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Offline rdlange

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I can't believe I did it
« on: March 26, 2011, 07:16:02 AM »
I said "I'll take it" for a 45-70 barrel.  I don't have reloading stuff, no ammo and no spare receiver.  I swore I wouldn't pay so much for another barrel ever.  Ten seconds after I saw the post I was typing a response.  Is there an anonymous group for us?  Oh well, maybe it will fit my 243 receiver...
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Re: I can't believe I did it
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2011, 07:26:40 AM »
rd,

The slope on Mt. Handi is very slippery.  Once you start sliding there is no stopping.  Enjoy your fall down the mountain. ;D

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Re: I can't believe I did it
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2011, 07:36:50 AM »
Congratulations on your 45-70 barrel, you are going to love it. The 45-70 has long been considered a must have in Handis, the Flagship of the fleet. As far as reloading just pick up an inexpensive Lee Loader for it for about $20-$25 and you will have fun with it for years, and you can load it anywhere..Grab on and hold on tight buddy, you are about to head out on a fun filled ride....<><....:)
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Re: I can't believe I did it
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2011, 09:46:57 AM »
very easy to fall off the wagon.it has no side rails. ;D
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Re: I can't believe I did it
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2011, 10:43:18 AM »
I've had 7 or 8 of 'em and every one has been a good shooter. It seems like I go through 45-70 phases. I get one, shoot it for a while, sell it, miss it and get another one. ;D It's a viscious cycle I tell ya. One of these days I'll smarten up and keep one whether I shoot it or not. ;)



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Re: I can't believe I did it
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2011, 11:54:45 AM »
LOL I have the same problem with Contender stuff, sometimes I just have to back slowly away from the computer.  GBO classifieds has put a serious dent in my recreational budget!  I always figure if i don't like it I can just sell it, but i never sell it.  I think I need a support group too.
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Re: I can't believe I did it
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2011, 12:02:21 PM »
I wound up with 2 45-70's on the same day. Bought one off the classifieds here on GBO and traded a 223 for one locally. The one from the classifieds arrived at my FFL the same day I traded for the other one.
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30-30                    223 stainless steel   20ga TDC
44 mag                  Tracker II 20ga        20ga
45-70 Manlicher     20ga USH                28ga
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Re: I can't believe I did it
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2011, 12:32:30 PM »
Your going to love that 45-70,especialy once you start re-loading for it. I have some nice mild target loads, some excellent deer hunting loads, and some loads  that would make the dinasauers run and hide. But I don't shoot them much. TOO NOISEY !  LoL !
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