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DavidS

Kirk,
Put me down for 2 copies of your calendar. I like the idea of a brief history insert about the guns in the photos.

DavidS

I have a Uberti 1873 rifle in 38-40 and it is very accurate. I would like to get one in .22LR some day. Nice find!

DavidS

In a Winchester levergun it should have the following.
1- Octagon or half round barrel
2- Rifle configuration
3- Creasent butt
4- Pistol grip stock
5- Full or button magizine
6- Tang sight
7- Checkered wood is a plus
8- Pre 1942 manufacture

DavidS

Great news! Prayers sent. Hope all is well again.

DavidS

I spoke to Lee Shaver's helper about 3 weeks ago. They are very busy right now and they are being selective on their email responses. Keep trying,you should get Ron or Lee later in the day if you call.

DavidS

Hi Kirk, A great range report as usual. I tried using moly coated lead bullets in my 1894 32-40 rifle circa 1903. It was by far the worst shooting group that I ever had in any of my rifles at 50 yards. I have had shotguns pattern better! :shock: What I found was a large amount of moly fouling in the...

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Thanks Kendog and Hillbilly, I will check out your sources for the bases. I have 1/4" bases on the 52D right now and I lose too much of my elevation adjustment on my Lyman Super Target Spot scope when bore sighting it. I know a taller front block will help,but I may need to buy a couple sizes t...

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Fantastic photos! Now I know why some of my old Winchesters have well worn wood.

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I need to know what height scope blocks go on a Winchester model 52D with the standard barrel. I know the front block should be higher than the back block for Lyman/Unertl target scopes,but how much?

DavidS

Great shooting! Damm,now I am hungry!

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There are 2 locking lugs on the model 43 Winchester. The bolt handle is one and there is a small lug oposite the bolt handle,with a machined cut in the receiver for it. The problem is that the far lug should have been larger and since it locked up from the rear a stout load in 22 Hornet or 218 Bee w...

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The Winchester model 43 was manufactured in 4 calibers. .22 Hornet,.218 Bee. 25-20WCF,32-20WCF. I have all 4 calibers. The action will develop head space on hot loads in .22 Hornet and 218 Bee. If you load down near the starting loads you should have no problems. Every now and then a barrel will sho...

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Prayers sent.

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I have used Black Hills 38-40 ammo in my 1873 Uberti Winchester. It is accurate. My handloads so far are a little better,but not by much.

DavidS

Only a 218 Bee? You need a 219 Ackley Improved loaded with a Sierra 50gr. Blitz King going about 3750 FPS. Very explosive on what ever critter you hit. You should see the mess it makes out of groundhogs!

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Prayers sent.

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Not sure of the exact date,but Winchester took the 18 off the 1894,1890 around the same time. I believe that they figured it was not as old fashined sounding.

DavidS

Go with a 9422 if you can find one in your price range. The Marlin 39 is a good one and the Henry .22 levergun is a good shooter.

DavidS

I have a T.C.Renigade in 50 Cal. I shoot Pyrodex regularly in mine with a patched .490 round ball and I have never had a problem with it going off. I believe Hobie is on the right track. I would pull the breach plug first.

DavidS

I found Leverguns forum on a search engine. The best forum by far.

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On the 1890 Winchesters,bore condition is important. On a lot of the 1890's the bore will be pitted.The use of black powder and mercuric priming compond plus lax cleaning ruined many early .22's.Condition is also a factor in price.Most 1890 receivers will show varied amounts of blueing flaking.This ...

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I have both a 444 and a 35 Rem. I like the 35 better for deer.It seems to pole ax them real quick. But,that being said.I would buy them both as nice pre cross bolt safety Marlins are hard to come buy. Mine are both pre safety.

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I too have used the same loading data in the Rifle magazine article by Mike venturino. I used his load with the cream of wheat filler and while I got very good results. I did notice a jump in recoil and report also. I think what needs to be taken into account is the filler is not burned on firing an...

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It sounds like the new Marlin 410 lever shotguns. I have an original 1929-32 Marlin 410. It is based on their 1893 rifle action,I believe. In two Marlin books that I have,one states that around 2,500 were made and the other book says around 5,500 were made. Although there have been reported serial n...

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Yes,I have my father's 1938 Mossberg .410 bolt action shotgun and his Winchester model 43 .22Hornet rifle. The Winchester has taken many Whistle Pigs.[groundhogs].

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The 38WCF seems to hold an edge in accuracy over the 44WCF for me. I have a Cimmaron 1873 sporting rifle in 38WCF and it is quite accurate.Why was the 32-20 left off the list?????

DavidS

Great looking Ballard! I need to expand my Ballard collection too.

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Sorry to hear this.Prayers sent.

DavidS

I am an NRA/Life/Benifactor member and you are right,the higher up you go on the ladder,the more say you will have on how the NRA is run.The membership it's self can only change what they do not like.And I do know with out the NRA we would not have the 2nd amendment any more.Please vote and sign up...

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That's It? Just kidding,a nice collection.

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Another question is just where will H&R fit in this NEW mix? Remember that Marlin owns H&R.

DavidS

Wow! And the anti hunting people want us to believe that the bears are cute and nice!!!!!!!!

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I see everyone is finding the new forum.

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I found a hammer extension for my BLR 81 at the local outdoor store.I believe it is made by Uncle Mikes.

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Nice shooting Val. I should bring my Ballard to the range this weekend.

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I liked the old forum but this one is good too.

DavidS

Interesting,I may have to try this in my 1892.

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Nice old photograph.It sure looks like a 1894 Winchester rifle to me.

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Prayers sent.

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Thanks Marlinman,
I have sent you a PM.

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I can not wait until deer season this November in Northern NY. Here in NJ we have had lows in the upper 30's to mid 40's this past week. Nothing like the low temps.in the Adirondacks in mid November.

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To Marlinman, That is what I wanted to say,but I could not remember exactly how Peterson came to work with G.Schoyen. The fellow I have been buying my single shots from told me about the Schoyen connection and I remembered just enough,but not all. If you could send me the book titles on Peterson and...

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Funny,I don't see any horns on that deer.

Anyway did the bear hold you up from getting out of your stand?

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To Marlinman,
I have owned my Ballard for about 6 years. It has a heavy round barrel by A.W.Peterson. Something nags me that he may have lived or worked in Colorado. Not sure though.

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What a great looking Ballard. I have a 61/2 Rigby actioned Ballard off hand target rifle in .22LR. It is by far my most accurate .22 that I have ever owned. It loves Federal Gold Medal .22LR Match ammo.

DavidS

Another reason to vote Republican this November!!!!!!

DavidS

I have the One Ragged Hole sight on my 9422 mag. and my 9422 LR. For me they work very well. It still works like a tang or receiver sight,just put the bead on your target and your eye will center in the hole. Some people may have problems with this sight,but for me it tightened the groups up by a no...

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