Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 1,305 Posted August 20, 2011 A SUPPOSITION: Suppose a feller (or gal) wuz to take a hankering to buying a new rifle. And suppose that person was a SASS shooter. Do you thunk that Uberti's 1873 Winchester short rifle with a 20 inch barrel and bored for a .44-40 slug would be a good choice? And suppose he was going to purchase this rifle from one of out well known dealers? Now add to the mix that he already owns a nice pair of .44-40 pistoloes. What could possibly go wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flashpowder Hal 0 Posted August 20, 2011 Heck, sounds like the perfect "marriage" Ya' already gotz da reloadin' dies for 44-40, All seems good ta' go Pard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 1,305 Posted August 20, 2011 My major concern here, Hal, is that this cowboy might, I say might, actually hit one of Okie's and Dynamite's steel plates and cause damage to the paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pit Bull Tex 127 Posted August 20, 2011 Take a paint brush.Sounds like a deal to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 1,305 Posted August 20, 2011 I might need some smelling salts for Okie and Dynamite also. That does sound like a nice combination though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 2,836 Posted August 20, 2011 Uh... Badger... the only possible hitch might be... well... um... read Grizzly Dave's thread about his new knife set... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Jake1001 112 Posted August 20, 2011 It sounds to me like your going to have a NEW Favorite short Rifle. A perfect caliber for shooting both the Holy Black smokey stuff and the newfangled smokeless stuff. I shoot 38-40's with both and LOVE it. Just sayin' Big Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bama Red 0 Posted August 20, 2011 I got one o' them varmints in .44-40, 'cept with a longer barrel. You're gonna like it a lot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 216 Posted August 20, 2011 No pot to stir, you've got a clear path and a clear conscience! Well, might reconsider on the latter~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 1,305 Posted August 20, 2011 I don't know if I am man enough to shoot one of them thangs. They look mighty powerful. Lot bigger than my .22 LR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forty Rod SASS 3935 3,988 Posted August 20, 2011 Except for a less that 24 1/4" barrel it sounds just about perfect. I like the longer sight radius so I can see how far I miss the target better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 1,305 Posted August 20, 2011 Well, I suppose that I was into longer artillery pieces, I could go for that. Only problem is I would most likely fall on my face from being off balance. Remember, I am an 81mm guy. You set them on the ground. But, I do have a rather large counterbalance.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grizzly Dave 737 Posted August 20, 2011 you got that thing on order yet or what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 1,305 Posted August 20, 2011 No, dang it. Forty Rod dangled a sparkly bright object and now he has distracted me to another choice. I don't do well with decisions on my own. Like I mean, 20 inch barrel, 24 inch barrel, 20 inch barrel, 24 inch barrel. See what I mean. Can I handle a rifle with a 24 inch barrel? Am I man enough to do it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grizzly Dave 737 Posted August 20, 2011 no, get the 20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Jake1001 112 Posted August 20, 2011 No, dang it. Forty Rod dangled a sparkly bright object and now he has distracted me to another choice. I don't do well with decisions on my own. Like I mean, 20 inch barrel, 24 inch barrel, 20 inch barrel, 24 inch barrel. See what I mean. Can I handle a rifle with a 24 inch barrel? Am I man enough to do it? If your 6 foot tall or taller, get the 24 inch. If under 6 foot tall, get the 20 inch. real easy now. Just sayin' Big Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 171 Posted August 21, 2011 BMC I think you will like a 20 better than a 24 , I have had both , found the 20 was used more . Are ya gonna load B/P for it ? CB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 1,305 Posted August 21, 2011 I most likely will not be doing anything for a while. I have not been to a match for almost a year due to health issues with my wife and my self. I am just kicking around the idear. If I did, and that is a very big IF, I would probably not shoot BP out of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grizzly Dave 737 Posted August 21, 2011 well, just get one in 38/357, you pay for it, and have it shipped to me and I'll let you know how it works when you actually shoot it at a match. Hows that sound? A 73 is at the top of my wish list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Lizard 708 Posted August 21, 2011 A SUPPOSITION: Suppose a feller (or gal) wuz to take a hankering to buying a new rifle. And suppose that person was a SASS shooter. Do you thunk that Uberti's 1873 Winchester short rifle with a 20 inch barrel and bored for a .44-40 slug would be a good choice? And suppose he was going to purchase this rifle from one of out well known dealers? Now add to the mix that he already owns a nice pair of .44-40 pistoloes. What could possibly go wrong? He should buy two...Man needs a back-up... Texas Lizard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grizzly Dave 737 Posted August 21, 2011 They can be hard to come by at times, you should start the process now, and if you are lucky and get one, you can practice with it dry firing in the garage. Capt' Jack would enjoy watching that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 1,305 Posted August 21, 2011 You guys are a big hep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deja Vous 0 Posted August 21, 2011 BMC's I am here to help.. and you know I am a huge help.. Get one of each.. then we don't have to fight about it.. but you will have to buy a bigger safe.. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paladin Gun For Hire 31 Posted August 21, 2011 Badger, You were going to ship your BSS to me for repair of a dent in the stock,just go ahead and get the 24" and 20" rifles,send them along with the BSS and I will do a field test on them to help ya decide. :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 1,305 Posted August 21, 2011 BMC's I am here to help.. and you know I am a huge help.. Get one of each.. then we don't have to fight about it.. but you will have to buy a bigger safe.. lol I may have to get another wife also. Or a new body. This one will be beyond repair. Badger, You were going to ship your BSS to me for repair of a dent in the stock,just go ahead and get the 24" and 20" rifles,send them along with the BSS and I will do a field test on them to help ya decide. :lol: You know Paladin, the strangest thing happened. That scratch disappeared. Must of healed itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deja Vous 0 Posted August 21, 2011 I may have to get another wife also. Or a new body. This one will be beyond repair. You know Paladin, the strangest thing happened. That scratch disappeared. Must of healed itself. "Darn the days of mail order are gone and done.. lol. for brides .. ya know.. lol.. Not for guns. so guns are the best.. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Business 525 Posted August 21, 2011 They do still have mail order brides. There was an ad on the forum few months back for Asian mail order brides! Someone pointed out it was period correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckhorn Woodie 0 Posted August 21, 2011 A SUPPOSITION: Suppose a feller (or gal) wuz to take a hankering to buying a new rifle. And suppose that person was a SASS shooter. Do you thunk that Uberti's 1873 Winchester short rifle with a 20 inch barrel and bored for a .44-40 slug would be a good choice? And suppose he was going to purchase this rifle from one of out well known dealers? Now add to the mix that he already owns a nice pair of .44-40 pistoloes. What could possibly go wrong? I just hope this feller's order-en of his 73 don't slow down the delivery of another fellers slicked up 66 20" barrel sporting rifle in 38 from the same well known dealer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 1,305 Posted August 21, 2011 I just hope this feller's order-en of his 73 don't slow down the delivery of another fellers slicked up 66 20" barrel sporting rifle in 38 from the same well known dealer I doubt that you need to lose any sleep over it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 171 Posted August 21, 2011 BMC Ya need to load it with B/P , that way it will be the same as the 58 , ya got . Capt Jack needs A/C in his new doghouse , about 16 X 20 ft should be big enough . CB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
