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1886; Good show! Thank you for the thorough report. :D My initial Miroku 1886 45-90 close range results were similar with a variety of factory loads from cowboy action 45-70 and 45-90 up through current jacketed bullet hunting loads at 1800 - 2000 fps. Because of my eyes, the factory open soghts wer...

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Who doesn't?

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We started our New Years day traditional meal early tonight with Fallow deer dteaks complemeted by blackeyed peas and fried/steamed cabbage (like boiled) with abundant wine. Tomorrow, we will have the same vegetables with ham - and peach cobbler. Howcum I always gain weight during the holidays?

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To Terry Murbach: I notice you are in the Black Hills. Anywhere near Lead? I hunted mule deer up there many years ago. We drove our rented motor home right up into the hunting area and our guide came by every day with his jeep station wagon and hauled us around and set us out to hunt . We had one he...

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Thank you for the heads up. I will be there Wednesday picking up a few things for my hunt, and now maybe a few things for later on. :D Went to the store yesterday and it was crowded with lots of bargain hunters! I did get a great buy on a Filsons duffle bag that I REALLY needed, some AA2015 powder, ...

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Great story. After having my 7 year old grandson here for five days, I can relate to the dogs problem!

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Good post. There will also be some good times in Texas when you get down here.

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Hey, Kid - does this mean that no one is reading your mail?

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Actually, the mangy coyote can be the friend of the hunter - because it soon dies! When hunting pronghorns near Clayton, NM this August, the ranch foreman told us that there were very few coyotes now because of a recent outbreak of the mange. This reduction in predators and the timely rains caused a...

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Excellent! I will be watching for your report. Have fun!

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Joe;
Yes, Sharpe's closing essay on pressure is full of interesting facts, observations, and corrections to "common knowledge". Great reading. This type of stuff is one reason that I have so little time for reading fiction novels and watching TV.

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sliced into two inch thick steaks and seared on a hot grill and then served with wild rice, green salad, and a good Cabernet Sauvignon - heavenly! Tender as the best filet mignon! So tasty that my 7 year old grandson pigged out on cuts from mine and my wifes! Now, he wants to go elk hunting with me!...

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Back on the old forum, we had a discussion about some old and new load data for the .45-90 and some helpful folks recommended some loads and some books to read. Santa got busy and did a great job of delivering the goods as follows: :D 1 COMPLETE GUIDE TO HANDLOADING by Philip B Sharpe A must for lov...

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Countme in on the aperture sight - tang or receiver mounted.
Looks like you should try one.

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Serendipity! Great combination of gun, ammo, scope, and skill.

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Good to hear from you, Victor - Merry Christmas.

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Well said and quite true!
Thanks for sharing.

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Chuck;
Congrats - since most bosses do not hand out cash just for the fun of it, you must have done well this year. Enjoy!

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Ditto of what FWiedner said. I have even had Texas ranch owners tell me that if they learn that if I did not try to shoot any feral dogs or coyotes that I saw, not to come back to that ranch! These farmers and ranchers just do not like their game and stock being harassed by predators - period! When ...

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Nice buck, gun, and pic.
Congrats

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+1 for what Boge said.

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meanc;
It is amazing how much of what people "know" is wrong.

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Let us know how they shoot, especially the .45-90.

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Nice setup.
Whose back yard is that where you have the target?
Also, what type deer is that with the brown body and black mane?

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Glad to see you landed on your feet! Being prepared is what it is all about. In my career, it seems that sales folk are more prepared than many others.

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Very nice. Congrats and Merry Christmas to you!

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While lazing (eavesdropping) around between trips to the targets, I overheard a TC single shot pistol shooter explaining to a younger person with a lever action 30-30 how superior the Herrett is to the 30 WCF. He also condescended to say " The 30-30 is not a bad cartridge, it is just that there...

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Here in Dallas it was a beautiful day to be outdoors: sunny, warm (72 degrees), and very little breeze. I took the 1886 out to Quail Creek to burn up some old cowboy ammo, sight in my new fold down barrel sight, and plink a few hunting rounds into 100 yard targets to be sure all is well for my upcom...

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Interesting. I guess he has not read the current issue of African Hunter. Or maybe he did and it angered him to read about a hunter taking an elephant with a Marlin lever gun. Anyhow, the more he fusses and fumes, the more some hard headed lever gun nuts will go show him to be wrong. HeXX , folks ha...

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maybe they are Christmas shopping, at the range, packing for a hunting trip, etc. You know, the usual stuff. OK, 1886, just for you, I went to the range, shot a bunch of bullets and reported it! Maybe next time I will have a picture ot two and have a more interesting report, but it was a pleasant an...

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Congratulations! That looks a lot like the one I was shooting at the range today! To answer your question, NO, the mag tube is screwed in solid and does not appear to be able to unscrew if the lever at the tip is closed. The takedown is easy, just follow the instructions in the manual!

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Haven't read the referenced mag yet, but have a question -
To wit - a hot .45-70 or .45-90 is also "right on the heels" of the .458 Win mag, so why do we need another such "almost" big boomer?
Other than just for fun, of course.

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Four comments: 1. If you can not sell a product, have the government pass a law that forces people to buy it. 2. I have tried the CFL bulbs and went back to incandescent because of the wavelength of the light does not show true colors - aleays picking out the wrong tie or socks or other accessories ...

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1886; Congratulations! Pics will be welcome. I have Lyman .45-90 dies bought from Buffalo Arms. Starline brass is available from multiple sources, but I suggest you always check Buffalo Arms as they may be less expensive than places like Cabelas. My post on .45-90 reloading puzzle has some good resp...

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Good report and good news to know. Thanks

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OJ;
You look as happy as I did when my wife gave me a Parker Repro 12 ga steel shot special!
She also gave me the go ahead to pick up this new .405

Yep, she is a keeper (the wife that is).

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David;
Is there not a Gander Mountain near you? In some town to the east, I think. Might check that out on their web site before you drive an hour or more north or west. Sorry I did not notice you are in Midlothian before.
Good luck.

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mmm, sounds like the neighborhood that caused my daughter to move to the country.

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The Sportsmans Warehouse in Lewisville has a good supply of tools and components for reloaders - worth checking out.

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Yes, pictures please!

Also, were those speeds quoted in KPH? When I drove a rented Audi on the Autobahn, all speeds were in KPH, not MPH.

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IMHO, all that is wrong is that Winchester/Browning has not made enough of the new ones from Miroku!

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Yes, I like shooting the .405 also. I have a Winchester/Miroku 1895 deluxe in .405 that has never been fired and would like a Grade 1 to shoot and hunt with. The takedown feature on my 1886 is so nice that I want an 1895 .405 like that.

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Another good old post on action job
http://leverguns.sixgunner.com/topic.as ... rms=.45-90

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If you find a takedown model, let me know also!

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Test of link to old site: TWIST POST http://leverguns.sixgunner.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=22151&SearchTerms=.45-90 POST ON 45-70 in 45-90 http://leverguns.sixgunner.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=22135&SearchTerms=.45-90 RANGE REPORT http://leverguns.sixgunner.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=22276&SearchTer...

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Please check my reply to your 1886 takedown 45-90 post on the original forum before it goes away. ADDED - If you search on crs you should find all my posts. Then skip anything not of interest. Since I purchased the rifle we have covered many interesting topics and most of the ones that you will find...

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Can the original forum messages be backed up to CD, tape, or external disk ($100 or less) and then loaded programmtically into the history of this new forum site?

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Good family fun - thanks for sharing.
Also, a nice M39. Is that steel or alloy frame?

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Welcome aboard and a very nice rifle. If I find a takedown in .405 at a reasonable $$, I will be on it like a duck on a June bug.

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Good one - caught me by surprise !

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Pronghorn tip roast

Thanks for the reloading book recommendations!

.30 Herrett shooter knocking the 30-30

Lazy day at the range today

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