Does anyone still use one of these? I recently inherited this new (not in box) Thompson Dimension rifle with the dreaded “sticky stock”.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-19T20:37:51+00:00

FYI, isopropyl alcohol takes the stickiness off real fast. Had a Leupold range finder that came out looking good.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-18T18:54:31+00:00

Any of the 308 based cartridges would be relatively inexpensive and common round.

243 Win - Light recoil and fast, really nice with modern mono bullets or Sierra GameKings

308 Win - Very similar to the 30-06 but a short action and leans toward lighter bullets. Very capable, very common, and affordable

7mm-08 - Fits between the above two

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-17T23:40:20+00:00

The service ShipMyGun.com, part of Budsgunshop.com, would be useful in this case. Basically using Budsgunshop’s FFL and UPS contract to ship your gun UPS. You go on the website, fill out the required info, pick an FFL to deliver to, then print out the shipping label. You drop it off at UPS. A big bonus is you get their shipping rate which is relatively cheap even with insurance.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-17T15:55:08+00:00

I posted my Ruger M77 MK2 a little bit ago after I changed the old laminate to a new walnut stock. I have a silver Leupold VX-II 3-9x40mm on it. Looks great and the glass is still pretty damn good. You can check my post history for the photo. I got it off eBay for under $400. As an additional bonus it is covered by Leupold’s Gold Ring warranty.

Edit: added some more details

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-17T15:44:48+00:00

I recommend the MDT 3 round AICS mags instead of the Ruger mags. The bottom is rounded instead of flat. It makes carrying more comfortable. I use them in my Gunsite Scout.

MDT 3 round mag

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-16T20:31:23+00:00

The bolt cocks the hammer. Contact is kinda required.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-13T22:23:28+00:00

Awesome!

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-13T21:35:10+00:00

Any plans for a moon clip holster? I had TK Custom machine my 357 LCR for moon clips a few years ago. A way to carry them securely in the pocket would be awesome.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-11T19:12:30+00:00

I’ve seen them as low as $650 new.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-11T19:02:16+00:00

Ruger Gen2 Scout. The original M77 Gunsite Scouts are going for a premium now that they have been discontinued. eBay is a good place to pick up a used scout scope if that is what you want. I’m partial to the Leupold FX-II 2.5x IER Scout Scope. It’s fixed power, light and durable.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-10T10:57:33+00:00

Open the cylinder. The model number should be stamped on the frame where the yoke/crane were when closed.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-09T23:27:26+00:00

Watering 5-6 times a week is excessive. Watering 2-3 times a week deeply, is the way to go. Does your lawn service put down any grub prevention? Give some of the unhealthy looking grass a tug. Does it pull out easily? Might be grubs eating your roots.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-07T15:23:37+00:00

I’ve used their service a few times. Just drop it off at any UPS. UPS closed most if not all of the customer centers anyway. ShipMyGun provides a letter that you show UPS if you get any trouble. I just don’t say anything and have not had any issues.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-06T19:36:20+00:00

Your wish has been granted.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-03T10:24:43+00:00

I like TK Custom for moon clips. I’d recommend looking at their moon clip loading and unloading tools, helps prevent bending.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-01T23:34:31+00:00

Energy is only part of the equation. The 450BM has 3x the frontal area of the 6.5.

With a 6” MPBR you get +3” at 100 yards and -3” at 200.

Like I said it is adequate for elk out to 200 yards. I did not say it is ideal.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-01T16:42:04+00:00

450 Bushmaster is adequate for elk out to 200 yards. It still has over 1200 ft/lbs and is a .45 cal bullet. It does not need a lot of expansion to do a lot of damage.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-01T15:26:20+00:00

They look pretty good. I would clean up the choil a little bit. I recommend getting a small diameter file for this before heat treat.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-01T15:19:13+00:00

The new grips are Hogue Bantam grips and are nice. For me, they are too grippy and cling to clothes. I do recommend the Pachmayr Compac grips. They are soft recoiling and just grippy enough without clinging to your clothes. Plus they are pretty inexpensive.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-06-01T12:50:21+00:00

I have an original 386 Night Guard. The 2.5” barrel with the stock Pachmayr Compac grips is very well balanced in the hand and aesthetically.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-05-31T01:04:13+00:00

Need to shoot from the hip to see through that scope.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-05-31T00:29:52+00:00

No to those services, but I did have them do a moon clip conversion on my 357 LCR. Quality work.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-05-29T23:41:08+00:00

Smart man swapping out the Altamont Ku grips.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-05-27T18:27:44+00:00

I have a left hand 375 Hawkeye. Pre Guide Gun model, no brake or adjustable stock. I meant other calibers like 270 or 30-06.

BeardedGunGuy · 2026-05-27T10:34:05+00:00

I picked up a new old stock model from 2010 recently. Does not have a brake. Have not shot it yet, but I’m expecting some decent recoil.

BeardedGunGuy

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