Paco Kelly's Leverguns.com

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There's alot of things I wish I could go back on time and buy dozens of. Honda three wheelers (you should see what people are paying for them nowadays compared to the 1990s when people could hardly give them away), used lever rifles, especially Marlins which seems to have increased in market prices ...

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I have a 94 Big Bore in 375 Winchester which is essentially a 38-55 magnum. The lower end of the 375 Win runs about where the 38-55 tops out. I really like the cartridge and platform. Once I get to the point that I start collecting vintage rifles as opposed to modern shooters I would love a Rifle co...

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I've been seeing a mixed bag of reports. A good friend posted pics on another platform of a new Rossi 92 in 454 Casull a couple weeks ago. He was very interested and determined to get one of the new 454 but was disappointed to find very poor wood fit. Obviously since he didn't buy it he couldn't spe...

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I can't seem to get away from IMR3031 in 30WCF and 32 Win Spl.

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I went and bought one at Bass Pro in Grapevine yesterday. I 'just happen" to have a Banish 46 suppressor to use on it. (had to order an 11/16 to 5/8 adapter though) It looks and shoulders good. I like it so far. Length of pull is a little on the short side for me, and I hardly ever notice that...

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I went and bought one at Bass Pro in Grapevine yesterday. I 'just happen" to have a Banish 46 suppressor to use on it. (had to order an 11/16 to 5/8 adapter though) It looks and shoulders good. I like it so far. Length of pull is a little on the short side for me, and I hardly ever notice that...

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Just a side note for my fellow 375 Win shooters. Vollmer Precision 220gr JFN is stated to be a near identical copy of the Hornady 220gr. Mr. Vollmer is a super nice guy to do business with but he is a small operation so orders take time to fill. I've been using his bullets pretty much exclusively in...

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While I don't have experience with the Marlin I do own a Winchester 94 Big Bore in 375 Win and my first shots with it were not satisfactory. It came with a box and a half of factory ammo that I fired off in an attempt to get a baseline sight in and work with handloads beyond that. My initial handloa...

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Wow! Very cool and thanks for sharing

Do you have a YouTube channel?

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I believe they modify the existing hammer and trigger to revert them back to the half notch safety. As to the price for that job specifically, I'm not sure. I had them do a bunch of things to my modern 1886 and I don't know if what they changed me for that portion was cheaper being done concurrent w...

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I got into reloading about ten years ago during an Obama era ammo and component shortage. I also find it to be as enjoyable as shooting. I have rifles that have never seen a factory round since I've owned them. Definitely cheaper than buying ammo as some of the things I own are very near impossible ...

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Wow! Someone was indeed watching over you! Awesome you were able to take such a quick shot and be successful
Congrats!

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Really trying to find a s*** to give about her, what she says, and what she believes.....but I'm fresh out

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I've taken two deer with my 375 and it works very well

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Congrats on a nice score with a very nice rifle. 🍻 Curious, does your 94 Big Bore have the fat receiver? I was recently discussing with some online friends on another platform if the 94 Big Bore 444 were all fat receivers, standard receivers, or if there is a mix of both with those. I have an appx 1...

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Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Sun Nov 12, 2023 10:18 am Ridered, you make a good case for the other side of the coin. So many states are "run" by urban liberals who wield the majority of the votes.

Thank you Sir.

I'm a strong proponent of we the infringed upon standing shoulder to shoulder.

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I understand some FFLs being leery of selling to certain states. Living in rural northern NYS I can tell you I've opened a GB listing more times than I can remember only to see it say "this seller does not sell to NY residents"... I'm talking for things like lever action rifles and other i...

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Just doesn't get any better than that!
Congrats

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yeah, I can certainly sympathize with having a hard time coming to grips with the current prices of many things - not just shooting sports related (have you checked the prices of homes and cars lately???!!!!) However, the price of the new marlins does not at all seem out of line with the 'competiti...

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In short, YES!

Nice looking Kimber. If I ever get back into owning a 1911, Kimber is very near the top of the short list.

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Love the Winchester models 64, 65, and 71. I aspire to own the three rifle set one day

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Next up, a Uberti 1876 Centennial in 45-60WCF. Bought it second hand from a friend near two years ago. Have taken it out but haven't taken game with it yet. It was a little challenging to get it to group descent but it's a descent shooter now. Fun rifle to shoot and pretty easy on the eyes. IMG_2022...

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I've run into this before, and fortunately my FFL dealer wont play the stupid game! As he told me, "Just because some others are ignorant doesn't mean I have to be too." He's always just handed the guns to me when they came in, and shook my hand. No paperwork, and no further ignorance. Go...

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Company "policy" that goes above and beyond what the law calls for, while they have the right to impliment it, still grinds my gears. Walmarts where I live, they require you to show a pistol permit for "pistol ammo". I guess there is no such thing as a lever action 44mag and many...

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Next up, a current production Winchester 1892 Short Rifle in 45 Colt. My first 92, I picked up just about a year ago. Walked into my LGS and there it was, had to have it. I had passed on three other new 92s there over the past few years for various reasons....wrong timing, not in the caliber I wante...

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Some real beauties in this thread. I'll make my first entry. It is a 1955 Winchester 94 in 32 Win Spl. Nothing fancy, just your standard carbine for its time. My grandfather bought it new, didn't like it and gave it to my dad some years later. I borrowed it from Dad to hunt with in my teenage years....

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The short barrel is definitely a hoot to shoot. But fortunately 45-70 is one of those cartridges that one can easily tune his hand loads to his liking. 🙂 We walked through some thick stuff on the way to our spot today. The Trapper length rifle makes for a fair bit easier time getting through the thi...

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It's in the woods earning it's keep today.

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Thanks for the kind words gents. I did make it to the range today. And shooting from the bench using sandbags as a front rest I was able to dial in a group of appx 2" at 100yds. I've figured out that a fine ivory front bead paired with a full buckhorn rear with white diamond insert helps me do ...

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Thanks neighbor!

Yes, that's part of what I really like about it, the rifle style stocks and crescent buttplate

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So I wasn't actively looking, just my occasional window shopping on GB last weekend and found something I've admired since I learned of their existence. A modern production Winchester 1886 Trapper Limited. These were made in 2014 and only 201 of them exist. I found this one on GB and had to have it....

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And I was thinking it was just me!

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Of course they did....on to SCOTUS!

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I have the current Hornady data and they make no mention of shortening the brass for the FTX bullet in the 348WCF. They are very clear about noting the requirement to cut the brass shorter for the cartridges they require it in the data. Unless I'm mistaken, it's only the straight wall cases that req...

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Well, I own a modern Winchester Miroku 1886 Takedown that I had Turnbull turn into my dream rifle a couple of years ago. I can say their workmanship is absolutely first rate and their customer service was on point. I'm very happy with my decision and have zero regrets about spending the money on it....

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His latest video is pretty interesting. He's shooting an 1887 lever action shotgun converted with a rifled barrel to shoot something called the 70-150 WCF. That shotgun tube holds 5 rounds of that fat cartridge. I'm pretty sure it's not an original gun ... rather an Italian reproduction fitted with...

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Jeremy's 1886 rifles are modern built.

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There's a reason, or maybe several reasons why the lever rifle has remained a steadfast presence in the shooting world for 150+ years.

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Very out of character for a Miroku Winchester in my experience. I don't see very many reports of them needing to be sent back for warranty issues. In fact I can only recall reading of one example that was shared on another forum. In that case, Winchester/Browning was very accommodating and took very...

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I've been watching ol Jeremy's content for a good while. He really sends the thunder downrange with his 50-110. Quite impressive. With the correct bullet it is a legit DG capable cartridge.

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I may be mistaken, but didn't the 50-95 also use a 350gr bullet? I'd say with the right type of cast bullet, either would get the job done. As to if I could, would I... Probably not, just because there are better options from just a little bit later in that time period. I would prefer an 1886 in 45-...

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I have three tang safety Winchesters. A New Haven built 94 Trapper, a New Haven stamped Miroku built 1886 Takedown made in 1999, and a current production Winchester Miroku 1892 Short Rifle. I have had no malfunctions with any of them. The Mirokus are very high quality rifles but I understand why som...

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You aren't alone. About two years ago I went to my Rod and Gun club range with several rifles to shoot. Had all me gear, spotting scope, chronograph, notebook, etc as I was doing load development. Among the rifles was my prized little Winny 94 Trapper in 45 Colt. It was in a small camo soft case. Sh...

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You have sentenced him to many purchases, well done. :lol: :lol: +1! And steering him toward the 1886 was a good move also. I don't fear any 45-70 loading in my Browning version, whereas I'm leery of the Marlin action. I've even broken down the couple of 100 375 Winchesters I had loaded near max an...

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You have sentenced him to many purchases, well done. :lol: :lol: +1! And steering him toward the 1886 was a good move also. I don't fear any 45-70 loading in my Browning version, whereas I'm leery of the Marlin action. I've even broken down the couple of 100 375 Winchesters I had loaded near max an...

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Yep, think of the 1892 as the scaled down little sister of the 1886, in every way. The '86 is pretty massive by comparison

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Great story!
Can't go wrong with a modern Winchester 1886 as long as a person can live with the tang safety. But that can be addressed and reverted to the original design too if one so desires.

I love my modern 1886. King of all lever action repeaters in my opinion. It's the pride of my safe.

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I carry and use SOG Trident II every day. Very tough, very easy to open quickly with a flick of the thumb and the lock release is a thumb switch making one handed folding back up easy as well. Carried an original Trident for several years until the seat belt of my truck caught the clip and swiped it...

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I run Ruger level 45 Colt from a Winchester 94, 1892, and a Henry Big Boy with zero issues. With a 250gr XTP and a healthy charge of AA#9 I get 1600fps with the Henry and the 1892 (20" barrels) and just shy of 1700fps from the 94 (16" barrel). Accuracy is good. Recoil is a tad thumpy but n...

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Yes, 50-110 is most definitely a hand loading situation, especially if one wants to run to the higher pressures a modern 1886 will tolerate over their antique counterparts. The only factory 50-110 ammo I know of is offered by Buffalo Arms. They offer black powder or smokeless loaded to original blac...

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