I ran across a .40-65 WCF Rem RB on consignment and the ad states:
Pros:1875 Egyptian Remington Rolling Block chambered on 40-65 WCF. Owner claims dies marked for C. Sharps are necessary. Round Douglas barrel with a 1-18" twist.
I don't have one, has a new(ish) barrel, unusual caliber and I like unusual calibers.
Cons:
Another caliber to feed, can't see it in person, may have a custom chamber that would require more expensive dies, ammo not exactly available at the drop of a hat.
I've also found a couple of Trapdoors listed.
Pros:
I already have 2 other .45-70s, don't have a Trapdoor yet, US Military ties, $200-300 cheaper than the Rem RB.
Cons:
Can't see it in person, already have 2 other .45-70s, old barrels may be shot out and require more money to shoot well, no idea how tight the loading trap is.
Another possibility may be a RB in .50-70, same pros as the .40-65 other than having an original bbl which means it also has the cons of the Trapdoors and ammo not exactly at the local Mega-Mart. Priced between the Trapdoors and the .40-65.
Yet another thought is a RB action in 8x58R and rebarreling but again, even more money despite the fact they would be about half the cost of the fully finished firearms.
Paper punching, target plinking and possibly a hunt every couple of years would be the usages.
Thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks!
