harrygrey382

Anybody have a Marlin in 45-70 or know where one might be for sale?

I'm selling our enormous ex army type general service marquee. This is the classic british army design that was first used in the 1920s and continued until the 1980s. It is not hard to see why as it has great coverage and is very sturdy. It can be erected in 9' increments - so if you only wanted it to be 20x27' that is fine. These sections are all dutch laced together to the hips We bought this for our wedding which is on thursday. So by the time the auction ends we will no longer need it. The four middle sections were brand new when we put it up last week, and the two hips (ends) had been put up once before. So the canvas is in as new condition with no mold, mildew or rips. Most of the poles are genuine army surplus, with a few of the small outer ones being new hardwood. All walls are included but we haven't put them up as they aren't needed. They are also in new condition. To buy this marquee new from somewhere like here - http://www.surplusandadventure.com/shop/camping-outdoor/tents/party-tents-marquees-military-tents/marquees/british-army-general-service-465253.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=S&A would cost £3210 It is a fanstasic looking marquee and at 20'x56' is big enough for a large party - we are seating over guests in it with room to spare. We will put up more pictures as we fill it up. We start taking it down on saturday, and viewing is welcome until then. Contact me for a postcode. The winning bidder is welcome to come and help taking it down to see how it works. Pick up is essential, and it takes a lot of room so a pick up, large van or trailer is essential. Although if you are fairly locale I may be able to help. It must be picked up by the end of saturday. I'm after £1750 ono. Location is West Sussex - GU31

sold to blueeyes

oops forgot that part. 250 ono posted

I am selling my classic Pecar rifle scope. It is a variable 4-10x45. Optics are in very good condition, body has signs of use. It has a steel tube with 1/4 MOA clicks and a German reticle. It does hold zero on my 243. This is a high quality German made scope comparable with new Zeiss, Schmidt and Bender, Swaro etc.. After 250 ono posted

sold

Reluctantly selling my trusty Leupold vari-x II 4-12x40 AO to make way for a Pecar. Optics are mint. body is pretty good but has a couple of marks - a rub mark on the eye piece due to a high bolt handle, and a small nock on front lens cover. It's a robust scope with a magnification range ideal for everything from rabbits to deer. Reticle is duplex. Has always stayed dead on zero on my 243. Zoom is smoothe and firm. Has the famous Leupold lifetime warranty. Classic looks and very high build quality. Looking for £195 posted ono

yes unfortunately not. They will fire, but will split the cases and erode the throat. However, at 17 per 100 I find it's not too costly for rabbits. You only need to hit them once...

I am reluctantly selling my faithful 22 mag. It's a Winchester 9422M made in 1975. This was the golden period for 9422s. They stopped making them a while ago and the 22 mags were apparently the best. It holds 11 + 1 in the magazine. With a scope it produces 1.5" groups at 90 yards with winchester super-x 40gr JHP. My longest shot is a hare at 110 yards - very good calibre for them actually. But I mainly shot rabbits. The stock has a nice new oil finish and looks great. However, there is the odd small dent. Also, the blueing is a bit worn - it doesn't look new! It is a very handy size and comes up quick. I am including a leather cartridge belt and medium scope mounts (40 mm scope). I'm after £270. Face to face or I'll post to RFD at cost.

yeah that's more like it. Heaps have LSDs, nothing has had factory diff locks I'm aware of. Diff locks essentially turn it into a rigid axle. Tractors have them. So if you forget to turn them off and turn a tight corner on tarmac you may snap something. But serious off road traction!

my bad - mean to link to another forum. Changed it now. Agreed with all you say - even the experienced old loggers can learn something if they want... But then, it's likely the old timer would be teaching the instructor how to do it. I had a PPE training for abrasive cutoff wheels recently and it was a joke. He didn't know the first thing about the saw and everything he said was painfully obvious and second nature to anyone that's picked up a cuttoff saw before. But yes chainsaws can be incredibly dangerous so the ssafer the better in any circumstances is for the best. But I also think it is the users choice - it shouldn't be dictacted in the form of producing a ticket when buying a saw.

If anyone wants too much info on all things chainsaw related, try here - http://www.arboristsite.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9 Oh yeah, and low kickback chains - I reckon they're not so much use. They won't prevent a kickback, so are NO substitue for improper use. But they do reduce chain life and cutting speed, and sometimes increase vibrations. Basically, IMO if you need one you shouldn't be cutting, and if you're experienced they're a pain. So I don't see ethere place really. Also, according to more than one stihl technician (at my local dealer) helmets are not designed to reduce ANY kickback, they're purely for protection from falling debris when felling. Most people agree they're not needed when bucking. The plastic is not impact proof, and a high speed chian will make quick work of the visor and shield. I agree about a sharp chain being the best safety gear, along with a true bar with correctly tensioned chain in a good state of repair. And a healthy awareness of the bar tip - a bit like the dangerous end of a rifle!

out of interest, what has factory fitted diff locks?

yeah but a good quad bike will be FAR more expensive

yep - the reason they still hold their value is because they last so long. There's no disadvantage to an older one!

good call on the suzuki. Either way you should go jap - they're the toughest and most reliable vehicles. Period. Although LRs can be very capable off road, they are not known for high build quality and long term reliabilty. If you're going for an rough old 4wd, it'll be in the later stages of it's life, so wverything that can go wrong will. So I wouldn't look at discos/freelanders/rangers - too many nightmare electrics etc.. If you want landrover, you should be able to pick up a rough SIII for not much. Otherwise, go for gold - a hilux or nissan D21

Is it not a diesel - eliminating the ignition problem? I've never been deep wading (above standard intake), but have done plenty of deep river crossings and the brakes don't suffer, you just need to 'dry off' drum brakes. UJs, ball joints and CVs should be sealed - deep in water would be no different from very muddy/wet/dusty conditions for them. OK a lot of muddy water might put a bit of wear on the starter motor and alternator, but they should have drain holes. And if this sin't regular - like the odd annual flood, then it won't be the limiting factor on the life of those parts. Anyway, why have a go - it's not hurting you... As an aside, many people fit snorkles for driving in dusty conditions (like all dirt roads when it hasn't just rained) because the air is cleaner up high than down at regular intake level. In fact most 4wds used in rural Aurtalia have them for this purpose. So I say good on you biakalblaster, they're a good addition to any vehicle that will see more than just bitumen. Here's a pic of my Aussie 4wd, a Landcruiser HJ47. Considered by people with a rounded experience of 4wds cars to be the toughest vehicle ever made. It has a slightly raised air intake and oversize air filter.