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I have owned several in 30-30 over the years, and I still have 2 old top eject ones. They bark, but they are hard hitting, quick and reliable bush guns However, I personally wouldn't have a pistol calibre Trapper, as I have seen too many ( 4 x 357, 2 x 44m and 3 45 Colt) with broken carriers/lifters...

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I've been loading the 38-55 constantly since 1974 in at least a dozen rifles, probably more. I've dealt with every imaginable chamber and groove dimensions out there, including new reproductions such as yours. I've stated this many times here and never get any accolades, probably because most peopl...

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I had one of those, and the bore was about 375-376, so it worked with modern 375 bullets. my old 38/55s are larger bore.... all of them shoot the barnes 'original' 38/55 bullet well, which is .377...it works well in all of mine I use lead bullets as well, and I think most of mine are .378 and .379....

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I have some old "Hillbilly Bears" cartoons, that my Grandkids (3 & 6) absolutely love - i still enjoy them myself

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Interesting Catshooter, I never thought much about that.
I am wondering now about Winchester WSF / 473AA and also ADI-AP70N
They have similar burn rates to Unique/Universal, but I have never considered sensitivity to powder position

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Not sure what the laws are in the US, or in individual states over there, but here in Oz they are starting to look at the legitimate use of cannabis as a medication. Some years ago my wife had a couple of nasty car wrecks which resulted in nasty whiplash injuries and a history of chronic pain. I ob...

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QuickLoad shows nice safe loads with 9-10 gr Unique as posted above. I downloaded the ADI Powders chart. Thanks, Madmucus! QuickLoad lists these powders but I was totally unfamiliar with them. Now, my concern: You listed: ADI AR 2205 / H4227 and ADI AR 2207 / H4198 as if (at least to me) they are e...

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I have a whole bunch of 38-45 rifles. Every bore diameter is different. From .375 all the way up to .382..... in my guns with .378 and lower, a winning load is the simple LEE 250 grain bullet cast from 20-1 lead, 9 grains Unique with a 3/4" square piece of one ply toilet paper pushed down to h...

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Thank you for sharing your knowledge Guys, I really do appreciate the input. I would never have thought of that issue with the LEE dies "earlmck" , but it is something I will certainly be looking out for. Also "Sixgun Sr" another tip I would never have imagined was trimming the b...

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I have been a fan of the 1894 Winchester since childhood, and I've owned several over the years, but not a 38-55. Today I saw an ad for an Oliver F Winchester online, and I jumped in and bought it. It is far from 'çollectable" condition but should be a nice shooter, (I shoot them all, even my '...

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I don't know for certain, but you would think they would be the same.
For what it's worth, I broke 2 ejectors in 2 different 92 Rossi 357's, I replaced all my ejector springs with a #c530 from Bunnings

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I'd like to think we could keep in touch "Pitchy"
We do have a lot in common....

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dandee wrote: ↑Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:11 pm Just made a new private group on facebook if anyone does that stuff here. Check it out and send me a request to join. Thanks Dan
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Thank you all for the input. Your comment Griff gave me confidence that there may be a baseline...
The seller has offered cases & dies with the rifle, so I figured I'd start with the LEE .379"mold and go from there,
but the fact remains that I will have to "Slug it & see".

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I've been offered a Legendary Frontiersmen .38-55 at a good price. Here in Australia, they were never as popular as the .30-30 but I am really keen. I did some reading and came away rather confused about cast bullet sizes, case thicknesses etc. Seems there is some variation and opinions vary from .3...

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Thanks for the knowledgeable replies guys, and yep this gun is definitely 'Shooter Grade' at best. I had wondered if somebody has tried to attach some sort of mount in the past, maybe using the saddle ring hole, and the added hole in the top of the barrel. Not in a hurry to purchase as I have severa...

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Hello, It's been a long time since I posted here, but I'm looking for a bit of knowledge here..... I've been offered a 30/30 Wrangler, and to be honest, something doesn't seem right about it. I have seen the roll marked scenes on the 32 specials but not so many on the 30/30's. Also the sights both l...

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Nath wrote:Nice Red gum. What is the little levergun ?
Have you fitted a peep on the 94's bolt?

Thanks Nath,
The little one is an early Rossi 92 357mag with ornately engraved receiver
the '94 is a 1972 30/30 with a Lyman side mounted peep.

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Spring has sprung here in Oz so we were able to spend a Saturday afternoon launching lead

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Sorry to take so long with a picture.
It was part of a deceased estate & I only took possession today.
The rifle is still covered in some sort of brownish grease in places and appears unfired.

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I'm looking at a Rossi 357m serial No. K004429
and I want to find some info about when it was made. It's got a fancy reciever in H/chrome or nickel and covered in scroll work, but there's nothin much written anywhere as to commemorations or the like.

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Well it's time to start preparing for the Christmas novelty shoot again and I'm looking for any and all ideas for novelty targets. We have a 50 yard and 2 x 25 yard ranges and we shoot handgun, shotgun and rifle (.22 & pistol calibres) There is a bank of plates and half a dozen "pepper-popp...

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http://www.savage99.com/winchester1894_dates.htm

This is a handy thing but unfortunately your serial no. looks to be outside their records (post 1982)

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Thanks for the replies fellers.
The Marlin I spoke of just doesn't seem to like the 'lip'of the SWC's and seems to catch on the chamber mouth. When working the lever it would stop on the lip,... you would have to back off slightly and have another go and then it would continue into battery.

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Does anyone shoot Cast Semi Wadcutters in a Rossi 357 levergun? If so, do they present any problems with feeding. A buddy just bought a new Marlin 357 and it wont have a bar of 'em. It will only take "cowboy style" RNFP's so I was wondering what experiences people are having with their Ros...

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Thank you for the great story and pictures.
Thank you also for your noble contribution to the future of our sport.
You should be proud of yourselve's, because God knows the rest of us are proud of you

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BROKEN TRAIL - starring Robert Duvall

LAST STAND AT SABER RIVER - Starring Tom Sellick

QUIGLEY DOWNUNDER - Starring Tom Sellick

YOU KNOW MY NAME _ Starring Sam Elliot
(not really a western, more about prohibition times, but well worth watching just the same)

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I too miss the old forum. There was a genuine dignified 'feel' to everything about it. Din' bother me what was posted, OT or not because the posts and replies always had that special sense of respect. I can't point to what it is exactly, but it aint the same here. However I am grateful to Hobie, Jim...

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Yeah we can own handguns but there is a lot of B/S to wade through each year. Semi auto & pump shotguns (lever actions arent affected) are restricted to those of us who can show special needs. Same for semi auto .22's, Semi auto centrefire rifles are harder to get licenced for now. Nearly everyt...

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This is prolly not the best place to ask, but I need some stock para bits and I'm struggling to find any in Australia. I just need a steel or stainless mag button, and a medium length adjustable alumin. trigger without lightening holes. Also need the Series 80 type firing pin safety parts. If you ca...

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The world could do without his genes anyway.....

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This type of teenage behaviour is sadly on the increase here in OZ. I work in the security industry and the change I see in youth's attitudes in recent years is apalling. I can't believe the lack of respect, discipline and manners. http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/i-had-the-best-party-ever/200...

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...If the Aussies would get theirs going and export them ... Joe Don't hold yer breath while ya wait Joe, "The Aussies" have wrapped up that project several years ago. ADI (Aust. Defence Industries) made a limited number before the whole deal was scrapped about 2004 (or maybe earlier). Th...

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Bruce Scott wrote:We're expecting 43 Celsius today. That's warmish -

G'day to yer Bruce, I'm in Western Vic. and we've been getting a bit o' the same.

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.....FWiedner, I acknowledge your concerns over such behaviour, but please give the members here some credit. It's not our fault that screw-ups have access to firearms too.
.....anyway, .....betcha it wasn't a levergun

(Well spoken Claybob86)

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Nath, Congratulations on your hunt, Excellent work !
Thanks for taking the time to share your story & pics with the forum too.
.....now what calibre/load were you using in that lil' 'Trapper' again?

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Thanks for the tip 20Cows, I'm still waiting on a reply from those guys. I sent an inquiry about the #90484 on Sept 30 hoping they might have one in old stock,(especially since it's still listed on their site). I emailed Lee-Precision a cpl weeks back and they said that it is no longer available :( ...

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G'day again 20Cows, Hope all is well with you & yours.
That's an option I may have to look at, if I can locate one somewhere.
Like Papa, I've been scouting around auction sites and message boards but can't find one yet, but I'll contact you if I ever do.

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I'm looking to get hold of a .38/357 hollow point mold. I had the LEE No.90484 or 90485 in mind but cant find one here in OZ and apparently they are not made as a standard item anymore. RCBS 'Devastator" looks good but again can't locate one here. Any help would be greatly apreciated. Kind rega...

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