Paco Kelly's Leverguns.com

CowboyTutt

I've shot one at long range, not sure what they do at 100 yards, probably like my 71/84 Mauser and shoot really high at that point. The Mauser doesn't even shoot to point of aim until 200 yards with a smokeless load that duplicates original ballistics. Very nice video. -Tutt

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Never heard of them. out of production, but what a REALLY NEAT firearm! -Tutt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_1r3rHiFk

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Family comes first and beautiful rifles for sure! Lots more power available there if you need it, even with Blue Dot. Something slower burning with a magnum primer would take you to the finish line with the most velocity and quite possibly very good SD's and more importantly, ES's in my book. I appr...

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I have a few hollow base bullet molds and really like them. They bump up well, and the hollow bases keep the weight forward for a more stable bullet . I would agree with that in many cases. Your "shuttlecock" bullet from badminton! Jim, that is a very sophisticated bullet design at its fu...

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Griff, I ran the numbers in Quick Load with a Speer 250 grain HP Gold Dot, bullet number 4484, 16 grains of Blue Dot out of a 20 inch barrel. Not sure the bullet is exactly the same thing but closest I could come in the pre-loaded data base. Predicted velocity was 1514 fps so your right in there. Pr...

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Old Savage, thank you, you are such a good friend. I was up to see Jim a couple of Saturdays ago to work on the 22 Mag project and create the custom 22 Mag. Lee FCD and mount some scopes on two rifles. But I only stayed until about 1pm so I could not see you. Hopefully in the future I can see you bo...

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Very nice report Griff, thanks! I have Starline brass on the way, but curiously even my former Hornady, RP and Federal brass tended to those smoky sides you mentioned. We will see what this fresh batch does. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! -Tutt

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There is a similar story of sacrifice and martyrdom not well known even within the Christian Bible because it is "dual canonical" or "apocryphal" but it is the worst story of martyrdom I have yet come across. The Seven Holy Maccabee Martyrs https://lychnos.org/the-seven-holy-macc...

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I looked it up and the 44 Mag case has 37.9 grains of water capacity and the 45 Colt has 41.6 grains of H20 case capacity. So 3.7 grains difference. -Tutt

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I was really surprised and disappointed that the Henry failed as well! My 360 grain Keith bullets from Frank of Mt. Baldy did around 13-1350 fps out of a 20" Rossi in 45 Colt if a remember right. Old Savage might remember more than me. They were a starting Ruger load straight out of the Hodgdon...

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I'm actually not too surprised the mag tube suffered a failure. According to my Hodgdon reloading manual, in a 20" barrel, a 300 grain 44 Mag generates 38,800 PSI @ 1473 fps, and these folks stated their rounds were traveling @ 1550 fps. I'm no ballistician, but I suspect that had to be in exc...

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Bill, yeah brother, I was disappointed in the performance and looks of the Henry. Their customer service is first class, and I'm sure they would fix it gratis, but shipping from Australia? Not sure who would pay for that. Regarding the nomenclature of the 45 Colt or "Long Colt", I sort of ...

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No issues here, but I am largely the "un-informed" one, and every thing happens here before I even know about it unless I happen to be looking! -Tutt

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One of the nicest handguns I ever shot was an all steel CZ in 40 S&W. They just point and shoot well in my limited experience with them, but they are on my short list. Congratulations of the CCW permit!

-Tutt

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Oh my, another one for my brother Griff!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31VZqMxToH0

-Tutt

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Mark of "Mark and Sam After Work" are at it again with the 45 Colt at 1000 yards. That Henry rifle is pretty ugly however IMHO and it broke the mag tube as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJnVPfguzSU Don't tell Griff, but Mark also referred to it in the opening as the "Long Colt...

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Since we are discussing the 45 Long Colt, a new friend of mine at Levergun's recently sent me a copy of Paco's articles. I don't think such a thread here would be the same without Paco''s input and on his forum, so I'm posting it here. Yes my friend, it did get here OK, and yes, I could decipher the...

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(By the way, the ancient technique of using a long drop-tube to settle blackpowder while charging cases is a waste of good time. Simply swirl-charge the case, you will get a denser charge and better ballistic uniformity. Not an opinion; a proven fact. It is amazing what one can learn from actually ...

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Jim, in my new town in SoCal we have exotic meat markets where I can finally get some rabbit! Looking forward to that! -Tutt

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Mic's knowledge is unprecidented in my experience!!!
-Tutt

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Its been a very long time, but I think it was in one of McPherson's books (Accurizing the Factory Rifle, I suspect) that he wrote about recrowning a barrel with a marble and some polishing compound of some sort. My gun books are all packed up right now. If I find the book again, I will look it up an...

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That's pretty neat! Thanks for sharing!!! -Tutt

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That sounds pretty good Ray! Here's a pic of my hash and corn. It is colorful and tasty as well.. -T-

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I made some "high dollar" corned beef hash and corn with Boar's Head corned beef (super lean and expensive sandwich meat), diced fresh potato's, green onions and frozen corn. Turned out exceptionally tasty, not overly salty at all, in fact I added some salt and pepper to one batch, and pic...

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Beautiful rifle and cartridge! -Tutt

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1095 maybe? -Tutt

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OK, first off, thanks for the birthday wishes my friends! Apparently someone or social media page "ratted me out" LOL! :D I just turned 56, and spent the first birthday with family in probably 20 years. I'm now probably permanently in SoCal and looking forward to some shooting at the Angel...

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I'm not answering your question at all. Sorry. Maybe this will help: In most applications where Damascus Steel is being used today, it was chosen for its aesthetics - how it looks. As a knife collector, I love the look of my Damascus Steel bladed knives. But as a knife user, I will always choose a ...

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Earl, what cartridge file did you find it in? I checked 0.510 and 0.500 sizes and it wasn't there? Thanks for looking it up too. That is too little pressure even for Blue Dot I think. I started to get erratic results when I tried to slow down my 11mm loads too much. I think it needs 20K to work righ...

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My Dad really liked adding a can of corned beef hash and a can of corn together. While most corned beef hash (with potatoes) in a can is not very high quality, it has always been one of my more favorite greasy dishes once in a while. I asked him one time, where did this combo come from, and he said ...

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Grizz, the 185's are doing 3100 fps and the 225's do 2800 fps. Pretty darn good for a shorter barrel (I think I read they are 18 inches with a 2 inch brake). -Tutt

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While I hate to use the word "canoe" in case Grizz is around, and sends him on an esoteric journey of many moons, those are very beautiful "canoes" Sir. :D Damascus has become so much easier to get it seems. You can buy it in pre-made bars and leave it to the knife maker for forg...

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Have you looked for 338 component bullets lately? More like unobtanium! I'm trying to work up loads for my 338 Federal and the rifle sits idle since I can't find light bullets! Gunny, no, I don't have a .338 rifle of any kind. It seems like many of the bullets I need for a handful of cartridges I h...

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It's a wonderful rifle MM, and I look forward to your BP loads. As to using modern smokeless powders, it really is about what your criteria is. If your looking for maximum velocity that will generate one chart of powders. If you want to limit the velocity with a certain bullet, you can set the crite...

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Blaine, I agree, but it depends on the terrain and what your hunting I think. But I've only killed one pig from the side of a truck, using a friend's rifle at about 75 yards.

-Tutt

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Bullets have to work at the intended velocities of a cartridge for sure. My best friend told me the 338 cartridge is so popular and there are so many bullets available at that size it was one of the reasons he chose his Savage rifle, cartridge, and components in 338 Lapua. I appreciate the fact that...

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OK, I have to admit, that the Weatherby family may have hit a real home-run here with this new cartridge built around their small frame, 6 lug, Mark V action in a 5 1/2 lb carbon fiber rifle with an optional muzzle brake. They even make one for us "lefties" (bastards! -Tutt) And it is cent...

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4198 was great in its day, but much better stuff out there even for this application, I'm sure. We could figure it out together when your ready someday. Would be fun! Meanwhile I appreciate the BP stuff and await your results. Very interesting history on that rifle again. I've discovered I can get t...

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That is totally bad-asss and attractive too!

-Tutt

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Geeze Jim, you have some very deep pockets!

Ray, thanks for the link to the Gunblast article. I had not seen that one before. -Tutt

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Ray, don't understand, better links please. -Tutt

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I see no reason for animosity here, so lets just stop it now if we could. No need to ruin a good thread. JB knows what is right for his family, the 5.7 is a decent self-defense cartridge, and many others too.

-Tutt

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Thank you JB! -Tutt

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Jim, I respect you and look up to you as you know. I've only been in one bar fight, but it was a pretty ugly one for me, but not terribly bad as they go as I was not hurt. The data on who survives being shot is mixed. Some die just at the mention of being shot. Others you can fill full of holes and ...

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That looks like a pretty cool and useful saw too, I have to say. Thanks Tycer! -Tutt

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There are some nice 22 Mag NAA mini-guns for sale even here in Commiefornia but I have my doubts that a 22 mag at snubbie velocities could "stop the threat" fast enough, especially with a body shot. Yes, it will kill, but will just take too long I think. -Tutt P.S. The NAA I handled had an...

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First off, welcome! And a great choice in a rifle and one of the better "obsolete" cartridges out there. I love my BLR in 358 Winchester. I am not sure what is out there regarding load data but I could help you with the Quick Load program with that pretty easily as its in the data base. Lo...

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Just a little leather pouch I can wear around my neck. It's quiet and beats sucking on lead all day. :D My break barrel is 30 cal and the other is a PCP in 45 cal that shoots real bullets so there is nothing off the shelf for me in particular. Here's a belt pouch that could be very handy. https://ww...

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I thought I would look and see if there was any data for the 50-140 cartridge in Quick Load already. Doesn't appear to be although I could pretty easily modify another 50 caliber I think (50-70 was in there but it's the "auto" one?) Anyhow, your not interested in going smokeless I know, bu...

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It doesn't look like it weighs 15 lbs, have to say. I'm sure that helps to tame the recoil, and you can do your gym work out at the same time.

Fantastic find and its in the right hands with you. Keep us posted my friend. -Tutt

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