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Offline SlimPigguns

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BC 45/70 has my name on it!
« on: March 13, 2008, 04:32:53 AM »
BC 45/70s are not too common here in Australia. I went into a gun shop to buy some reloading supplies and thought I'd take a look at some 45/70s.  A Marlin SS Guide Gun was good, But price a bit out of my range. Was then shown the BC. I had not handled one before and was impressed with the feel . Price was affordable,  so a deposit was made. It was a great feeling as the shop owner wrote my name on the tag.  I should be able to pick it up in 1-2 weeks when my permit arrives. I left with a bag of brass, 405gn slugs, and Lee dies so I can do some rounds up. I think I will try Trailboss powder for a start, as I am using it in my .44mags. I would appreciate any advice on experience with Trailboss in 45/70 - Pete ;
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Re: BC 45/70 has my name on it!
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2008, 05:47:51 AM »
Congrats Pete, nice choice!! ;)

Tim
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« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2008, 06:36:42 AM »
SlimPigguns,

What part of Australia are you in, I travel to Sydney for work every now and then.  My last trip I had time to visit a couple gun/war surplus stores on George Street.  The ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park was also very interesting.

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« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2008, 09:52:50 AM »
sounds dandy. glad to see handis/nef/h&r has a market in australia ...
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Re: BC 45/70 has my name on it!
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2008, 11:53:47 AM »

 Slim Glad to hear from You down under. Every body needs a 45-70 or 2. B C  and handi!
 Best to you Marv. in Tx. by god
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« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2008, 04:02:26 AM »
Wild Weasel :  Hi George, I'm near Brisbane, Queensland, about 450 miles north of Sydney     - Pete
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Re: BC 45/70 has my name on it!
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2008, 05:16:40 AM »
Hi Slim:

'Good on ya mate'

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« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2008, 07:21:25 AM »
Congrats to the soon-to-be dad of the BC.   :)
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« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2008, 09:26:08 PM »
G'day Slimpigguns
My name is Allan  and live north of Brisbane , my mate and I both have BC 45/ 70 rifles.   Both  shoot perfect groups with 405 rem projectiles with 40Gns of R7 powder ,I am sure you will enjoy the BC when you get It
cheers Allan
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« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2008, 03:21:41 PM »
G'day vk4ale.
Hi Allan, waiting anxiously for my permit. I suppose it'll be another week with Easter. When I get the BC we might all have to go to Belmont and have a range day  - Pete
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Re: BC 45/70 has my name on it!
« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2008, 01:57:29 AM »
G'day Slim,

I also live North of Bris and like yourself am waiting for the rusty wheels of bureaucracy to turn so that I can pick up my BC. It's good to see all the money we pour into state coffers ensures efficient service 3 weeks and counting. Mostly I will use mine for Western Action side matches and I have a few ideas to snaz it up a bit. Anyway, good luck with it and remember to have fun and enjoy yourself.
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« Reply #11 on: March 20, 2008, 02:27:41 AM »

 I just got a nef 45-70 n.i.b. off an auction for $200.00.  Took it to the range put 9 fast shots in 1 hole 1 5/8"  @ 50 yrds.     I'm old and don't look so good anymore. I know it will do better.
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« Reply #12 on: March 20, 2008, 02:53:28 AM »
G'day Thorvald, I'm also going to use mine for Western Action side matches. Good shooting Walkingwolf. I take it your in the U.S. The prices there amaze us here in Australia! And the factory barrel fitting! - Pete
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« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2008, 03:39:26 AM »
Bought the BC home at last. Pipeline construction behind the local range means that I wont get to shoot it until the weekend. I will have to stick to the stock sights for the moment, but I hope a Smith Ladder sight may appear in future. - Pete
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