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June 30, 2001, 01:24 PM
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Join Date: June 20, 2001
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Got a Rolling Block--what to do?
I should soon have a Navy Arms Rolling Block action. I can't decide which way to go... I have access to a Shilen 45 barrel (round profile, not octagonal) cheap and wood from Boyd's, but I thought I'd survey the gallery to see if anyone had some suggestions. I considered 50 cal, but the brass and bullets seem like an expensive pain in the neck for what you get compared to using a 45-whatever. So, limber up yer fingers and let me know...
1. 45 or 50 cal? 2. How big a cartridge? -70, -90, -120...? 3. Octagonal or round bbl? 4. How long? 5. Select wood or whatever I can get? Thanks in advance. BB |
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July 1, 2001, 06:33 AM
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Join Date: September 18, 2000
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Go with the 45-70, brass is cheap and the resale value is higher for the gun.
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July 2, 2001, 08:32 AM
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Join Date: November 15, 2000
Location: Utah
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I'd have to agree with handloader. The .45-70 is by far the most popular cartridge for these guns, and the way to go.
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