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…a gun nut. I have the same dilemma as everyone else here but what tend to look for is shooters. I recently got my hands on a Winchester 1886 45-70 octagon barrel takedown vintage 1905 which is pretty decent shape with a bore of about 7-8 in my opinion. I have shot it but haven't worked on a
…s a photo of the same buttplate as on this gun on another 52 dated to Sept. 1932. Yet on the same page, Houze states that this stock ("Special Target Stock") & new BP was adopted in 1934. These two "facts" are obviously inconsistent. Explanation?
…base looks right but the upright is not a match to any I can find.
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…. I don’t have an 1886 at the moment but I feel pretty certain the next one will be a 33WCF. If I’m truly fortunate and find one I can afford in 45-70 I pretty well have that cartridge covered.
Mike
Mike - I would feel completely naked without at least one '86! In fact, with just
…still relatively new to the pre64 M70 game so I don’t have any of the hard to find Model 70 books like The Rifleman’s Rifle, etc but what are the production numbers for the pre 64 Featherweight rifles in each caliber, if that’s possible?
…. I don’t have an 1886 at the moment but I feel pretty certain the next one will be a 33WCF. If I’m truly fortunate and find one I can afford in 45-70 I pretty well have that cartridge covered.
Mike
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…a 12 BNH bullet of the original design for all loads. I use a 200 gr .429 lead bullet in all of my Winchesters and Colts. I use BP, Trail Boss, 700x, 800x, and unique. My go to load is Trail boss. I have several hundred rounds loaded of trail boss and 50 or so in BP with a standard large
…a 12 BNH bullet of the original design for all loads. I use a 200 gr .429 lead bullet in all of my Winchesters and Colts. I use BP, Trail Boss, 700x, 800x, and unique. My go to load is Trail boss. I have several hundred rounds loaded of trail boss and 50 or so in BP with a standard large
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Welcome to the forum, and I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure our model 70 experts will be able to answer any questions you may have about the model 70, but pictures are a must. Since you are not a WACA member, you'll need
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…being a part of the group. I'm an avid hunter based in Montana, but unfortunately my father passed away this past march. He was crazy about MOdel 70's, and now I'm finding rifles all over his house. I'm hoping to get some honest opinions and knowledge on what we are looking at. Not looking to…
…sell anytime soon, but good to know potential values, stories, etc.
Like this one I just found. Seems to be a Model 70 220 swift new in box and never fired. From the serial number it looks like it was made in 1961?
Wait... I can't seem to add the photos.
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Tell Santa Claus you need Venturino’s “Shooting Leverguns of the Old West. He lists 170gr CB loads for the 32-40 using XMP5744 that run a little over 1400fps. My loads generally run about 1500fps but I’m still working on that.
…I note that my Lyman Loading manual does have a .32-40 section. They do not include any cast bullet data. All of their data is built around the 170 grain JSP. Of note, they list seven different maximum loads, and not a single one breaks 1900 fps. Some don't break 1400 fps. Again, these are
…considered a 220gr bullet for 30-30. 170-180gr bullets have always done the trick for me. I find the 220 to sit too deep in the case for 30-40 and 30-06 so I would assume it would be
…for the response, I already started to restore it, the wood is gorgeous and the metal is better than I thought. The serial # is 157087. what little research I did dates it to 1916. Sucks they modified it with the Lyman compensator. It will look nice on the wall.
…morning,
My name is Daniel I have an 1886 Winchester 45-70 26” octagon barrel tappered (1”to 3/4” not actual measurement just for example,) H.3 proof, mark underneath, along with the triangle 1 and VP
…common, but it isn't difficult to find. Just sold one at the Cody show in July. It was a model 1880 plier handle in excellent condition, with 70 % original finish and perfect chamber. Sold for $225.00.
…report).
This fellow's top load was 30 grains of H335 and he suggested 27 grains as a starting load. He reported, "Shoots one inch below a 170 gr. Silvertip load." And he added, "Great for animals that need lots of penetration like bear."
…pig and two javelina were taken with a Winchester Model 70..... but the Big Boy was taken with a circa 1910 Winchester 94 chambered in 25-35.
The ranch I hunted is a private world class Whitetail…
…road, and since he presented a stationary broadside at about 220 yards, I sat down cross-legged in the dirt and took him with my Winchester Model 70 .308. Easy-peasy, and all signs pointed to having a good hunt. In total, our group of four took 3 Javelina that day.
Friday, Day 2 - When we
…If you know the current whereabouts of the gun, or happen to see it in the future, please contact the following;
Park County Dispatch
307-527-8700
Thomas Wilshusen -C13
Cody Police Department
Or contact Vinny Martin - email [email protected]
WACA President
PO Box 1070
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Sent you an email with this info, but thought I'd post it here. If any of these are of interest, let me know.
104293 38-40 rifle - 1899
705798 25-20 rifle - 1913
292581 32-20 rifle - 1905
833336 25-20 carbine - 1917
949286 32-20 carbine - 1921-1928
941833 44-40 carbine
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I have not tried it, John lost me at the single loading. 170 is about as heavy as I’ve gone for 30WCF and 32WS. I wasn’t able to find a 311284 mould when working up loads for the 30US but my 312299 drops
…can be used. Brass / bullets are not a problem surprisingly.
Thanks
Absolutely not... the 40-65 WCF cartridge is a necked down 45-70. The 40-60 WCF is an entirely different dimensional cartridge.
Bert
…Winchester for the 30 WCF was 1:12 and as such, it will not adequately stabilize a 220-gr bullet. The optimum bullet weight for the 30 WCF was a 170-grain bullet.
Bert
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