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Post by HighCotton on Sept 3, 2023 16:09:26 GMT -5
Mama and the grandson headed for church this morning and I drove separate to meet my buddy at the Southport Rd Cracker Barrel. Glory be! He gave me the bolt and the rear sight. Off to church I went. Then after a quick lunch I was in my shop working on one of my bikes, The Beemer K12LT. I just hopped in the house to post up here while I got some water to cool off a bit. I'm soaking the bolt in some cleaner and I'll dive into the rifle within the next few days.  |
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Post by saltydog on Sept 4, 2023 18:49:45 GMT -5
Good deal that he found the parts,even better you got them hand delivered. Let us know how it shoots.
Hows the rifling in the bore ?
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Post by HighCotton on Sept 6, 2023 16:27:44 GMT -5
After a quick bolt cleaning and laser bore sighting the rifle's iron "peep sight" my grandson Tyler and I headed to the range. Time to put this 80+ year old Winchester 69a through the paces and see if we could resurrect her!  I'll start by noting once again, I am totally amazed at the accuracy of these old sights. We were shooting at 20 yards. I shouldered the rifle first. For reference, the "squares" on the target are 1 inch. These were my first 5 shots:  Then it was Tyler's turn. He put these 4 shots in and near the red:  At which point he then commented, "All right Grandpa! I got it now! One last round in the chamber. I'm Gonna aim for the bullseye, upper left target":  MONEY BABY!!! This old rifle ran flawlessly! I absolutely love these old 22 rifles! |
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Post by jjas on Sept 6, 2023 16:40:59 GMT -5
Congrats to both of you!
I have an old Mossberg 46M(b) that was given to me by my best friend's father. I have other .22 rifles, but this one is easily my favorite.
Enjoy that new (old) rifle.
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Post by jtkelly on Sept 6, 2023 16:52:36 GMT -5
Outstanding shooting and congratulations on the resurrection of a FANTASTIC old rifle! I love those things!
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Post by featherduster on Sept 6, 2023 17:37:46 GMT -5
See being a nice guy paid off in SPADES.
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Post by marshallco on Sept 6, 2023 21:24:05 GMT -5
Looks like the rifle did its job, but you and your grandson definitely did your part as well. Good job!
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Post by HighCotton on Sept 7, 2023 13:37:46 GMT -5
He must've seen me coming with the ole trusty Winchester 69a!!!   |
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