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1st time poster, that thing is neat. It's a little ironic that it's the same gun I just started wanting about 2 weeks ago, and just discovered this forum a few days ago. I'm hoping to be able to get one in blue finish,whenever,hopefully, wholesalers,dealers,prices? get back to normal.

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Lol, there's not going to be a normal, just ever changing goal posts.

 

Anyway I plan on getting one with the detachable stock and then have a smith cut and pin to 16 OAL or SBR.

 

From what I've seen on a couple of charts, any length over 10.5" with standard 230gr seems to subtract velocity.

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Gold, I fear you may be right. I've pondered the sbr thing myself. I'm not adversed to the cut back and reinstall comp business with a standard model or barrel replacement with a Green Mountain 14", but an AO with the 14" would be so much easier. I think the sbr idea is going to be out of the question for me. If prices go up much, all of it will be out of the question for me!

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Well I took her out today and she ran the stick mag and the drum flawlessly. It was a blast and with the stick mags this thing shoulder bumps pretty easy! Not so much with the drum, too much weight sadly. The winding recommendation seems to be bs. Unless I wind until it stops the spring will run out of steam before the mag is empty. Got some 30 round stick mags coming in the mail.

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Beautiful rifle!! I also wanted one for many yearS and picked up an early low 200 serial number one. Doesnt run well ftf and a few slam fires so Im trying to work on finding parts which aint easy. Also considering find a smith in N.J. That knows them. Sometimes it better to accept that you dont know what you dont know. Good Luck with yours!!
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Raw linseed oil is the magic potion. Do NOT use boiled linseed oil, as it has additives that don't dry completely. Additionally, it does not self-dissolve, creating a sticky mess with additional coatings.

 

HTH, Karl

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