September 5, 2018, 06:15 PM | #1 |
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Spencer Carbine
I recently inherited a Winchester 30-30. I already have a Cimarron 1873 in 45. I’m fixing to sell the 1873 because I dont feel the need to have two rifles that load from a loading gate. I also want to use this as an opportunity to buy a new rifle. I am torn between a Henry 1860 and Spencer Carbine (both by Cimarron). I know that you cannot fire hot rounds through the Henry because of the toggle link. Can you fire “hot loads” through the Spencer? My gut tells me yes but I wanted to make sure. Knowing this MIGHT help me decide.
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September 5, 2018, 06:21 PM | #2 |
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September 5, 2018, 06:54 PM | #3 |
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Get AWAY from the Civil War rifles if you want "hot loads".
Appreciate them for what they are. Don't try and make a magnum out of them ! ! ! ! |
September 6, 2018, 10:04 AM | #4 |
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You've got to load them light. Joe Bilby's Civil War Firearms is a good primer.
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September 8, 2018, 10:39 PM | #5 |
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The Spencers are a lot of fun to shoot. They are a pretty strong action much stronger than a 1873 Win toggle. That said if you want to use hot loads get a 92 Win.
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