Graham Hunter
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Well I guess a 7x57 rimmed would work but I don't think there would be enough interest.
Yeah, I still see ammo being made for 7x57R, even sold locally.Well I guess a 7x57 rimmed would work but I don't think there would be enough interest.
Still hoping for a 9.3x74r!Tom told me a couple of years ago that it had to be rimmed cartridge. I was with you on wishing it was available in 7x57 or .275 Rigby.
Or you could just buy a Ruger No.1 instead of waiting for something that may never happen.Still hoping for a 9.3x74r!
I think Marlin offers a screw on hammer spur extension that might work.Picked mine up today finally! Nice rifle, light trigger, typical red Uberti wood with little figure, but attractive. Scope mounting will be an issue.
I didnt have tall enuf rings even for a skinny old scope to leave the rear sight in, but easily removed for now.
In fact since its drilled for a tang peep and I just happen to have a Marbles on hand that will fit, I may go that route after doing some group testing, which hopefully will begin tomorrow.
With no offset hammer spur, its tight getting fingers under the scope to load and unload the rounds. Taller rings will help though.
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I am guessing you also have higher rings.The hammer spur touches the receiver when cocked so an extension won't work. I have a 6x Leupold on mine and have no problem cocking. And I have thumbs like Polish sausages.
I'm using 1" Med rings.I am guessing you also have higher rings.
I shot this today, had to get used to it, never handled an 1885 before, kept thinking I was shooting a Ruger No.1 and forgetting to cock the hammer, LOL.
A quick bore sight had it on paper though way high. Dropped it down and was near target center but still right a bit. Fired 3 rounds of my sight in load, into an inch. Cheapo 150 gr PPU bullets with N202 powder.
Then tried a load of 174 BT bullets with IMR4064. With that I got a lot of 2 groups and 3 and 1, but one group put all 4 into an inch. Then it was time to pack it up.
Rifle certainly shows promise, just going to have to find the combo it really likes. All in all a good first outing.
I have a set of Leupold Weaver type rings on mine, dont what size they call them, but I had to remove the rear sight. I can get some higher rings, but not sure I will bother.I'm using 1" Med rings.
Did you mean .311 or .312?
Spitzer | |
125 grains x .035 SPZ | $43.00 c3 |
180 grains x .035 SPZ | $45.00 |
215 grains x .035 SPZ | $47.50 |
Round Tip | |
180 grains x .030 RT | $42.50 c3 |
215 grains x .030 RT | $44.50 c3 |
I asked because you said .308 above..303 British (.311 dia.)
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