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    Wow, that dont sound like fun, might want to get...

    Wow, that dont sound like fun, might want to get that checked out.

    I hear you on the voices, kind of like my tinitus - always there.

    Thanks for the help.
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    I can understand your concern. I'm hoping that I...

    I can understand your concern. I'm hoping that I find enough load data on the .38-55 - we'll see.

    I wouldnt say out of the question, but I want to avoid that additional complication since I'm...
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    Looks like Rim Rock has some "Premium Bullets"...

    Looks like Rim Rock has some "Premium Bullets" that would do the job and at $80./500

    Got a Lyman #12 coming from Amazon to get this all figured out...................
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    I appreciate that info, I dont want a load thats...

    I appreciate that info, I dont want a load thats going to cripple a deer and now that I think of it, most references to the Unique did not state for hunting loads.

    I am certainly open to any other...
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    Thanks for the input. From what I've read, the...

    Thanks for the input. From what I've read, the thinner Starline brass should avoid any issues with chambering the .381 boolits.

    But I'll make up a dummy round as you suggest, to be certain.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    They are: Hunters Supply Hard Cast Bullets 38-55...

    They are: Hunters Supply Hard Cast Bullets 38-55 WCF (381 Diameter) 260 Grain Lead Flat Nose
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    Anyone have some loads that they use for deer...

    Anyone have some loads that they use for deer with this 260 gr. boolit?
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Thanks for the info. I'd be using .381 since my...

    Thanks for the info. I'd be using .381 since my rifle measures .380.

    Any experience on game with them? Wondering how they are on penetration along with what type of entry and exit they make.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    .38-55 Boolit

    I got my Lee Loader and RCBS Cowboy dies for Christmas, I already bought the Starline brass so next I need to decide on the right boolits.

    Anyone have experience with these hard cast boolits as...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Hey Newtire, thanks for that idea................

    Hey Newtire, thanks for that idea............. but I'm proud to say I saw an older thread on
    the matter and I sent Buckshot a PM at 4pm yesterday.

    Waiting anxiously for his reply.

    So does the...
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    Well I guess it IS a small world, been talking to...

    Well I guess it IS a small world, been talking to Wind on the MO forum. He's was using a modified MVA base for a Stevens. He said MVA now makes a correct fitting base but they are a little high for...
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    Pietro, looks like you were editing while I typed...

    Pietro, looks like you were editing while I typed my post #7........... just to confirm,
    I did call Marbles for the exact numbers you posted and the tech advise me that the
    bolt will hit the stem. ...
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    Correction to my above post........... I found...

    Correction to my above post...........

    I found out that the 1893 I spoke of, with the two large tang screws, had actually been altered by a previous owner.

    So it appears my configuration is...
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    Thanks Pietro, I will go with any effective tang...

    Thanks Pietro, I will go with any effective tang site that does not require me to drill/tap my tang and that does not interfere (get hit) by the bolt.

    I have checked with Lyman and Marbles -...
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    One other point......... Marbles makes a tang...

    One other point......... Marbles makes a tang site also for the 1893 and it also takes a hit from the bolt. I spoke (email) to them and they say they expect to have a new configuration out by around...
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    Thanks Smithywess, my gun was manufactured in...

    Thanks Smithywess, my gun was manufactured in 1903 but must have been before the receivers were drilled and tapped. Too bad, it would have been an alternative since I see that other companies are...
  17. Thread: Uberti Peep

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    Thanks CM, no offense meant..........correctly is...

    Thanks CM, no offense meant..........correctly is the only way.
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    Thanks Montana Charlie, and that is hole-center...

    Thanks Montana Charlie, and that is hole-center to hole-center. Right?
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    Uberti Peep

    Anyone using a Uberti #71205 peep sight?

    I'd like to get some measurements to see if it can be fitted to my 1893 Marlin.

    T.
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    Anyone tried fitting this Uberti # 71205 peep...

    Anyone tried fitting this Uberti # 71205 peep onto the tang of an 1893 Marlin?

    It looks like it would be fairly flexible in the position of the front tang screw and the post seems to sit back far...
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    Model 1893 Marlin Peep Sight

    I'm looking for a peep sight for my 1893 since I cant hit squat with the open sights anymore.

    I understand that with a peep sight you want the aperture as close to you eye as possible so a tang...
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    You have great hardware store where you're at. ...

    You have great hardware store where you're at.

    That was one lucky find these days!
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    After reading Ben's thread in the Hand Reloading...

    After reading Ben's thread in the Hand Reloading Tools section I'm going to go with the Lee hand loader with their Lock-Ring Eliminators instead of the conventional
    Lee Breech Lock Quick Change...
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    Bore Sighting 1893 Marlin

    I'm shooting open sights, I'd like to remove the bolt and bore sight the gun since that works well for me with my model 70 bolt action. At least I'd be well onto the paper.

    If I was to zero in at...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Thanks for that Coyotebait, sounds like you got...

    Thanks for that Coyotebait, sounds like you got it figured out.

    If you zeroed in at say 100 yards, where would that round be at 50 yds.?

    If zeroed at 50 yds. how much drop at 100 yds.? Must be...
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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