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I too have read John Barsness article on "Bolt Thrust" (plus, Ken Waters and P.O Ackley's articles regarding the subject) and find that the information from the "Biologist", "Engineer", and "Layman" have been conflicting when trying to apply one "theory&q...

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Loads I use in my 20" Uberti (standard warnings apply, assuming no responsibility that they will be safe in yours!) are as follows: 1. 10.5/AA5/255 cast 2. 8.7/Unique/255 cast 3. 17.2/SR4759/255 cast 4. 12.9/Blue Dot/255 cast 5. 9.0/Unique/240JHC(Sierra). All cast loads were made in a Lee mold,...

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My late Father used to get it from his Veterinarian and used it on his arthritic, crippled hands. He said it gave him a great amount of relief, but found he had a proclivity to "whinny" on odd occasion

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Also, SR4759 gives about 300 to 350fps more velocity over a 7 1/2" BBL.

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I owned a Pre '64 Model 70 in a .300 H&H for quite a few years. In its original stock, it "kicked like a mule" from too much "drop" in the stock (IMO). I had it mated to a Bell & Carlson composite stock with their wide recoil pad and it "tamed" the recoil to '06...

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Reduced loads that work in my 444P (1:20 twist and 18 1/2" barrel) are: 1.) 13.0/Unique/122gr (.433) round ball cast @ 1664fps 2.) 13.0/Unique/240SWC cast @ 1475fps. Both loads shoot 1 to 2" low at 50yards from my regular hunting load, while the worse group is not over 1 1/4" group in...

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The "Sweet-Sixteen" A5 is my favorite with the Beretta 390 a close second because it has the softest recoil of any 12ga I have owned to date. Neither gun has failed to fire regardless of climate conditions or load!

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I just had a crown put on my left rear molar 5 days ago to complete the "implant" procedure. My dentist (a cousin) recommended the implant; for I had a "dead" tooth that had to be removed. The procedure was in 3 stages: (1) removal of the tooth, implant "socket" put int...

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I read somewhere that he had cancer and even did the last couple of his episodes knowing they would be his last. The last episode I saw of that series featured his brother, Mycroft, and the good "doctor" solving a case in his absence (not quite up to Britt's standards, I might add). Like B...

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Hightime - I have recently settled on SR4759 in my 1873 Short Rifle. My best load is 17.0gr with a Lee 255FN cast with no "blow by" or discernible leading and is a Lyman "book" load. I'm "clocking" right at 1375 (+ or - 8fps). I'm also using WLP primers and Starline bra...

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Thanks for the info; big "Sherlock" fan here! I have all of Conan Doyle's works. My favorite actor that played Sherlock was Jeremy Britt. Robert Downey jr has also done a very credible job on the Sherlockian theme as of late.

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Wife and I went on an Alaskan cruise out of Seattle up the "inlet passageway" a few years back. Excellent experience all the way around! Excellent food and entertainment and everyone on the NCL was very accommodating. Our ship had "Free Style" dinning where you could chose where ...

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Thanks for the offer! Put me in, please.

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Hightime - I've not used a wad or fillers in pistol cases due to the small volume, but I've read where some shooters use them. These very fast burning powders ("tip-up, tip down" type like Bullseye) develop pressures so rapidly that I'd be afraid to add to the pressure "spike" by...

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Fatjack - I use a PACT digital powder measure and all charges were weighed to the nearest .1 grain. I shot a 5 shot "batch" of each load through the "screens" for velocity and accuracy. I too have a balance beam to verify my digital scales, but as you noted, I find the digital sc...

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I recently traded in my old PACT chronograph (that had a lot of abuse) for a new XP-1 unit, which has coincided with testing a new 1873 Short Rifle from Uberti. After reading all the posts on this site and others (and the warnings!), I sought out to find a 250-255gr cast load that was accurate and h...

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Junk - I own a 28 gauge Bakail and it is an excellent, inexpensive double. Its chokes are "fixed" I.C/Mod; it patterns well, locks up tight, and has little recoil. It is not an "all around" gauge, but far more effective than a .410 bore in my opinion. Matter of fact, its bore at ...

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Author, what great tastes you have in "truck guns"; I've got the same gun, but not as pretty wood

! Mine will feed .38 Special and .357 interchangeably, and is very accurate. It is one of the most fun guns to shoot that I own. Congratulations!

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Thanks for the advice and great examples of the type of slings that will fit right in with the "classic" good looks of the 1873.

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In the area I live, the possibility of a "freak" ice storm or tornado that went "too far east" has left us without power for up to a week or more in our rural areas. We keep our "necessities" at the appropriate levels to survive the longest length of time we think is ne...

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I can't keep my tongue on this issue, because like many of you I have asked various "experts" what is a good working "max" for the .45 Colt. Most of the time I hear from those that "warn me" to remain under 14,000psi (some, 14,000CUP, which according t my NRA "Hand...

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Now that I have a Uberti 1873 Short Rifle, I would like to "sling it" occasionally for hunting. What do those of you, among the 1873 rifle "clan", use for a sling? I would prefer methods that would preclude drilling holes my stock, but would appreciate any suggestions that would ...

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Griff - I've rechecked all my .45 Colt loaded rounds for OAL and none or over 1.590 and most are right at 1.575. The feeding problem I am having seems to be with the bullets cast from the RCBS 270-45 bullet that are of the Keith design. Instead of feeding straight, this particular design seems to co...

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Joe - the "beveling" I was referring to is on the "mortise" wall where the carrier passes, not the chamber. I found the fix online at: www.dorseyfoto.com/73/73fix.htm where it shows where to file. I'll see a gunsmith if it becomes a serious loading problem. Believe me, I dread th...

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1873 pics.

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Thanks Hightime, I'll try again.

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The "posting site" says I cannot send the pictures because the pixel count is too high??? If anyone could assist me, I could send them to anoher e-mail address for modification and submission?

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Hopefully pictures of my 1873 Uberti Short Rifle will come through.

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The loads I have worked up thus far are: !. 8.7gr/Unique/Starline/CCI/250cast 2. 10.5/AA5/SL/CCI/ 250cast 3. 12.9/Blue Dot/SL/WLP/250cast 4. 17.0/SR4759/Rem/CCI/240JHP. 5. 5.8gr/Trail Boss/Rem/CCI/250Rem cast (.454 dia.) My cast bullet mold delivers a 253gr bullet of .453 diameter (unsized) and my l...

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I'm sorry about the pic

I'll take some pictures and post them as soon as possible. I'm not real computer literate, so bear with me

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Just a quick follow-up. I just took receipt of a new 1873 Uberti a couple of weeks ago after selling 3 guns to get 1. I couldn't be happier with the rifle and what little shooting I've been able to do with My Uberti! It is the "Short Rifle" in .45 Colt and I've been working up "cowboy...

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I've "clocked" Federal 170gr. factory 30/30 in a 20" BBL Marlin at 2158fps and 2344fps(avg) in a 26" BBL 1899 Savage, which seems to be unusually high. Most 150gr factory loads only show a difference of 100fps with the same rifles whether the factory loads are Federal or Winchest...

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I used to load a '99R in .250Sav with 60gr Hornady bullets. I have since lost the reloading data, but I recall that the most accurate load was with IMR3031 at just over 3100fps. I fired a 5 shot string at 100 yards and was amazed at how accurate that load was; however, I wasn't too sure how useful i...

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I have a CZ SXS Ringneck in a 28ga. It is one of my favorite shotguns. Because of its small size and weight in the 28ga I got the 28" barrel; it balances and "swings" really nice! Huglo is a good quality and shooting gun for the money.

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I have owned a Henry in a .17HMR. I got the model with the octagon barrel, blued/black receiver, and straight stock (less drop at comb than Golden Boy for scope use). I also had (have) a Savage bolt 93 Bull Barrel .17HMR at the time I bought the Henry for comparison. Now understand that for 3 years ...

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I sold two guns last week at a gun show so I could buy a 1873. I ordered a Uberti 1873 Short Rifle in .45 colt yesterday!

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Man, what a wealth of information! Thanks to all for your inputs. A new Uberti is in my future after I survive the Christmas season outlay. I think I'll leave the 44WCF to you experts, I already have a 38/55 to contend with (it took a while to find the right components to make her "sing" i...

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Thanks for the quick responses! Beautiful rifle, hightime. Any opinions on barrel length in relation to weight and balance? And, is the .45 Colt a good cartridge for this action, or should I be looking for another set of dies, brass, and bullets? (I'll be stretching the budget to buy a Uberti and I'...

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I am in the market for a 1873 rifle, "clone". I like the looks of the "Short Rifle" with the straight stock and case colored receiver, but would appreciate the opinion of any of you "cowboy shooters" as to the best brand and model (and why). I will use it mostly for pli...

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236 year of tradition, unhampered by progress. Here's a toast to you and to our Corps! Semper Fi brothers!

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There is nothing quite like the old "radials" to stir the "inner child" in an aviator. I was among some of the last "intrepid" naval aviators that trained in the T-28 with its 1425shp, Wright/Cyclone engine. We thought we were the best-of-the-best when we finished that ...

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Hello - New member here. I have been loading for the last 4 decades plus 7 years and am an "admirer" of Paco's writings. Like many of the "poster's" here, I have some experience with reduced loads using many of the powders that have been suggested. One of the first molds I ever b...

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