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- 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.
- 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
I'll second that.Winnetou wrote:Perhaps future production of the Henry and 1866 will be so modified. I hope not!
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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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...
- Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dropping back in.
- Replies: 87
- Views: 10830
Re: OT-Dropping back in.
Makes me worry what sort of reloads you feed your fine old Marlins!with the 8 hp flathead removed and the 400+ hp 327 Chev installed
It is good to hear from you again.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
Thanks.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
Finding the modest .38-55 made me smile.
Thanks for compiling this. I look forward to further extracts.
- 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.