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Offline mogwai

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SB1 44 mag
« on: December 20, 2009, 08:48:51 AM »
i bought one at my local Gander Mt on Friday for $249 & tx.  You can find lower prices, but this one was right in front of me.  That is worth a $$ premium, especialy when the barrel accessory program is shut down for the holidays.

I slapped on a Leupold 1x4, wiped oil from all the engaging surfaces and ran a dry rag through the barrel.  Took it out and bore sighted at 25 yds.  I had bunch of 240 SWC loaded with about 9 gr unique.    The first 3 shots from this gun were nearly touching at 25 yds.   ;D

Adjusted about an inch for 50 yd shots and spent an hour knocking big holes in frozen pumpkins.   ;D



I will probably bob the barrel to 18" because it is very barrel heavy.  I may add a peep and blade to make it really HANDI.

I really like the synthetic stocks, although I would like to dress this one up with some laminate or nice walnut.  The stocks from a 45LC carbine would look really nice on this gun....
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Offline Lon371

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Re: SB1 44 mag
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2009, 09:34:47 AM »
 Congrats on your new toy ;)

 I also have the .44 as many here do. If you do chop it, keep us informed on any mods. I like the shorty guns. I just have a hard time making myself do it.


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Re: SB1 44 mag
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2009, 11:02:20 AM »
I hear ya!  I keep thinking I'm gonna do it to my 44 and maybe my 45-70, :o but just can't bring myself to do it yet. :-\  Soomeday it will happen. ::)  DP
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Re: SB1 44 mag
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2009, 01:03:42 PM »
Well my 44 mag handi won't shoot the slow loads. It is a tackdriver with full power cast loads but the under 1200 fps ammo will not stabilize. It shoots full power jacketed bullets just fine too. You lucked out. However I spent several hours casting 255 gr. Keith semiwadcutters yesterday. My Handi just eats em up, can't figure it out.
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Re: SB1 44 mag
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2009, 01:12:15 PM »
I would suggest a Topper Deluxe Classic stock set because you get great wood and a recoil pad.
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Re: SB1 44 mag
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2009, 03:16:44 PM »
Left the gun at Gander Mt gunsmith today.  In a couple weeks it will be 4" shorter.  ;D

I'll probably put a Weaver V3 on it then.  The Leupold has found a new home.

Pics of the updates in a couple weeks. ;)
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Re: SB1 44 mag
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2009, 03:37:26 PM »
I'd consider the Nikon Prostaff 2-7X32.  It's cheaper and very very reliable.
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Re: SB1 44 mag
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2010, 04:24:47 PM »
Quote from: Swampman on December 29, 2009, 03:37:26 PM
I'd consider the Nikon Prostaff 2-7X32.  It's cheaper and very very reliable.
Could be, but I already have the Weaver.
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Re: SB1 44 mag
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2010, 04:52:42 PM »
I got my 44 Handi back from the Gunsmith today. He installed my Shorty Williams front sight & my 30-40 krag rear sight. It sure looks classic. All it needs now is the BC stock set.
I had my choice of rear sights. It was a difficult decision indeed. Between the Krag & a 1873 Springfield trap door. I have both. The Springfield would mount in the rear rail hole and require an additional D&T to the front of the sight. I elected to save it for a 45-70 barrel in the near future.
I traded for both sights some time ago and just located them in my Gun room. The springfield is like new and fits the Handi barrel perfect.
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Re: SB1 44 mag
« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2010, 09:23:19 PM »
Can you post some pics of your 44 Lefty?
I'd like to see the setup.



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Re: SB1 44 mag
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2010, 01:59:26 AM »
Quote from: Spanky on January 03, 2010, 09:23:19 PM
Can you post some pics of your 44 Lefty?
I'd like to see the setup.



Spanky

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Re: SB1 44 mag
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2010, 05:23:39 AM »
Quote from: Spanky on January 03, 2010, 09:23:19 PM
Can you post some pics of your 44 Lefty?
I'd like to see the setup.



Spanky

I will try to get some pix's up Guys. I am not that savvy with this high tech stuff.
I'll try and get my Son who is a Tech to help me.

I will be at the range tomorrow checking it out on paper and making the final adjustments. If my calculations are correct the rear is about .014" high. I will see where it is at 50 yards. This is with the ladder in the horizontal and the existing V notch up. If it is a little high at 50 I will leave it alone, and just clean up the existing V notch to a U with my small rat-tail file. This will match the Williams front sight, and bead. I would like the horizontal for the 50-75 yard, then elevate the adjustable ladder for 100 yards and beyond.
For the final tweeking at 100 yards my 240 grain full 44 loads will be used.

I will start a new thread, later. ;)
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