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The lever gun I'd love to have would be a 357 Maximum on an 1895 Marlin, throated long to allow long seating of heavies, with the action appropriately lightened without giving up necessary strength. I've an NOE mold which casts a 35 cal LFN at 230-235 grains. Would love to carry a lever gun which could push those to 2k. I think it would be less work on a 336 than a 1895. I have an old, deceased, friend who started with a 336 in 30-30. He replaced the barrel with a 1894 357 Magnum barrel that was rechambered to 357 Max. He was in the middle of tweaking the internal parts when he passed away. Years ago I shot it as a single shot and it was fun! I recall him saying that if he would have had the throat lengthened then he have loaded heavier (longer) cast bullet and the cartridge would have balanced better on the carrier. Yes, you're right. A 336 or a Win '94 would be the platform. Don't know what I was thinking. Would be a sweet rig. I wish your friend could have gotten it all together and running!
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I shoot a Henry X rifle and a Ruger Blackhawk both in 45 Colt. They both really like the 250gr Hornady XTP pushed fast with H110. I still haven't killed a deer with either one but I'm confident they will work just fine. I like the Hornady 250 a lot in the Blackhawk. Accurate bullet. I load it with Longshot or HS-6 to 1200-1250 fps. Any more than that and it's less fun to shoot.
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The lever gun I'd love to have would be a 357 Maximum on an 1895 Marlin, throated long to allow long seating of heavies, with the action appropriately lightened without giving up necessary strength. I've an NOE mold which casts a 35 cal LFN at 230-235 grains. Would love to carry a lever gun which could push those to 2k. I think it would be less work on a 336 than a 1895. I have an old, deceased, friend who started with a 336 in 30-30. He replaced the barrel with a 1894 357 Magnum barrel that was rechambered to 357 Max. He was in the middle of tweaking the internal parts when he passed away. Years ago I shot it as a single shot and it was fun! I recall him saying that if he would have had the throat lengthened then he have loaded heavier (longer) cast bullet and the cartridge would have balanced better on the carrier. That sounds interesting! Of course, a guy may as well just get a .35 Rem at that point.
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In Idaho for whitetail season , only cartridges that were initially developed for a hundred gun are legal besides slug guns.
So the classic slow rifle calibers are nichts, nine, debahnhof.
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I didn't think of the straight wall case requirements some guys have to deal with.
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I’ve been eyeballing the newer Miroku built Winchester 92 takedown trapper.
Short octagon barrel, pretty sure it’s under 6 pounds. It looks pretty sweet.
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I have and love a Ruger Blackhawk in 45 Colt. Carry in a Diamond D rig. I am thinking about adding a caliber-matching lever rifle and wanted to hear from guys who have a similar setup.
Good for whitetail and hog hunting? Thinking of a Skinner sight or something similar. Also have the occasional opportunity to take a black bear on my property. I live in the mountains of NC and all three species are here. I have and often kill each on my 90 acre property.
Share pics if you have em! I'm a big 45 fan and also a fan of revolver/ levergun combinations I carry these deer hunting started with a Skinner sight then went to a Burris FF3 now trying it with a low powered scope the Skinner sight works ok for me with a fibre optic front sight, the FF3 works also and it's very quick to get on target
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This Marlin 2007 45 Colt w/Weaver 1-3x20......... smooth as a baby's butt Sends 250's where ya point 'em
T R U M P W O N !
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Or.......... 2001 chopped Cowboy to 16" in 45 Colt Helluva house gun
T R U M P W O N !
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This Marlin 2007 45 Colt w/Weaver 1-3x20......... smooth as a baby's butt Sends 250's where ya point 'em Or.......... 2001 chopped Cowboy to 16" in 45 Colt Helluva house gun Dear lord. Those are some handsome rifles! That 16 inch model…
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Gonna sight in a Henry 45 Colt Sidegate blued carbine tomorrow. Put a vortex red dot on it.
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Had the Puma/ Rossi in 454. In my haste, I sold it to a good friend but that's how it goes between friends. Anyway, check out the safety on the Rossi. I prefer the Marlin. Good luck Sir
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Puma/Rossi seems to be most available and priced in reach.
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I picked up a Rossi Puma in .45 Colt last fall. This one has a brass receiver and a heavy, octagon 24" barrel. I loaded up 260 grain Speer bullets over a lot of 2400 powder. It does not have much felt recoil and is very accurate. Zero signs of over pressure. Mounted a nice Skinner peep sight.
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I just picked up a Cimmeron replica Spencer 1860 Saddle Ring Carbine in .45 Colt.
An Uberti replica S&W Model No. 3 (Russian) in .45 Colt is en-route from my LGS's distributor's warehouse (yes, it has the finger hook hanging down from the trigger guard).
What can I say... the Spencer demanded an equally exotic companion!
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How do you like that Skinner sight Mannlicher ?
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I'd like to have one. 45 Colt has cache. (Trying to use a fancy word).
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In Idaho for whitetail season , only cartridges that were initially developed for a hundred gun are legal besides slug guns.
So the classic slow rifle calibers are nichts, nine, debahnhof. I've never heard the term before. Just what IS a "hundred gun"?
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I am the NorthEast WoodsBeast!
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