First shots with the 1873
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Bill in Oregon
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First shots with the 1873
Finally got the new-to-me Uberti Model 1873 in .44 WCF to the range just before the forum went down. While I need to work on my 50 yards and more sight picture, the initial outing was still satisfying, especially at 25 yards, and I was delighted how little elevation to took to hit a large dirt clod on the 200-yard berm off my hind legs. The load was 25 grains of Re7 under a Montana Bullet Works 200-grain bullet lubed with SPG, in Starline brass and with a Federal 205 primer.
Re: First shots with the 1873
A beautiful rifle, Bill!
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black river smith
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Re: First shots with the 1873
Very nice condition rifle. Interesting configuration to that rifle in todays modern offerings. How long is that half octagon/round barrel? How many rounds does the half magazine hold?
And now.... Why did you consider this configuration -- to be to your liking?
And now.... Why did you consider this configuration -- to be to your liking?
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Bill in Oregon
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Re: First shots with the 1873
Black River: It is a 24-inch barrel and the magazine holds 9 rounds, for a total of 10 with one in the chamber. I have always been fond of both the look and the balance of half and three-quarter magazine lever rifles and when I saw this Dixie Uberti on Gunbroker a while back, I was fortunate to get it.
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Good shooting and i love that rifle, especially in that barrel & mag configuration!
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Re: First shots with the 1873
Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 1:31 pm , and I was delighted how little elevation to took to hit a large dirt clod on the 200-yard berm off my hind legs. The load was 25 grains of Re7...
Last edited by Bryan Austin on Fri Jul 18, 2025 5:29 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: First shots with the 1873
Nice rifle and great shooting with irons.
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.45colt
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Re: First shots with the 1873
That's a Dandy Bill! I had the exact same rifle years ago but in .45 colt. Great shooter as well. I always wished it was in 44-40. that toggle link action really is addictive. Have Fun.
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2ndovc
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Re: First shots with the 1873
Looks great, Bill!
My Miroku in .45 Colt has become a favorite.
My Miroku in .45 Colt has become a favorite.
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