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Arminius

LOVE my Miroku 92 in .44 Mighty!

Hermann

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Dear LA and SA fans! I own an original SAA from the 70´s in .45, 4 3/4". An Winchester 94 "Cheyenne Carbine" in .44-40. LOTS of other nice things ... ;-) But I own more than one Replica in .44-40: Henry 24" rifle "One in One Thousand" Remington 1875 "Outlaw" w...

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92.

Browning first, Rossi second.

In .357, .44-40 if you can find them, or the mighty 44!

Hermann

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VV N 110.

Accurate and clean burning. Recommended by Hornady and Speer reloading manuals.

Try it!

Hermann

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I´ve decided on two guns: a Walther PPK in 9 mm Short / .380 Auto / Corto. Carried ALWAYS with at least one spare mag. With Magtech SCHP´s. OR a Colt Det Special, 2", with the shrouded ejector housing and the better grip. Carried with Rem 158 grs LHP´s, or Magtech´s 125 grs JSP´s. A Glock 19 is...

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Nothing wrong with levers, but for a backup gun, there´s exactly ONE caliber: the 9 mm. Luger, Parabellum, 9 x 19 ... And I DO NOT buy that the primary and backup gun should have the same caliber!! Better you are able to use two different cartridges .... .30 - 30 carbine and 9 mm handgun with a ligh...

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I ALWAYS use eye protection, when handling primers. I use lots of LEE tools - Lee Loader press for depriming, LEE case lenght gauge cutter and stud, for ANY cartridge I reload, dies for handguns, LEE priming tool, LEE Dippers for small lots of ammo, LEE Factory ( Carbide ) crimp dies, ... The hand t...

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WOW! Thanks for all that Info! No, I do not want to hotrod the .44-40. And I´ll use the same load in my 94, which will be ok for my Henry or Remington 1875! I just want "the real thing". And if I take a walk in the woods, I want at least to be prepared for two legged varmints - 200 grs @ 9...

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Hi! It´s not as in my other three 94´s, the Lever is "hard" on the last part, and doesn´t raise the Lock fully. And Its a little more force ( not really "force" ) to hold closed. My other 94´s kinda "lock in" on closing, this one´s not fully. Of course the last "re...

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Thanks! I do NOT want to shoot my guns to pieces, but do NOT want that anemic, by Regulations castrated, "Cowboy Load". I am happy there is SASS, and that Cowboy loads are a good source of brass. But I want an "Original Load" - 200 to 210 grs and just short ot 40 grs of BP ... He...

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Hi to all! If I want other loads than "Cowboy loads", what except Rem´s and Win´s version of a JSP bullet is out there? I wouldlok for a "Hi Performance" Ammo in .44-40: a "hotter" loaded LFP?? a LHP?? a "defensive Load", with Lead or jacketed bullet??? ( 200 ...

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Hi! Gut CHEAP a Cheyenne Carbine, a Winnie Commemorative, 20", .44-40 and Tang sight ( that were the reasons I bought it ). It was used, which is ok, I bought it to SHOOT it. It doesn´t lock up right - the lever stays somewhat "down" or "low", still the gun is able to be fir...

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For Auto Slide Lubeing I like RIG 7, but it´s hard to get.

For Triggers FP 10.

For RUST protection Break Free CLP is in a class of it´s own, often topping RIG Grease!!

If in doubt, it´s Break Free!

Hermann

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IMHO the .45 Colt was a "Proprietary" Cartridge, so not used ( allowed ) in any other guns than Colt´s.

Therefore the calibers used would be .44-40, .38-40, .44 Henry Flat, .32-20 - eventually even in that order

Hermann

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Hi! Thanks to all! Yes, it´s the .44-40´s shoulder in the chambers, but the portion of the neck is tight!! I fear that the chamber mouths are lower in dia than the Barrel! What bullets would you recommend? At least WHAT DIAMETER?? I know originally one should use .428, .44 Spec/Mag is .430, what you...

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Hi! Just bought a used Uberti ( Rem Copy ) 1875. The one with the "underlug". loong Barrel ( 7 1/2"?? ) and in .44-40. It´s just now being cleaned. The mouths of the chambers seem to be awfully tight. My questions: what ammo should I try? What Holster should I buy? Make and type, plea...

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I always thought that the Ruger 96/22 Magnum would be a great defense gun, quickly loaded,and seeing what the 40gr JHP's at 1900fps do to sealed cans of food and water filled plastic bottles and with the 9 shot clips will let you get to a better weapon if needed. Yes, but a "Steel Lips" 2...

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I always thought a Ruger 96 chambered in 45ACP with a 16" barrel and tritium sights would be an ideal weapon to supplemental a 45ACP sidearm for defensive carry. I've said it but so far no one has recognized my genius!!! :lol: Wm Have you ever heard of the Marlin Camp 45 Carbine???? But IMO th...

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Ok, ok, please don´t flame me, but that front sight is FUGLY!

Practical maybe, but I like good looks!!

Hermann

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I still don´t think it´s correct. a .22 LR and a .22 WMR are different, but the Magnum will xplode the frogs. I don´t care for Frogs. If I am out in the Wild, I want something substantial on my side / at my Hips / slung. If I use a .22 rifle, it will mostly be a 4" .357 Ruger GP 100. After THAT...

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An Animal deserves to be shot cleanly. .22 on a Lion is butchering. It´s untehic. Apart from a slow death, he risked an even slower death of the animal, if he couldn´t fire several times. The ONLY justification would be in Self Defense or Defense of another Human Being! Hermann P.S.: if hunting with...

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150 or 170 grs Bullets are better for hunting, kill quicker, have more penetration ( well, that will be 170´s most likely ) or are more accurate??

I can´t decide .. and I have not so much hunting opportunity and time to find out myself!

Thanks, Hermann

P.S.: will be used from 20" Win 94´2

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Uggg - thats fugly! The lace on ( suede leather ) sling "boot" looks "authentic", but it will rust your Steel butt plate and your barrels and Mag tube. I bought one from Uncle Mike´s or ... ( Tompson Center, Cabela´s,Dixie Gun works, Brownell´s, ... ) don´t know now, for the same...

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Tycer wrote:
O.S.O.K. wrote: I do not want expansion in a deer bullet in 357. A hardcast leaves a clean wound channel you can eat right up to. A clean 3/4" hole from side to side or front to back bleeds out very quickly.

Agree with you.

So what .75 cal caliber non expanding bullet are you shooting?

Hermann

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.357

.44-40

.44 Mag - I wonder, nobody has mentioned her yet! ( The Queen! )
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Have fun, stay safe!

Hermann

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I would guide you towards the 9.3 x74 R, too - it´s versatile and carriable and will do for anything in NA - except for long range. Next steps: .375 Flanged - MUCH mor expensive, bigger case and PRICEY cases. Lots of good bullets .375 H & H - too much pressure. It´s a bolt action round. .450/400...

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Still really like the pistols too. Shoot them about as much as rifles. Love the Shotguns! Always have always will.In fact other than being for CCW/or sentimental reasons/except for comp shooting with the HBARS, buy far the one gun favored the most is my 1972 18" Ithaca Deerslayer Deluxe 12ga. ...

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http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kmastf/PISTOLS/P6300003_edited-1.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kmastf/PISTOLS/P6300001_edited-1.jpg The only "mods" I've done are ... and Gunsite Low Mount Thumb Safeties ... all done by me. :mrgreen: Hey, and I thought I was the ONLY one wh...

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And, to make matters worde, he carries an Omega!

What ´s this? The end of all Bond films? ( "Alpha to Omega" )

Ouch, just noticed I am not at "The Rolex Forums".

)

Hermann

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What ever happened to James Bond? Who kidnapped him? Because he wasn't found in the latest Bond installment, "Quantum of Solace" (whatever that means). Stupid title; I should have known. OK, OK - this ain't about leverguns. But let's face it - I'm talking primarily to a baby boomer or old...

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Elmer Keith: "the sun never sets on a dirty gun". IIRC The Otis system is fine for field, shotgun and Rimfire guns. Works for everything else, but for a handgun or rifle cleaning at home at the bench I prefer solid ( BRASS! ) rods, muzzle guards ( if necessary ), BRASS jags and COTTON patc...

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you are not the only one ... that §$%&!# slide stop only goes out at the exact point - which is a PITA ...

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Kudos to BHB!

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I have one in .44.

In .357 it would team up nicely with my Bicentennial Python, 6" ,,,

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That´s a beauty!

But how to get her from the US to the EU???

I presume it´s in .44?

Hermann

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I have a used Marlin Camp 9, which I got for € 110 ... and THREE 20 rounders from MecGar which set me back € 100, too. Trigger is not the best one, but with a good lubricant and training it´s no problem. Accuracy depends on ammo! The trajectory of the 9 mm makes this a 100 meter TOPS gun. Yes, the 9...

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What happened that Winchester quit manufacturing this gun? Cheap imported suedo copies(EMF, Rossie(sp), others)? Or was it that the new shooters of SASS wanted cheaper guns for their sport? Well in my opinion the rebounding hammers, cross bolt and tang safety, horrid trigger pulls with problematic ...

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Here's the history I can find, taken from original Browning catalogs: 1st year: 1978 -.44 Mag. only. Stayed with just the one caliber through '81. 1st year of .357 & .44: 1982 Note: I don't have an '82 Browning catalog, but both calibers are in the '83 Gun Digest which would have come out in th...

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ME TOO !!! I ALSO NEED TO KNOW THE STEEL ANALYSIS IN THE BARREL, THE ACTION, AND TO WHAT GRADIENT THEY ARE HARDENED. WERE THE BARRELS HAMMER FORGED OR WERE JUST THE CHEAP VERSIONS THAT WAY AND THE OTHERS WERE CUT RIFLED !!! Yes, you are correct, I had to HARD hold me back to ask all, I REALLY wante...

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I also would like to know, from when, until when, the .44 and the .357 variant were made, and the numbers, too!

Anybody knows?

Thanks, Hermann

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In the 80´s and 90´s Marble´s and Williams had really good products, besides the fiber optic sights. There were guide straps, brass rods, patridge type front sights in any height you might wish, folding and peep rear sights. Seems they have hardly anything worthwile to ME ( and other´s, too? ) a pit...

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RIG 7.

Colourless, odorless. High viscosity, stay better in slide rails than anything except perhaps LSA and grease.

Hard to find in Europe, regrettably.

Hermann

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jengel wrote:... were some other neat things levergun related that I can't think of now. They were there, just not as "cool" as the black guns.

Correct.

LA´s are WAY COOLER than those EBR´s.

Hermann

P.S.: but I also don´t want to ever loose my RRA 16" Middy!!!

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Arminius, Just went to the Lee web site and their case trimmer is definitely different. Thanks for the info :o UncleBuck Thanks! Do yourself a favour and buy Lee trim lenght gauge and shell holder and the ( Carbide ) factory crimp die in any caliber you load for! The factory crimp die is especially...

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I think the quality of RCBS is great. I´ve heard great things about Redding dies and Forster seaters! But I recommend LEE! For a beginner there is no better way! !!! There is NO better case trim system in the whole world than Lee´s! Fool proof! Really fool proof! And the priming system ( hand prime ...

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:?: Is it possible or difficult ( or recommended ) to convert a .44 magnum LA or Sixgun to .44-40? Of course for .429 to .430 bullets! What are the problems? ( without regards to cost and a weaker, more expensive cartridge ) ??? Reason 1 for asking is, I want a ( "special" ) LA in .44-40, ...

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As for Caliber: the trajectory of the 9 mm over 50 m/yds is ridiculous! ( we won´t talk about the .45´s! ) The .357 is a whole other animal ... VERY recommended! If you live in the great outdoors, get a .44 ( Magnum )! If your main concern is two legged, with an occasional snake to kill, or a rabbit...

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Pistol calibers are the way to go. Much more rounds ( even, if you don´t load to full capacity ) and the 30-30 is unnecessary powerful and penetrates too much ... ( the .44 Maggie should and could be loaded down for home defense because of blast issues ). But why 16"? I love my Trapper ( in .30...

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Did we mention, that .357 B-92's are on the rare side ? :wink: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: They're worth about 75% - 100% (Yes, 2X) more than a .44 B-92 in like condition. Why??? Why is the less capable and equally accurate .357 TWICE the price of a .44? I have a nearly new ( less than 30 rounds fired and ...

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Wow!

WOW!

Lots of information!!!

I´ll try it tomorrow ( over the bed, in case gun goes flying ).

I´ll use a 16" Trapper ( in .30-30 ).

And I´ll get a 16" Rossi ( Win 92 ) with 16" bbl and LLL!

I´ll keep you posted about the results ... if successful

Hermann

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