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Bob, I'm lucky in that my smith would probably kick my azz if I brought in a primo pre 64 to pull a nice barrel off. He's a pre 64 nut and values them more than anyone else I know. I've learned more from listening to that guy than what I can read in Rule's book. I've also learned a ton from you and also our mutual friend down here (blackdog1). I'm honored to know and learn from guys like you!!

Back to my smith: he'd beat me on my head with a Winchester barrel if he thought I was dismantling them . However, when I run across one like this:




And turn it into something like this:




I feel better that I gave a rifle a new lease on life. I do understand how gundoc feels too, as I feel the same way about guys that just strip them down to turn a proffit.