|
Post by potatojudge on Mar 29, 2023 10:22:01 GMT -5
Depends on the gun I think, and a quality installation makes as big a difference as design choice. Top strap treatment, welding, and blending can make a gun with an awkward octagon barrel look great. I think barrels with integral bases look better on non-flat topped guns when the rear sight ears mirror the height and length of the front sight base.
I think all Ruger factory front sights can be improved upon.
|
|
|
Post by potatojudge on Mar 29, 2023 10:13:51 GMT -5
The feel of an un-scoped Hunter is nice, and I bet that Bison Hunter feels good in the hand. I've been working on my two Hunters this week. The Bisley 41 with Bowen front and rear sights is in the process of getting a Leupold 2.5-8. Once I shape the front sight it should be ready to sight in. The pictured gun is a 44 with a tune up package by Stroh and grips that pre-date my ownership but which feel nice. Supposedly these Alaska Arms rings hold zero on removal and reinstallation. They are very nicely made, well designed, about the same weight as (beefy) Ruger rings, but do add a little bulk to the side as can be seen in the pics. I'm hopeful they work out because I really do enjoy the Hunters with irons, but need scopes for my hunting. I have an idea in mind for a holster with a steel insert the length of the sight rib area with Ruger scope bases screwed on. The scope mounts to the holster, which solves the problem of what to do with the scope when you're hunting thick woods with irons, but only takes a few seconds to reinstall on the gun, which I need because our woods are sandwiched between hay fields where game grazes. Maybe I can talk Doc into this one. First pic is a wood clamp I use to level the gun while mounting and leveling the scope.
|
|
|
Post by potatojudge on Mar 29, 2023 9:55:05 GMT -5
I don't think it sold?
|
|
|
Post by potatojudge on Mar 26, 2023 19:43:40 GMT -5
I've had good luck on eBay and given some patience you can usually find any kind of figure you're looking for. Just make sure it's the right dimensions and dry.
|
|
|
Post by potatojudge on Mar 26, 2023 13:22:38 GMT -5
potatojudge - I had never seen photos of your Hart 6x47 Improved. Many thanks for posting. As you know, I'm a big fan of benchrest history. And your rifle has real lineage. 1) TJ Jackson was a renowned shooter, writer, and developer of precision shooting 2) Hart actions were outstanding receivers. There may be more modern designs, but Hart's did the three things you need from an action. They were rigid, had good fire control, and the bolt lugs mated tightly with the action abatements. Tony Boyer won the majority of his Hall of Fame points behind a Hart. 3) The 6x47 and its variants were bridge cartridges between the .22's and the 6mm PPC. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" Well now I feel foolish for not googling TJ Jackson sooner. 7 points towards the BR Hall of Fame is impressive and I've been going down the rabbit hole of his accomplishments. I wish there was a way to know if he competed and won with this gun. Boyer, jeez that's a lot of points. www.nbrsa.org/short-range-group-world-records-hall-of-fame/The rifle is very nice. IIRC it's around 10 lbs with that deeply fluted barrel. Set up originally for what I assumed was an Unertl type scope, but the integral recoil lug/scope mount has been drilled and tapped for who knows what over the years, and unfortunately not always in a straight line. The bolt knob shows corrosion through the chrome. I wonder how the actions using Remington bolts compare to Hart made ones. Anyway, I didn't like the Nosler 222 Rem Mag brass and how the necks turned, so I'll be trying necking up 204 Ruger brass that's been prepped and annealed.
|
|
|
Post by potatojudge on Mar 25, 2023 21:23:55 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by potatojudge on Mar 25, 2023 18:30:17 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by potatojudge on Mar 25, 2023 18:29:40 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up!
|
|
|
Post by potatojudge on Mar 25, 2023 12:07:39 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by potatojudge on Mar 24, 2023 17:03:46 GMT -5
I can't recall if I've posted this gun here, but your Culver action reminded me of this rifle. It's a Hart rifle SN 5. A call to the factory gave the following information: Produced 3-25-64 22 caliber originally, chambering not recorded but I believe she said likely 222 Sold to Colonel TJ Jackson Jr in Alexandria, VA He also used Remington bolts in the early builds before making his own.
|
|
|
Post by potatojudge on Mar 24, 2023 15:38:09 GMT -5
RL26 has been especially hard to find in the last few years. I'm a member of a Discord server for in stock reloading gear that gives near immediate notifications when something is in stock, and I haven't been able to get any in a couple years of looking. The only RL26 I could find was a local shooter with 2 lbs to sell.
I think this is one instance where you need to look at a different powder.
|
|
|
Post by potatojudge on Mar 22, 2023 19:22:37 GMT -5
Looks like a couple of perfect shots.
|
|
|
Post by potatojudge on Mar 22, 2023 13:26:18 GMT -5
I’ve not seen anyone use a max cylinder for a 1.4 inch cut down 414 or 445, but I suppose they could.
Otherwise the benefit is use of some specific bullets and whatever pressure relief you get loading everything long
|
|
|
Post by potatojudge on Mar 20, 2023 12:45:14 GMT -5
Years ago when John had his heart attack I remember exactly where I was when I learned the news. I remember pulling over in the pump truck and calling John Gallagher with the news. John G. Said he had a few gun barrels he’d donate if I’d handle the sale and would forward the money they raised on to John in WY. That kind of kicked off an idea and I know others stepped up and donated monies, parts and even guns to help with John’s expenses. I sent a text to Dustin to see if the family could use any help at this time. One of those Gallagher octagon barrels in 475 is with Dustin now waiting for it's turn on a Vaquero of mine. Sad to hear about John. We only chatted once and he was friendly and helpful.
|
|
|
Post by potatojudge on Mar 17, 2023 19:42:13 GMT -5
That Bisley gets better the more I look at it
Sometimes I think the long cylinder guns look better without a black powder chamfer. Really accentuates the full window length cylinder.
I'm going to pretend that ERH screw was intentionally regulated rather than landing horizontal by 1/180 odds.
|
|