Any fans?

[MurraysMutts]

 

[EasTex]

7mm BR Remington?

 

[MurraysMutts]

I'll be damned! There is still good people in this world!

 

[EasTex]

Nice pistol!
What did I win Murray?!!

 

[MurraysMutts]

3 hungry jersey bull bottle calves!
Pickup in Wisconsin....

U shoot the silhouettes?

 

[EasTex]

No silhouettes, but I done some reloading. Not that caliber though.

 

[MurraysMutts]

Ahhhh

Been quite a while for me. I've forgotten how good H322 smells.....

Match Sunday in Okc
That's a loooong drive from s.e. Texas!

 

[EasTex]

I see your .002" over on COL. Is that to get the bullet touching this first rifling and do you back off on your powder load when doing that?

 

[MurraysMutts]

I'm actually off the lands a bit. I forget how far. No load data for modern bullets that I've found. Custom chamber. And these are blems from midway probly 10 years ago!
154gr Hdy sst with 27.5gr H322. It'll take the Rams no worries.

I actually bought this gun used. Using load data from prior owner. It likes the 139gr better. Components are so scarce still. I've only got 150 of these 154s left too.

Been years since I've even been able to go shoot. Long story...
Loading them same as last time. That was 2017!

 

[EasTex]

I don't have a .154 grain BT load, but here are some options

 

[Lee VanRoss]

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[MurraysMutts]

I don't have a .154 grain BT load, but here are some options

I do believe I have that same manual!
Weird how the powder charge goes up with a heavier bullet. This particular gun likes this load well enough. But I'd sure use up some 139's if I could find em!

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You strike me as more of a 38-55 fella!

 

[Lee VanRoss]

True, have 2 both Winchesters, maybe half a box through one, the other is a high grade Shot Show ( maybe had hammer back one time)
Went through different stages of calibers through the years. Most rounds through a 61 Winchester . Most deer with a Model 12.
Best shooting. 3 rooster pheasants , 3 shots, 3 birds dead in the air at the same time, no cripples (Model 12 20 gauge. Oh and witnesses,,,,,
Lot of good times hunting elk with a Ruger 1 375 Ouch & Holland. My big thing now is today we got our first 15/16 spotted red angus
calf. Took 15 years from a mottle white Corriente. Wish I had started 50 years ago. Best luck with bulls that go back to Aberdeen
base and red. Bulls from built up Red Angus herds will not let the white come through (or have not so far so I don't use them.
[to public, please do not comment on cattle here I apologize for going off topic)

 

[MurraysMutts]

Closest I have in a handgun is a 357Maximum. I do have a 45-70 in a 14" Contender! Terrible fun!! A 40 rd match is all ya want for sure tho.

Ive toyed with a couple 38-55s and a 45-70 in a Marlin. Thoroughly enjoyed both. I will own one of each again when funds permit!

 

[Rancher]

you guys bring back my reloading days of 45yrs ago. Still have the "match" 0'6 brass, boxes of the stuff. I had my Muaser action reamer out to a 30-06 Akley improved to hold 56gr of 4895 powder. Could reach a Caribou at 400yrs pushing 150gr nosler two stage bullet.

 

[Pnw Farmer]

The 45-70 is on my firearm bucket list. Don't necessarily need one since my hunting ranges from 20 to 500 yards and at 500 I'd be lobbing it as a mortar instead of precision. Lol. I'd like one with a 16" carbine barrel, thought I could justify it concerning 4 legged critters when up in the mountains huckleberry and morel picking. Wolves have been making a comeback in our corner of the state and I like to be over gunned when the kids are playing in the sticks up there. A mares leg in 44 mag has caught my eye once or twice too but haven't made the leap. I really need to complete some rifle projects before spending any more.

 

[Caustic Burno]

The 45-70 is on my firearm bucket list. Don't necessarily need one since my hunting ranges from 20 to 500 yards and at 500 I'd be lobbing it as a mortar instead of precision. Lol. I'd like one with a 16" carbine barrel, thought I could justify it concerning 4 legged critters when up in the mountains huckleberry and morel picking. Wolves have been making a comeback in our corner of the state and I like to be over gunned when the kids are playing in the sticks up there. A mares leg in 44 mag has caught my eye once or twice too but haven't made the leap. I really need to complete some rifle projects before spending any more.

Model 92 in 44 Mag pushing a 200 grain hard cast poly coated at 2100 FPS is pretty rough. It will flatten a big Russian boar like a semi hit him.

 

[MurraysMutts]

O yes!
I had a commercial Mauser in '06 that would shoot lights out!
H205 (not made any more)
61gr with a 150gr btsp

Factory rifle would shoot half inch at 100

Rabbits at 150 yds we're NOT edible. I miss that rifle!!


The 45-70 can be super accurate long range. Shoots like a rainbow. But a 405gr boolit bucks the wind pretty decent. I'm with you, for out to 200, it'd be the cats meow for any bigger critters!

 

[MurraysMutts]

 

[Pnw Farmer]

Model 92 in 44 Mag pushing a 200 grain hard cast poly coated at 2100 FPS is pretty rough. It will flatten a big Russian boar like a semi hit him.

I've looked at the Rossi and Henry both. I'd look at the Buffalo Bore dangerous game series. I believe they're 240 gr hard cast comin' out over 2000 fps. I figured hot sauce ammo since I've always liked the carbine models, if I'm gonna pack it around for self defense then it should be maneuverable and pack a punch with a short barrel. I actually thought the 44 mag would be better for rifle control as well vs the 45-70. Less muzzle blast for faster follow up. All the power in the world isn't worth jack if it doesn't transfer to what you're trying to hit. I just want the 45-70 cuz I'm still young and dumb and like the big kid on the block. Lol.