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Nice.

Misspoke or  misinformed? I stated in post #4 this is made in Italy and looks just like Fiocci ammo.

Looks like Fiocci  (sp)?  This stuff is made in Italy. The Fiocci I last had was gold bullets too. Don't see it much around here.

One of them got arrested this weekend. It's on the WREG website. http://wreg.com/2014/08/02/guns-and-ammo-robbery-thief-arrested/

The pistols they have for sale are in a glass display case. Their rentals hang on a peg board behind the counter. I don't know if they lock those up at night. The rifles and shotguns are in a rack about 20' away from the main counter.  I don't go there much because it's way too hot in there , no a/c. The handgun inventory is near 99% used and over priced. I rarely see see more than one employee behind the counter. They do HCP and other classes and the lot is full on most Saturdays from people taking said classes. I'm real sorry for their loss but their security seems to be seriously bad IMO. I've posted before about thier ammo policy, charging upwards of $6 a box extra if you don't shoot the ammo there and it's mostly Tennessee Cartridge reloads. They could be run run better IMO.  They are a 3 minute drive from my house and I'd rather drive 20 minuter to Range USA

First time Ive seen this stuff. $14 per bux of 50 at Walmart. Pretty gold boolit.

If it was like last time I was in there 8  pistols was 50% of thier inventory including rentals.

A little more info       http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/26181807/thieves-steal-one-dozen-from-millington-storeinfo.

http://www.armslist.com/posts/3346049/memphis-tennessee-ammo-for-sale--1150-rounds-22lr--federal-winchester   Go get him

http://wreg.com/2014/08/02/guns-stolen-from-millington-business/   Not enough info in this article.  That's real close to home for me.

Based on the OP's  limited candid responses I'm beginning to doubt that this is real unless he can't tear himself away from his games long enough to really respond. If so all hope is lost.

This. What's she doing chatting with another man online anyway?

No way in heyall would I replace the hammer myself for the reasons Dolomite mentioned. I did replace the trigger on my RIA and it slid right in without having to be fitted. I thought that was sweet but when I did a function check I discovered that the grip safety didn't work. The nub on the safety wasn't making contact with the trigger bow and I could make the hammer fall without depressing the safety. I had to stone the safety down where it contacts the main spring housing to make it work. Anything you do to any part on a 1911 may have negative effects to other parts.

I'd go smokeless if I was taking 200 yard shots with a muzzleloader.

http://www.armslist.com/posts/3297705/tri-cities-tn-ammo-for-sale--22lr-cci-mini-mags-375round-brick-hps

You're right Mac. Any rifle made with old style deep bluing and a real walnut stock will cost at least $200 more than one that has a matte finish and a birch stock. At least, maybe more.

I don't feel bad at all Maroon. I expect this 336w will perform just fine.  Mac, My barrel has the Remington date code RH on the left side just in front of the receiver. That's Nov 2013. It's a genuine Remlim made in Illion.

Never could understand the concept of having a safe queen. TnShooter is correct IMO. Marlins are work horses indeed. I think a used rifle that shows a little wear but has obviously been taken care of is a better hand me down than one that has been locked away and never been used just to keep it pretty.

Maybe the snobs on Marlinowners.com don't realize this. I plan on getting at least 100 rounds of various ammo in the next week or two and I'm gonna shoot all of it to test her out.

Yes, 30-30

Done

This is an offspring of my deer rifle thread. I try to research and find out everything I can about any gun I'm interested in, cuts way down on the buyer remorse. I decided to go with the Marlin 336 I bought because of my experience with them. I owned one in the early 90's and I know a few folks that have one. What I  didn't know was that the freedom group bought Marlin out back in 08. I found this out when I went and checked out Marlinowners .com. I read a lot about how the quality went downhill after the production of Marlin lever guns was moved from Connecticut to New York. They talk about wood that doesn't fit properly and isn't completely finished, front sights being off center, buggered screw heads, uneven finish on the metal, rough as hell actions and jamming and misfires. The 336 I bought has none of the cosmetic problems mentioned. The action is a little tight but smooth and that will work itself out I'm sure. Looking at my rifle that was made in November 2013 I'm guessing that these alleged QC problems have been worked out. I also belive that the bashing is being done by some Marlin snobs over there. It will be a couple of weeks before I take her to the range for the first time but I have full confidence that she'll work just fine.

336W

I have to wait until I can scrounge up enough $ for 60-100 rounds of ammo and take a trip to Natchez trace. We desperately need a new rifle range in Shelby County.

Got the glass on.