The Accidental Hunting Battery

[MiG25]

So lately I took some of my kids shooting and now I cannot find my locker keys and Homak lists my code as one that requires new cylinders. So, until my self imposed deadline of April 1 to find the keys (or the spares which I have put in such a safe place that I cannot remember it) I am limited to:

22LR, 22-250, SKS, and a Winchester 94 44Mag that I was recently given (that shoots way high with the shells I was also given). Only tag I have at this time is Cougar and of course I always keep my eyes open for wolves and coyotes.

Luckily I still have the key to my ammo locker.

 

[Hitzy]

What's the number on your key? Maybe one of us has a match to open it.

 

[kodiakjack]

The trick is to use the free rifles to liberate the captive rifles! Carefully of course.

 

[Johnyy]

Too bad it's not digital, you coulda used a Drinking Straw to open it!

 

[bcsteve]

April 1st?? You’re a patient man! Lol

 

[Scotty454]

If the lock has a number on it: http://lostakey.net/. I acquired a big control cabinet from an elevator mechanic friend of mine. Wanted to use it as an ammo locker. Came with a nice lock system on it, but no key. Ordered up a couple keys from lostakey whose numbers matched, and one of them worked (After a little bit of filing to thin they key down a bit). Worth a shot?

 

[medvedqc]

The trick is to use the free rifles to liberate the captive rifles! Carefully of course.

love that one.

Merry Christmas.

 

[geologist]

Many posters here say these cabinets are easy to open with just a butter knife.

Give it a try...................

 

[Ardent]

Seems like an ideal opportunity to justify a new 7x57 and .375.

 

[Can-down]

What kind of lock is it?
There are lot's of picking videos online and as hard as it might be to understand........you can buy the tools online as well.

 

[MiG25]

It's an older generic Homak containing a 7x57 and a 375 (Winchester).

Not too concerned about getting in at this time of the year. If I can't find the keys, I'll find a way in and just install a padlock.

Besides the 22-250 and 44 Mag will keep me occupied, the 44 shoots way high which I will try to fix with handloading and the trigger needs some attention as the pull is horrible, but hey, the price was right.

 

[kamlooky]

Find a theeef, they'll know oww tuh pennahtrayt thet thar klozitt.

 

[Sakoman .308]

A locksmith could get you in fast. Then you could get a new lock installed.
There is a benefit to forgetting, & losing things. I get to hide my own Easter Eggs.

 

[mbogo3]

Anyone ever find Christmas presents from last year in their closet? i have nothing more to add.I have a Homac cabinet that I had only a damaged key for so I was in the same boat.Finally found another loose key so I need to get another cut.I suppose you don't have a key #

 

[MiG25]

A locksmith could get you in fast. Then you could get a new lock installed.
There is a benefit to forgetting, & losing things. I get to hide my own Easter Eggs.

A replacement would be cheaper than a locksmith guaranteed.