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Post by graf on Apr 20, 2017 18:24:48 GMT -7
As much as I itch for a new gun or two or...... the ease of buying a few boxes of ammo on every trip to the store keeps using up my gun budget. But the CZ Rami just keeps calling me. Almost as much as a 6" 454 Casull or a 10" BFR30/30. But then the Mossberg 930 JM Pro is really cool.... Last week I actually stopped and thought: "Maybe I finally have enough ammo now." Nah..... that would be like finding a leprechaun riding a unicorn. I know what you mean about ammo, I hit that same thought often but the justify it as a good barter item equal to gold and silver if things really go south. I've been labeled as ammo sexual by my girl friend and daughter, not even sure what that means. |
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Post by graf on Apr 20, 2017 18:30:56 GMT -7
My modify for the Henry is remove the butt plate drill holes into the stock cavity last ditch ammo and short ferro rod. I do that to all my rifles. Usally only gives me 6 rounds but could come in as handy as the ferro rod at some point.
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Post by olebama on Apr 21, 2017 10:47:01 GMT -7
now that is a fantastic idea. thanks
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Post by marc on Apr 21, 2017 18:25:33 GMT -7
Yes! Very little effort with a potentially big payoff if and when it is most needed!
I'm thinking that I will try it and drip some wax to seal it up against water. A shallow plug of wax might just save the ammo under some circumstances. Haven't tried it yet, just thought of it - reading your post made me think of it.
I use wax to make water resistance seals on other stuff because it's easy to scrape out if needed. Most standard candle wax that I have played with starts to soften at about 120F to 130F, and goes pretty liquid at about 145F. I learned the hard way that you don't want to use cheap blocks of paraffin wax if live where it gets hot. With a 100+F ambient shade temp, a piece of dark colored metal in the sun gets real hot, real fast, real reliably.
Thanks for the tip!
Marc
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Post by missasip on Apr 22, 2017 6:40:51 GMT -7
Yes! Very little effort with a potentially big payoff if and when it is most needed! I'm thinking that I will try it and drip some wax to seal it up against water. A shallow plug of wax might just save the ammo under some circumstances. Haven't tried it yet, just thought of it - reading your post made me think of it. I use wax to make water resistance seals on other stuff because it's easy to scrape out if needed. Most standard candle wax that I have played with starts to soften at about 120F to 130F, and goes pretty liquid at about 145F. I learned the hard way that you don't want to use cheap blocks of paraffin wax if live where it gets hot. With a 100+F ambient shade temp, a piece of dark colored metal in the sun gets real hot, real fast, real reliably. Thanks for the tip! Marc Yep you just got a marble rolling around some. Dang good idea... Jimmy |
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Post by graf on Apr 22, 2017 11:51:08 GMT -7
Yes! Very little effort with a potentially big payoff if and when it is most needed! I'm thinking that I will try it and drip some wax to seal it up against water. A shallow plug of wax might just save the ammo under some circumstances. Haven't tried it yet, just thought of it - reading your post made me think of it. I use wax to make water resistance seals on other stuff because it's easy to scrape out if needed. Most standard candle wax that I have played with starts to soften at about 120F to 130F, and goes pretty liquid at about 145F. I learned the hard way that you don't want to use cheap blocks of paraffin wax if live where it gets hot. With a 100+F ambient shade temp, a piece of dark colored metal in the sun gets real hot, real fast, real reliably. Thanks for the tip! Marc When I drill the holes for ammo I drill them a extra 1/2" deep and fill the hole closest to the cover with cotton/ petroleum jelly (PJ) ball. Keeps moisture out and I can use with the ferro rod in stock to make fire making easier |
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Post by marc on Apr 22, 2017 14:17:37 GMT -7
Yes! Very little effort with a potentially big payoff if and when it is most needed! I'm thinking that I will try it and drip some wax to seal it up against water. A shallow plug of wax might just save the ammo under some circumstances. Haven't tried it yet, just thought of it - reading your post made me think of it. I use wax to make water resistance seals on other stuff because it's easy to scrape out if needed. Most standard candle wax that I have played with starts to soften at about 120F to 130F, and goes pretty liquid at about 145F. I learned the hard way that you don't want to use cheap blocks of paraffin wax if live where it gets hot. With a 100+F ambient shade temp, a piece of dark colored metal in the sun gets real hot, real fast, real reliably. Thanks for the tip! Marc When I drill the holes for ammo I drill them a extra 1/2" deep and fill the hole closest to the cover with cotton/ petroleum jelly (PJ) ball. Keeps moisture out and I can use with the ferro rod in stock to make fire making easier Well there you go! Way ahead of me. Marc |
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Post by Redneckidokie on Apr 22, 2017 14:45:03 GMT -7
That 454 would be fun. I have one in an Encore pistol, it also shoots 45 long colt.
That 10" 30/30 might have a purpose if you can tote it around.
The CZ seems much the same as Glock, XD, or S&W, so more a matter of personal likes, so alot to think about.
Or more ammo?
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Post by Redneckidokie on Apr 22, 2017 14:53:14 GMT -7
Better keep a grip on that marble...that could lead to some strange places. Yes! Very little effort with a potentially big payoff if and when it is most needed! I'm thinking that I will try it and drip some wax to seal it up against water. A shallow plug of wax might just save the ammo under some circumstances. Haven't tried it yet, just thought of it - reading your post made me think of it. I use wax to make water resistance seals on other stuff because it's easy to scrape out if needed. Most standard candle wax that I have played with starts to soften at about 120F to 130F, and goes pretty liquid at about 145F. I learned the hard way that you don't want to use cheap blocks of paraffin wax if live where it gets hot. With a 100+F ambient shade temp, a piece of dark colored metal in the sun gets real hot, real fast, real reliably. Thanks for the tip! Marc Yep you just got a marble rolling around some. Dang good idea... Jimmy |
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