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by Monticello1957
Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - 16 Gauge Turkey Loads
Replies: 12
Views: 1759

Re: OT - 16 Gauge Turkey Loads

The best load I have used to my satisfaction is #5. Sometimes difficult to find Locally but ordering online thru Midway or Cabelas they are easy to find. I have used them in a Sweet Sixteen and an L.C. Smith and never been happier with the patterns and knockdown. One of my favorite loads, more pelle...
by Monticello1957
Sat Mar 07, 2009 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which 357/38 lever guns can shoot 38 wadcutters?
Replies: 21
Views: 3037

Re: Which 357/38 lever guns can shoot 38 wadcutters?

Glenn, Yes, my question was on the "Flush Seated" or "Button nose wadcutters" as you call them. I assumed it was because of the diffenece in overall lengths between them, a wadcutter (1.125 and 1.590) and a full length 357, that was the issue. Since I have an abundance of the lit...
by Monticello1957
Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which 357/38 lever guns can shoot 38 wadcutters?
Replies: 21
Views: 3037

Re: Which 357/38 lever guns can shoot 38 wadcutters?

Tycer, You say your 94 will shoot wadcutters. Which model? I have a guy I am thinking of trading an M1 carbine for, he has a 94 AE 16" barrel that just has ---357 cal--- on the barrel and he says his will not cycle 38's. could it be that it just needs some tinkering or is this model not designe...
by Monticello1957
Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which 357/38 lever guns can shoot 38 wadcutters?
Replies: 21
Views: 3037

Which 357/38 lever guns can shoot 38 wadcutters?

I am in the market for a 357/38 levergun preferably a Winchester or possibly a Marlin with a 16 inch barrel. I would like to be able to shoot 38 wadcutters for plinking. Do any of you have any idea which leverguns can handle this variety of cartridge lengths. Thanks All