BP loads in lever guns
As this is a black powder forum we normally talk muzzleloaders. But I'm wondering if anyone here shoots BP loads in their old lever guns or Springfield trapdoors?
I have a Marlin 1895CB .45-70 on the way and I'm toying with the idea of making or buying a drop tube and loading original 70 gr loads with 405 gr cast bullets for it. Share your methods and cleaning problems you have please. |
I have a Marlin model 1881 in 40-60 but, haven't shot BP loads from it as yet, which is something I'd like to do in the future. I did however find that Buffalo Arms had smokeless ammunition and I bought 3 boxes. I do believe they also load them in BP and should check now after being reminded. I do have a partial box of what appears to be BP loads, very old.
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Thats some good shooting for that short barrel Semi.
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Originally Posted by Semisane
(Post 4187725)
I have a neat little Marlin lever action - light and short.
This one is going to be another lever. For some reason, I've become increasingly fond of them. Must be my old age and reminiscing about all those good old westerns that were on TV when we were young. |
That's a whole passel of lever actions partner.
Must be my old age and reminiscing about all those good old westerns that were on TV when we were young. |
I have a friend with some old rabbit eared hammer shot gun that used a case. I have never known him to use any load but black powder in them.
:D Al |
Originally Posted by alleyyooper
(Post 4187841)
I have a friend with some old rabbit eared hammer shot gun that used a case. I have never known him to use any load but black powder in them.
:D Al |
Semi,
That's a sweet little lever gun for sure! I've always had a hankerin' for one in .45 LC. BPS |
I've only owned two lever guns in my life and sold them both many moons ago. Much preferred the bolt guns myself, one was a ?win 3030 and the other a Marlin 4570
Both guns were not a pleasure to take apart to clean, I cannot imagine having to detail clean one with BP.it would drive me nuts as clean freak as I am about BP corrosion. The Bolt guns always just made more sense to me. Generally speaking more accurate.wider range of projectiles. Easier to maintain, one piece stock arguments and all. Other than fitting flatter in a saddle I really do not see any advantage to a lever gun. It probably comes down to,personal,preference . |
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