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  1. Howdy partners. The Colt that I have the...

    Howdy partners.

    The Colt that I have the opportunity to buy is an original Colt Navy, made by Colt in about 1858.

    I am considering buying it to put a Kirst cylinder on (or blackpowder loads...
  2. Colt 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Cylinder

    Howdy folks.

    It has been a while since I have been here, not had time for shooting sadly.

    I am wondering if anyone can give their feedback on the Kirst Konverter cylinders and whether these...
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    Winchester 1866 .44 rimfire conversions...?

    Howdy Partners.

    I have been reading some online about folks who say that the Winchester 1866 in .44 rimfire can be converted to something like .44-40 or .44 special. I don't own one but am curious...
  4. Howdy guys. I feel I can add a little...

    Howdy guys.

    I feel I can add a little perspective here, or at the least some interesting (and maybe useless!) information.

    As most would be aware, blackpowder dates back several centuries,...
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    Thanks Ray, I will keep that in mind for future...

    Thanks Ray, I will keep that in mind for future use, I will most likely be picking one of these up soon.

    Ballistics in Scotland; thankyou for the informative post, very interesting. Incidentally...
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    Hi mate, I have occasionally read about the 50-70...

    Hi mate, I have occasionally read about the 50-70 Shiloh Sharps, but was never really clear on what was meant by it. I assumed it was 50-70 in a Shiloh Rifle?

    Given I can find no specific data...
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    Thanks everybody, stewbaby; cheers for those...

    Thanks everybody, stewbaby; cheers for those pictures too man that helps.

    I am beginning to understand how fine these 1889 (and later) rifles are, even compared to todays arms. Such a well made...
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    Thanks enfield. I got the chance to handle an...

    Thanks enfield.

    I got the chance to handle an 1889 yesterday, very nice rifle and once you understand the bolt operation, you develop a technique to do it quite easily.

    I will be doing as...
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    Thanks for the tips guys. samari46; yeah I...

    Thanks for the tips guys.

    samari46; yeah I think it is waffenfett, I have been over on the swiss forum digging around.

    Seems to be the best way to explain the bolt operation, hard initial...
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    Schmidt Rubin 1889 Bolt throw

    Howdy folks.

    I have been doing alot of research on this rifle in terms of reloading and general history, there is plenty of info out there and I have no questions regarding loads.

    I am...
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    I have a friend who has an Uberti 1866 in 44-40...

    I have a friend who has an Uberti 1866 in 44-40 which he used a combination of smokless loads and black loads.

    His has developed some wear issues of some sort, though I do not know if it relates...
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    Hi mate. Accuracy is generally no issue with...

    Hi mate.

    Accuracy is generally no issue with the Rossi rifles, they perform fine and even better with some tweaking. There are a couple of websites/guides out there about physical modifications...
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    Thanks Elk hunter. I am in contact with Herbert...

    Thanks Elk hunter. I am in contact with Herbert now, he knows his stuff!

    Cheerio
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    Thanks Elk hunter. Its reasurring that the photos...

    Thanks Elk hunter. Its reasurring that the photos look better than your when first obtained!

    I am not sure if he would let me return etc, given his age and inability to take rifling photos I get...
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    Thanks Herbert! Nice to hear from you. The...

    Thanks Herbert! Nice to hear from you.

    The final bits of information I ahve been able to obtain; the gentleman bought it in Michigan when he was 14, he is now 80. He tells me it has no pitting...
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    Yes like Gunlaker I run .454 in my .45 Colt...

    Yes like Gunlaker I run .454 in my .45 Colt rifle, but generally run .452 in my Uberti Cattleman.

    I did run .454 in my Cattleman once by accident and it recoiled a whole lot more with the same...
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    Hi there ascast. I am outside of the US sadly. ...

    Hi there ascast. I am outside of the US sadly.

    I like those tips re; bullet size, soft lead etc etc. I had speculated soft lead would be the way to go, nice to hear that from someone more...
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    192802 I hope these turn out suitably, the...

    192802 I hope these turn out suitably, the spencer I refer to is shown in these pictures...

    192803

    192804
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    Actually guys, I am struggling to clarify the...

    Actually guys, I am struggling to clarify the ammunition/bore diameter situation.

    The gun I am referring to is marked as being a .50 calibre. I see some other Spencers marked as .50 calibre too....
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    I kinda like Trail Boss now as a light or medium...

    I kinda like Trail Boss now as a light or medium load, using a 250gr RNFP hardcast. Even a below max load packs a respectable punch.

    I also like moderate charges or unique using the same...
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    Thanks Speedo66. I have heard that from...

    Thanks Speedo66.

    I have heard that from several people, it is encouraging :-) and interesting too.

    Will keep you posted as I have not yet made a firm decision yet.
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    Thanks Elk Hunter. I appreciate you taking the...

    Thanks Elk Hunter. I appreciate you taking the time to help.

    Yes the chap doesn't seem to know alot about it. I am currently deciding whether to get it now, or wait until after the antique arms...
  23. Forum: Leverguns

    Thanks Greg. Thats good to know. That being...

    Thanks Greg.

    Thats good to know. That being the case my next 1892 might be a Winchester/Miroku. I have not yet owned one but the one I used a few times had a very stiff mainspring that required...
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    Hi Birch; do the Miroku ones have the safety...

    Hi Birch; do the Miroku ones have the safety button and rebounding hammer etc? I agree in regard to fit and finish and overall quality, but I am not a fan of the additional safety features. Hence my...
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    Just an update. I went and checked the...

    Just an update. I went and checked the advertisement; it is stated that it is a .50 calibre.....nothing else.

    The bore was mentioned as "no pitting, faint trace of rifling".

    I guess someone...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check