I'm with Pete44ru 100%. In a way, comparing the 444/45-70 is like comparing the 41 mag/44 mag. The 44 mag. will do everything the 41 can plus a lot more when you factor in the 300 gr. bullets for the 44.
Those 4 inches of barrel length are not going to matter a whole lot.-------Sixgun
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- Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I have a .45-70/.444 Marlin dillema
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- Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gaschecks for 33WCF
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I'm with Kirk on this one. Not only do the velocities necessitate gas checks but I find gas checked bullets to be more accurate with old barrels that have bore and crown wear. I have an old '86 in 33 that I have never had luck in with cast gas checked bullets. The condition of the bore is less than ...
- Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT politics Hawkeye Caukeye
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- Views: 3339
- Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Congratulations to you New Years Eve sky shooters
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- Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - .41 L.D.A.?
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- Views: 844
- Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: **OT** Almost Had A Dead Dog Last Night
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- Views: 3921
- Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who is shooting their 25-35s?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4413
- Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--some--What are the most expensive guns?
- Replies: 28
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A Singer M1911A1 recently sold for $80,500. Howdy O.D. Ain't heard from you in awhile! Anyway, (my right hand to the Lord) I know a guy whose father-in-law gave him a .45 about 8 -10 years ago. This guy's father is my buddy. Yep, it was a Singer, 1 of 500. He has had a 40 G offer on it so far.-----...
- Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rock On! Goblin Thwarted by CCW!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3276
- Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Some older .30-.30
- Replies: 15
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Nice old boxes as my good friend w30wcf accurately and honestly described the ammo. I too, collect the old boxes and lovingly wrap them in plastic wrap, but..................when I get a partial or mismatched box, I can't help but to fire a few rounds out of it (sometimes all of it!) for velocity me...
- Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who is shooting their 25-35s?
- Replies: 24
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I have one of the recent runs, case colored, octagon barrel. Couldn't be happier! The problems; Won't feed resized 30-30, or 60 grain bullets, but will fire them single shot. I have no doubt that with a little fiddling, I can get it to feed the resized 30-30's, but at this point in time I have no n...
- Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: what is your favorite 44-40 load
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2249
- Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Got my 327 today!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2307
- Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who is shooting their 25-35s?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4413
- Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Leverguns Rendezvous?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4040
- Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - A few oldies
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3245
- Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 7 AM on the J Bar T
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4537
- Wed Jan 02, 2008 8:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Christmas Cards
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- Views: 1737
- Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Leverguns Rendezvous?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4040
The boys at Sixgunner.com and myself have been doing it for about 7 years or so. The next one comes up in April. As Homefront says, the planning stages for Levergunners from the Northeast corridor are in it's infancy. It will most likely be within 100 miles of Philly. Let the lead fly :D -----------...
- Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT lets show some wood !!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4503
All nice pieces ther boys. Sixgun... Cribbage stock? Cribbage stock? Those are fightin' words :x :x I try to do something nice so I can be with the boys and all I get is a vicious insult. :D Anyway, 100 yd., thats some purty birds eye maple you got there. The wood to metal fit on your ml's is incre...
- Tue Jan 01, 2008 3:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Calling all Win. 94 shooters- Update
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5088
Mr. 1886, loosen all screws touching the barrel, whether they are from the mag tube, barrel bands, or forend cap. Some leverguns are notorious for stringing, especially as they heat up from repeated firing. The tension on different areas of the barrel screw things up. This is why long barreled rifle...
- Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT lets show some wood !!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4503
- Tue Jan 01, 2008 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - MORE INDISPUTABLE PROOF: WOMEN RULE THE WORLD
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- Views: 1562
Re: OT - MORE INDISPUTABLE PROOF: WOMEN RULE THE WORLD
Tucker is 85 lbs. of male Chesapeake Bay retriever. As you can see, he has squeezed himself into a bed made for a much smaller dog, because the 2 females in his life, who are much smaller, have taken over his king-sized bed. Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em. Homefront, The dogs or the wo...
- Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New 86 take down .45-90 range report
- Replies: 16
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- Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back Yard Gun Muffler
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6530
Nice job Sixgun Do you have a velocity and pressure number for the 400g+Unique load? Seems like a candidate for the 425g cast I shoot. Thanks, Grizz Grizz, the 11 grains of Unique with a 350-450 gr. bullet will run just about 1050 +/- 50 fps, according to bullet weight. It is below the speed of sou...
- Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT 2008
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1461
- Mon Dec 31, 2007 10:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .22 CB caps for plinking
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3597
- Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How many of you are going to shoot into the air at midnight?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 7410
- Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Peep Sight for 1894?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1835
- Mon Dec 31, 2007 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Years superstitions
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3674
- Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Who carries a single action concealed?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 11742
- Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1893 Marlins
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3682
Goodness! :o Now I know why I can't find any special ordered Marlins. Marlinman has 'em all! That is one fine set of leverguns you have there. I am impressed. I have always wanted a two barrel set and about 3 years ago, I let a very nice '94 slip by for a most reasonnable price of 25. It was takedow...
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Peep Sight for 1894?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1835
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Saw some nice Winchesters
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1937
I hate goin' to a show with 50-75 100s in my pocket 'cause they take up so much room. I don't have that problem. You know how the PH's in Africa have their own gunbearers? Well, I bring along a guy who carries my cash. (usually in a wheelbarrow) On an average day at the gunshow, he will make 4-6 tr...
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Peep Sight for 1894?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1835
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Need help picking the right dog
- Replies: 58
- Views: 8703
Yorkshire Terriers Under 15 pounds---- does not shed--you are not going to find a dog that has short hair and does not shed. Yorkies don't shed because it grows long--like people hair----These dogs are very territorial, extremely loyal and will die for their master. They don't eat much and when they...
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who is he? What is he holding? How tall is he?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3313
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bad Boys
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2685
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 6:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - .25acp
- Replies: 52
- Views: 8185
I guess a 25 ACP fulfills the first rule of a gunfight (have a gun) but that is about it. The round does not have a reputation as a fight stopper and while I suppose one could get off a well-placed shot, I'd rather have something stronger when the chips are down. 38 Special and 9mm are as low as I ...
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Interesting story for you...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2181
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: What do i have? Remington percussion
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2414
I believe he has the Beals as the grip frame was shortened when they made the '58 But, doesn't he also have the Remington safety notches you mentioned? RSY, I don't know if he has the safety notches as the picture is not a good close up. I said if the gun has the safety notches, then its a N.M Army...
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Could you order a Winchester SRC with a rifle butt?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1828
Rangerider 7, Yes, you could order a rifle butt but usually most carbines were not special ordered, especially during that time frame. But as your rifle was made right after the war, it was common for Winchester to slap on different kinds of wood just to get the rifle out and make some money as time...
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: What do i have? Remington percussion
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2414
Here is my 1858 new model army. This one has been reblued and a red king post front sight added. Bill, (thats a nice '58 you have!) Anyway, look at the length of the grip on your gun and the length of the grip on Coyote Nose's gun. I believe he has the Beals as the grip frame was shortened when the...
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: What do i have? Remington percussion
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2414
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - .25acp
- Replies: 52
- Views: 8185
Hey Sixgun! You shoulda done it! That 1000 fps was from a RAVEN!! From a decent .25 I am sure they would do better. Besides .. everybody should reload with a magnifying glass and tweezers at least once. Hey Jim, How do you like this for a picture? Next closest thing to a webcam. As I was reading yo...
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best Slings
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3018
This is all I use. I probably have a dozen of them. Made by Hunter. Model 110. Because I did not want to alter the rifle in any way, for this 1886, I simply put a slip-on butt pad and made my own little gizmo for attaching the sling swivel to the buttstock. The front of the sling can be attached via...
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 71 Long Range
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3411
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Saw some nice Winchesters
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1937
Yep, the pickin's sure are gettin' slim, even here in the East, where at one time, the only guns that brought money were engraved or special ordered guns in high condition. The 3500 on that '92 td may be a little on the high side but not outrageous. Now if you would just plunk down 28 nice crispy c-...
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - .25acp
- Replies: 52
- Views: 8185
Years ago I reloaded cast flat points for the 25ACP ... a 48 gr. cast flat point bullet at 1000 fps ain't a powder puff. It is a pain reloading the durn things though. Jim, funny you should say that. (on reloading the 25) I was at a show yesterday and a dealer had a set of RCBS dies for the 25 for ...
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "There isn't a Winchester goin' that can shoot half
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1942