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71fan

Joe,
Do you think those 45 LC loads will fit in my 44 sp cylinder

None of the manuals I have go up to 8.0 gr of Unique for the 44 sp, but they certainly do for the 45 LC. I've got some research to do.

71fan

Ed, I looked at my "Shooting Leverguns" book by Venturino last night to see what 3031 loads were in there, if any. What I found was very interesting, in that it contradicts your actual experience, and re-affirms your original assumptions (which ultimately proved inaccurate). Anyway, for th...

71fan

Don't worry Joe. I was mostly kidding. Perhaps a nice action job is in order at some point, and some nice stocks, but that's all. As long as I can find a nice load to shoot point of aim I'll be happy as a clam.

Although I do have a Ruger that is going to get the David Clements treatment.

71fan

Very interesting Ed. Thanks for the update.

It seems like a guy could gather up recent published data using 3031 for such cartridges at 40-65, 40-82, 38-72, and 40-70, and interpolate some data just to see where it falls with your 40-72 data.

71fan

Congrats ! I'm sure you'll enjoy it, but if not - it's not all that hard to move the muzzle back to the end of the ejector rod housing. ;) :mrgreen: . Exactly...you never know what could happen. And since I'd have to re-install the front sight, I may as well send it to Bowen or Clements and have a ...

71fan

Thanks guys! I do want to get some stag, elk, or ivory at some point. And I'll probably have an action job done before too long. But for now I'll just enjoy. The only problem I forsee is the growing urge to get another one, in case I ever get back into SASS/CAS. A 4-3/4 nickel with stags would sure ...

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I just wanted to share the joy...there's too much negative stuff in the world and this is good. I finally found one to my liking. I've been after a SAA for over a year, bouncing back and forth between a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gen, but always wanting a shooter. I finally settled on a 3rd gen, primarily be...

71fan

Impossible. But I can do it in three - 22, truck gun, and hunting gun, in that order: Marlin 39A with Redfield sight http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/29202Marlin_39-3.JPG Winchester 94 Trapper 44 mag http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/29202Winny_Wood_1922_and_1989.JPG Winchester 55 (1926) ...

71fan

I'm usually in dress slacks so I need small and light. I have two knives that I will interchange on a day to day basis. One a medium sized (but thin) Victorinox Swiss with the normal goodies. The other, and favorite, is a $20 Schrade Uncle Henry stockman. I love that little thing - it's simplicity a...

71fan

Yep....brings back memories. Gunpowder and ant hills was a favorite past-time.

I once heard about a boy setting off Estes rocket engines with no rocket attached, just to see what would happen. That'll make you duck for cover real quick. Wonder who that was

71fan

Congrats!! What zone did you draw? Is it a rut hunt? Nothing for me in Cali except my third choice D zone. I've been applying for the Doyle Muzzy hunt with max points since the point system began. I'm pretty much guaranteed to draw it sometime in the next 30 years :evil: I know what it means to get ...

71fan

Here is a Lyman 38 that was on Ebay last month:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... lpt=229590

And here's my Winny 55 with a 21:

71fan

The Lyman 38 is the version with a windage screw, but you see them much less frequently than the Lyman 21. The 21 must be drift adjusted. The slit on the right side can be opened up very slightly with small screwdriver and the peep moved with your fingers. Put the screwdriver blade into the slit and...

71fan

Congrats Vall!! If you put in long enough, eventually the odds will go your way. I think your 40-65 roller would make a fantastic elk rifle. I have yet to hear from CA, but so far all I have is Utah mule buck. CA will most likely be a bust. Good luck and we are looking forward to the pictures.

71fan

Number 9 in this article:
http://leverguns.com/articles/model71_info.htm

71fan

That is my understanding too. One of them has straight /parallel / vertical lugs (the 1886 I think) and the other has an angle. I think I read it in on of the articles here...I'll have to look again.

71fan

I installed a GoldenRod in my safe about five years ago, and I've had no problems since. I put a thin coat of regular gun oil on and put them away.

I am a big fan. http://www.goldenroddehumidifiers.com/

71fan

That is a great setup. I especially like the trailer. I've attempted scouting and hunting with a rear rack I end up with too much weight on my back. The trailer may be the ticket....I've never seen one like that.

If I try again I'll use one of my takedown 94s completely conceled (I'm in Cali

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71fan

That is a sharp looking Ruger. I shot a three screw 6" A LOT growing up, but it stayed with my parents when I left town. It shot very well with LRs, and even better with mags. I missed it so much I bought my own several years back (2003) - the 50 year commemorative fixed sight version. It has a...

71fan

That's a very nice family portrait there! Are your groups of 92s or 94 rifles this big? How do you ever decide who to take to the range? The 1886 / 71 is BY FAR my favorite Winchester to collect and shoot. However, when it comes time to grab a rifle and wander around the hills in pursuit of deer, th...

71fan

Congrats buddy!!
I can't wait to introduce him to the Davis clan

71fan

I appreciate both of your comments - thank you! Interesting about the nickel I guess given the choice I'd prefer a blued/cased one, but if the right nickel one can around I wouldn't mind. The flaking is a concern though. I visited the web link - thank you, it's a good reference tool. I guess if you ...

71fan

Wow. I want one.
I wonder what the reserve is

71fan

I have a Colt SAA question... I "need" a Colt SAA. I don't have one. I've known this for quite a while, but I've been pre-occupied with leverguns and single shot rifles. I think it's about time to fill the gap. I'm looking at all options - 1st gen through 3rd gen. I will shoot and carry it...

71fan

Nice pics / rifles guys.

I'm not allowed to post pictures of mine anymore. Hobie gets upset

71fan

1) I've seen several discussions about lengthening the throat, and I've already noticed that a 405 grain cast bullet seated to the crimp groove will just chamber. Exactly how far do you typically lengthen the throat, so that most loads will feed through it? Does that have any effect on the accuracy...

71fan

This one's been around a few times, but it's all I have for now. 1895 in 303, 71, and Blackhawk 45 LC. These are the guns that have accompanied me on my big game hunts for the past several years.

71fan

I think you guys may be a bit high. That's essentially a zero condition rifle. The caliber and antique aspect lend some value, but I'd be surprised to see it get more that $1,500, especially in this market. The cleaned metal and replaced stock totally killed the value. Out of the two rifles pictured...

71fan

Hobie wrote:
jnyork wrote:Do they make it in camo patterns?
Oh come on... It is like ALL underwear for men, you make your own camo pattern on it...

Umm....

71fan

My weekend had nothing to do with shooting or hunting, which seems to be the trend these days with three young boys. However, it was great.... We joined my brother's family and went camping at Joshua Tree NP. The weekend was generally spent wrangling my boys and my niece and nephew, with some rock c...

71fan

The only way to compete with W and M in the 30-30 arena, it would seem, would be to offer a similar quality rifle for lower cost. Like Mossberg has attempted. Let's see...ugly, heavier, and more expensive. Wow. :?: For my tastes, there are millions of Ws and Ms out there that will always be availabl...

71fan

Marlin 1893 OR Winchester 94 in the following configuration: 38-55, Takedown, dlx, pistol grip, set trigger, 22 inch 1/2 octagon, full mag, Lyman 21/38, Lyman folding rear sight, and Lyman/Beeches front with ivory bead. My preference would be towards the Marlin because I am enamored by case colors. ...

71fan

Enjoy your new toy...I'm sure you will. It's a nice looking rifle.

Let us know what loads you work up. I'm always curious what folks feed their 71s.

71fan

Congrats Vall! That sounds like just the ticket for a bit of squirrel population control. What fun... I am starting to warm up the the 32-20, having previously had no interest. I would have a tough time passing up a nice shooter SS like you found. Good luck with the 1885 this fall. I'm still sifting...

71fan

...we have a carefully constructed fake... I might not have used those exact words :lol: Thanks for the info Mike. Of note, that is still a relatively rare piece as it letters . If a guy had a notion, it could be rebuilt properly and made into a fairly valuable restoration piece. I'd be inclined to...

71fan

This one looks close but still not quite there. The shape of the butt is slightly off (French 1872): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flingues-p1030069.jpg But I think this may be it. It seems like a match (Go to the 7th revolver on the page, item #220): http://www.rememuseum.org.uk/arms/pistols/ar...

71fan

I think the caliber would warrent about a 100% premium. The PG gets about 25%. The short barrel, if it letters, gets about 25%. So let's see, zero condition = $0, times 2 = $0, add 25% twice = $0. There you have it :D :D In all honesty, if it letters correctly it could be made into a Turnbull gun wo...

71fan

I just changed the format to subsilver2, as mentioned above. It is mostly normal now, but still not the same as before. It will do.

71fan

I have the white screen and unfriendly format too.

Was'up?

71fan

Mike, you're uncharacteristically generous on this one

What a piece of...what's the word...history. Yah, that's it.

Oh well, it doesn't hurt to try, and I wish the seller all the best luck.

71fan

Nice! You'll have fun I'm sure. I built my first Cal legal right after the election using a CMMG lower and a Bushmaster HBAR 16" upper. It has the bullet button on it like yours. I use an Ergo grip with a storage compartment in it to keep my "tool" so the mag changes are very quick. I...

71fan

It's not in the description. I noticed in the picture the barrel proportion was a bit off, so I scaled it off and compared it to a 26-inch rifle. It came out to 23.1 inches, but with my rudementary technique it could easily be 24. Based on that I am fairly convinced it is shorter than 26. If you wan...

71fan

Yep. That's why I said "officially." I would venture to guess that most buyers don't know about the discrepency and still go off of Madis and the Feds.

71fan

His previous listings didn't make reserve at $2k, so it was higher than that before. Who knows what it may be this time. The handguard isn't cut for the rear sight, so it either has a replacement handguard or it was special ordered with a Lyman 21/38 and no rear sight. Also, I'm not positive, but I ...

71fan

It's a dovetail adapter. The sight was made for a smaller dovetail, perhaps a Remington, so they needed an adapter to make it work on the Winny. About value, I think the shorter than standard barrel, if it letters, would bump the value a bit from Mike D's estimate. Since the seller doesn't mention i...

71fan

Oh boy...that is nice. I like it a lot. Not high condition, but still basically original. I'll be keeping a close eye on that auction. Thanks for the h/u. I think the Lyman 38 may be a replica but it still looks nice. Either that or it was refinished. Either way, it's a good shooter in a hard to fin...

71fan

I keep a detailed inventory with up to date estimated values and details about each firearm. It is very handy for insurance purposes, and will come in handy should I meet my demise prematurely. My wife wouldn't have a clue without it.

71fan

The burns me too

Very nice collection though. They must not realize how much money they're shutting off when they make such a stupid decision.

71fan

Those are some very nice guns guys. This is a shameless thread 8) I like it! I have so many that make me smile, it's hard to chose. The prettiest wood I have is easily my custom Remington 700. Shilen barrel and action work, 30-06. I think it needs a new recoil pad though: http://www.hunt101.com/data...

71fan

My question is, did Redfield make these sights to fit 71 / 1886 receivers ? Certainly. I have two of them - one on my 33 wcf and one on my Browning 1886 carbine. I prefer the Redfields over the Lyman and Williams. I have these two and also on my 39A (see my avatar). They do seem to be a bit more ro...

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