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by KWK
Wed Jan 05, 2011 12:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38-ex / 38-90
Replies: 31
Views: 5838

Re: 38-ex / 38-90

I thought Bertram made it, but apparently not. The Buffalo brass is reformed, likely from 9.3x74R, but should work for you. I recall GOEX has a line of load data. It ought to be a hoot to shoot.
by KWK
Sat Dec 25, 2010 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On T-Uberti 66 carbine
Replies: 13
Views: 2266

Re: On T-Uberti 66 carbine

Winnetou wrote:Perhaps future production of the Henry and 1866 will be so modified. I hope not!
I'll second that.

If I have an Uberti Burgess ground off into the lighter weight receiver (much more research to do there), I'll have that interlock removed as well.
by KWK
Fri Dec 24, 2010 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On Topic - C. Sharps Arms 1875 Rifle Give away WINNER IS>>>>
Replies: 118
Views: 15294

Re: On Topic - C. Sharps Arms 1875 Rifle Give away WINNER IS>>>>

Your generosity is remarkable. Best wishes to you for the new year -- and congratulations to JNyork.
by KWK
Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On T-Uberti 66 carbine
Replies: 13
Views: 2266

Re: On T-Uberti 66 carbine

i was talking about the 38-55 he going to look at The price stated is correct for that. I haven't seen any around here. I've had a .30-30 on order for 8 months now. I wonder if our Italian friends are having trouble getting that to pass proof. I won't be surprised if I have to load it down to origi...
by KWK
Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On Topic - C. Sharps Arms 1875 Rifle Give away WINNER IS>>>>
Replies: 118
Views: 15294

Re: On Topic - C. Sharps Arms 1875 Rifle Give away (well almost)

While I like my rolling blocks, I can't pass up such a gracious offer. Count me in, please.
by KWK
Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On Topic!! tell me about the 33 WCF
Replies: 21
Views: 3778

Re: On Topic!! tell me about the 33 WCF

I didn't know Buffalo was making the old Hornady 200 FN bullets; that's good to hear. A 1925 model should have good steel and take a bit more pressure. The Powley Computer is usually pretty accurate in this pressure range, and it figures the 200 FN's should go 2350 at 39,000 CUP -- no news there. Pe...
by KWK
Thu Dec 16, 2010 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about the 1876 vs 1886
Replies: 11
Views: 2355

Re: Question about the 1876 vs 1886

I doubt we'd have seen a .33 WCF or a .348 if Winchester had stuck with their old toggle link designs. The 1886 was far stronger and more compact as well. The 76 is fine for what it is, and I've seen more than a few comments that isolating the elevator from the breech locking was a good idea with bl...
by KWK
Thu Dec 16, 2010 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If the Marlin 1881 were reproduced, would you buy?
Replies: 11
Views: 1879

Re: If the Marlin 1881 were reproduced, would you buy?

It might depend on whether I pick up an Uberti Colt-Burgess in the coming months. I'm studying what I might be able to turn one into. From the factory, these are for my tastes too heavy for such a light recoiling cartridge as the .44 WCF. Colt was able to lighten them greatly, and I'm looking into t...
by KWK
Mon Dec 13, 2010 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poll: Do you own a "Trapper" length lever gun?
Replies: 121
Views: 19514

Re: Poll: Do you own a "Trapper" length lever gun?

I own none. My foray into 16" barrels on rifles lasted one gun. Two trips to the range were enough to cure me of such desires. For me now, any barrel under 26" is deemed stumpy. I'd only consider shorter barrels with a short, straight walled cartridge, eg .45 Colt. I haven't tried such yet...
by KWK
Sat Dec 11, 2010 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti copy of Colt Burgess rifle
Replies: 21
Views: 7092

Re: Uberti copy of Colt Burgess rifle

Those wanting to have The book on the Colt-Burgess can search for Maxwell's 1985 book which covers that model alone. Alright, which of you guys just bought that one copy listed at Amazon.com? When you receive it, I'd like to compare his comments on the Light Carbine with those in my copy of his 197...
by KWK
Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 velocity loss in 16" barrel
Replies: 15
Views: 12150

Re: 30-30 velocity loss in 16" barrel

The Powley Computer generally gives good estimates of performance for pressures around 40,000 CUP. Here, it predicts a 170 gn load going 1987 fps from 16", not too far off the numbers Tycer found for you. Going to 20" the Computer estimates 2058 fps or about 18 fps/inch. Powley worked with...
by KWK
Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti copy of Colt Burgess rifle
Replies: 21
Views: 7092

Re: Uberti copy of Colt Burgess rifle

Here's Samuel Maxwell's description of the Light Carbine's receiver, from his 1976 book on the Burgess designs: ... only 1/16 inch was trimmed off the front of the receiver. The forward rib around the chamber was reduced substantially but from the rear taking off 1/8 inch of steel. The rear rib at t...
by KWK
Thu Dec 09, 2010 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti copy of Colt Burgess rifle
Replies: 21
Views: 7092

Re: Uberti copy of Colt Burgess rifle

The rifle and both carbines shared the same basic action. That on the rifle and the standard carbine were identical. The Light Carbine's action was milled down in many ways to lighten it and was mated to an extra thin barrel. This version of the carbine was reported to be only 5 lb. Since 1892's can...
by KWK
Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti copy of Colt Burgess rifle
Replies: 21
Views: 7092

Re: Uberti copy of Colt Burgess rifle

Looking over my last post, I see I sound too critical of the Burgess. In truth, of the pistol cartridge levers, it is my favorite design, and I know I'll end up owning one. My dream .44-40 is a Burgess rifle built on the Light Carbine action with a fine tapered, round barrel and a half magazine. No ...
by KWK
Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti copy of Colt Burgess rifle
Replies: 21
Views: 7092

Re: Uberti copy of Colt Burgess rifle

haterock 2 , thanks for the pictures of the internals. You're making it difficult for me to hold onto my money. Winnetou , other than the bevel, I've no gripes with Uberti's adaptation. One book I have shows many Colt-Burgess rifles, and all display a bevel to some degree, down to S/N 6. Some are m...
by KWK
Wed Dec 08, 2010 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti copy of Colt Burgess rifle
Replies: 21
Views: 7092

Re: Uberti copy of Colt Burgess rifle

The front edge of the receiver, where the barrel is screwed in, is not beveled. Awwww, now why would they do such a thing? In the American Rifleman review, the picture looks as if the gun left the factory not quite finished! Perhaps Uberti will fix this. Then, they can code their CNC machines to wo...
by KWK
Fri Dec 03, 2010 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1866 yellowboy?
Replies: 17
Views: 3498

Re: 1866 yellowboy?

The Winchester toggle links run a pound to a pound and a half heavier than the later actions such as the 1892 Winchester and the 1894 Marlin -- this despite their being weaker actions. That's why I consider them "surprisingly heavy." For a child under 10, this may be a consideration. The p...
by KWK
Thu Dec 02, 2010 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1866 yellowboy?
Replies: 17
Views: 3498

Re: 1866 yellowboy?

Just to pick the nit: the frames are bronze, not brass. I wonder what sort of patina they get? New, they are rather shiny. Have your daughter heft one before you order. They are surprisingly heavy rifles. I vaguely recall seeing them offered once in .44 Spl, but I don't see it in the current listings.
by KWK
Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rimless cartridges in an 1886?
Replies: 3
Views: 449

Re: rimless cartridges in an 1886?

The 1886 is usually made in big bruiser rounds. The baby was the .33 WCF. I was thinking more of a .30 or less. Chiappa is advertising a .444, which in Europe (its place of manufacture) is rated at the same pressure as the .257 Roberts; and that's what had me wondering what might be done with the ac...
by KWK
Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rimless cartridges in an 1886?
Replies: 3
Views: 449

rimless cartridges in an 1886?

Does the 1886 action require a rimmed cartridge? I've never cycled rounds through one, and with the one I cycled empty, I didn't think to look at how the innards worked. I recall reading a hook draws rounds onto the carrier. I don't know if it would slip into the groove on a rimless case. I imagine ...
by KWK
Mon Nov 22, 2010 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nicest looking Levergun
Replies: 63
Views: 8092

Re: Nicest looking Levergun

I've long been partial to thin frame 1881 Marlin. The light version of the Colt Burgess is pretty nice too, but the standard weight version is rather chunky.
by KWK
Thu Nov 18, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks, Paco 6mm/30-30 ai
Replies: 6
Views: 1470

Re: Thanks, Paco 6mm/30-30 ai

I didn't know Hornady made a RN in 6 mm. For what cartridge was it made? The 160 RN in 6.5 was a traditional military style as was the 220 RN in .30, but off the top of my head, I can't think of any commercial 6mm cartridge that used a RN bullet. The 6 Rem perhaps? What COL do you get? It looks like...
by KWK
Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dropping back in.
Replies: 87
Views: 10830

Re: OT-Dropping back in.

with the 8 hp flathead removed and the 400+ hp 327 Chev installed
Makes me worry what sort of reloads you feed your fine old Marlins!

It is good to hear from you again.
by KWK
Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats the background on your computer?
Replies: 97
Views: 9727

Re: Whats the background on your computer?

A picture of a pre-war Cessna Airmaster.
by KWK
Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: smooth up a 336?
Replies: 5
Views: 1384

smooth up a 336?

The recent discussion on smoothing up the 1894 Winchester brings to mind one obvious question: how well does its main competitor -- the 336 Marlin -- smooth up? I think the 1894 Marlin is used in Cowboy Action which suggests it must smooth up nicely, and the 336 is just a long version of it. My budd...
by KWK
Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Have your gun interests changed over the years?
Replies: 47
Views: 5707

Re: OT: Have your gun interests changed over the years?

The categories have not changed, but a few details have. Single shot rifles are my favorite, then the pumps and levers. Bolts and semi's have always left me cold. I can't say why, other than I tend to be drawn to old tech. I recognize the bolts and the semi's are technically the best, but I don't ow...
by KWK
Tue Oct 26, 2010 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: maximum COL for the 1894 Marlin
Replies: 1
Views: 237

maximum COL for the 1894 Marlin

With an internal ballistics simulator, I found a .44 or .45 pistol case necked down for .308 bullets should be able to tickle the performance of the early .30 WCF loads, namely 160 gn at 1960 fps. A bit more case length would make it simpler to do, though. So, how long a cartridge can the 1894 Marli...
by KWK
Wed Oct 20, 2010 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tell me about the Marlin 1881
Replies: 29
Views: 4786

Re: Tell me about the Marlin 1881

No, he only patented the refinements to the basic Burgess action. The lock up had been patented about a dozen years earlier. Hepburn worked for Marlin and so could employ those ideas still under patent. Like Burgess, Hepburn fiddled with the carrier for years, and this action was part of that progre...
by KWK
Tue Oct 19, 2010 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tell me about the Marlin 1881
Replies: 29
Views: 4786

Re: Tell me about the Marlin 1881

According to Brophy's book the 39 is a direct descendant of the 1891 and 1897, which were both Hepburn designs. With all respect to Mr. Brophy, I can't agree with him. In the 1891, the bolt mortise was moved to the side of the receiver as in Hepburn's 1889 and a side plate was used, but the lock up...
by KWK
Thu Oct 14, 2010 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tell me about the Marlin 1881
Replies: 29
Views: 4786

Re: Tell me about the Marlin 1881

As NKJ said, the Marlin 39 is the only descendant of the 1881. The 1881 was in part designed by Burgess. The 336 is based on Hepburn's design. The only thing in common is the lever being pinned low in the receiver, with a long finger off its front to throw the bolt back. The lock up and the actuatio...
by KWK
Sun Oct 10, 2010 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 1886 vs. Marlin 1895
Replies: 86
Views: 17680

Re: Win 1886 vs. Marlin 1895

hfcable, that's one of the best looking modern '86s I've seen. I do like the appearance of a half magazine on a lever action rifle.
by KWK
Sat Oct 09, 2010 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levers at the Trafalgar
Replies: 5
Views: 711

Re: Levers at the Trafalgar

How is "Bisley" pronounced? My first guess is Biss-lee. I can also see Bizz-lee, or Bigh-slay, or ...

Thanks.
by KWK
Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Remington #7
Replies: 12
Views: 1266

Re: OT Remington #7

No. 7 Remingtons haven't been made for about a century. The Model 7 is available but is not so classy.
by KWK
Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good News about my oldest daughter... (now w/photos)
Replies: 34
Views: 2395

Re: Good News about my oldest daughter... (now w/photos)

Perhaps there's hope, then. My little girly-girl just wants to pick up shiny brass cases.
by KWK
Fri Sep 03, 2010 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - If You Like Model RRing You've GOT To See This
Replies: 11
Views: 1106

Re: OT - If You Like Model RRing You've GOT To See This

They certainly have the quantity, but the quality of the modeling isn't the very best. However, given the layout is 7 times the size of my house (!), I suppose that's hardly surprising. I've never been to Hamburg, but I'd certainly take a look were I there.
by KWK
Tue Aug 31, 2010 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Greenhill Formula verses Velocity
Replies: 12
Views: 1297

Re: Greenhill Formula verses Velocity

There is no velocity term in Greenhill's formula. As missionary5155 pointed out, a velocity correction was added decades later, for smokeless rifles. As muzzle velocity rises, the gyroscopic effects of the bullet's rotation as well as the aerodynamic forces trying to yaw the bullet both rise, but no...
by KWK
Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buffalo Bore 30-30
Replies: 45
Views: 10630

Re: Buffalo Bore 30-30

Did Lyman 45 say what length barrel they used? B.B. says 2172 from a 24" Marlin--wow! Rx-11 hasn't been made for over 30 years, and at 2100 it was already over SAAMI. I'd be wary of chasing almost 2200 fps without more modern load data.
by KWK
Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Cougar attacks
Replies: 21
Views: 2567

Re: OT--Cougar attacks

Probably memorable to only me, but I've encountered a cougar once in the wild. A girlfriend and I were hiking up a rocky area of Yosemite. We paused in front of a small cave, and being perfect city slickers, we decided to have a look inside. The growl of an annoyed cougar informed us we needed to ge...
by KWK
Thu Jul 22, 2010 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chinese Military Shooting
Replies: 21
Views: 2459

Re: Chinese Military Shooting

The only real strategic advantage that still exists in the free nations is American airpower. Mark my words that is changing fast. Someday they will make Boeings in Bejing, our corporate masters are fools. Cheap labor is really costing us everything sacred to us. 1) The U.S. navy is still tops in i...
by KWK
Mon Jul 12, 2010 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: I give up, please don't nuthin go right - updated x4
Replies: 55
Views: 5792

Re: OT: I give up, please don't nuthin go right - updated x3

I'm sorry to hear about your Nissan woes. My first Nissan was the most reliable sedan I've owned, and the second one I'm driving has been flawless in its first two years. Of course, my first car, an '84 Dodge Omni was quite reliable, which I hear wasn't typical. I'm sure Murphy will notice my addres...
by KWK
Mon Jul 12, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mod 94 long barrel
Replies: 13
Views: 1361

Re: mod 94 long barrel

Madis's book shows a special order '94 with a 36" round barrel, so you can be happy with any length you want.
by KWK
Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: I heard the wonderous sound of .......
Replies: 39
Views: 2871

Re: OT: I heard the wonderous sound of .......

Ah, the Lancaster... we were just about to enter some old country house west of Norwich in England when the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight made a very low pass overhead, about to buzz a county fair not far south. Maybe 500 ft directly up went by the Lancaster, a Spitfire, and a Hurricane. Six Mer...
by KWK
Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: I heard the wonderous sound of .......
Replies: 39
Views: 2871

Re: OT: I heard the wonderous sound of .......

The sound is grand, yes, but be sure to stop by the airport and try to get downwind of the engines starting up. Those radials have a unique smell. I got behind the EAA's B-17 the last time it was in town. The smell and the wind kicked up by those engines can be rather moving. If you like the sound o...
by KWK
Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cool Beans ca.1866 .44 Lever Gun
Replies: 15
Views: 1883

Re: Cool Beans ca.1866 .44 Lever Gun

The Howards are a sleek rifle, in appearance rather like the underhammer percussion guns. I've only seen photos and the patent drawings, but there seem to be a few odd traits to the beast. The striker fall is a bit longer than the cartridge, so it doesn't scale up nicely. Also, it is readily fired o...
by KWK
Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black powder with jacketed bullets
Replies: 18
Views: 4524

Re: Black powder with jacketed bullets

Interesting bullet, that. I assume they rolled in the grooves.

While Wright is specific in not using any lube, I can see a layer of lube in the bore helping with the problem Kirk at Shiloh reported.
by KWK
Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black powder with jacketed bullets
Replies: 18
Views: 4524

Re: Black powder with jacketed bullets

Here's what Graeme Wright has to say in his recent, 3rd edition: The above discussion centres on cast and paper patched bullets, both of which can be damaged by hard fouling in the bore. As mentioned in Chapter Four, jacketed bullets can be an alternative... One huge advantage of a jacketed bullet i...
by KWK
Sat Jun 19, 2010 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black powder with jacketed bullets
Replies: 18
Views: 4524

Re: Black powder with jacketed bullets

In the Autumn issue of the Double Gun Journal, Ross Seyfried notes some of the last big bore BP cartridges were offered with FMJ. Graeme Wright's book on loading for double rifles includes BPE loads with modern jacketed bullets. The .25-36 was for a time offered with FMJ bullets over BP. The .303 Br...
by KWK
Sat Jun 19, 2010 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fluorescent sight color choice
Replies: 8
Views: 754

Re: Fluorescent sight color choice

I would have to use a single color front and rear. I have a strong lens correction, and this gives very noticeable chromatic aberration. If I look at a stop light at any horizontal angle other than dead on, the three balls won't line up vertically; indeed they are a half ball out of alignment. How t...
by KWK
Sat Jun 19, 2010 12:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cartridge Performance from client journal
Replies: 29
Views: 3084

Re: Cartridge Performance from client journal

Your list would have made Authur Savage proud.

Finding the modest .38-55 made me smile.

Thanks for compiling this. I look forward to further extracts.
by KWK
Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ON TOPIC!!!! Performance stories of Levergun Cartridges
Replies: 30
Views: 3943

Re: ON TOPIC!!!! Performance stories of Levergun Cartridges

86er, thanks for taking the time to put that report together.