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Post by zeus on Nov 21, 2024 21:46:52 GMT -5
ParalaxBill posted his new roller and I’d love to see more pics of Buffalo rifles. Any types and make. Lots of history in these rifles. Iconic weapons that helped shape the country in the 1800s. Post them up!
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Post by squigz on Nov 22, 2024 7:37:56 GMT -5
This is my Cimarron 1885 in 38-55 30" octagon barrel and 6x Malcolm. I've since changed out the mounts on the rifle to be the micro adjustable ones which was a MAJOR upgrade. I regret to say I haven't shot it nearly as much as I have been dying to do. Some day once I get settled, hopefully before next deer season, I'd like to take a whitetailed deerfalo with it here in PA.  |
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Post by sharps4590 on Nov 22, 2024 8:04:20 GMT -5
Two of mine. Top, Shiloh #1 Sporter in 40-70-2.5. Bottom, Shiloh Montana Roughrider in 45-90-2.4. Both have taken game and the bottom has yaken a BUNCH.   |
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Post by bushog on Nov 22, 2024 9:47:44 GMT -5
Damned troublemaker….  |
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Post by Big Bore on Nov 22, 2024 9:59:09 GMT -5
Bought a clone a few months back in .45 Colt. Haven’t spent much time with it but I see some work that needs to be done to it. Off season project. It’s fun though…  |
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Post by zeus on Nov 22, 2024 10:53:34 GMT -5
Two of mine. Top, Shiloh #1 Sporter in 40-70-2.5. Bottom, Shiloh Montana Roughrider in 45-90-2.4. Both have taken game and the bottom has yaken a BUNCH. View Attachment View AttachmentWhat bullet do you prefer for hunting? I had Steve Brooks make me a nice 500 grain FP mold for the 45s. It’s showing to be extremely accurate and should hit like a truck. |
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Post by zeus on Nov 22, 2024 10:54:38 GMT -5
This is my Cimarron 1885 in 38-55 30" octagon barrel and 6x Malcolm. I've since changed out the mounts on the rifle to be the micro adjustable ones which was a MAJOR upgrade. I regret to say I haven't shot it nearly as much as I have been dying to do. Some day once I get settled, hopefully before next deer season, I'd like to take a whitetailed deerfalo with it here in PA. Deerfalo 🤣 Pretty wood on that rifle too! |
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Post by zeus on Nov 22, 2024 10:54:57 GMT -5
Damned troublemaker…. Maybe this thread will help you make a decision!! |
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Post by squigz on Nov 22, 2024 10:59:37 GMT -5
This is my Cimarron 1885 in 38-55 30" octagon barrel and 6x Malcolm. I've since changed out the mounts on the rifle to be the micro adjustable ones which was a MAJOR upgrade. I regret to say I haven't shot it nearly as much as I have been dying to do. Some day once I get settled, hopefully before next deer season, I'd like to take a whitetailed deerfalo with it here in PA. Deerfalo 🤣 Pretty wood on that rifle too! History re-imagined to what I can realistically harvest. I got lucky with the wood I feel like! It's quite a eye catcher when it comes to the overall gun and that seemingly giant octagon barrel. All my Cimarron's all have very pretty wood on them right from the factory, my Chiappa and Uberti seen below, not so much but still nice enough. |
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Post by sharps4590 on Nov 22, 2024 16:31:19 GMT -5
Two of mine. Top, Shiloh #1 Sporter in 40-70-2.5. Bottom, Shiloh Montana Roughrider in 45-90-2.4. Both have taken game and the bottom has yaken a BUNCH. View Attachment View AttachmentWhat bullet do you prefer for hunting? I had Steve Brooks make me a nice 500 grain FP mold for the 45s. It’s showing to be extremely accurate and should hit like a truck. The 40-70 has only seen one bullet, Lyman's 410 gr. RN/FP that I bought mostly for long range shooting and it's loaded over 62 grs. Ffg. It also has a nice meplat and dropped deer in their tracks. I never used it much for hunting. For the 45-90 I have an NEI mold that throws a 480 gr. bullet with a 35 cal. meplat and is powered y 80 grs. of Ffg. It reminds me a great deal of an elongated KTSWC. After shooting one deer facing me head on right through the brisket and the bullet exiting the right ham I haven't been concerned about shooting anything head on. It's also penetrated elk, brisket to ham and headed off into the tall and uncut. They pile up just like deer and, hogs just crumple where they stand. I can't speak highly enough about the bullet. Both bullets are blazing along at about 1200 fps. and ARE accurate out to 600 yards. |
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Post by nfanewbie on Nov 22, 2024 16:55:39 GMT -5
A couple of buffalo rifles I am getting back up and running. Though not the kind of buffalo you meant. EM Reilly 8 bore double, and a .577 BPE by Rodda  |
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Post by parallaxbill on Nov 22, 2024 17:26:10 GMT -5
Here you go. I'm glad to see that there is some interest in these types of rifles.  |
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Post by sharps4590 on Nov 22, 2024 19:41:45 GMT -5
A couple of buffalo rifles I am getting back up and running. Though not the kind of buffalo you meant. EM Reilly 8 bore double, and a .577 BPE by Rodda Nice pair! I have an affinity for doubles and for over 20 years had a Reilly in 500 BPE. It had Henry rifling and was very accurate with NFB loads, cast or jacketed. The ONLY way I could make it shoot BP was to paper patch bullets and I hate patching bullets so, I sold to a former employee. I still have 4 but none that could be considered for buffalo, of any variety. |
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Post by zeus on Nov 22, 2024 20:17:31 GMT -5
What bullet do you prefer for hunting? I had Steve Brooks make me a nice 500 grain FP mold for the 45s. It’s showing to be extremely accurate and should hit like a truck. The 40-70 has only seen one bullet, Lyman's 410 gr. RN/FP that I bought mostly for long range shooting and it's loaded over 62 grs. Ffg. It also has a nice meplat and dropped deer in their tracks. I never used it much for hunting. For the 45-90 I have an NEI mold that throws a 480 gr. bullet with a 35 cal. meplat and is powered y 80 grs. of Ffg. It reminds me a great deal of an elongated KTSWC. After shooting one deer facing me head on right through the brisket and the bullet exiting the right ham I haven't been concerned about shooting anything head on. It's also penetrated elk, brisket to ham and headed off into the tall and uncut. They pile up just like deer and, hogs just crumple where they stand. I can't speak highly enough about the bullet. Both bullets are blazing along at about 1200 fps. and ARE accurate out to 600 yards. My 45-70 I was shooting last week is running a very similar bullet and is sizzling out at 1210! Can’t shoot too far at a deer or the sound will get there first. 🤣 |
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Post by bushog on Nov 22, 2024 20:50:57 GMT -5
Two of mine. Top, Shiloh #1 Sporter in 40-70-2.5. Bottom, Shiloh Montana Roughrider in 45-90-2.4. Both have taken game and the bottom has yaken a BUNCH. View Attachment View AttachmentTell me about the brass for the 40-70? |
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