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Post by toshtego on Oct 19, 2021 14:13:24 GMT -5
I would like to have one in .32-20. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 19, 2021 20:46:46 GMT -5
I would like to have one in .32-20. I'm looking at an AR 350 Legend upper. It might not be a legendary hunting cartridge, but it's basically a 357 Maximum semi auto with a 10 inch barrel. Ought to blow the heck out of anything. |
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Post by Gypo on Oct 19, 2021 20:54:31 GMT -5
I would like to have one in .32-20. I was hoping to have one in 218 Bee someday. I had not thought about that dream in a long time. |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 19, 2021 21:32:16 GMT -5
I would like to have one in .32-20. I was hoping to have one in 218 Bee someday. I had not thought about that dream in a long time. I am fond of the old cartridges and believe them to be adequate. |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 19, 2021 21:55:18 GMT -5
I would like to have one in .32-20. I have a colt Police positive in 32-20 WCF, sadly it wasn't taken care of and the barrel is corroded. tried to get Colt to turn a new one or see if there was old stock...nada. |
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Post by urbino on Oct 19, 2021 21:58:10 GMT -5
I'd kinda like to have a little lever gun in .22 WMR. Last I checked, availability was slim, and prices were high. Oh well. No biggie. It's in there with that old SxS 16ga I'd like to have. If I never get one, I'll live comfortably.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 19, 2021 23:57:57 GMT -5
I would like to have one in .32-20. I have a colt Police positive in 32-20 WCF, sadly it wasn't taken care of and the barrel is corroded. tried to get Colt to turn a new one or see if there was old stock...nada. I believe the .32-20 is the right cartridge for the Colt Police Positive. That frame seems too small for the .38 Special. |
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 20, 2021 10:42:06 GMT -5
I would like to have one in .32-20. I have a colt Police positive in 32-20 WCF, sadly it wasn't taken care of and the barrel is corroded. tried to get Colt to turn a new one or see if there was old stock...nada. Give Hamilton Bowen a call. Nice guy and a genius of a pistolsmith. He might be able to fix you up.
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 20, 2021 10:47:43 GMT -5
I have a colt Police positive in 32-20 WCF, sadly it wasn't taken care of and the barrel is corroded. tried to get Colt to turn a new one or see if there was old stock...nada. I believe the .32-20 is the right cartridge for the Colt Police Positive. That frame seems too small for the .38 Special. PP was made in 38 S&W, 32 Colt Short and Long. The PP "Special" was made in 38 Special and 32-20, so you evidently have "Special." |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 20, 2021 10:54:47 GMT -5
There are plenty of revolvers made in 327 mag that can shoot several 32 cartridges that are better for any purpose. The 32-20 is so obsolete that I can't imagine wanting one.
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 20, 2021 11:01:50 GMT -5
To each his own. Some say the 44 Special is "obsolete."
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 20, 2021 11:04:56 GMT -5
To each his own. Some say the 44 Special is "obsolete." Not me it can be loaded to do 90% of a 44 mags work or be perfect for target work. The 32-20 is neither accurate nor powerful. |
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 20, 2021 11:16:25 GMT -5
I killed my first woodchuck with a 1894 Marlin in 32-20. Used the more powerful "rifle-only" loads. Did a fine job. But it's true that the new 32s are more versatile, AND more powerful. Haven't seen rifles in them though. Maybe I just missed 'em. Seems like that would make a nice little right, but not for deer.
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 20, 2021 12:04:22 GMT -5
I would like to have one in .32-20. I was hoping to have one in 218 Bee someday. I had not thought about that dream in a long time. › martini-custom-218-mashburn-bee |
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Post by Gypo on Oct 20, 2021 12:53:01 GMT -5
I was hoping to have one in 218 Bee someday. I had not thought about that dream in a long time. › martini-custom-218-mashburn-bee That is a very nice custom build. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 20, 2021 13:12:03 GMT -5
Sorry, but I can't get past the Black Lightning. 😮🤤🤠
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 20, 2021 14:55:51 GMT -5
Sorry, but I can't get past the Black Lightning. 😮🤤🤠 Sorry about that. But as a consolation prize go to the MOTORCYCLES section and scroll down to the Brough Superior. (Think TEL!) |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 22, 2021 16:25:19 GMT -5
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Post by don on Oct 22, 2021 17:43:05 GMT -5
I'd kinda like to have a little lever gun in .22 WMR. Last I checked, availability was slim, and prices were high. Oh well. No biggie. It's in there with that old SxS 16ga I'd like to have. If I never get one, I'll live comfortably. I have two 16g SxS shotguns. A gorgeous Bernardelli made in the late Fifties. Weighs a little over 6lbs. My backup is a a more utilitarian Western Field model. I love 16. |
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Post by don on Oct 22, 2021 17:47:30 GMT -5
I was hoping to have one in 218 Bee someday. I had not thought about that dream in a long time. I am fond of the old cartridges and believe them to be adequate. True. Some new ones are also pretty nice. Some of the old ones are extinct or nearly so as factory loaded ammo, unless you are a reloader. I am, so old or oddball rounds are doable. My go to guns are in common chambering, though. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 22, 2021 17:55:17 GMT -5
$9/box with shipping. I will have to stock up later, financially embarrassed right now. I have about 1200 rounds but the new AR upper is so slick that I will probably go through it quick if I ever get time to shoot. Almost no noticeable recoil, less muzzle blast than an AR and a fast trigger. |
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Post by urbino on Oct 22, 2021 18:41:07 GMT -5
I'd kinda like to have a little lever gun in .22 WMR. Last I checked, availability was slim, and prices were high. Oh well. No biggie. It's in there with that old SxS 16ga I'd like to have. If I never get one, I'll live comfortably. I have two 16g SxS shotguns. A gorgeous Bernardelli made in the late Fifties. Weighs a little over 6lbs. My backup is a a more utilitarian Western Field model. I love 16. Yeah, I wouldn't want a fancy one. Something uber-utilitarian. An old Sears & Roebuck that was somebody's farm gun, or something like that. I forget what brand(s) Sears sold them under. |
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 22, 2021 18:57:03 GMT -5
$9/box with shipping. I will have to stock up later, financially embarrassed right now. I have about 1200 rounds but the new AR upper is so slick that I will probably go through it quick if I ever get time to shoot. Almost no noticeable recoil, less muzzle blast than an AR and a fast trigger. It's a surprisingly useful little round. Mine is not an AR but a Kalashnikov. Not as accurate as an AR maybe but I didn't get it for its accuracy. AKs just run and run, whatever you feed them. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 22, 2021 19:17:10 GMT -5
$9/box with shipping. I will have to stock up later, financially embarrassed right now. I have about 1200 rounds but the new AR upper is so slick that I will probably go through it quick if I ever get time to shoot. Almost no noticeable recoil, less muzzle blast than an AR and a fast trigger. It's a surprisingly useful little round. Mine is not an AR but a Kalashnikov. Not as accurate as an AR maybe but I didn't get it for its accuracy. AKs just run and run, whatever you feed them. I've got an SKS that I've had for 30 years. Nice gun, but too heavy and clunky. |
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Post by don on Oct 22, 2021 20:00:45 GMT -5
My 7.62x39 is a Ruger bolt action. Very accurate. Uses Mini-30 mags.
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 23, 2021 9:23:00 GMT -5
A bolt-gun or a tight single-shot is the way to go if you want to wring the best accuracy out of a cartridge. The controversy about "inherently accurate cartridges" goes on, but it is undeniable that some are more accurate than others. The 7.62x39 is not among the high-scoring group, which includes such famous ones as the 44 Special, the 308, and the 6.5 Creedmoor. The AK round can't be blamed for that as it wasn't designed for accuracy in the first place.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 23, 2021 10:16:05 GMT -5
A bolt-gun or a tight single-shot is the way to go if you want to wring the best accuracy out of a cartridge. The controversy about "inherently accurate cartridges" goes on, but it is undeniable that some are more accurate than others. The 7.62x39 is not among the high-scoring group, which includes such famous ones as the 44 Special, the 308, and the 6.5 Creedmoor. The AK round can't be blamed for that as it wasn't designed for accuracy in the first place. I've always heard that the 30-30 is the most accurate cartridge in a bolt action. I just never got around to acquiring a Savage 340. |
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 23, 2021 10:58:01 GMT -5
A bolt-gun or a tight single-shot is the way to go if you want to wring the best accuracy out of a cartridge. The controversy about "inherently accurate cartridges" goes on, but it is undeniable that some are more accurate than others. The 7.62x39 is not among the high-scoring group, which includes such famous ones as the 44 Special, the 308, and the 6.5 Creedmoor. The AK round can't be blamed for that as it wasn't designed for accuracy in the first place. I've always heard that the 30-30 is the most accurate cartridge in a bolt action. I just never got around to acquiring a Savage 340. I don't know where you heard that. I've had a 340. My experience does not confirm that at all. Unless you mean that the 30-30 is most accurate when used in a bolt-gun. The 30-30 is not a prize-winner in the accuracy department in ANY gun. |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 23, 2021 11:22:23 GMT -5
I have had to reconsider my opinions on rifle accuracy since engaging in a war against House Flies. Great advances have been made recently in accuracy and utility.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 23, 2021 12:09:39 GMT -5
I've always heard that the 30-30 is the most accurate cartridge in a bolt action. I just never got around to acquiring a Savage 340. I don't know where you heard that. I've had a 340. My experience does not confirm that at all. Unless you mean that the 30-30 is most accurate when used in a bolt-gun. The 30-30 is not a prize-winner in the accuracy department in ANY gun. When I used to shoot handgun metallic silhouette the most accurate guys were shooting Contenders in 30-30. |
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