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BlackPowderLove
11-27-2019, 03:01 PM
I passed up a number of small buck (still looking for the big one) but found this big doe. The 71 Mauser that I rebuilt did more than well!

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Thumbcocker
11-27-2019, 03:23 PM
Nice long head. Cool rifle. What boolit and load?
CastingFool
11-27-2019, 03:23 PM
Congrats!
Cary Gunn
11-27-2019, 05:48 PM
Howdy BlackPowderLove,

That's a fine packet of meat, and a gorgeous old rife. Did you do the woodwork?

Tell us more about rifle, load, etc.

Also, how does that tang sight not get in the way of your grip on the rifle? It seems to me there isn't enough room to place a hand either in front of, or behind it.

Happy trails,

-- Cary Gunn --
skeettx
11-27-2019, 06:36 PM
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great report

Thank you

Mike
Texas by God
11-27-2019, 08:18 PM
Pegs the cool meter.

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koger
11-27-2019, 10:42 PM
Way to cool, way to go man.
MaLar
11-27-2019, 10:54 PM
I'm waiting for more!
BlackPowderLove
11-28-2019, 10:18 AM
To answer questions…
This is the 1871 that was museum quality in looks but nine firing about a year ago and I did all the work on it, including the carving. The site is a little far back but fits quite nicely in my hand. Having it further back also helps with the bolt. I am shooting 70 grains of 1.5 OE and filling the rest of the way with pufflon. The bullet is one I am casting from a custom mold from accuratemolds that is .450 and about 400 grains.
Cary Gunn
11-28-2019, 04:22 PM
BPLove,

I really like your stock carving. The carved deer scene adds both beauty and interest to a fine ol' smokepole.

Happy trails,

-- Cary Gunn --
444ttd
11-28-2019, 05:00 PM
nice deer!!!!!!!!
davidheart
11-28-2019, 05:31 PM
Congrats! And beautiful work on the rifle!
BLACKOUT
11-28-2019, 05:55 PM
Well done on both the deer and the rifle!!
kens
11-28-2019, 06:02 PM
Nice hunt there.
What caliber is that?
Something like a 12x57mm??
BlackPowderLove
11-29-2019, 02:47 PM
Nice hunt there.
What caliber is that?
Something like a 12x57mm??

11.15x60
Texas by God
11-29-2019, 05:05 PM
AKA .43 Mauser.

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pworley1
11-29-2019, 06:23 PM
Good job on the rifle and the deer.
missionary5155
11-30-2019, 06:57 AM
Good morning and Congratulations !
It is enjoyable to read these about the hunts when the old firearms are well used.
Mike in LLama Land
JDL
11-30-2019, 02:37 PM
Congratulations! Nice rifle and good meat.:)
Prodigal Son
12-07-2019, 11:07 PM
Love them old guns and hunting! Congratulations on your hunt and rifle!