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Pistol Calibre Rifles
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PostPosted: Mon May 27, 2013 6:31 pm    Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles Reply with quote

TRBLSHTR wrote:
:-D The 45-70 pistol that I'm attemping to aquire is called a magnum research-"BFR"(appropriate)!It is all stainless -weighs about 4.++lbs,has a 5 shot cylinder,long barrel-10.5"(guess).Single action. No real need except ones own ego!I don't think that any of the 50 cal magnums(pistols)are equal in ballistics! Shocked

When I took my Ohio concealed carry course, I rented one of those and put a box of cartridges through it while others were plinking away with 22 LR handguns. I didn't think it was that bad to shoot. It is NOT the equal to Smith & Wesson's 460 and 500 magnums which I've shot quite a bit.
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PostPosted: Wed May 29, 2013 10:47 pm    Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles Reply with quote

Here we go, Marlin 1894 Cowboy in .45 Colt.



Replaced the rear sight with this buckhorn/ladder sight. The buckhorn makes a pretty good "ghost ring" for fast, up close shooting.


The ladder sight worked well out at 400 yards.


The German silver front blade stands out a bit better for me.

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PostPosted: Thu May 30, 2013 12:29 am    Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles Reply with quote

very nice. thats a great sight system.

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PostPosted: Thu May 30, 2013 5:08 am    Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles Reply with quote

My vote goes with Pumpkinslinger. Even standard loads in a rifle will average 300-500 fps faster than when in a revolver. With the .45 Colt using the heavier range of bullets you have the equivalent of a 45/70 "lite". It is safer to up the load with a .45 than with a .44 Magnum since as caliber increases, pressure decreases with comparable bullet weights. The Marlins are built for stout and are capable of handling any pressures safe in a Ruger.

Hodgdon lists loads for the .444 Marlin and 30/30 Winchester in the 40,000 - 42,000 cup range. The hottest loads they list for "Ruger and T/C" firearms only just break 30,000 cup or so. Lots of room for safety.

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PostPosted: Thu May 30, 2013 11:34 am    Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles Reply with quote

All I can say is SWEET, that is after wiping off the drool from my keyboard. Those sights are great looking. Where did you get them?

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PostPosted: Thu May 30, 2013 2:53 pm    Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles Reply with quote

Its been a while since I got those sights but I think it was from Dixie Gun Works...

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 3:04 pm    Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles Reply with quote

.41's?

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:42 pm    Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles Reply with quote

Sweeeeeeet pair FN

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles Reply with quote

now you do realise Vince that with you chamber inserts you have a .12ga,.410ga and a .45 long colt all in one??
yip FN they are a pretty pair indeed.

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:33 am    Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles Reply with quote

Yes mate...I know....hmmm, thinking thinking thinking. Laughing

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 6:28 pm    Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles Reply with quote

PaulS wrote:
every time that gun went off you could tell that he was fighting to keep from crying out.

It builds character. Very Happy

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