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You can do what needs doing with the 3 die set. The bullet seating die can be adjusted to where it crimps as it seats the bullet.

        http://www.ima-usa.com/militaria/original-antique-guns.html   I'm tempted to buy one of those Martini rifles just to see what's in the box when it gets here.

I believe it should be parkerized as well, but still an interesting piece of history. Congratulations.   The Johnson is definitely something you don't run across every day!

.....and likely the most they ever learned there.   I also miss the days when police officers dressed and acted like human beings.

Maybe you missed the "Neil Young" part. :shrug:

Some of Voldermort's family perhaps?

No doubt he's a master! Thanks for sharing.

I'd think you'd have firmer gound to stand on declaring an earplug a silencer than that hideous thing Sig designed.   It is an interesting peeing match to witness.

When's it going in the classified section? :drool:

Even though it wasn't a die problem? Alrighty then! :shrug:

My TGO receiver set would have walnut furniture, but I couldn't find any in stock....and that handguard would take a whole lot of filing were I to make them by hand.

She's a whole lot prettier than you! :rofl:

Yeah........but they're still ugly! :rofl:

It won't be a "one time use". :shake:

How would you compare this to an AK47?

Sounds like a normal weekend around here. :shrug:

I'd suggest an AR as well. Adjustable stock, light weight, and he'll enjoy it for a lifetime. He can also add to it, or change it to his liking as the years go by.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-16-stainless-mid-length-1-7-freedom-carbine.html This doesn't sound too bad if you'd prefer one already put together. Free shipping too! It'll save you some $$$ by not buying the tools to build one.            http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/deals/ar-15-sale/ptac-ar15-blackhawk-complete-lower-receiver.html $129   http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-15-05/barreled-upper-assemblies/ptac-16-mid-length-5-56mm-1-7-upper-with-bcg-and-charging-handle.html $299   There'd be one for $428 without shopping hard.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Any of the cartridges you mention would be fine.   Are you set on an H&R?   Are you set on a single shot?   What's your budget?   Do you handload? If not, the 223 will be the most economical.

You can get down to around $400 if you are patient and watch for sales. $500-550 and you can build one of solid quality.

It doesn't sound like fun to me. Do you have any other options?

Sure. I have two with only a carry handle and a frame front sight. They work fine for me. I'm accustomed to deer hunting with aperture sights, so I'm at home with irons on an ar. They don't need batteries, won't fog up, etc.

It's a small ring action; sort of, but not a 98. It cocks on closing. A 98 cocks on opening. I didn't know for sure they'd take the same barrel, but I wouldn't be surprised if they did.                http://www.mausercentral.com/rings.htm   According to this, it should take a standard barrel for a small ring action. I believe i'd pull the old barre l and verify this before ordering one.

I'm not sure if the 93's were threaded the same as a small ring mauser or not. If so, I'd say go for it.   I paid $30 for a Spanish 93 quite a while back. I sporterized  and scoped it, and use it for a rainy day rifle. Mine still has the 7mm barrel.   Why not shoot it as is?

That's one you'd want autographed.