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Offline tdoor4570

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Finally got parts for 30-40
« on: May 08, 2011, 11:59:17 AM »
Finally got the parts for my NEF action and got my 30-40 together.  Took it out this morning and shot it a little using the loads i use in my 1898 Krag.  Got around 2" with open sights, now get the scope mounted,and work up a load for it.  Wife thinks that it is her's.  Lots to do on it yet to make it look good.
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Re: Finally got parts for 30-40
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2011, 12:42:44 PM »
Sounds like a fun project. I found out the ladies like the handies. You mite have to hide it.
Robert
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Re: Finally got parts for 30-40
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2011, 03:14:51 PM »
Details. Let us know the story of your rechamber. Pictures are a must as well.
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Re: Finally got parts for 30-40
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2011, 07:24:39 AM »
According to my gunsmith the rechamber from 30-30 to 30-40 was very easy.  He had it done in just a couple of days,  The worst part was waiting for the parts to fix the action.  I purchased the NEF from a friend for $50.00 becuse of the condition of the stock and broken hammer, firing pin, trigger,trigger guard.  Now it's all back together.  Wish i could post before and after pic's but no picture program in this computer.  Now just have to reblue and polish, mount scope, and build up a load for it.
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Re: Finally got parts for 30-40
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2011, 02:12:21 PM »
I had a 30/40 rechambered recently from a 30/30 and really like it so far. It still has the pallet wood stock and forend, but some day I hope to change that. A Buffalo Classic set would look nice I think. So far it shoot everything well, but with IMR4350 and a 220 gr. Hornady RN it shoots exceptional.

Good luck with the finished product.

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Re: Finally got parts for 30-40
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2011, 04:51:44 AM »
My load is IMR 4350 and 180 gr. spire point  hope to get 165 gr. to work also this will be a neet carry rifle for the black timber.  I now carry either 45-70 or 444 Marlin or a host of different rifles in my safe about 25 in different cal.  Real hard to decide what to take out.
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