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Bolt Action or Double Rifle!
This is a question for all you Dangerous Game and African Safari Hunters out there. Which is your preference in an overall Dangerous Game Rifle? Would you choose a Classic Bolt Action rifle in one of the big bore caliber? .375 H&H on up? Or would you go for one of the expensive Double Barrell Big Bore rifles? The common arguments are that Bolt Actions tend to be stronger have greater accuracy and versatility while the doubles are more reliable in a dangerous situation. Would love to hear your view. Carmelo www.WorldShooter.com Hunting and Shooting Forums Internet Portal for Firearms Enthusiasts. |
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This is a question for all you Dangerous Game and African Safari Hunters out there. Which is your preference in an overall Dangerous Game Rifle? Would you choose a Classic Bolt Action rifle in one of the big bore caliber? .375 H&H on up? Or would you go for one of the expensive Double Barrell Big Bore rifles? The common arguments are that Bolt Actions tend to be stronger have greater accuracy and versatility while the doubles are more reliable in a dangerous situation. Would love to hear your view. Carmelo www.WorldShooter.com Hunting and Shooting Forums Internet Portal for Firearms Enthusiasts. If you were a real man you would be more interested in giving the animal a fighting chance than your own safety. Just stay in the land rover if you are so worried. I think a real man would limit himself to a bow, and not a high tech one at that. I say if you can't make it youself with natural materials your cheating. stan |
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On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 10:55:30 -0600, stanley baer wrote:
If you were a real man you would be more interested in giving the animal a fighting chance than your own safety. Your experience with hunting and wildlife seems to be ...limited... Just stay in the land rover if you are so worried. I think a real man would limit himself to a bow, and not a high tech one at that. I say if you can't make it youself with natural materials your cheating. Riiiight. Crawl back under your bridge, Stan. |
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Dave Hinz wrote:
On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 10:55:30 -0600, stanley baer wrote: If you were a real man you would be more interested in giving the animal a fighting chance than your own safety. Your experience with hunting and wildlife seems to be ...limited... Just stay in the land rover if you are so worried. I think a real man would limit himself to a bow, and not a high tech one at that. I say if you can't make it youself with natural materials your cheating. Riiiight. Crawl back under your bridge, Stan. I guess it would be pretty limited, there is nothing left on this continent that could hurt you other than a few grizzly and polar bears (no one should be hunting them to begin with) and the neighbourhood dogs. I've found my encounters with wildlife to be pretty one sided, I can shoot them, they can run. stan |
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On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 12:04:06 -0600, stanley baer wrote:
Dave Hinz wrote: Your experience with hunting and wildlife seems to be ...limited... I guess it would be pretty limited, there is nothing left on this continent that could hurt you other than a few grizzly and polar bears (no one should be hunting them to begin with) Yeah, they're just cuddly little bears, Stan. Why don't you go play with them and tell us how that goes. |
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In article ,
Dave Hinz wrote: On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 12:04:06 -0600, stanley baer wrote: Dave Hinz wrote: Your experience with hunting and wildlife seems to be ...limited... I guess it would be pretty limited, there is nothing left on this continent that could hurt you other than a few grizzly and polar bears (no one should be hunting them to begin with) Yeah, they're just cuddly little bears, Stan. Why don't you go play with them and tell us how that goes. How do you identify black bear scat ? By all the all the twigs and seeds How do you idenfity Griz scat ? By all the cow bells and mace spray cans.... ba-dum-dum. Gotta go oil my Remmington 338 Win Mag, bought for Arctic trips. Gramps wouldn't approve, he apprenticed at Anson & Deley and ran the gun shop at an establishment that catered to white hunters. He thought thought that autoloaders were a crime. He liked doubles. These days, I say single shot, maybe a Ruger No. 1. -- a d y k e s @ p a n i x . c o m Don't blame me. I voted for Gore. |
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On 22 Mar 2005 17:08:56 GMT, Dave Hinz wrote:
On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 12:04:06 -0600, stanley baer wrote: Dave Hinz wrote: Your experience with hunting and wildlife seems to be ...limited... I guess it would be pretty limited, there is nothing left on this continent that could hurt you other than a few grizzly and polar bears (no one should be hunting them to begin with) Yeah, they're just cuddly little bears, Stan. Why don't you go play with them and tell us how that goes. A bear lover and his girlfriend did just that a year or two back. The authorities managed to pack out some of the pieces. Gunner Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. H. L. Mencken |
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Dave Hinz wrote:
On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 12:04:06 -0600, stanley baer wrote: Dave Hinz wrote: Your experience with hunting and wildlife seems to be ...limited... I guess it would be pretty limited, there is nothing left on this continent that could hurt you other than a few grizzly and polar bears (no one should be hunting them to begin with) Yeah, they're just cuddly little bears, Stan. Why don't you go play with them and tell us how that goes. I haven't ever heard of a hunter in N America being killed by a wild animal lately. On the other hand, a hunter shooting himself or getting shot by another hunter is relatively common. Instead of fantasizing about situation in which the the hunted stands a chance of injuring the hunter, maybe a better way to get a surge that adrenaline would be to take up boxing or motorcycle racing; but that would take some real balls. stan |
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On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 12:04:06 -0600, stanley baer
wrote: Dave Hinz wrote: On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 10:55:30 -0600, stanley baer wrote: If you were a real man you would be more interested in giving the animal a fighting chance than your own safety. Your experience with hunting and wildlife seems to be ...limited... Just stay in the land rover if you are so worried. I think a real man would limit himself to a bow, and not a high tech one at that. I say if you can't make it youself with natural materials your cheating. Riiiight. Crawl back under your bridge, Stan. I guess it would be pretty limited, there is nothing left on this continent that could hurt you other than a few grizzly and polar bears (no one should be hunting them to begin with) and the neighbourhood dogs. I've found my encounters with wildlife to be pretty one sided, I can shoot them, they can run. stan There is quite a number of things on the NA continent that would love to savage you. Wild boar, mountain lion, just to name two. Btw..I do hunt with a bow on occasion. Ive hunted wild boar with a homemade boar spear too. Shrug Gunner Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. H. L. Mencken |
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I missed the staff meeting but the minutes show Gunner
wrote back on Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:23:12 GMT in rec.crafts.metalworking : Riiiight. Crawl back under your bridge, Stan. I guess it would be pretty limited, there is nothing left on this continent that could hurt you other than a few grizzly and polar bears (no one should be hunting them to begin with) and the neighbourhood dogs. I've found my encounters with wildlife to be pretty one sided, I can shoot them, they can run. stan There is quite a number of things on the NA continent that would love to savage you. Wild boar, mountain lion, just to name two. And considering the photographs floating round the net, of what a regulation mule can do to a cougar... when we say "hardass", we mean a "hard ass." Bucked his rider off and tore into the cougar. Kilt him dead. "D-e-a-d, beaten on the rocks ... dead!" So watch out for wild horses, or other ruminants. Feral pigs aren't exactly Jimmy Dean flavored shmoos on the hoof, if you know what I mean. Btw..I do hunt with a bow on occasion. Ive hunted wild boar with a homemade boar spear too. Shrug Friend of mine was the Great Hunter. She hunted with a bow "for sport" and most time just whistled her deer and then told it to take off. But when it was time for putting meat on the table, well, that was why the good Lord invented 30-30s. And Maglights. tschus pyotr -- pyotr filipivich. as an explaination for the decline in the US's tech edge, James Niccol wrote "It used to be that the USA was pretty good at producing stuff teenaged boys could lose a finger or two playing with." |
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stanley baer wrote:
wrote: This is a question for all you Dangerous Game and African Safari Hunters out there. Which is your preference in an overall Dangerous Game Rifle? Would you choose a Classic Bolt Action rifle in one of the big bore caliber? .375 H&H on up? Or would you go for one of the expensive Double Barrell Big Bore rifles? The common arguments are that Bolt Actions tend to be stronger have greater accuracy and versatility while the doubles are more reliable in a dangerous situation. Would love to hear your view. Carmelo www.WorldShooter.com Hunting and Shooting Forums Internet Portal for Firearms Enthusiasts. If you were a real man you would be more interested in giving the animal a fighting chance than your own safety. Just stay in the land rover if you are so worried. I think a real man would limit himself to a bow, and not a high tech one at that. I say if you can't make it youself with natural materials your cheating. stan As my wife's uncle is fond of saying "A real sportsman goes after his game with nought but a loincloth and a hunting knife" -- - - Rex Burkheimer WM Automotive Fort Worth TX |
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In article , Rex B wrote:
stanley baer wrote: wrote: This is a question for all you Dangerous Game and African Safari Hunters out there. Which is your preference in an overall Dangerous Game Rifle? Would you choose a Classic Bolt Action rifle in one of the big bore caliber? .375 H&H on up? Or would you go for one of the expensive Double Barrell Big Bore rifles? The common arguments are that Bolt Actions tend to be stronger have greater accuracy and versatility while the doubles are more reliable in a dangerous situation. Would love to hear your view. Carmelo www.WorldShooter.com Hunting and Shooting Forums Internet Portal for Firearms Enthusiasts. If you were a real man you would be more interested in giving the animal a fighting chance than your own safety. Just stay in the land rover if you are so worried. I think a real man would limit himself to a bow, and not a high tech one at that. I say if you can't make it youself with natural materials your cheating. stan As my wife's uncle is fond of saying "A real sportsman goes after his game with nought but a loincloth and a hunting knife" But since I don't give two wombat farts and a skid-mark about sportsmanship, only landing some venison on the table, I use a rifle... -- Don Bruder - - New Email policy in effect as of Feb. 21, 2004. Short form: I'm trashing EVERY E-mail that doesn't contain a password in the subject unless it comes from a "whitelisted" (pre-approved by me) address. See http://www.sonic.net/~dakidd/main/contact.html for full details. |
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Rex B wrote:
stanley baer wrote: wrote: This is a question for all you Dangerous Game and African Safari Hunters out there. Which is your preference in an overall Dangerous Game Rifle? Would you choose a Classic Bolt Action rifle in one of the big bore caliber? .375 H&H on up? Or would you go for one of the expensive Double Barrell Big Bore rifles? The common arguments are that Bolt Actions tend to be stronger have greater accuracy and versatility while the doubles are more reliable in a dangerous situation. Would love to hear your view. Carmelo www.WorldShooter.com Hunting and Shooting Forums Internet Portal for Firearms Enthusiasts. If you were a real man you would be more interested in giving the animal a fighting chance than your own safety. Just stay in the land rover if you are so worried. I think a real man would limit himself to a bow, and not a high tech one at that. I say if you can't make it youself with natural materials your cheating. stan As my wife's uncle is fond of saying "A real sportsman goes after his game with nought but a loincloth and a hunting knife" My grandfather shot a bear in his pajamas. How the bear got into his pajamas defies explanation. |
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If you are a vegetarian, then you might be right. But if you are a
meat eater, then if you are a real man, you kill your own meat and not depend on someone doing it for you. Dan stanley baer wrote: If you were a real man you would be more interested in giving the animal a fighting chance than your own safety. Just stay in the land rover if you are so worried. I think a real man would limit himself to a bow, and not a high tech one at that. I say if you can't make it youself with natural materials your cheating. stan |
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The Garret rounds are a nice load. Give great accuracy and penetrating
power. But I there are questions as to some of what Vince Lupo claims.... But if I could toss a 45-70 hunk of lead weighing in at 420 grains at 2100 fps I wouldn't hesitate to hunt any game in the world Right now I am loading to 2120 fps. Carmelo www.WorldShooter.com Hunting and Shooting Talk Forums |
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On 23 Mar 2005 16:12:53 -0800, "
wrote: If you are a vegetarian, then you might be right. But if you are a meat eater, then if you are a real man, you kill your own meat and not depend on someone doing it for you. Dan What is the difference between someone who thinks meat comes in little plastic wrapped containers and those who dont? A large gut pile Gunner stanley baer wrote: If you were a real man you would be more interested in giving the animal a fighting chance than your own safety. Just stay in the land rover if you are so worried. I think a real man would limit himself to a bow, and not a high tech one at that. I say if you can't make it youself with natural materials your cheating. stan Lathe Dementia. Recognized as one of the major sub-strains of the all-consuming virus, Packratitis. Usual symptoms easily recognized and normally is contracted for life. Can be very contagious. michael |
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On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 07:35:24 GMT, the inscrutable Gunner
spake: On 23 Mar 2005 16:12:53 -0800, " wrote: If you are a vegetarian, then you might be right. But if you are a meat eater, then if you are a real man, you kill your own meat and not depend on someone doing it for you. Dan What is the difference between someone who thinks meat comes in little plastic wrapped containers and those who dont? A large gut pile And a new fur coat or leatherware. ================================================== ====== TANSTAAFL: There ain't no such thing as a free lunch. http://diversify.com Gourmet Web Applications ========================== |
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stanley baer wrote:
If you were a real man you would be more interested in giving the animal a fighting chance than your own safety. Just stay in the land rover if you are so worried. I think a real man would limit himself to a bow, and not a high tech one at that. I say if you can't make it youself with natural materials your cheating. stan Try he http://www.primitivearcher.com/ |
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On Sun, 03 Apr 2005 02:00:43 GMT, Bob Yates
wrote: stanley baer wrote: If you were a real man you would be more interested in giving the animal a fighting chance than your own safety. Just stay in the land rover if you are so worried. I think a real man would limit himself to a bow, and not a high tech one at that. I say if you can't make it youself with natural materials your cheating. stan Try he http://www.primitivearcher.com/ http://www.ancientnative.org/tool-wep.htm http://www.a-wild-boar-hog-hunting-f...ar-hunting.htm http://www.vanishedwood.org/other/hunt2.htm http://www.thunderbirdatlatl.com/ http://www.a-wild-boar-hog-hunting-f...fe-hunting.htm Man was not blessed with fang or claw. He did however come equipped with a brain, so he invented his own fangs and claws. Gunner Rule #35 "That which does not kill you, has made a huge tactical error" |
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Ruger #1 Tropical in .458 Win. Mag
Searcher1 |
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In article VsZ%d.22172$oa6.2603@trnddc07,
AcidBurn wrote: Ruger #1 Tropical in .458 Win. Mag Searcher1 Good taste. One shot; One Kill (You or the Rhino.) -- a d y k e s @ p a n i x . c o m Don't blame me. I voted for Gore. |
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Neither actually, I prefer a 45-70 lever with the 405 gr solid over a full house charge of 3031. On 22 Mar 2005 07:34:48 -0800, wrote: This is a question for all you Dangerous Game and African Safari Hunters out there. Which is your preference in an overall Dangerous Game Rifle? Would you choose a Classic Bolt Action rifle in one of the big bore caliber? .375 H&H on up? Or would you go for one of the expensive Double Barrell Big Bore rifles? The common arguments are that Bolt Actions tend to be stronger have greater accuracy and versatility while the doubles are more reliable in a dangerous situation. Would love to hear your view. Carmelo www.WorldShooter.com Hunting and Shooting Forums Internet Portal for Firearms Enthusiasts. ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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DE sez: " Neither actually, I prefer a 45-70 lever with the 405 gr solid
over a full house charge of 3031." Not too well up on your guns are you. 45-70 (??) I doubt you can get any 45-70 ammo short of loading it yourself. Wouldn't what you propose be more accurately termed, "45-full house charge of 3031"? Bob (gun nuts are appropriately named) Swinney "DE" wrote in message ... On 22 Mar 2005 07:34:48 -0800, wrote: This is a question for all you Dangerous Game and African Safari Hunters out there. Which is your preference in an overall Dangerous Game Rifle? Would you choose a Classic Bolt Action rifle in one of the big bore caliber? .375 H&H on up? Or would you go for one of the expensive Double Barrell Big Bore rifles? The common arguments are that Bolt Actions tend to be stronger have greater accuracy and versatility while the doubles are more reliable in a dangerous situation. Would love to hear your view. Carmelo www.WorldShooter.com Hunting and Shooting Forums Internet Portal for Firearms Enthusiasts. ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:42:04 -0600, "Robert Swinney" wrote: DE sez: " Neither actually, I prefer a 45-70 lever with the 405 gr solid over a full house charge of 3031." Not too well up on your guns are you. 45-70 (??) I doubt you can get any 45-70 ammo short of loading it yourself. Wouldn't what you propose be more accurately termed, "45-full house charge of 3031"? Bob (gun nuts are appropriately named) Swinney Well Bob, first off I happen to live and work in grizzly country. And I speak for what I feel is a good "dangerous game weapon" http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firear...ion/1895GS.htm The guide gun is a great "just in case gun" it is popular among professional guidesin both Alaska and Africa. For a "looking for trouble gun" I'd pack a bolt rifle in any old caliber as long as it starts with a 4. I've been rolling my own for many a year and have no problem carrying that in bear country. But for those who want tailor mades these have a good rep http://www.cpcartridge.com/45-70ruger-P.htm But there are lots of other factory 45-70 cartridges still available at most any sporting goods store in this area. DE ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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Sorry, "DE". I only meant that you should be more specific (as you were)
re. cartridge and caliber description. Most of us know the venerable 45-70 Govt. cartridge is still made and that some manufacturers supply "modern" firemarms for this old black powder cartridge. Some aren't aware of this; there is a distinct danger they may get the impression old rifles can handle the new "45-70" ammo. Case in point: Recently on the target range, an idiot on the next bench was spraying me with lead shavings and unburnt powder. Just before I got up to leave, he stops and begins looking at (not through) his scope. The cross hair and post reticle was laying on the bottom. Excessive recoil from hot handloads in a new 45-70 had wrecked the scope. The idiot said he was using handloads he got from a friend that loaded the 45-70 up to some super big-game power. Bob Swinney "DE" wrote in message ... On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:42:04 -0600, "Robert Swinney" wrote: DE sez: " Neither actually, I prefer a 45-70 lever with the 405 gr solid over a full house charge of 3031." Not too well up on your guns are you. 45-70 (??) I doubt you can get any 45-70 ammo short of loading it yourself. Wouldn't what you propose be more accurately termed, "45-full house charge of 3031"? Bob (gun nuts are appropriately named) Swinney Well Bob, first off I happen to live and work in grizzly country. And I speak for what I feel is a good "dangerous game weapon" http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firear...ion/1895GS.htm The guide gun is a great "just in case gun" it is popular among professional guidesin both Alaska and Africa. For a "looking for trouble gun" I'd pack a bolt rifle in any old caliber as long as it starts with a 4. I've been rolling my own for many a year and have no problem carrying that in bear country. But for those who want tailor mades these have a good rep http://www.cpcartridge.com/45-70ruger-P.htm But there are lots of other factory 45-70 cartridges still available at most any sporting goods store in this area. DE ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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No offense taken, I should be a little more articulate when responding. Son in law went after a grizzly last fall with a .338mag. He shot maybe at 75yds broke both shoulders but the bruin still charged. The guide stopped it with a couple out of a 375h&h. It fell at spitting distance. A month after he got back he sold his 44mag, I asked why and his reason was that he got it for bear and now he felt it would be worthless..if needed.........after the last bear his third griz. I found some spent 45-70 cases a while a ago without headstamps circa pre 1880. Very thin walled with rolled heads, (metal content) a lot lighter than modern types. These guys at garrett are big on the guide gun, I think their african tales are pushing it a bit: http://rds.yahoo.com/S=2766679/K=45-...m/reviews2.asp DE re. cartridge and caliber description. Most of us know the venerable 45-70 Govt. cartridge is still made and that some manufacturers supply "modern" firemarms for this old black powder cartridge. Some aren't aware of this; there is a distinct danger they may get the impression old rifles can handle the new "45-70" ammo. Case in point: Recently on the target range, an idiot on the next bench was spraying me with lead shavings and unburnt powder. Just before I got up to leave, he stops and begins looking at (not through) his scope. The cross hair and post reticle was laying on the bottom. Excessive recoil from hot handloads in a new 45-70 had wrecked the scope. The idiot said he was using handloads he got from a friend that loaded the 45-70 up to some super big-game power. Bob Swinney "DE" wrote in message .. . On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:42:04 -0600, "Robert Swinney" wrote: DE sez: " Neither actually, I prefer a 45-70 lever with the 405 gr solid over a full house charge of 3031." Not too well up on your guns are you. 45-70 (??) I doubt you can get any 45-70 ammo short of loading it yourself. Wouldn't what you propose be more accurately termed, "45-full house charge of 3031"? Bob (gun nuts are appropriately named) Swinney Well Bob, first off I happen to live and work in grizzly country. And I speak for what I feel is a good "dangerous game weapon" http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firear...ion/1895GS.htm The guide gun is a great "just in case gun" it is popular among professional guidesin both Alaska and Africa. For a "looking for trouble gun" I'd pack a bolt rifle in any old caliber as long as it starts with a 4. I've been rolling my own for many a year and have no problem carrying that in bear country. But for those who want tailor mades these have a good rep http://www.cpcartridge.com/45-70ruger-P.htm But there are lots of other factory 45-70 cartridges still available at most any sporting goods store in this area. DE ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:42:04 -0600, "Robert Swinney"
wrote: DE sez: " Neither actually, I prefer a 45-70 lever with the 405 gr solid over a full house charge of 3031." Not too well up on your guns are you. 45-70 (??) I doubt you can get any 45-70 ammo short of loading it yourself. Wouldn't what you propose be more accurately termed, "45-full house charge of 3031"? Bob (gun nuts are appropriately named) Swinney The 45-70 is common as dirt. Even Kmart sells the ammo. Or did. It went through quite a revival about 30 yrs ago. Gunner "DE" wrote in message .. . On 22 Mar 2005 07:34:48 -0800, wrote: This is a question for all you Dangerous Game and African Safari Hunters out there. Which is your preference in an overall Dangerous Game Rifle? Would you choose a Classic Bolt Action rifle in one of the big bore caliber? .375 H&H on up? Or would you go for one of the expensive Double Barrell Big Bore rifles? The common arguments are that Bolt Actions tend to be stronger have greater accuracy and versatility while the doubles are more reliable in a dangerous situation. Would love to hear your view. Carmelo www.WorldShooter.com Hunting and Shooting Forums Internet Portal for Firearms Enthusiasts. ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- Lathe Dementia. Recognized as one of the major sub-strains of the all-consuming virus, Packratitis. Usual symptoms easily recognized and normally is contracted for life. Can be very contagious. michael |
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Robert Swinney wrote:
DE sez: " Neither actually, I prefer a 45-70 lever with the 405 gr solid over a full house charge of 3031." Not too well up on your guns are you. 45-70 (??) I doubt you can get any 45-70 ammo short of loading it yourself. Though not quite as commonplace as .30-06 ammo, .45-70 "factory" ammo is readily available. "Variants" from .45-70 (e.g., .45-90, .45-110, etc.) are pretty much "roll your own". -jc- |
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On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 07:26:22 GMT, John Chase
wrote: Robert Swinney wrote: DE sez: " Neither actually, I prefer a 45-70 lever with the 405 gr solid over a full house charge of 3031." Not too well up on your guns are you. 45-70 (??) I doubt you can get any 45-70 ammo short of loading it yourself. Though not quite as commonplace as .30-06 ammo, .45-70 "factory" ammo is readily available. 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John Chase wrote: Robert Swinney wrote: DE sez: " Neither actually, I prefer a 45-70 lever with the 405 gr solid over a full house charge of 3031." Not too well up on your guns are you. 45-70 (??) I doubt you can get any 45-70 ammo short of loading it yourself. Though not quite as commonplace as .30-06 ammo, .45-70 "factory" ammo is readily available. That's one reason why I like my .30-06 so much: Chances of *EVER* finding myself short of available ammo are, realistically, somewhere between "slim" and "you GOTTA be joking, right?" Maybe if an apocalypse scenario like "Mad Max" or "The Postman" were to develop, but I don't see that being too likely. Sounds like the .45-70 is pretty much the same concept. Our Wal-mart has 'em, right alongside the pile of .30-06 rounds that come in multiple weights from multiple makers, and like the .30-06, they have several "flavors" of .45-70 available within easy eyeball range. Booze, smokables (tobacco, pot or both), twinkies, .30-06 & .45-70 ammo, and 12 ga. 2-3/4" plastic 00 buck shells... The barter goods of choice for the coming apocalypse! -- Don Bruder - - New Email policy in effect as of Feb. 21, 2004. Short form: I'm trashing EVERY E-mail that doesn't contain a password in the subject unless it comes from a "whitelisted" (pre-approved by me) address. See http://www.sonic.net/~dakidd/main/contact.html for full details. |
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On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 15:20:47 GMT, Don Bruder wrote:
In article , John Chase wrote: Robert Swinney wrote: DE sez: " Neither actually, I prefer a 45-70 lever with the 405 gr solid over a full house charge of 3031." Not too well up on your guns are you. 45-70 (??) I doubt you can get any 45-70 ammo short of loading it yourself. Though not quite as commonplace as .30-06 ammo, .45-70 "factory" ammo is readily available. That's one reason why I like my .30-06 so much: Chances of *EVER* finding myself short of available ammo are, realistically, somewhere between "slim" and "you GOTTA be joking, right?" Maybe if an apocalypse scenario like "Mad Max" or "The Postman" were to develop, but I don't see that being too likely. Gotta have a few cans full of it, yes. Although LC National Match would be hard to part with, in any circumstance except, well, a match. Sounds like the .45-70 is pretty much the same concept. Our Wal-mart has 'em, right alongside the pile of .30-06 rounds that come in multiple weights from multiple makers, and like the .30-06, they have several "flavors" of .45-70 available within easy eyeball range. Yup. |
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