Need help selecting a single shot rifle

[4060MAY]

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I do not change the barrels often,maybe ever 6 months, depending on how much ammo is loaded for a given caliber
the 40-72 is a Badger barrel 1-16 twist, the 38-50 is a Green Mountain Barrel in 1-12 twist
the sight setting remain the same, allowing for conditions
the 38-50 is more accurate than the 40-72....depending on conditions
I have never changed barrels at a match..but I do bring both just in case
having the same extractor is a benefit....like 32-40 and 38-55, or 30-30
I would not recommend the 40-72 aka 405 win, the case barely clears the hammer, because of the length
40-60 Maynard or 40-70SS will clear with the hammer cocked

the one i have seen chambered in 40-65, 45-70 had no problems clearing the hammer

you could get one chambered in 32-20, 25-20 with a lighter barrel and have the best of both worlds

both of my guns/barrel combinations weigh 12 pounds and 1 1/2 oz...just BPCR legal
a little heavy for the offhand for me ...but I seem to manage

hope this helps

[4060MAY]

forgot
the set screw is not, it is a set screw with a fitted taper, barrel to screw
centers the barrel up and is not really tightened that tight as to distort the threads or barrel end
mine come with a slotted screw head, since replaced by CPA with a socket head screw

[50target]

4060MAY, I think what keeps coming through in the different forums, this one and the ASSRA forum is that the Shuttleworths of CPA are true craftsmen and can accommodate the shooter, being shooters themselves. even though the C. Sharps folks a re no slouch either. Tough tough decision. May have to get the wifey a part time job and get one of each. That's a joke guys. But you married guys already knew that. Thanks so much for everyone's input. Long run it seems to be stay with American, even for the difference in money. I've found in life that the joy of quality far outlasts the memory of the money, but when you wind up with ****, the money is all you think about.

[Dixiejack]

CPA Rifles, replica makers of Stevens 44 1/2 has barrels for both the 25-20 and 32-20. Stevens stopped making 25-20's in favor a the more accurate 25-21.
I have a 25-21 barrel for my CPA - a very accurate caliber to 200yds

How do you form your 25-21 brass?