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by Mike8623
Wed Dec 05, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What say you - picatinny rail for marlin scout scope
Replies: 13
Views: 1683

Re: What say you - picatinny rail for marlin scout scope

I put a xs picatinny on a Winchester 1886, mounted a fastfire sight on it and works like a champ and it is a 50-110. Something my boy wanted. was actually pretty easy, the hardest part was drilling and tapping the receiver bridge. The gun was parts gun bythe way. Thinking about putting one on my 188...
by Mike8623
Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chiappa 1886 .45-70
Replies: 26
Views: 5305

Re: Chiappa 1886 .45-70

Yep, I wouldn't go near Chiappa or Taylors. I've tried getting parts for their rifles with no luck. Neither Taylors nor Chiappa seem to care. I've even spoke to both of them on the phone, bottom line they just don't care. Just think what their businesses could do if either one had a real service ori...
by Mike8623
Tue Apr 03, 2012 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: winchester 1886 45-70 conversion to 50 cal. questions
Replies: 40
Views: 9719

Re: winchester 1886 45-70 conversion to 50 cal. questions

Well guys got my other 1886 completed, the way my boy wanted it......keep in mind it isfrom parts (a parts gun) and different from what you have seen in the past, but my boy had been wanting a scout rifle...so I guess he has one now. It has a 18.5 barrel in 50-110 with a xs scout mount and in Duraco...
by Mike8623
Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 barrel liner questions winchester 1886
Replies: 23
Views: 3731

Re: 50-110 barrel liner questions winchester 1886

OK guys, thanks for the info.
by Mike8623
Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 barrel liner questions winchester 1886
Replies: 23
Views: 3731

Re: 50-110 barrel liner questions winchester 1886

Thanks for replying Mike, you've been more than kind and gracious with me in all your posts. Your points are right on and this was really what I was looking for in the beginning. Keeping in mind that the whole thing for me is about hands on learning, not about the barrel at all or where it will go.....
by Mike8623
Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 barrel liner questions winchester 1886
Replies: 23
Views: 3731

Re: 50-110 barrel liner questions winchester 1886

I really appreciate all of the posts and all of the info and advice given, especially from Mike Hunter who has helped me iimmensely in the past. Contrary to what a lot on here think there are some very experienced and knowledgeable smiths on here. Although I have had some schooling and experience I ...
by Mike8623
Sun Oct 16, 2011 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 barrel liner questions winchester 1886
Replies: 23
Views: 3731

Re: 50-110 barrel liner questions winchester 1886

Thanks Earl, see guys there are more folks out there that are interested.......lets get this moving.......folks never want to share or discuss their experiences.....this is what learning is all about and sharing is what life is all about..........You know Earl when I did my 50-110 conversions I only...
by Mike8623
Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 barrel liner questions winchester 1886
Replies: 23
Views: 3731

Re: 50-110 barrel liner questions winchester 1886

Thanks Nicknak..........I understand what you had done.........and chambering the liner before insertion into the barrel.......I was thinking of afixing the liner into the barrel where it secure......by whatever method or substance you have and after curing facing off both ends in the lathe so that ...
by Mike8623
Sun Oct 16, 2011 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 barrel liner questions winchester 1886
Replies: 23
Views: 3731

Re: 50-110 barrel liner questions winchester 1886

Guys i do appreciate all comments. I have done 3 of the 1886 to 50-110 conversions, and turned, chambered and headspaced all the barrels just fine, even some set triggers basically from scratch. I finished 4 complete years including 4 summers at Lassen gunsmithing school under Dunlap when he was the...
by Mike8623
Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 barrel liner questions winchester 1886
Replies: 23
Views: 3731

Re: 50-110 barrel liner questions winchester 1886

I appreciate the comment Mike, I am aware of the modifications needed on the 1886 to alter to the 50 cal. I believe that the ready-made barrels out there such as Green Mountain have just about or the same specs. as an original barrel, or at least they have some of the some specs. in 50-110. I'd sure...
by Mike8623
Sun Oct 16, 2011 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 barrel liner questions winchester 1886
Replies: 23
Views: 3731

50-110 barrel liner questions winchester 1886

I want to say right off the bat that the projects I do are on parts that I have put together from deals I come across from time to time...I would not consider altering an old complete Winchester rifle. Winter is coming and it's time to get your projects lined up and thought out: I have a old winches...
by Mike8623
Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: winchester 1886 45-70 conversion to 50 cal. questions
Replies: 40
Views: 9719

50-110 pictures

OK Guys finally got back and I will attempt to post the pics of the 1886 50-110 I did. also included is the one I am working on now.....Both of these were put together from parts I scrounged and were not complete rifles when I got them
by Mike8623
Sun Aug 21, 2011 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: winchester 1886 45-70 conversion to 50 cal. questions
Replies: 40
Views: 9719

Re: winchester 1886 45-70 conversion to 50 cal. questions

Well I wouldn't exactly call it a work of art, but it sure works for me. I'm way up on a mountain top in Montana and will be....... until the middle of next month........Don't have a digital camera here so when I get back I post a picure or two......in the mean time I'll post a picture of that Grizz...
by Mike8623
Sun Aug 21, 2011 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: winchester 1886 45-70 conversion to 50 cal. questions
Replies: 40
Views: 9719

Re: winchester 1886 45-70 conversion to 50 cal. questions

Just wanted to let folks know, got my rifle all built and just shooting the dickens out of it.......really like it a lot........kinda put together a leather kick pad so it doesn't destroy my shoulder, conforming to the contour of the original butt, and am in the process of working up some 500+ grain...
by Mike8623
Wed May 18, 2011 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making a LA forearm from scratch
Replies: 7
Views: 1684

Making a LA forearm from scratch

I'm wanting to make a Winchester 1886 forearm from scratch...............I was wondering just how to go about drill/boring the hole for the magazine tube.............this forearm is going to be 18 inches long, so longer than originals. Has anyone done this before, if you've ever drilled a deep hole ...
by Mike8623
Sun Apr 17, 2011 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: picatinny mount on lever action
Replies: 3
Views: 1855

picatinny mount on lever action

OK guys got a winchester 1886 short barreled parts rifle............I want to mount a scope mount on it but want to utilize the dovetail slot in the barrel..................I know XS makes a scout mount that may work..................but do you guys know of any mounts that will use a dovetail slot m...
by Mike8623
Thu Oct 28, 2010 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Need "safe" barrier to keep out trespassers
Replies: 42
Views: 5688

Re: OT: Need "safe" barrier to keep out trespassers

I've had that problem for many years.........the only way you are going to stop people is to put up a physical barrier...........I don't think I'd put up anything that could be considered dangerous (or you will be in court).....but a fence should do it for most. In my experience if someone can get i...
by Mike8623
Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inletting an 1886
Replies: 11
Views: 2018

Re: Inletting an 1886

I'd inlet the rear tang area about .05-.10 larger. Make sure you got real good contact at the rear of the receiver, the large area just ahead of the pistol grip if not when you get recoil it will force the rifle back into the stock........if you don't have good contact at the rear of the receiver it...
by Mike8623
Fri Oct 22, 2010 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 1886 50-110 problem
Replies: 2
Views: 951

Win 1886 50-110 problem

OK guys, got my Win 1886 converted to 50-110 this summer, thanks to all that helped, it's all together and I have shot it...............I have a problem though and thought I would ask here because I'm sure others have had this happen and before I start digging into it thought I would seek some advic...
by Mike8623
Sat May 22, 2010 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 CAST Bullet weights???????
Replies: 6
Views: 1164

45-70 CAST Bullet weights???????

Does anyone know of a manufacturer of CAST 45-70 bullets in the 200 grain range??
by Mike8623
Wed Apr 14, 2010 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 shotshells
Replies: 10
Views: 4257

Re: 45-70 shotshells

Rimfire.....seems like I read that you were kinda headed this way on a barrel assembly (smooth bore).......I liked the crimp idea you had with regards to feeding into a 86 magazine....that is what I was looking at. I have a couple of 86's in 45-70. I carry one of them everyday in Montana, mostly bec...
by Mike8623
Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 shotshells
Replies: 10
Views: 4257

45-70 shotshells

I've been thinking about a 45-70 shotshell, probably a lot you have also or have even done it but here are my thoughts. Was thinking of using a 45-70 case loaded with a proper amount of powder and then using a .410 plastic wad (shot cup) so that the shot will not ruin my rifling and then some type o...
by Mike8623
Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 bullet questions
Replies: 4
Views: 648

Re: 50-110 bullet questions

I believe .508
by Mike8623
Mon Mar 08, 2010 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 bullet questions
Replies: 4
Views: 648

50-110 bullet questions

OK folks, needing info for my 50-110 winchester 1886 project. I see the bullet diam. for the 50-110 is .512 but I keep seeing this .510 info for bullets. So which is it do you look for .512 or .510 bullets......it seems there is more selection for the .510, can you use either one other question, is ...
by Mike8623
Mon Feb 15, 2010 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 data
Replies: 19
Views: 10423

Re: 50-110 data

Well I see you are in Lincoln County...........I have a place outside of Lincoln, the city. I used to hunt a lot when I was younger, but now I mostly watch the critters. I have a friend that drives over from Hamilton and hunts, but at my age the campfires sure feel good. I spend about 8 months a yea...
by Mike8623
Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 data
Replies: 19
Views: 10423

Re: 50-110 data

Well folks, I've got my receiver, done the conversion so it will feed 50-110, I'm sanding on the receiver right now going to rust blue it all once all of it is done. I've got a new green mountain barrel in 50 cal..........I still have to chamber, thread and cut all the dovetails, extractor notch and...
by Mike8623
Mon Jan 18, 2010 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 data
Replies: 19
Views: 10423

50-110 data

Can anyone recommend a good loading book with a lot of data on the Winchester 50-110-450 smokeless loadings........also the 45-70
by Mike8623
Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1886 barrel (Cleaning)
Replies: 7
Views: 1217

Winchester 1886 barrel (Cleaning)

Hey guys, I've got this 1886 barrel in 38-56. It looks to have a lot of rifling left in it.........but boy is it dirty.........looks like a lot of lead and crud in there..........What is good product to remove all that lead and clean it up........or what method works good for you folks.......there i...
by Mike8623
Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1886 receiver
Replies: 4
Views: 941

Re: Winchester 1886 receiver

Thanks for all who replied, the serial number range is 39xxx. I think I'll just keep it. I really wanted to swap for a very late receiver..........so I'll just hang on to it until one comes along that I can afford.............Eventually I want to do a 50-110 so that is why I wanted the later receive...
by Mike8623
Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1886 receiver
Replies: 4
Views: 941

Winchester 1886 receiver

Hey guys I've got this older black powder 1886 receiver, I would really like to have a newer proof steel receiver, do you folks think there would be any interest in a swap? Which are more desireable the old black powder or the post 1900's
by Mike8623
Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet stability and spin as it relates to barrel length????
Replies: 13
Views: 1401

Re: Bullet stability and spin as it relates to barrel length????

Well Guys let me ask this question:

What twist rate would you pick for a Winchester 1886 50 cal. 450 grain bullet?
by Mike8623
Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet stability and spin as it relates to barrel length????
Replies: 13
Views: 1401

Re: Bullet stability and spin as it relates to barrel length????

Well I'm confused now............the bullets I plan on using are the barnes .510 diam, 450 grain with a length of .925, according to the greenhill formula, If I'm getting it right the twist rate should be somewhere around 1 in 42. I thought you neede a faster twist with a larger grain bullet is it t...
by Mike8623
Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet stability and spin as it relates to barrel length????
Replies: 13
Views: 1401

Re: Bullet stability and spin as it relates to barrel length????

I was thinking of a 450 grain bullet, what twist rate would you think appropriate, is there a formula for twist rates?
by Mike8623
Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet stability and spin as it relates to barrel length????
Replies: 13
Views: 1401

Bullet stability and spin as it relates to barrel length????

Got a question, I'm in the planning stages of a Winchester 1886 in 50-110 with the heavier bullet weights. I would like a shorter barrel though somewhere around 20 inches. Since the 50-110 seems to like a longer twist rate like 1X24 or so, I was wondering if the barrel was 20 inches how would it aff...
by Mike8623
Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 dummy
Replies: 2
Views: 383

Re: 50-110 dummy

Thanks for the bump, surely someone must have seen these advertised or have a few laying around..........I'll pay.
by Mike8623
Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 dummy
Replies: 2
Views: 383

50-110 dummy

Hey does anyone have 3 or so winchester 50-110 dummies, loaded cartridges or know of a place to buy a few..............if someone has a few I don't mind paying for them.............
by Mike8623
Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: winchester 1886 45-70 conversion to 50 cal. questions
Replies: 40
Views: 9719

Re: winchester 1886 45-70 conversion to 50 cal. questions

I want to thank all that replied, and those of you that will reply in the future.......I am grateful for all the information given. I do have a lot of time on my hands and enjoy this sort of thing. I especially want to thank Mike Hunter. I think what I'll do is keep the little rifle I just put toget...
by Mike8623
Wed Sep 23, 2009 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: winchester 1886 45-70 conversion to 50 cal. questions
Replies: 40
Views: 9719

Re: winchester 1886 45-70 conversion to 50 cal. questions

So it looks like the cartridge lifter would have to be opened up about .200 or so. I guess the determining factor would be how much material is on the lifter and if there is enough to mill out...............I'll take a look.............. Thanks to the both of you for responding..................othe...
by Mike8623
Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are there any consistently reliable Trail Cams out there?
Replies: 8
Views: 1061

Re: Are there any consistently reliable Trail Cams out there?

Well................here is my experience down and dirty.............They all promise the world but beware............I've got 3 each one a different brand and from 100.00 up to 600.00. it is not necesarrlily what you pay in some instances. I've got a Stealth, a Leaf River and a old Buckeye cam........
by Mike8623
Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: winchester 1886 45-70 conversion to 50 cal. questions
Replies: 40
Views: 9719

winchester 1886 45-70 conversion to 50 cal. questions

Hey guys, new here, but have a couple of questions. I have a old Winchester 1886 parts gun in 45-70, 22 inch barrel, shoots good, I can put all my rounds in a 18 inch circle at 300 yards with a 405 g. bullet and with open sights and while most may not be happy with that I am tickled pink. I have how...