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Grumulkin Super Member
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
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Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 10:47 pm Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles |
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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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Elvis Super Member
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Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 12:29 am Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles |
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very nice. thats a great sight system.
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SingleShotLover Super Member
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Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 5:08 am Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles |
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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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MacD Super Member
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Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 11:34 am Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles |
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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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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
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Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 2:53 pm Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles |
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Its been a while since I got those sights but I think it was from Dixie Gun Works...
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fnuser Super Member
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Elvis Super Member
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Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:06 pm Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles |
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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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Dimitri Super Member
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Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 6:28 pm Post subject: Re: Pistol Calibre Rifles |
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PaulS wrote: |
every time that gun went off you could tell that he was fighting to keep from crying out. |
It builds character.
Dimitri
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