Last Call Saul Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) Almost a year ago, I had a stupid idea of getting a mare leg lever in 44 mag and turning it into SBR. Took me a few tries to get the stamp - it was denied twice for some unspecified reason, but finally stamp is here, stock is on, and it is as much fun as I expected! It was shooting way too high, so I had to use a Dremel on the rear sight... the 20" 1873 rifles are for size comparison. BTW, I don't think SBRs are prohibited for SASS competition, are they? I am thinking of taking it to the match and shooting a stage or 2 Edited February 2 by Last Call Saul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Looks like a spinner.... Texas Lizard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 hour ago, Last Call Saul said: ... BTW, I don't think SBRs are prohibited for SASS competition, are they? I am thinking of taking it to the match and shooting a stage or 2 Quote The use of a non-SASS legal firearm results in a Stage Disqualification (SDQ) for each stage the illegal firearm is used. Penalties for illegal equipment/items and firearms are not awarded in arrears, but should be corrected before the competitor shoots the next stage. SHB p.32 Quote - Rifle barrels must maintain a length of at least 16 inches. SHB p.33 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) ive never wanted one but i see your interest , they are interesting , have you shot that yet - does it work for you and exactly where in SASS would you like to use it ? maybe some side match ? Edited February 2 by watab kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Call Saul Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 (edited) Ok... it's not for SASS then... it's to put a stupid grin on my face everytime I shoot it with a full power 44 mag in the indoors range... And to be my truck gun in case they will prohibit everything black and semiautomatic Edited February 2 by Last Call Saul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Few years back somebody posted a picture. He had taken a stock from a Winchester 92 and had attached it to his Rossi Ranch Hand. Asked for opinions. I told him that first it was illegal for the game, but second it was illegal, period, and he needed to get rid of that picture and remove the stock before he got sent to Leavenworth for a long time. He replied that he was in England and that it was legal like that over there. And, like Saul, he said that it was fun. Interestingly, he said that if he had bought a standard 20 inch SRC, and then cut the barrel down, that would have been illegal. And, just like here, it is illegal to put a butt stock on a pistol. But in England the Ranch Hand is not considered a pistol. It is legally a lever action rifle. So replacing the buttstock on his short lever action rifle was perfectly legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I like it. Now you need to get it threaded for a suppressor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Call Saul Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 27 minutes ago, Badlands Bob #61228 said: I like it. Now you need to get it threaded for a suppressor. as soon as I get out of Illinois 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seldom Seen #16162 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Neat although I would shorten the buttstock a bit to make the overall gun look proportional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 hour ago, Last Call Saul said: as soon as I get out of Illinois Don't come to California...I don't think they them either... Texas Lizard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.D. Daily Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 On 2/2/2024 at 9:35 AM, Texas Lizard said: Don't come to California...I don't think they them either... Texas Lizard At least in IL you can own an SBR if you have an FFL 3 (C&R FFL). In CA you can't own any NFA item. Being that I have family & property in CA & one is a cabin in the boonies north east of Lakeport I usually bring CA legal firearms to shoot with family. I can't bring into CA my AR's, HK91 clone, suppressors, nor ATN thermal sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I love my 44 mag trapper. Lots of fun, love the 16 in barrel, makes for an easy to handle rifle. Always wanted one with a shorter barrel.. I’m a bit envious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 On 2/1/2024 at 11:34 PM, Last Call Saul said: so I had to use a Dremel on the rear sight Did you cut the notch in the sight blade deeper or did you cut the steps in the elevator lower? I be curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Call Saul Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 16 minutes ago, Alpo said: Did you cut the notch in the sight blade deeper or did you cut the steps in the elevator lower? I be curious. I cut the notch deeper. if not enough, might have to cut the elevator steps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 The front sight is built into the barrel band on that isn't it? I was thinking get a taller front sight but it's hard to do that when it's not replaceable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Call Saul Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 No. It's on the barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 (edited) 3 hours ago, Alpo said: The front sight is built into the barrel band on that isn't it? I was thinking get a taller front sight but it's hard to do that when it's not replaceable. I had this done on an 1866 carbine barrel band (slightly taller with a bead): Edited February 4 by PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L add photo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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