Pistol Calibre Rifles

Grumulkin · Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 6:31 pm Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles

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.

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 10:47 pm Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles

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.

Elvis · Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 12:29 am Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles

very nice. thats a great sight system.

SingleShotLover · Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 5:08 am Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles

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.

MacD · Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 11:34 am Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles

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?

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 2:53 pm Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles

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

fnuser · Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 3:04 pm Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles

.41's?

Vince · Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:42 pm Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles

Sweeeeeeet pair FN

Elvis · Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:06 pm Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles

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.

Vince · Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:33 am Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles

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

Dimitri · Super Member Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 5947

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

Dimitri