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Offline harley101

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shikari 45-70
« on: February 15, 2012, 12:03:30 AM »
Saw one of these yesterday, neat looking gun, looked to be in good shape, except one thing.  When the action is closed, it's tight; when you open it, there is a lot of wobble , slop from side to side when you twist it in your hands.  I'm guessing this would be a gun to stay away from; your advice would be appreciated, John  (PS: thank you for answering my questions about my W@H 1871 buffalo rifle, I'm really pleased with it.)
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Re: shikari 45-70
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2012, 02:50:20 AM »
Harley101,
 
Sounds like a loose forend fit. The spacer can be shimmed as one correction.
 
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Re: shikari 45-70
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2012, 05:10:34 AM »
What Sprint said, see forend fit in the FAQs.  ;)

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Re: shikari 45-70
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2012, 07:57:27 AM »
I have one of these and it's a nice looking good shooting 45-70.  The nice thing about these rifles is that you can work on them yourself if you have some mechanical ability and get something unique at a really good price.  ;)
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Re: shikari 45-70
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2012, 08:16:44 AM »
My Shikari dates back to 1972 and is for trap-door loads.


Is there any other kind?
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Re: shikari 45-70
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2012, 08:53:16 AM »
Quote from: ibgp3 on February 15, 2012, 08:16:44 AM
My Shikari dates back to 1972 and is for trap-door loads.


Is there any other kind?

The model 155 Shikari was only offered with cast iron frames in 44mag and 45-70 by H&R Inc, they were never offered by NEF or H&R1871 on an SB2 frame, so using only trapdoor loads would be prudent.  ;)

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Re: shikari 45-70
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2012, 04:24:46 PM »
Are these similar top the Talo with a short barrel?
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Re: shikari 45-70
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2012, 05:58:36 PM »
Harley101, buy it these old girls will shoot I have 3 and they all do well this one has a 10X Weaver with dot and cross hair.I have no trouble hitting a metal live size groundhog at 325 yards (off sand bags)at my club.   Later Tom
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