.45-70 Bolt Action
I think I am going to do it next week. Do what? Order the sporterized .45-70 built on an Enfield action that is advertised by SOG. It is less than $300.00 and I can't build one for less than that. I...
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Never had a Brit Enfield or Gibbs, but have had an Ishapore. They are slick actions. But I think I'll go along with Stan on this one. If you want a 45-70, go with the NEF Handi-Rifle. Cheaper and you...
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You are right about the big hole..............For what its worth, take a look at Gunbroker number 14907249.gunbroker.com/auction/Vie...m=14907249A lot of money, but 'one of a kind' for sure.Long live...
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Wow, that was a beautiful little rifle on ebay! I loved the striped stock, manlicher style. That's one of those I can't afford. I ordered the Gibbs Friday and they say they can have it here Tuesday. I...
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I am looking forward to hearing more about your project. This 45-70 does have it's apeal. I think you have the right idea on working up loads and keeping things sane, even to using cast bullets, but...
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The 45/70 can and is loaded to much higher pressures than 28,000. Garrett, Buffalo Bore and a few others offer full house loads in 45/70. They are shoulder breakers, get a good pad in that little...
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I got it in Friday finally and it is a slick looking little gun. Most of the wood has been slimmed down on the foreend and the stock has been completely reworked and slimmed down. Even so, it is a...
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I picked up the medium rings a few ago and have the scope installed although a little canted. You know how it is with Weaver type rings, you get it straight and when you tighten it down it cants to...
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Jim,I don't know if you have already purchased your 45/70 brass, but there is person on the CSP Gun Shopper site selling 200 unfired 45/70 Winchester brass (1967) for $75 delivered CONUS. Here is the...
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Thanks Tink, but I fouiind them at Midway at better price with my C&R discount. Remington brand.I also just loaded up some test rounds uaing 50.00 gr. Varget with the 405 gr cast bullet. Book...
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Jim..you can measure the rate of twist using a cleaning rod and a tight patch..run a cleaning rod thru the rifle from the chamber end..with the rifle in a cradle..put a tight patch on the rod and...
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Jim,I'll sure be interested in how the rifle shoots, and how well it does at the range. Keep us posted, we just might have to run out and get us a 45-70. *******NRA Life Member"Firepower is one bullet...
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I had just enough time to run by the range for a few minutes. So, I thought I would test functioning if nothing else. I had mounted a Simmons 2X7X32 using and Advanced Technology no-gunsmith receiver...
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Sure sounds like a nice rifle to me! Thanks for the report, and I will look forward to how it shoots after you get the sights worked out. *******NRA Life Member"Firepower is one bullet that hits"...
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jimLEO1........is this the first British Enfield action you have had experience with? It sound typical for the Enfield. I believe you will find the safety is only a 2 position safety. When moving from...
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Yes, this is mky first one and thanks for the info. No case stretching at all, they come out looking almost unfired. Of course the load I am using is not a hot load.JIM
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Got her out to the range today and wrung her out pretty good. Fired about 50 rounds down range with a couple of handloads using Varget and IMR 4895. The recoil was slightly greater with the Varget...
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I would rather have a 45-70 in a levergun, I already have a .458 on a Mark-X. The 45-70 can be loaded quite stout, but it can never duplicate the .458
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Hi Jim, Hmmmmmm I would check the extractor spring as it should throw the case clear before it actually hits the ejector screw in the side wall! Just checked both my Enfields and both do this as did...
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Kevin, I'm not that familier with the Enfield action. You say the extractor spring should throw the cases clear? It doesn't but it always positively extracts the case, just leaves it in the open...
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I put another 50 rounds down range again today. This time at 50 yds. Dead on at 25 yds equaled six inches high at 50 yds. It's churning out 1650 fps with a 450 gr. "hard" cast lead bullet and must...
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