Hey, gun nuts!

[Peregrinator]

Bad mag then most likely. .45 Colt is a Ruger New Vaquero "Montado".

That's what I thought. I'll see if oil makes the difference.

Nice gun. I was looking at them online recently. Part of your historical collection.

Hardly, no one gets a fake ass this big, silly.

Mirrored, huh. Interesting.

Did you see those stories about the person injecting, what was it, concrete or something into people's asses?

I've always wanted them. Wouldn't that be cool?

 

[Peregrinator]

• Gelatin Powder
o 1 kilogram of ordinance stuff or 2 boxes (32 packets each) of Knox/Kroger gelatin
• Distilled Water
o 6 liters of water for ordinance, 1 gallon for the packets
• A mold for the fissures
o Plastic
o Measures 6" x 6" x 8" or 7" x 7" x 8"
o Preferrably standing up as opposed to a meatloaf pan
o Multiple smaller blocks can't be used - fissures won't expand across blocks
• A mold for the backstop (optional)
o Only required if your original mold is smaller than 8" x 8" x 18"
o Plastic
o Purpose in life is to catch the bullet, not measure the fissures
• A very large pot
o It should hold at least 7.5 liters (2 gallons)
• Whisk, electric beater, drill with a paint mixer
o Used to help mix in the gelatin powder and remove lumps
o A must have
• Paper towels
• Wire mesh strainer
• Food thermometer
• Cloth
• Silicone spray
• Hearing and eye protection
o If this isn't automatic by now, stop here.
Preparation
1. Take a couple cups of water and use the wisk, electric mixer, or paint mixer to mix in the gelatin as well as possible.
2. Heat water to 130° F ± 10° F (54.4° C ± 5.6° C) in the very large pot. There's going to be foam, so make sure that you have room to spare.
3. Add in the gelatin goo. Add it in slowly and mix it well.
4. Put a layer of paper towels on the mesh to make a filter.
5. Use a large spoon to scoop off foam. Dispose of in the sink with running hot water.
6. Coat mold with silicone spray to make removal easier.
7. Put the filter over your mold. Either get it rigged up to stay there or get a friend to hold it.
8. Pour the gelatin into the mold through the filter to remove the foam and lumps.
9. Let stand for 4 hours at room temperature, with aluminum foil tented over the mold to prevent airborne contaminants.
10. Place into refrigerator at 39° F (3.9 ° C) for 24 hours or more.
11. Remove gelatin from mold. Pour a small amount of ice cold water between the mold and the gelatin to ease removal. Running warm water on the outside of the mold will help out if it remains stuck.
12. Blot water from block using paper towels.
13. Wrap gelatin in a plastic bag.
14. Return to 39° F (3.9 ° C) refrigerator and wait at least another 24 hours.
Use a cooler to transport the gelatin. Do not add ice otherwise it may skew the results. Shoot a steel BB into it at a velocity of 590 fps ± 30 fps (180 m/s ± 9 m/s). It should penetrate 3.35 inches (8.5 cm). If you don't shoot at the right speed, it will penetrate just a bit more or less, so a tiny amount of variation is acceptable.

 

[thør]

• Gelatin Powder
o 1 kilogram of ordinance stuff or 2 boxes (32 packets each) of Knox/Kroger gelatin
• Distilled Water
o 6 liters of water for ordinance, 1 gallon for the packets
• A mold for the fissures
o Plastic
o Measures 6" x 6" x 8" or 7" x 7" x 8"
o Preferrably standing up as opposed to a meatloaf pan
o Multiple smaller blocks can't be used - fissures won't expand across blocks
• A mold for the backstop (optional)
o Only required if your original mold is smaller than 8" x 8" x 18"
o Plastic
o Purpose in life is to catch the bullet, not measure the fissures
• A very large pot
o It should hold at least 7.5 liters (2 gallons)
• Whisk, electric beater, drill with a paint mixer
o Used to help mix in the gelatin powder and remove lumps
o A must have
• Paper towels
• Wire mesh strainer
• Food thermometer
• Cloth
• Silicone spray
• Hearing and eye protection
o If this isn't automatic by now, stop here.
Preparation
1. Take a couple cups of water and use the wisk, electric mixer, or paint mixer to mix in the gelatin as well as possible.
2. Heat water to 130° F ± 10° F (54.4° C ± 5.6° C) in the very large pot. There's going to be foam, so make sure that you have room to spare.
3. Add in the gelatin goo. Add it in slowly and mix it well.
4. Put a layer of paper towels on the mesh to make a filter.
5. Use a large spoon to scoop off foam. Dispose of in the sink with running hot water.
6. Coat mold with silicone spray to make removal easier.
7. Put the filter over your mold. Either get it rigged up to stay there or get a friend to hold it.
8. Pour the gelatin into the mold through the filter to remove the foam and lumps.
9. Let stand for 4 hours at room temperature, with aluminum foil tented over the mold to prevent airborne contaminants.
10. Place into refrigerator at 39° F (3.9 ° C) for 24 hours or more.
11. Remove gelatin from mold. Pour a small amount of ice cold water between the mold and the gelatin to ease removal. Running warm water on the outside of the mold will help out if it remains stuck.
12. Blot water from block using paper towels.
13. Wrap gelatin in a plastic bag.
14. Return to 39° F (3.9 ° C) refrigerator and wait at least another 24 hours.
Use a cooler to transport the gelatin. Do not add ice otherwise it may skew the results. Shoot a steel BB into it at a velocity of 590 fps ± 30 fps (180 m/s ± 9 m/s). It should penetrate 3.35 inches (8.5 cm). If you don't shoot at the right speed, it will penetrate just a bit more or less, so a tiny amount of variation is acceptable.

No gasoline?

 

[Peregrinator]

Well, the Krag is in parts, drying out. The stock responded well to furniture polish and the bulk of that sonofabitching grease floated out into the tub of soapy water. Next step is to rinse it down really well, dry it again, and then try oven cleaner...then rinse again, oil carefully, and reassemble. It's already looking better and the parts are moving in somewhat less gooey fashion. Should look nicer on the wall now.

 

[koalabear]

Well, the Krag is in parts, drying out. The stock responded well to furniture polish and the bulk of that sonofabitching grease floated out into the tub of soapy water. Next step is to rinse it down really well, dry it again, and then try oven cleaner...then rinse again, oil carefully, and reassemble. It's already looking better and the parts are moving in somewhat less gooey fashion. Should look nicer on the wall now.

Rookie. Get this.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/13...ing-oil-and-bore-cleaning-solvent-8-oz-liquid

 

[koalabear]

then get this......

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/857663/renaissance-wax-rust-preventative-and-gun-stock-polish-7-oz

RENAISSANCE WAX is used in the following places in the U.S. - The Smithsonian Institute, Colonial Williamsburg Conservatory, Abraham Lincoln Residence, Vicksburg Military Park and Museum, Henry Ford Museum, Academy of Arts, Metropolitan Museum of Art, NRA Museum, Rockefeller Restorations, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Hilton Hotels, BYU Museum of Art, National Ornamental Metals Museum, as well as other museums, government agencies, craftsmen, collectors both professional and amature alike.

In the United Kingdom it is used in the British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Buckingham Palace, Military Museums at Aldershot, H.M. the Queens Royal Armourer, The National Museum of Antiquities - Scotland, Royal Armories (London & Leeds), The Imperial War Museum, Windsor Castle, and The Tower of London.

 

[Peregrinator]

Thanks. I'm happy to admit I am a rookie, but the learning curve is sure fun.

 

[Peregrinator]

In Stock Product Subtotal: $39.48
Postage, Handling & Insurance: $16.30
NRA Round-Up Contribution: $4.22
In Stock Grand Total: $60.00

This shit better work, Marsupidface.

 

[koalabear]

This shit better work, Marsupidface.

If it does, let me know. I always wanted to try it.

 

[Peregrinator]

If it does, let me know. I always wanted to try it.

Well, the Kroil works really well to remove crud, and the wax...went on and seemed to stay there, without really changing the appearance of the material much. The Krag is looking like a new gun, and she's awful pretty. The action is like butter on hot glass.

 

[koalabear]

Well, the Kroil works really well to remove crud, and the wax...went on and seemed to stay there, without really changing the appearance of the material much. The Krag is looking like a new gun, and she's awful pretty. The action is like butter on hot glass.

Good stuff, I use it to remove lead from my barrels and chambers. I may have to get the wax next.

 

[Peregrinator]

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[JackLuis]

Well, the Kroil works really well to remove crud, and the wax...went on and seemed to stay there, without really changing the appearance of the material much. The Krag is looking like a new gun, and she's awful pretty. The action is like butter on hot glass.

Oh Oh, A Krag!

I just took my 1899 carbine in to get a new barrel put on and I'm already having withdrawal symptoms from not shooting it.

Very sweet shooting rifles.

 

[Peregrinator]

Good stuff, I use it to remove lead from my barrels and chambers. I may have to get the wax next.

I dosed the Walther with it as well, and finally got the remaining shit out of all those little fiddly bits in the top of the slide. And the Win didn't escape, either, since it was long overdue for a deep clean. The wax stinks, but not bad, and it seems like good shit. In any case, thanks for the recommendation. And, damn, Midway USA doesn't waste any time, do they?

 

[koalabear]

I dosed the Walther with it as well, and finally got the remaining shit out of all those little fiddly bits in the top of the slide. And the Win didn't escape, either, since it was long overdue for a deep clean. The wax stinks, but not bad, and it seems like good shit. In any case, thanks for the recommendation. And, damn, Midway USA doesn't waste any time, do they?

Coat those rusted parts with Kroil and leave overnight, it should take the rust off. If it is going to be a wall hanger, oil it very very lightly or it will just attract dust.

 

[Peregrinator]

Oh Oh, A Krag!

I just took my 1899 carbine in to get a new barrel put on and I'm already having withdrawal symptoms from not shooting it.

Very sweet shooting rifles.

As far as I know, this one hasn't been fired since the Spanish-American war. It was Lady Perg's dead uncle's, and I'm guessing it was his grandfather's. It hasn't been cut down and as far as I can tell it's not sporterized in any other way, either. Sweet rifle, but probably destined for a wall hanger, unless I get really motivated and have someone look at it.

 

[Peregrinator]

Coat those rusted parts with Kroil and leave overnight, it should take the rust off.

Does it? I'll try it. I waxed the outside metal to protect it from getting worse, but I'd love to take off what's there.

 

[koalabear]

Does it? I'll try it. I waxed the outside metal to protect it from getting worse, but I'd love to take off what's there.

It should take most if not all of it off. Then wax them.

 

[JackLuis]

As far as I know, this one hasn't been fired since the Spanish-American war. It was Lady Perg's dead uncle's, and I'm guessing it was his grandfather's. It hasn't been cut down and as far as I can tell it's not sporterized in any other way, either. Sweet rifle, but probably destined for a wall hanger, unless I get really motivated and have someone look at it.

America's first Imperial Rifle! Chosen just before smokeless powder became passe. The politics of it selection and production are fascinating. They chose a 210 gr bullet and were amazed at how well it shot, but they never reduced the bullet weight and let the cartridge shine.

In good shape it is worth a significant amount, so keep it oiled and dry. Work the bolt and think about America's first Imperial war, and how it came about.

 

[Peregrinator]

It should take most if not all of it off. Then wax them.

Wilco. I'm going to get in touch with Springfield as well and see what they can tell me about it.

 

[Peregrinator]

America's first Imperial Rifle! Chosen just before smokeless powder became passe. The politics of it selection and production are fascinating. They chose a 210 gr bullet and were amazed at how well it shot, but they never reduced the bullet weight and let the cartridge shine.

In good shape it is worth a significant amount, so keep it oiled and dry. Work the bolt and think about America's first Imperial war, and how it came about.

Yeah, I've read some of the history. Pretty cool stuff. I like the feel of it, for sure.

 

[thør]

Yeah, I've read some of the history. Pretty cool stuff. I like the feel of it, for sure.

Pat O'Donnell had one. 24 days in the Talkeetna Mts with not much more than the rifle and the coat on his back.

 

[Peregrinator]

Pat O'Donnell had one. 24 days in the Talkeetna Mts with not much more than the rifle and the coat on his back.

Sweet. Think a 30-40 is sufficient for the big scary guys?

 

[thør]

Sweet. Think a 30-40 is sufficient for the big scary guys?

Grandpa killed them with lesser.

 

[Peregrinator]

Grandpa killed them with lesser.

Yeah, but grandpa was...well, he was your grandpa. I meant for us mortals who want to be able to drop one if it charges, not have to reload several times.