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Offline 06shooter

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« on: March 15, 2005, 03:03:12 AM »
The UPS man stopped by the house with a long skinny box last night.  I had two new barrels fitted to my 45-70 receiver.  The first was a 357 magnum with Williams sights and the other was a tracker II barrel with the normal Handi sights.  I can't wait to get to the range and try them out.  Any suggestion on a accurate load for the 357?
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« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2005, 04:04:42 AM »
When did you send your reciever in to the factory?  How long did it take to get it back?  I'm expecting mine to show up any day now.  Give me some hope...  8)
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« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2005, 04:23:01 AM »
NEF received it on 2/4/05.  UPS tried to deliver it Friday but nobody was home to sign for it.
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« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2005, 04:53:01 AM »
So it took almost exactly 6 weeks from the day you shipped it to the day they tried to deliver it.  My rifle is exactly one week behind yours, which means it'll arrive the day after I leave on a hunting trip.  Dang!  I knew that was going to happen...    :oops:   I guess it'll have to wait for the next trip.  I was really hoping it would arrive before I left.
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« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2005, 05:09:42 AM »
That's a bummer.  What barrel or barrels did you order?  I like this program so much, I think I have become addicted.  I may have to get a couple more barrels.  More barrels means more scopes and more reloading gear.  This is going to get expensive.
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« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2005, 05:21:53 AM »
Quote from: 06shooter
That's a bummer.  What barrel or barrels did you order?  I like this program so much, I think I have become addicted.  I may have to get a couple more barrels.  More barrels means more scopes and more reloading gear.  This is going to get expensive.


Tell me about it!!! :D

 
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« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2005, 05:52:16 AM »
stiff neck,
Call them and pester them.  You know it is the squeaky wheel that get the grease.  Maybe they will have pity on you and get it out sooner.
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« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2005, 06:50:35 AM »
Very impressive!  I have three NEF's and 1 H&R Ultra.  It looks like I have some catching up to do.  I guess I could show my wife the picture and say, see dear its not just me!
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« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2005, 07:15:31 AM »
Just when you've finally hammered it into your head that you have gone over the top on this Handi deal.... :roll:  :roll: ...Quick flashes his pile and you don't feel like you've gone over the top....  :eek:  :eek:  :eek:  :-D  :-D  :-D  :-D  :-D Thanks Quick!!! :D  :D
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« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2005, 07:24:41 AM »
Just an attempt to put the Handi-itus in perspective! :eek:  You can never have too many guns or too much money, I always say!!!! Neither have ever been a problem for me, anyway!! :-D  :-D  :-D

On that note, I have a 22 hornet barrel coming in today from Raynor, bless his heart.....and am working on a deal for a 30-06 UltraComp from Mac, as I type........may this sickness never end... :grin:
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« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2005, 07:34:46 AM »
Hey Quick, nice collection!!! Your a couple of years younger than me but I would not mind if you put me in your will....<><.... :-D  :-D
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« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2005, 08:09:47 AM »
LOL!!!   :-D  :-D  :-D  Thanks MSP, I'm still workin on it!!
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« Reply #12 on: March 15, 2005, 09:51:29 AM »
I called NEF and inquired about my rifle.  They looked it up and said that it should have shipped out already.  But for some reason it's still sitting right there in the "H" pile, whatever that means.  GRRRR!  It's ready to be shipped, just waiting on the manpower.  They ship UPS ground which takes 4-6 days.

I asked if they could expidite my order since I am leaving on vacation soon.  Sorry, they could probably ship it out tomorrow but it won't arrive until after I leave anyways.  I offered to pay for express shipping etc but they don't do that.  

I changed the shipping address so UPS will deliver it to a friend's house while I'm gone to avoid further delay.  

So sad....   :(
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« Reply #13 on: March 15, 2005, 10:42:28 AM »
Anything with Winchester 296 would be a great starting point :grin:
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« Reply #14 on: March 15, 2005, 03:18:11 PM »
06shooter,
  For longer ranges at hi velocity, I've had great results with 180 gr jacketed bullets over Hogden H-110. The bulk remington bullets from Midway USA are just as accurate as the Hornady XTPs in my rifle, a Winchester 94 legend. I don't own a NEF in 357 mag yet, but I think the twist in the barrel is the same as my Chester. I shoot groups less than 1 inch at 75 yards with this combo, not bad for a levergun.  ;)
 
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« Reply #15 on: March 16, 2005, 05:49:15 AM »
Irv,

Thanks for the information on the load.  I think that I may have to go buy some Winchester white box until I get some dies.  I am really eager to try this barrel out.  I am considering messing around with some cast bullets for nice cheap plinkers.
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