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Ray Newman wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:47 pm MSRP is US $1239.00. Wonder what the "street price" will be?....

More than that, for awhile.
It will take a bit for the "must have it nows" to be sated.
Hopefully not as long as the 1895 took

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piller wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:31 am I have a Mark ...... Other than the annoying field strip, it is still a great gun.

Not enough for me to get a MK IV. I'd like a 22/45 but can't stand that ugly pivot on the MK IV's.

Oh well, I have a couple of glock 22s, M&P 22, 1911 22s and a MK II. I should stop buying guns, right?

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Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan

https://a.co/d/6vGyObB

Horses were used by the 1st troops on the ground in Afghanistan after 9/11

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Not just Apple.
Apple, Samsung, Google, AT&T et. al. all want to back your information up to their cloud.
I don't let any of them do it, yet items still find their way....

Log in to each cloud, delete and disable!

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Cache is cleared, scrolling doesn't work... Yes the annual manual is an option but it wouldn't always be at my finger tips. Or they should put out a manual ! I was simply making sure you were aware. And I have several different manuals in pdf that I keep on my phone and kindle. Handy as can be.

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It works for me.
And they do put out an annual publication.

Clear all your cookies and try it.

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145 gr is what my .36 BP mould is but mines a .380, not. 375.
Be worth a try though. . I'm sure. 375 would keyhole out of my .38-55

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The data below is for Jacketed, not cast, but they should be good starting points for you to begin working up a load. All of the published 300 gr cast data I can find is for handguns. I did a lot of 300 gr load testing with 300 gr Nosler and 300 gr Hornady XTP Mag bullets. My two rifles have 1:20 tw...

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I am not well-versed enough in BP revolvers to be a stickler for historical accuracy .
The 145 gr Kaido bullets are known for a hard hitting shape that makes a hole in a target similar to a wadcutter.
Time to play is a most valuable asset I don't have much of right now.

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Vance, I am eager to hear your reports on the Kaido bullet for your 51 as well. I have a new Pietta 51 on hand, and found a box of pre-cast Kaidos to try. Just haven't gotten around to it. I'll see if I can't find time to play around with my .36 revolvers. If I do, I'll start a thread. I'm not very...

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I don't think there is a Lee number. You have to buy them directly from Kaido. There are several YouTube videos if you search "kaido bullet"

kaido93@hotmail.com

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My other intended use will be in a conversion cylinder for a 1851 reproduction, where they recommend you use hollow-base bullets (unless you sleeve the barrel, but I still want to be able to shoot .36-caliber (.375") percussion loads. I just bought a 6-cavity Lee mould of Kaido Ojaama's design...

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There are some really good moulds made today. MP, NOE, Accurate, and Arsenal. I have moulds from all four and consider them top notch moulds. The overwhelming majority of mine are Lyman, with a few Hoch, RCBS and Lee. I have read good things of NOE and Accurate. Not heard anything before about MP a...

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Thanks for letting us know of the MP option. I'll have to give them a look next time I order a mould. I bought some red dot mounts made in Croatia (Rusan brand). They were very well built and more economical than Dockter or some of the other well-known brands. It's nice to have choices. I prefer to ...

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On the "bright" side...it won't hurt my trees.

Tornado got them all on 11/04

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Ruger dropped their .357 Maximum revolver due to severe forcing cone erosion and gas cutting of the top strap. Will the S&W have the same problems? That same question comes up on several forums with no clear answer. There is that large group of shooters that claim the flame-cutting was more hyp...

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It accommodates a moon clip so, I wonder if it can chamber and fire the .357 Maximum? The articles I've read say no, since those are .358 instead of .355 diameter. Maybe with lead bullets and reduced loads? 350 Legend: case length= 1.71", base= 3.90, neck= .378 .357 Maximum: case length= 1.605...

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765x53 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:18 pm It accommodates a moon clip so, I wonder if it can chamber and fire the .357 Maximum?

The articles I've read say no, since those are .358 instead of .355 diameter.
Maybe with lead bullets and reduced loads?

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..... Either they won't approve them in 88 days, or if they do, they now have "the list". We know what they will do with that list later. ... Our promised 60 days for electronic Form 4s for suppressors is more like 310 days :roll: And instead of getting better, that time frame seems to be...

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I had a 325 for a time. It was snappier than I expected.
I'll pick up a 625 someday....

I wish I had gotten myself a 1917 revolver before the prices got so stupid.

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Oldncrusty wrote: ↑Sun Dec 18, 2022 1:57 pm Wow. Been admiring your products for some time and right here you are. Welcome and future success to ya.

I have had and used several Skinner sights on various lever guns for years and they work great!
You won't be disappointed.

Glad to have your sponsorship, Andy.

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Here's his Montana buddy with a 1949 Marlin 336A-DL in .32 Winchester Special

Ain't it fun?

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Neat old photos! Where was that? ollogger Just heard back from my dad, he's on the Snowbird Trail to FL. He said it was a little town called Rock River, WY. Said he remembered about three streets, and looking at the map online it doesn't seem to have gotten much bigger. jb 8) I remember visiting fr...

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Yet here you are giving me shite for asking, telling me I'm confused, and being a dick. You have asked for advise from multiple sources, which all seem to give you the same advise. You don't like that advice, so you keep asking and asking. You admit to leaving out details, I suppose simply so you c...

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Ah yes, the stupid and stereotypical holier than though RTFM answer. That paragraph makes no mention of an actual safety mechanism, it looks more like genetic “safe firearm principles” advice. on top of that, I called chiappa support and the guy had NO idea what could cause that. he said it was a b...

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Tallboy wrote: ↑Sat Oct 15, 2022 10:50 am
If you have a Chiappa 1886 I'd love to see if you can reproduce it. Simply....

1. Cock the gun fully and close the lever. The hammer should be fully cocked
2. Try to open the loading gate and see if it opens all the way

Wow.

RTFM

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I got a new Chiappa 1886, and I notice the loading gate will only open halfway sometimes. At first... I thought it was a defect, but now I notice it ALWAYS happens if... 1. The lever is cocked 2. The hammer is fully cocked OR the hammer is let down to HALF cock If I let the hammer down slowly and f...

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TraderVic wrote: ↑Thu Sep 29, 2022 5:07 pm There are "kits" to replace the Marlin cross bolt safety if you really want it removed.

I have converted more than one of my Marlins into Saddle ring carbines by replacing the crossbolt with a kit from bear creek mercantile. Right now my 444 is the only one that way.

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CTSafaris wrote: ↑Thu Sep 29, 2022 8:44 am

Rob proved that, with the correct shot placement and appropriate bullets, the 45-70 is good for Buffalo (although the buffalo might not agree )

Most of us never doubted.

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I had it happen once, back when I used a simple uninsulated metal cabinet.

Now I use a fire rated safe with desiccant and a heater rod in an area with better ventilation.

Scary sight to see mold on everything. Fortunately nothing was ruined when I cleaned the mold off.

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CowboyTutt wrote: ↑Fri Sep 23, 2022 7:06 pm I didn't know Miroku ever made '73's. What is the finish on it? Caliber? -T-

I've got a Winchester (Miroku) 1873 in .357 magnum and a Winchester (Miroku) 1866 in .44 WCF. Neither have silly, extra safeties and a well made.

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https://youtu.be/zfh_7LQBwMM I have one of these that is marked on the barrel .44 Special but it is chambered for and fires .44 Magnum ammunition. My Uberti Russian top break is marked. 44 Russian and will chamber a .44 Special. They use the same cylinder. All of my .44 Russian reloading info (Accu...

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Am I understanding correct that someone who claims to be some knowledgeable authority on the subject said you can chamber a 44mag in a 45 Colt chamber?? Yeah it will fit in the hole just like a 40 S&W will fit in a 45 Auto hole.... 🤦🏼‍♂️ And the simple answer on the 44mag in a '73 is energy... ...

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You simply have to decide how much "bling" is worth to you. The Browning will hold its resale value better, and you could buy 2 or 3 or more Brownings for the same budget as the Turnbull. Guess you are not aware there are Turnbull Collectors in the world? I paid $2450. for my 92 takedown ...

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If you buy the Browning, you have very few choices and get a 45/70. I bought a Turnbull, it is my 3rd one. You order the gun like you would from Winchester back in the good old days. Mine is an 1886 with case finish, shotgun butt, 32 inch octagon barrel and chambered in 50/110 Winchester. You do no...

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You simply have to decide how much "bling" is worth to you.

The Browning will hold its resale value better, and you could buy 2 or 3 or more Brownings for the same budget as the Turnbull.

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How about "Bite Me"? That work for you? If you can't accept a little humor, especially when not being specific as to your questions then I will leave it at that. Have a nice day! :D Made me :lol: I'd hate to put a red dot on my Winchester 1895 (I bought off you) for sure. I had a IER scop...

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That GP is sharp! I've been back and forth on which Python to get, the 3" or the 4". I know "both". Probably. My dad has one of the 6" versions and is planning on a 4". He shoots it and his Troopers all winter long while he's in FL. He loves Colt DAs. I wouldn't change...

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Rockrat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 22, 2022 10:39 am Too nice looking to just sit on the wall. I would get it re-lined and enjoy shooting it. Leave everything else alone.

+1

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Who DOESN'T hunt with a Winchester 71 or B71?
Unwashed heathens, maybe?

I have 2 W71 deluxe and a B71 carbine.
And enough ammo/brass to last through the zombie apocalypse

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I get 1450-1500 fps out of 22" bbls on my double.
I haven't tried the 300 gr in a revolver or my '92, yet.

The 300 gr are hard to find right now.

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I took my 8x57 Remington 700 and my Merkel 141 in 9.3x74r

If I go again, I'm taking one of my Model 71s.
The hard part will be deciding which one.

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piller wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 10:34 am
Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 6:33 am A pig-hunting bear would surely be a hit here in Texas.
As long as that was all he hunted, it sure would be.

The neighbors dogs would be a bonus!

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Bryan Austin wrote: ↑Wed Jul 13, 2022 11:17 am
gary rice wrote: ↑Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:02 pm ....reloader 7. Has anyone developed any 44 mag loads utilizing this powder or is it suitable?
If you can not answer his simple question, why reply?

Grab the keg!
The popo is here

This forum would go dormant if it wasn't for thread drift..

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Hi there, Just wanting to chase up anyone whose done this and has any results, or input For context- I’m down in Australia, our government in its infinite wisdom has purchased all the pistol powder for the foreseeable future (adi) and no imports of pistol powder is coming through. ADI has ceased ma...

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I once found a .38-55 case in the mesa grasslands of SE Montana. Semi-arid grassland, not quite desert. No telling how long it had lain there. Amazing to me was that a cow hadn't stepped on it in all those years. So of course, I had to go shoot a pronghorn in the same area with a Chief Crazy Horse :...

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CCI 29gr HV.
I'm surprised...usually CCI CB caps are all I see in 22 Long

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My 1st thought was "cap gun" but they usually have metal grips. Jason may be right.

The closet I found was this, but I think it is a 4-barrel, as are several others of similar shape

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Potaytows, patahtows...

All good brass.
I just recently loaded and fired several hundred 44 magnum rounds out of Starline and Magtech brass. Don't know who makes the Magtech.
Only issue I had was 2 (out of 250) cases of the Starline had dings on the mouth that made me work a little bit.

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I have had a M&P 45 and still have M&P 2.0s in 9mm and .40.
My only 10mm is a Kimber.....
I have 6 or 7 or 8 Glocks

so wasn't really wanting another.
Another M&P sounds dandy.

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