Which Caliber 1876 Centennial?

WHITEWOLFDAKOTA · Post by **WHITEWOLFDAKOTA** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:04 pm

I just keep jumping around from practical to dreaming on which caliber I want to hang my hat on. Will be taking it to CAS get togethers but would also like to drag it with me to remote part of Montana and Alberta. Came across alot of bear tracks last May in Alberta and although I had a big handgun and bear bombs was sweating a few times. As for hunting I only go after big Illinois deer and leave everything else alone having been there and done that for everything else. When not filling the freezer with deermeat I am solely just passing thru nature's back yard and it suits me just fine. I haven't been this excited about a new rifle in years and although never get tired of just holding my 1881 built 73, never shoot it due to the 32-20 caliber anymore. Guess it's the age creeping up on me,lol. Need all you Jeremiah Johnsons to set me straight.
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20cows · Post by **20cows** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:56 pm

My friend chose the .45-60 because, if necessary, he could form his own brass from .45-70 brass.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:06 pm

20cows wrote:My friend chose the .45-60 because, if necessary, he could form his own brass from .45-70 brass.

That's what I did!

WHITEWOLFDAKOTA · Post by **WHITEWOLFDAKOTA** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:20 pm

Ysabel Kid wrote:
20cows wrote:My friend chose the .45-60 because, if necessary, he could form his own brass from .45-70 brass.
That's what I did!

Great minds think alike! Really good point!-

Little Doc · Post by **Little Doc** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:44 pm

45-60 what everybody else said.

Don McDowell · Post by **Don McDowell** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:53 pm

WHITEWOLFDAKOTA wrote:I just keep jumping around from practical to dreaming on which caliber I want to hang my hat on. Will be taking it to CAS get togethers but would also like to drag it with me to remote part of Montana and Alberta. Came across alot of bear tracks last May in Alberta and although I had a big handgun and bear bombs was sweating a few times. As for hunting I only go after big Illinois deer and leave everything else alone having been there and done that for everything else. When not filling the freezer with deermeat I am solely just passing thru nature's back yard and it suits me just fine. I haven't been this excited about a new rifle in years and although never get tired of just holding my 1881 built 73, never shoot it due to the 32-20 caliber anymore. Guess it's the age creeping up on me,lol. Need all you Jeremiah Johnsons to set me straight.
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If bears were really a threat the 45.75 would be the better choice, after all it was Teddy Roosevelts favorite for grizz, at one time.

Now you need to tell us just how the sam hell you got a handgun into Alberta?

win40-82 · Post by **win40-82** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 12:56 am

I have an orginal in 45-75. I didn't go looking for, it just kind of fell into my lap. I had always thought I would want the 45-60 because of the brass issue but the 45-75 turned out to be a piece of cake. Bought Lee dies for right around $30 and got the brass from Buffalo Arms. Yeah they were a little exspensive, but just bought 20 the first time so I could shoot it. I then saved up enough cash to buy an additional 80 to have an even 100. Good luck!!

Grizzly Adams · Post by **Grizzly Adams** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 12:57 am

Check this link, to give you an idea as to what game folks have taken with the 1876.

http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index. ... 134.0.html

FWIW, my personal choice for general hunting and CAS is the 45-60.

Post by **Hobie** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 10:29 am

My blog is linked from there if you care to check it out.

Which Caliber 1876 Centennial?

Which Caliber 1876 Centennial?

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