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    I would think I may be able to get an older tube...

    I would think I may be able to get an older tube for the 454 and change it out or at least I would hope so. The 38/357 might be another issue
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    I honestly have no idea, or how to check. I...

    I honestly have no idea, or how to check. I guess the next time I get some will ask. I do know some companies sell rifle bullets with the gas checks already on them. i will get some of them for...
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    so how do you get the gas checks to stay on the...

    so how do you get the gas checks to stay on the bullets? I do know you can buy them for both 38/357 and for the 45 colt/454 casull and 45-70 bullets
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    they must have changed the way they do things, ...

    they must have changed the way they do things, I have a new Rossi 92 stainless in 454 and it does not have that option. I wish that it did
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    Rossi R 92 magazine tubes

    Does anyone know of someone converting ROSSI R 92 magazine tubes, to be like Henry mag tubes. I grew up on Winchester and Marlin rifles, and while I always had to unload, cycling rounds thru...
  6. Forum: Leverguns

    Have not checked lately, but think I have about...

    Have not checked lately, but think I have about 20 of the leverution bullets.
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    My 45-70 dies are the full length dies for...

    My 45-70 dies are the full length dies for regular size cases. How do you like shooting the shorter cases, do they have less recoil?
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    I have some of those bullets, but do not have...

    I have some of those bullets, but do not have the seating die for loading those. My guess is the sizing die and case mouth die are the same as regular, just a matter of adjusting the case mouth...
  9. Thread: gas checks

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    I have reloaded for a number of years, and got...

    I have reloaded for a number of years, and got into reloading back in 1974 when stationed in Kodiak, Alaska, mainly cause was hard to get ammo in some calibers.
    It would have to be ordered...
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    I have loaded pistol bullets I purchased from...

    I have loaded pistol bullets I purchased from two companies, Missouri bullet company, and Acme bullet company , that they had cast, and lubed, I just reloaded them in 45 acp, 45 colt, ...
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    I have a lead melting pot, it is electric, ...

    I have a lead melting pot, it is electric, and my brother gave me a mold for 405 grain bullet. I also purchased molds for 45 acp and 9 mm bullet molds. But as of this point have not...
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    I am not using black powder, just smokeless...

    I am not using black powder, just smokeless powder. The loads I have already loaded, when stationed in Kodiak, ALASKA, in 1983 are still good, loaded 350 grain Hornady jackated bullet
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    right now I have not made or purchased cast ...

    right now I have not made or purchased cast bullets, only have Hornady 300 and 350 grain bullets. Those I have loaded in the past and not used gas checks.
    My brother who had been loading a...
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    gas checks

    got a question guys, I am just starting to load 45-70 cast lead bullets. How necessary is it to use gas checks.
    I load pistol cartridges, 38 special and 357 mag, and 45 colt, and am in the...
  15. But I do know that cartridge length in Marlin ...

    But I do know that cartridge length in Marlin and Marlin clones is 2.500 inches
  16. I am considering the purchase of a 1886 in...

    I am considering the purchase of a 1886 in either 45-70 or 45-90. I do handload, so loads would not be a problem, and ya'll say in a pinch could fire 45-70 rounds in a 45-90 rifle.
    I am...
  17. I would like to put my two cents worth in here....

    I would like to put my two cents worth in here. Garrett, and two or three other companies are making custom ammo for 45-70 that is safe in Marlin/Henry/ROSSI R 95, and any other clones of...
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    I thought about that, and I have been a long...

    I thought about that, and I have been a long time fan of 45-70. In the past have owned three Marlins, including the guide gun, two other Henry's including the new all weather with 18.5...
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    New henry 45-70 with 22 inch octagon barrel

    any body have any experience with this model of Henry? it weighs in at 8.1 lbs empty
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    Rossi R 95s

    Has anyone tried these new guns from Rossi. They are using walnut stocks and forearms, and look so much like a Marlin/Ruglin/Henry woud have to mic them out to tell the difference
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    I bought a new ROSSI R 92 38/357 and a new...

    I bought a new ROSSI R 92 38/357 and a new R 92 45 COLT/454 CASULL. one of the first things I did was order from STEVES GUNZ, the stainless magazine follower, and have had no...
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    chiappa 1886 deluxe with 24 inch octagon barrel

    do any of you have any information on this rifle, good or bad?
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    I have a chance to get the deluxe version of...

    I have a chance to get the deluxe version of their 1886 with the 26 inch octagon barrel, at a fair price, do any of you have any experience with that model?
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    Sticky:Poll: I forgot to mention I have a Ruger Security Six ...

    I forgot to mention I have a Ruger Security Six 4 inch barrel 38/357 to go with that Rossi, and an Uberti EL PATRON, 45 COLT, to go with the 45 colt/454 casull, with 5 1/2 inch barrel, and...
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    Maybe I have not fired mine enough yet, but so...

    Maybe I have not fired mine enough yet, but so far, my two new ROSSI'S R 92'S are feeding fine, no case bulges, and no problems. They are both stainless, and so far no problems.
    I will...
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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