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Mustang Gregg

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I want to build a dedicated 1885 for side matches that is SASS-legal.

I will use a Browning or Winchester Miroku rifle for the receiver, guts and furniture.

It will be .30-30 Winchester caliber with an octagon barrel.

 

I have found a decent deal on a .30-06 rifle and also a 7mm Rem Mag rifle.

Would either one be a good starter considering the extractor machine work involved?

 

Shilen no longer makes octagon barrels,  Which barrel manufacturer do you recommend?

 

Much obliged.

Mustang

 

 

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32 minutes ago, Mustang Gregg said:

I want to build a dedicated 1885 for side matches that is SASS-legal.

I will use a Browning or Winchester Miroku rifle for the receiver, guts and furniture.

It will be .30-30 Winchester caliber with an octagon barrel.

 

I have found a decent deal on a .30-06 rifle and also a 7mm Rem Mag rifle.

Would either one be a good starter considering the extractor machine work involved?

 

Shilen no longer makes octagon barrels,  Which barrel manufacturer do you recommend?

 

Much obliged.

Mustang

 

 

 

Green Mountain Rifle Barrels still makes single shot octagon barrels.

 

Now when they will have one in stock is another story.

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The .30-30 will only be legal for long range side matches, not for plainsman, which requires a traditional black powder cartridge.   In addition, the 30-30 is not well suited to loading with BP if you were looking to shoot in a long range BP category.  The "buffalo single shot" category requires a minimum .375" bore.  

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If think you would be happier with 38-55, 40-65, or 45-70 

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On 6/26/2022 at 5:01 PM, Hoss said:

If think you would be happier with 38-55, 40-65, or 45-70 

For what all I want it for, I need the smaller caliber. 

Already have a .38-55 and a .45-70.

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Howlin' Mad Murdock,

I got it run up to $1400.

And I'm out!!

I can use that much money to fix things that really need to be fixed.

I appreciate the help finding it 

Much obliged,

Mustang

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1 hour ago, Bailey Creek,5759 said:

Site said it sold for $1.100 ?

That's not the current one I'm after.  It's still on the block for 2 or 3 days.

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4 hours ago, Bailey Creek,5759 said:

Site said it sold for $1.100 ?

Plus 20% ($220) buyer premium, plus shipping ($50+/-).

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