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rwhichel · June 30, 2009, 01:44 PM

I just recently purchased a H&R Trapdoor Carbine. It was built in 1973 and is in unfired condition. I bought it to shoot and enjoy. I plan to use "starting loads" as given for the springfield trapdoor carbine in my Lyman reloading manual. I would like to hear from those of you that have and shoot one of these rifles. My primary concern is that I have recently found an old internet post discussing a possible safety issue with these rifles. I would like to know whether or not there actually is a legitimate safety issue. The post I saw (from back in 2001) or something like that, says there are a couple of easy fixes for the problem. Just trying to find out if this is a legitimate safety issue that I need to address before I start shooting the rifle. All responses will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Ron W.

June 30, 2009, 01:44 PM	#1
rwhichel Junior Member Join Date: June 27, 2009 Location: Tallahassee, Fl. Posts: 7	H&R Replica 45-70 Trapdoor Carbine I just recently purchased a H&R Trapdoor Carbine. It was built in 1973 and is in unfired condition. I bought it to shoot and enjoy. I plan to use "starting loads" as given for the springfield trapdoor carbine in my Lyman reloading manual. I would like to hear from those of you that have and shoot one of these rifles. My primary concern is that I have recently found an old internet post discussing a possible safety issue with these rifles. I would like to know whether or not there actually is a legitimate safety issue. The post I saw (from back in 2001) or something like that, says there are a couple of easy fixes for the problem. Just trying to find out if this is a legitimate safety issue that I need to address before I start shooting the rifle. All responses will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Ron W.