Yeah, I don't really push any of my old guns. I cast also and shoot a lot of light cast loads. I especially like the pistol calibers. I hunt with these guns also. Shot placement is much more important than speed.

Haha, I'm sure I'm being over cautious cause I'm not real familiar with these rifles. I have mostly Winchesters and I have a second issue 95 Marlin. I had a trapdoor for a time but was always a little shy about its strength too. I too have scrounged up a few old manuals over the years and have found...

I'd love to see the pics Cable. I like these guns cause they're
different. I got mine in a trade about 15 years ago. I only
have a few Marlins but I always liked the 1881. Used to have
an 1882 Spencer shotgun too but stupidly let it go

Anytime! Sorry for the poor quality, photography is not my forte.

You're a lucky man Kirk. Take lots of pictures!

That is really neat. I've never seen one of those before. I like the fact that no matter how long a person
studies old guns there is always something new to learn.

O.Sh.

I have a couple more pics if you're interested.

Keep the pressure low at around trapdoor levels. These rifles aren't as beefy as they appear. That's some of the reason I haven't fired it even though I've had it for 15 years.

Hey guy's, haven't been here in forever. I actually have one of these in 45-70. It's nice and tight but I've never fired it.

Best of luck with surgery. Prayers for a speedy and full recovery.

For me personally,(can't give a good reason why) a rifle should hold at least 5 rounds. That being said, I own several short magazine winchesters and marlins and they always seem more accurate than their full mag relatives. Coincidence?

Every season I put more thought into this than anything else. This year, it will be a '73 SRC in .38WCF, a '94 half mag. SRC in .38-55, or a 64/94 hybrid in .32WS.

I use Unique in all those except 9 & 40 as I don't load for those two. I also get good results with IMR4227 in .44mag. but it does not burn as clean.

WOW! Thank's to all for the warm welcome. I worked some yesterday trying to figure out the picture thing but my furnace died so you fellas got moved to 2nd place. When I get the moose picture posted You'll see why that was so important. I did get them to the computer. Sixgun, Yes, 5 1/2 blue & c.c

Allhands,

Prayer sent, best of luck to you for a speedy recovery.

Sixgun,

Wow, doesn't seem like I can afford the dues, I've only got 1 pre-war SAA and my 86 is only a measly 45-90.

Piscataquis

Thanks for the welcome. You fellas are gonna have to be real patient with me. I only found out about the 20th century about 6 months ago. I only got a couple pics and will have to figure out how to post them. It warnt real big, bout 650 but should be good eatin. Got it in district 14 for you locals....

Joined a few days ago. Just getting to say hi, been gone on a moose hunt. Lurked for quite some time. Never joined a forum before but you folks seem mighty classy.