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I’m kinda old fashioned so I like 8gr of Unique under a 255gr Keith-type SWC. I’ve been loading Stateline for a few years because they... -
StrawHat replied to the thread 45-70 Factory Ammo Question.The trapdoor action is far stronger than most give it credit for. There was a lengthy discussion about this on the Single Shot Rifle...
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StrawHat replied to the thread Buffalo Guns - Butcher's Crossing Film.Sorry to hear that. Around me, the most soup kitchens and similar will take any meat that has been handled at a processing center. Lots...
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StrawHat replied to the thread Buffalo Guns - Butcher's Crossing Film.Here is my Big Fifty. Here is a thread I did on it years ago. Photobucket ate my images but the process is outlined...
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I'd like to see that because I can't find it anywhere online. Cattle have been in the Americas since 1493 and in the west since 1539...
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StrawHat replied to the thread Buffalo Guns - Butcher's Crossing Film.It can be argued that the 50-70 probably accounted for more bison than any other cartridge. I know the more I use my 50-70, the less...
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I used to hunt with an original Trapdoor carbine, 1879 vintage. It worked fine with the factory Remington 405 gr. load. Took my first...
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StrawHat replied to the thread 45-70 Factory Ammo Question.That’s it exactly, it all depends on what your rifle prefers. Kevin
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There are some huge bores out there. Somewhat surprisingly, mine loves .459 and it shoots terrible with any other sized cast bullet...
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StrawHat replied to the thread 45-70 Factory Ammo Question.When I was heavily into the 45-70, I found the Trapdoors shot best with the largest bullet I could fit in the case and chamber. Two of...
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StrawHat replied to the thread 624 3” vs 625 MTN .45 Colt?.The bullet on the left is cast from the SAECO 453 mold, a 235 grain WC. The middle bullet and one on the right are both 260 grain. They...
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Haha! Good show, Sir. I like the wadcutters and have recently discovered the joy of a DEWC in .44 Special, .44 Magnum and .45 Colt...
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StrawHat replied to the thread 624 3” vs 625 MTN .45 Colt?.That Model 22-4 is my edc. When I first got it, I sighted it with 230 Hardball. I don’t remember it being a problem. I now use this as...
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Thanks everybody! It looks like the Mountain Gun is in the lead. It’s definitely the most practical choice for me, of the two. The Lew...
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