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by adirondakjack
Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti 1873, Cartridge OAL, How Critical?
Replies: 13
Views: 3474

Hi AJ, Nice looking work. Just looking at it it appears it will only run the shorter stuff correct? To run standard length ammo you would have to change back to the original, right? Howdy Nate, Thanks for the kind words. yes, to revert to normal length ammo, the carrier gets swapped back in. That's...
by adirondakjack
Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - hit and run driver won't divulge his insurance provider
Replies: 26
Views: 4612

NC DMV computers list the insurance co right along with the other info. Same for the law enforcement system. Ask the Troopers that took the report or anyone who can run the plate legally. The guy hit us in SC and lives in NY. The SC Trooper could not get the insurance info from NY. If the car is re...
by adirondakjack
Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti 1873, Cartridge OAL, How Critical?
Replies: 13
Views: 3474

Howdy Joe. It ought to be an ALMOST drop in for the average rifle, replacing the factory carrier. The only work needed in most cases will be a .030 deep flat filed on the left side of the forward lug on the bolt, where the bolt will encounter the folded shut latch. I say "most guns" becaus...
by adirondakjack
Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti 1873, Cartridge OAL, How Critical?
Replies: 13
Views: 3474

The 66 and 73 has a built in ammo gage. Open the action, turn the gun over and lay a round in the window where the carrier rides up and down. If it doesn't fit, it's too long. It should be about 1/16 but not more than 1/8th inch short of not fitting. This length works best because the 73, 66, and 6...
by adirondakjack
Wed Mar 19, 2008 12:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti 1873, Cartridge OAL, How Critical?
Replies: 13
Views: 3474

Howdy, Larson did a great job with his toggle link 101 article. What he didn't know is that there's a new "Short Stop" carrier in pre-production prototyping right now that will solve the conundrum of running short rounds like .44 Russian and Cowboy .45 Special in the '60, '66 and '73 rifle...
by adirondakjack
Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pistol Calibers in a Lever Gun
Replies: 43
Views: 6890

A Marlin in .45. Versatility that is unsurpassed, especially with the addition of a second carrier to allow use of .45 Colt and Cowboy .45 Special http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/adirondack_jack/ammo-variety-1.jpg from 300+ grains at yee haw velocity to 120s at popgun velocities that make it l...
by adirondakjack
Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hornady 250gr XTP and 2400 for 45colt Win 94
Replies: 13
Views: 2678

18.5 of 2400, OR, better yet, 21.5 of H110, or a near max load of 4227 (I forget the dosage)
by adirondakjack
Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 94 Cowboy ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1899

I've been "on the steel" at 300 yards with my .45 Colt CB-Limited with just a little load work and no problems.