Widder, SASS #59054
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Yes, Thanks.
And backatcha with good health and prosperity.
..........Widder
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Some years ago I offered to help the factory get the BB to run better for this game, they rebuffed me quite rudely ,stating that their guns were USA made and ran as intended....
This moment of weakness was brought on by trying to help a very fine older Gentleman on a limited budget stay in the game with-out the constant struggle with his gun...
The good news was he found a Rancher to buy the BB for a knock-about gun and I found him a lightly used 92 to which I added a little free smoothing.... He shot that 92 for 4 years before his passing ...
Jabez Cowboy
Your a fine Pard, Jabez....... even if you shoot that nasty BP.....
I never made any offers to Henry but I did try to slightly modify one of their new HBB Steel's. I made the rifle function smoother and a little more efficient. But the time and effort wasn't worth the results.
It would run about 9 rounds with no glitches at good speeds but there was always that odd round that disrupted the flow of the rifle.
I won't try to work on any other Henry BB's because I seem to stay busy with Marlin's and .22 Henry rifles.
MERRY CHRISTMAS to you!
..........Widder
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Awful. Awful. Awful. So sorry!
The story I'm telling is that your horse threw you.
More fitting for a Cowboy.
The story I heard down at the local Co-Op was ... "Jim No Horse got kicked in the head by a Clidesdale and broke his leg.......The CLYDESDALE's leg"........
Hope you heal well my friend.
..........Widder
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A barrel maker like Shilen might make a special one for you with one of their barrels.
They made a special barrel for me a few years back AND they also attached it to the receiver.
There are some gunsmiths who produce octagon barrels, but mostly for pistols, due to length restrictions of their machinery.
My first step would be call Henry firearms and ask who makes their barrels, or even produces the blanks. That might help you somewhat.
..........Widder
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Thanks for the 12/20 update.
Hope you keep getting better PWB.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, Pard.
..........Widder
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I bet it don't get locked or pulled because no names or party affiliations were made.
Thanks for posting.
..........Widder
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Widder, I sure wish Marlin would hire you to straighten out their 1894 production problems.
Remington contacted me about my 1894 work but so far, the communications have been limited.
One of their employees have one of my Widdermatics, which I modified on a new 1894 in .38/.357.
When I returned that rifle back to their employee (fully modified), I documented 9 QA issues in that rifle.
They are aware of this rifle and of those QA issues I found.
As for any other communications, they have indicated a desire to talk with me again.
This contact was initiated by Remington, not me.
I did express my willingness to help them, basically with problems they seem to have with feeding and timing issues.
Quite frankly, I doubt anything will become of it.
..........Widder
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I have loaded mine with a 300 gr. Speer Plated soft nose bullet to 1,540 fps for use on our big Whitetails , sure does the job....
Jabez Cowboy
INDEED.
I get these results using a few different powders like H110, AA9, and my favorite..... LilGun.
..........Widder
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ANY powder usable for the .45 ACP for an appropriate 160-180 grain LEAD bullet is good for the C45S cartridge.
I used 160-180 grain bullets with Clays and Red Dot for 3+ years and loved it.
I have recently tried Clean Shot and also found it a good powder choice.
And these powders were used in my Ruger 3.5" barrel pistols.
I haven't tried any of those powders you listed, so therefore, I don't have much to say about them in the C45S case.
..........Widder
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Lost Vaquero,
The carrier in the CBC is basically the same as the carrier in non CBC models, respective of caliber of course.
The problem that may occur is that some carriers have bad timing, even when new from the factory, and will give erratic performance with shorter OAL ammo.
..........Widder
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The Marlin 1894 does not have to be short stroked in order to handle the C45S cartridge, nor does a separate carrier need to be utilized.
The 'impossible' function of the Widdermajik (not Widdermatic) allows the rifle to function with the C45S, 45 Schofield and the .45 Colt cartridge lengths interchangeably.
p.s. - I have been told by a couple gunsmiths and numerous Marlin owners that the function of the WIddermajik is suppose to be impossible..... until those same folks actually operate one.
..........Widder
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J.Frank,
in reference to your last question, case length does not matter. BUT, OAL of your ammo does matter because your initial timing is critical when loading shorter ammo.
Hope this helps.
..........Widder
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BAMAKID,
I've owned about 6 model 41's since the mid 70's.
Wish I had kept a couple of them.
Ten's of thousands of rounds and none of them ever failed.
I could buy a new one thru the S&W Performance Center but I honestly think my Buckmarks will more than keep me happy.
..........Widder
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WOW, Congratulations to both Seamus and Sue on their new family members.
Seamus, this Saturday, my daughter will open the original box with a Winchester 9422 inside. As pristine as when I bought it in April 1993....... at her birth.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
..........Widder (Walkin in a WidderWonderLand)
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Mongo,
You will probably really like the Victory with that option.
Volquartsen is also making aftermarket barrels for the Victory, which give you even more options.
See you in the spring time... when the weather is warmer.....
..........Widder
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25 replies, 18 powders. Seems like a pretty forgiving round!
CR
Howby CR.
Pretty much.
Available load data and components are numerous.
And because a lot of Pards own, shoot and reload for the 9mm, a lot of good info is from experience shooters.
Hope You and Yours have a Merry Christmas.
..........Widder
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MONGO,
I've heard a couple good comments about the Victory .22 pistol. I haven't heard anything bad.
Slater and I both own Browning Buckmarks.
He has the Contour URX in both 7.25" and 5.5"
I own the Buckmark Carbon Fiber with 4.0" and the Buckmark Firld Target in 5.5"
The Buckmark is an outstanding .22 pistol.
Get into YouTube and check out all the videos on all types of .22 pistols and those videos might help you decide before you buy.
..........Widder
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YUL,
of the semi auto pistols I am familiar, the trigger has a 'reset', which means the trigger must be relieved somewhat for the internals to function correctly for the next shot.
Please note that I did not say the trigger has to be 'released' from your finger but rather 'relieved' a little to reset the action correctly.
Some semi autos have a great reset distance while others have a short reset, like the SIG P320, which is a striker fire pistol.
..........Widder
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Sure wish I had seen these in a more timely manner.
Congrats Boomstick.
..........Widder
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With his Sleigh piled high
and full of good cheer
He tuned on his GPS
and flew to the southern hemisphere
A shotgun for Doc
and a rifle for Darlin
Some pistols for Duke
bringing cheers of good holler'n
First stop at the 'Pines'
for Lemonade and glitter
The team would get thirsty
while flying down to Widder's.
..........Widder (Walkin in a WidderWonderLand)
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I always got her mixed up with her sister, Eva.
RIP Zsa Zsa
..........Widder
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So he hired a bunch little Elfs
so he wouldn't have to make toys by himself
..........Widder
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With some of their choices, I'm surprised they didn't rate "One Flew Over The Coo-Coo's Nest" in the top 10.
..........Widder
Anybody know any custom Henry Big Boy gunsmiths?
in SASS Wire
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WELL, here are your answers.
Both of these folks have good reputations in their work.
I've handled some of Broomsticks work and wouldn't hesitate to use him.
ALSO, I have owned 3 sets of Ruger pistols that Snake Oil George & Creek County Kid put Octagon barrels on and their work is impeccable. My 3.5" OCTAGON barrel Ruger .32 H&R pistols are a thing of beauty.
PLUS, the Kid is gonna put me a nice 20" custom BULL barrel on my Ruger model 77/.17 Hornet soon.
Good luck in your efforts.
..........Widder