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Offline bkoenig

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I like Big Bores and I cannot lie
« on: January 21, 2013, 09:19:18 PM »
My collection is nowhere near some other guys' but I do like the big bore rifles.  There's a lot of appeal in a big boom, a solid thump to the shoulder, and a rainbow trajectory.  I got my most recent for the upcoming Cowboy Lever Action match this spring at the Lincoln Ikes range. 

From top to bottom:

Pedersoli 1874 Sharps in 45-70

Nepalese Snider-Enfield in .577 Snider

60's era Marlin 336 Saddle Ring Carbine, rebored to 38-55 by JES Reboring http://www.35caliber.com/

1878 Martini-Henry in .577/450


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Re: I like Big Bores and I cannot lie
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2013, 09:28:02 PM »
I approve of this message, even if my shoulder does not.
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Re: I like Big Bores and I cannot lie
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2013, 09:32:42 PM »
Let's see some more big boomsticks!
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Re: I like Big Bores and I cannot lie
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2013, 11:15:02 PM »
What is the second one from the top?  Is that an 1873?

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Re: I like Big Bores and I cannot lie
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2013, 11:20:32 PM »
It's a Snider-Enfield.  The English converted the Enfield muzzle loaders to a .58 caliber breech loader.
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Re: I like Big Bores and I cannot lie
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2013, 11:23:07 PM »
that topic made me lol
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Re: I like Big Bores and I cannot lie
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2013, 10:05:40 AM »
i have nothing to add.... expect BK, you're my idol.
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Re: I like Big Bores and I cannot lie
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2013, 05:47:47 PM »
Other than the tirty tirty, the Arisaka sporter, and the Mosin, I have nothing to add.
But on a 'related' note. younger brother just put his cash down on a Shiloh Quigley Sharps.  Now the wait begins...
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Re: I like Big Bores and I cannot lie
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2013, 06:01:34 PM »
I WISH I had a Shiloh.  Pedersoli makes a nice gun, but Shiloh is on a whole other level.
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Re: I like Big Bores and I cannot lie
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2013, 06:32:31 PM »
Probably why he has 14 months to pay off a bank loan, (which purchase his last guns) And make his car payment, and save back the $3500ish for to send to Shiloh.
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Re: I like Big Bores and I cannot lie
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2013, 06:33:27 PM »
Ouch.
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Re: I like Big Bores and I cannot lie
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2013, 11:23:17 PM »
I've got a nice Winchester Model '73 44/40 that I inherited from my father.  I've been skeerd to shoot it as I haven't spent the time to figure out what ammo to use..... :-[
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Re: I like Big Bores and I cannot lie
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2013, 01:38:36 AM »
ckspeed, you should be fine using 'cowboy load' .44-40.  I think Cabela's has some on the shelf- or at least they did. If u are into rolling your own, I can get you a nice recipe to start with.  I would look the firearm over good, but on the whole they are gooduntuff.   If ur still skeered, I sure could use a good ol '73 for SASS.   
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Re: I like Big Bores and I cannot lie
« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2013, 06:43:08 PM »
How about a few big bore single shots?




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Re: I like Big Bores and I cannot lie
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2013, 08:12:34 PM »
Ray, me likey...
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Re: I like Big Bores and I cannot lie
« Reply #15 on: February 03, 2013, 11:45:34 AM »
I didn't know you had a Ruger #1.

What's that second rifle from the bottom?
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Re: I like Big Bores and I cannot lie
« Reply #16 on: February 03, 2013, 11:54:05 AM »
Quote from: bkoenig on February 03, 2013, 11:45:34 AM
I didn't know you had a Ruger #1.

What's that second rifle from the bottom?
Yea, the No. 1 is a 405 Winchester I picked up several years ago. Been discontinued now. Very accruate gun. The one your asking about is a C. Sharps 1875 in 45-110. Its seen a lot of use.
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Re: I like Big Bores and I cannot lie
« Reply #17 on: February 03, 2013, 12:04:42 PM »
I think I just had a crisis! ;) 
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