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Which caliber
09-18-2018, 10:15 PM,
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Which caliber
I know there appears to be a lot of interest in the 44-77 and 44-49BN cartridges around here, honestly a lot more than I would have ever expected. I'm looking to go with a #3 Sporter in either 45-2 7/8, or 50-2.5. I know neither was produced in large numbers. also haven't decided entirely between the shotgun butt on the crescent style butt. I had a 45-2 7/8 several years ago that I made the mistake of letting go. This will be taking position as my primary hunting rifle, and will also spend a fair amount of time banging steel. I know the 45-70 would do just fine for these uses as well, but I just like something a bit different. I shoot a pair of 7 1/2" 44-40's loaded as close to original loads as I can, just because I can, even though I would likely be faster shooting the mouse fart .38spl that is more popular.


SO which would you choose and why?


45-2 7/8


50- 2 1/2


Something else?
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Messages In This Thread
Which caliber - by W7JRR - 09-18-2018, 10:15 PM
RE: Which caliber - by Don McDowell - 09-19-2018, 12:35 AM
RE: Which caliber - by W7JRR - 09-19-2018, 01:09 AM
RE: Which caliber - by rdnck - 09-19-2018, 07:48 AM
RE: Which caliber - by mherth - 09-19-2018, 09:01 AM
RE: Which caliber - by Eric Johanen - 09-19-2018, 08:46 AM
RE: Which caliber - by Kurt - 09-19-2018, 01:22 PM
RE: Which caliber - by Eric Johanen - 09-19-2018, 01:38 PM
RE: Which caliber - by Stephen Borud - 09-19-2018, 07:07 PM
RE: Which caliber - by Don McDowell - 09-19-2018, 09:23 PM
RE: Which caliber - by Randy E. - 09-21-2018, 10:53 PM
RE: Which caliber - by MikeR - 09-23-2018, 04:37 PM
RE: Which caliber - by J.B. - 09-23-2018, 08:59 PM

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