut: Bicycle chain is a little different from industrial chain. Not sure but I think that not even all bike chain is the same. Don't mix bike chain...

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Dons: Thanks for your observations. Part of my last post got garbled, but I was trying to say I was thinking about sleeving my 1906 Winchester down to...

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I just left a large gunshop here in southern Indiana/northern Kentucky area, (Whittakers) and they can't get CZ's but have plenty of ammo, such as 22's,...

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I would never use grease in a chuck. Oil, yes, frequent cleaning yes. Grease no, never, grease is nortorious for holding chips.

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I'm like mochinist in that I like a mechanical foot brake. I first got used to one on a French made tracer lathe and used it gently. I now have a 15"...

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Thanks to everyone for their opinions and contributions.
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macona: I'm curious, why the 17HM2 instead of the HMR? Is the ammo cheaper?

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Like the title says, I thinking about a 17 caliber HRM. Kinda thinking about a CZ 452 American. Anybody got an opinion? I like Anschutz, but a little...

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Very resourceful WBC, but just one question, I'm sure you had a reason, but why did you turn the teeth to the chuck instead of toward the rear.
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Not sure, but a B size is kinda small for an 18" machine, I think. I am using C size tool posts on a 13" and a 15" lathe and they are none...

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Rich: I have been using candles for years and never had any hint of a wick trying to grab. The wick is easily cut by the blade.

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Tundra: I enjoyed your post, but I think you made a small error. You stated that you used a 100 gr. hammer. Gr is the abbreviation for (grain), not gram....

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Don't know what kind of mud you all are used to, but here in southern Indiana, this yellow clay is the worst kind , no bottom to it and hard as a whore's...

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Darrp quote: " Sarge, that would be quite a burner. 22-250 on steroids. "

Yeah, according to the barrel builder, (Harry McGowen),...

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Yeah, you would think that the rest of the world would take a lesson from WW II.

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As most old heavy equipment operators will attest to, failing to clean the tracks on a dozer before quitting for the evening in freezing weather, will...