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November 7, 2015
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Steve-
I had a little fun with my Contender in .223 recently. Jeremy had never seen a pistol capable of MOA accuracy. It’s about all I care to enjoy in a package this small.
I don’t watch TV but I’m wondering if this show will result in increased interest in Winchesters or SBR’s…or both.
Mike
April 15, 2005
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I have never tried shooting a lever-action Carbine chambered for the 454 Casull, but I would given the opportunity. The original Freedom Arms hand-cannons are a real handful with original 300-gr factory loads. My friend who owned the cannon immediately began reloading with 240-grain bullets which helped cut down the recoil. The 240-grain loads were clocking over 2,000 fps out of the 10.5″ barrel! It was a super fine IHMSA Revolver Class gun & load.
Bert
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November 7, 2015
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I understand the 454 is not unpleasant in a 6-7 lb modern levergun. I’ve fired some pretty stout 45 Colt loads in a 94 Trapper and it was less punishing than the same rifle chambered in 30WCF. I lost interest in the 45 Colt Trapper when I became aware of my attraction to older Winchesters and the fact that the 94 is not really compatible with a revolver cartridge. Flame away, it’s cold here in N Texas!
Mike
November 19, 2006
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Great news!
I just discovered Rossi makes a Mare’s Leg in .454 Casull:
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1135651618
I’ve never owned a Rossi anything – and likely never will – but I see much better quality (and optically pleasing) rifles are available in the .454. This one looks like it would be a potent hunting rig in close cover:
November 19, 2006
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TXGunNut said
Steve-
I had a little fun with my Contender in .223 recently. Jeremy had never seen a pistol capable of MOA accuracy. It’s about all I care to enjoy in a package this small.
I don’t watch TV but I’m wondering if this show will result in increased interest in Winchesters or SBR’s…or both.
Mike
I believe it will. There’s is already quite the growing offerings to fill what must be a growing thirst. Just looking at pages and pages of all these versions of Mare’s Legs and SBR’s, I see more and more people living in a fantasy world. And they are purchasing firearms to fit their fantasies rather than fill any sort of real world practical scenario. I believe no one buying these rifles will wear them out. I suspect that the average number of rounds that a new owner will fire through his .454 Mare’s Leg is a single digit number (and very close to 1). I also doubt the .30-30’s and .44 mags will see little actual use. Kirk’s description of firing a Mare’s leg was informative.
I think the .454’s will sell well as they fit the fantasy application the best 
November 7, 2015
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Steve-
That Big Horn Armory rifle is certainly attractive and appears to be well built. I believe I believe it is inspired by M-word’s Guide Gun and it is indeed a handy little package. I’d have to describe that Rossi as a fantasy gun.
Mike
April 30, 2023
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TXGunNut said
Steve-
I had a little fun with my Contender in .223 recently. Jeremy had never seen a pistol capable of MOA accuracy. That thing was a beast. It’s about all I care to enjoy in a package this small.
I don’t watch TV but I’m wondering if this show will result in increased interest in Winchesters or SBR’s…or both. It damn sure might…much like what the newer Jurassic Park movies did for the Marlin 45-70.
Mike
November 19, 2006
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TXGunNut said
Steve-
That Big Horn Armory rifle is certainly attractive and appears to be well built. I believe I believe it is inspired by M-word’s Guide Gun and it is indeed a handy little package. I’d have to describe that Rossi as a fantasy gun.
Mike
I was impressed with the Big Horn Armory rifle’s M1886/1892 style action.
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