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Post by bearskinner on Aug 28, 2024 19:37:17 GMT -5
Going to pick up my new squirrel gun tomorrow, in 50AK or 50-110. 18” HEAVY barrel. I’ll be looking for a large scout type peep sight for the rear. It’s 3/8 dovetail in the front. I need to get a hold of Andy at Skinner sights to see what they offer. I’ll bet he can steer me in the right direction
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Post by iwsbull on Aug 28, 2024 21:01:34 GMT -5
Old Rocky the squirrel best be on the lookout as hiding on the other side of the tree is no longer a safe option.
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gcf
.30 Stingray
South Texas
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Post by gcf on Aug 29, 2024 14:34:42 GMT -5
PICTURES WHEN POSSIBLE!
Just gotta' love a No.1...
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jfo4
.30 Stingray
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Post by jfo4 on Aug 29, 2024 15:26:14 GMT -5
Well how about that. Lance Streets is just finishing up my .50-110 #1 next week.
Mine will have a 23" barrel and the standard .375 H&H taper though.
Look forward to seeing yours!
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Post by bearskinner on Aug 29, 2024 20:08:17 GMT -5
Just got home, walked it out to the shop, I’ll get a couple pics tomorrow. It is very heavy, but the shirt barrel balances and swings well. This one is using the original furniture, but it had a very long and heavy barrel chambered in 38-56. It’s now 18” plus a large radial brake. Any suggestions on a set of express sights for this would be appreciated. The other build is a 20” Heavy Octagon 45-90 (ruger no1) with a spatter coat stock. That’s almost done from another builder.
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Post by paleroadster on Aug 30, 2024 5:49:55 GMT -5
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Post by bearskinner on Aug 30, 2024 10:15:34 GMT -5
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Post by bearskinner on Aug 30, 2024 10:24:11 GMT -5
   Here’s next to an 1895 in 50AK, 20” barrel A WWG conversion with the Kevlar stock. ( recognize that JO?) also the converted Browning High Grade in 50AK, that will single feed 50-110’s too. That’s a 16.5” barrel. That .510 hole in the end makes them fairly light. |
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kelye
.30 Stingray
www.beltmountain.com
Posts: 379
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Post by kelye on Aug 30, 2024 11:25:07 GMT -5
Keep the 50's coming!
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Post by cowpuncher on Aug 30, 2024 13:21:30 GMT -5
Who did the conversion for you?
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Post by bearskinner on Aug 30, 2024 16:47:49 GMT -5
 The Ruger no 1 is from Wayne York, at Oregunsmithing, as is the Browning 71, the marlin is a Wild west Guns. The only other .510 lever I have ( these are all lever guns, single or multiple shot) is the 1895 marlin that John Linebaugh built, and called it the reason he would never build another one! |
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kelye
.30 Stingray
www.beltmountain.com
Posts: 379
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Post by kelye on Aug 30, 2024 18:21:26 GMT -5
Great photo of John
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Post by Lee Martin on Aug 30, 2024 18:40:50 GMT -5
View AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentHere’s next to an 1895 in 50AK, 20” barrel A WWG conversion with the Kevlar stock. ( recognize that JO?) also the converted Browning High Grade in 50AK, that will single feed 50-110’s too. That’s a 16.5” barrel. That .510 hole in the end makes them fairly light. Great pair. All you need now is a .50 Alaskan on a Siamese Mauser for the trifecta. -Lee www.singleactions.com "Chasing perfection five shots at a time" |
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Post by bearskinner on Aug 30, 2024 20:38:37 GMT -5
Just had a wonderful conversation with Rob at Skinner Sights, and we figured out a rear sight that was the most appropriate
For this application. Something to try out next week. The peep aperture is medium size, but by removing it, it will double the view opening for very quick sight
Acquisition. If I find the skinner rear to work well, I can figure out the correct bead height.
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Post by bearskinner on Aug 30, 2024 20:39:29 GMT -5
Just had a wonderful conversation with Rob at Skinner Sights, and we figured out a rear sight that was the most appropriate
For this application. Something to try out next week. The peep aperture is medium size, but by removing it, it will double the view opening for very quick sight
Acquisition. If I find the skinner rear to work well, I can figure out the correct bead height.
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