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Post by Encore64 on Dec 13, 2021 18:58:35 GMT -5
So, I'm sure I'm not the only one who got the email from Haus of Arms this morning.
A very large estate sell to start at 7:00 MST.
I decided it would do no harm to look. As expected, most were calibers that I wasn't interested in. The typical 30-06, 270, 7-08, etc made the majority. Quite a few 7.62x39mm Barrels which made me think. All for Encores, so I moved on.
Then one lone barrel caught my attention. A 21" Tapered 44 Special Contender Carbine TCA Barrel.
Barrel looks to be new condition, but has a scope base on it. I couldn't resist.
Price was more than reasonable with free shipping. So, now I wait.
I was wanting a big bore cast bullet barrel and this was just the ticket. Of course, the TC can be loaded to 44 Magnum Pressures. But, that's unlikely.
I do expect 25k Data to provide impressive ballistics. Gun will likely weigh around 5#, so recoil will get interesting quick.
My plan for the 327 Federal Carbine I've been working on is to have three tapered barrels for cast bullets. The 25-20, 327 Federal and this 44 Special will complete the trilogy.
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brant
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Post by brant on Dec 13, 2021 19:20:59 GMT -5
I missed it because I was being prepped for surgery and had to turn over my phone. That little feller would have been headed to the Louisiana sand hills and piney woods had I not been incommunicado. You are the only person I know who will enjoy that one more than I would. Good grab.
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 13, 2021 19:27:31 GMT -5
Thanks Brant and a speedy recovery...
Cast Bullets are FUN!!!
The coated cast bullets are inexpensive, accurate, deadly and clean shooting.
Much higher velocities are possible without leading. Especially in a good barrel. Polishing the bore with Corbin's Bore Lap Compound has proven worth the effort.
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jeffh
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Post by jeffh on Dec 13, 2021 20:01:51 GMT -5
............... Then one lone barrel caught my attention. A 21" Tapered 44 Special Contender Carbine TCA Barrel. ............... NOOOO!
The 44 Special is my singular favorite revolver round and I have forsaken it in deference to certain practical and fiscal attributes of the 357.
I have kept ONE 44 Special revolver and ALL my remaining large pistol primers are dedicated to that one revolver.
I've long thought that a 44 Special in a carbine made more sense (for me) than a 44 Mag, and that a 44 Special carbine would EASILY match or maybe exceed the 44 mag in a handgun. I once had a 44 Mag 1894 Marlin and, with full-powered loads, it wasn't THAT fun to shoot for very long. Never bothered loading it down, I just sold it.
I do not need to be thinking like this - meaning a 44 Special Contender Carbine.
But, oh, man!
I am glad, I think, that I did not get that e-mail. But then again, if the SSK-50 materializes early next year, I'll wish I had.
I will be watching this project unfold with great interest and even greater envy.
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 13, 2021 20:08:07 GMT -5
I expect the 21" 44 Special will do an easy 1500 fps with a 240 grn.
I've always found 2400 to be my friend in loading 44 Special.
To be honest, I'm eyeballing Longshot Powder. It takes a lot less of it than 2400, but velocity is right at the same. I suspect muzzle blast to be greatly reduced too.
The 44 Special quietly crowds the 44 Magnum with the right handloads.
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 13, 2021 21:24:50 GMT -5
I'm curious what lil gun could do in a 44 special carbine
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 13, 2021 21:29:09 GMT -5
I'm curious what lil gun could do in a 44 special carbine I actually just got finished reading a guys post about it. It apparently works great. Lil Gun does magical things in long barrels. He was using 300 grn bullets and getting high velocity. Looking at H110 in the 25k load data by Brian Pearce, it would get about 1400 fps in the carbine. I think Lil Gun would do better... |
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 13, 2021 21:45:35 GMT -5
Not implying I'll try this. This barrel will likely never see a bullet over 240/250 grn. Powders will be Unique, Longshot and 2400.
To Magnumize it would detract from the pleasant theme of cast bullet rifles.
I figure a 240 grn around 1250-1400 fps will be about right.
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Post by taffin on Dec 13, 2021 23:28:35 GMT -5
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 14, 2021 6:42:05 GMT -5
JT, Nice Rifle...
I noticed Wholesale Hunter has both the 1866 and 1873 Lever Actions in 44 Special in stock.
I think it would be my first choice of calibers in either rifle...
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 16, 2021 19:18:27 GMT -5
This little barrel came in. Absolutely new without and frame marks. Irrelevant since I'm a shooter and don't collect barrels.
Assembled gun with a wood stock set, Tasco Bantam Scope in steel mounts weighs just 87.1 oz or 5.44 lbs.
Pictures to follow...
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Post by taffin on Dec 16, 2021 22:48:36 GMT -5
JT, Nice Rifle... I noticed Wholesale Hunter has both the 1866 and 1873 Lever Actions in 44 Special in stock. I think it would be my first choice of calibers in either rifle... Just checked--nothing listed in .44 Special |
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 17, 2021 5:57:32 GMT -5
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Post by taffin on Dec 17, 2021 9:26:38 GMT -5
I EVEN DID A SEARCH AND NOTHING CAME UP. STRANGE!
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 17, 2021 9:28:17 GMT -5
Their search never works. I just go to guns, rifles, then choose 44 Special caliber and then they show up...
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