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If you could see a new gun in any "obsolete" chambering...

jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
edited February 2002 in General Discussion
I'd like to see more US sporting guns chambered in 8mm Mauser. Not really obsolete, but no one does it. I also would like to see replicas of European black powder cartridge rifles, like the current replicas of US cartridge guns. How bout you all?
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  • robsgunsrobsguns Member Posts: 4,581 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm no pro at these obsolete cartridges, so I did a quick scan of them in Cartridges of the World, and I came up with one I can find a specific use for, the 256 Winch. Magnum, and I'd like to see it in probably the same gun it was in before, but not the Ruger, the Marlin, I think a high capacity lever action varmint gun would be slick for small game, and in a pinch, who knows what else.
    SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,078 ******
    edited November -1
    Here is mine:Remington Model 7, Stainless and synthetic, chambered in .358 Winchester.Mount on it a compact low-powered variable scope, maybe 1.5 to 4X.I think it would be one heck of a little woods rifle for deer, black bear, hogs, most anything under 200 yards.And I don't understand why Remington doesn't make it anyway.
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  • WyomingSwedeWyomingSwede Member Posts: 402 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would like to see Remington chamber the .338-06 in its 7600 pump rifle. Would make the great close in cover rifle with reach when you need it. Would also like to see Remington chamber the 6.5x55 Swede in both the 7600 and 7400 rifles. More "oomph" than the .243, less recoil than the .308 or 30-06.
    WyomingSwede
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would love to see a repro M95 in .405 or .40-82. I can't afford an original M95 or M86, but I've owned them in the past & the .40-82 is one of the finest shooting cartridges I've used. Them whom have not shot it, do *not* scoff - I used to shoot woodchucks out to 150 yards w/ my M86 & buckhorn sights. Plus I know one person on this board who's shot my loads and can speak to their accuracy. And the .405, if good enough for TR, is good enough for me.
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    I`d like to see a fine boltgun built for the 256 Win Mag,..and the 110 Savage chambered for 250 Savage.Oh yeah..doesn`t anybody like....bees?.218
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'd like to see the 25 Stevens rf in light single shot rifles and light revolvers like the 3 1/2"-4''S&W Kit Gun.Old time writers thought a lot of this cartridge for small game.
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  • .250Savage.250Savage Member Posts: 812 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Iconoclast, you must not have seen the January '02 edition of the Rifleman. Winchester is once again offering the '95 in .405.Now wipe that saliva off your chin and grab your credit card.
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  • woodsrunnerwoodsrunner Member Posts: 5,378 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree on the 256 mag & .250 Savage. Let me add 32/40 , .300 savage, & 7x57 Mauser to the list.WOODS
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  • bartobarto Member Posts: 4,734 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    just gotta agree on the 8mm mauser.
    the hard stuff we do right away - the impossible takes a little longer
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  • beachmaster73beachmaster73 Member Posts: 3,011 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    250Savage...don't quite get the credit card out yet. I, too, began salivating at the prospect of the 1895 Winchester in .405 but it really hasn't arrived yet. Maybe in a few more months. It appears that the numbers of rifles being distributed will be minimal to ensure very high prices...very disappointing. And I can attest to the accuracy of Iconoclast's reloads! Using my 110 year old Winchester 1886 in .40-82, I outshot(from the offhand position) all those pathetic scope rifle shooters at our deercamp this year....yeah yeah I probably shouldn't have turned their scopes up to 12 power before they shot! Seriously though with Iconoclast's loads in my .40-82 I center punched the 10 ring.Listening to that huge bullet going down down range...especially in a heavy overcast sky is neat..... it sounds like an old locamotive just chugging out to its target. I know if any of you have any really exotic calibers and don't reload in them Iconoclast can probably hook you up for a truly outstanding deal!!!(Iconoclast I still owe you a steak dinner when we get together... you are the man!) Beach
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The 405 always seemed to be the right caliber for the '95 Winchester.Photos of Texas Rangers with '95 carbines(30-40 Krag?) makes me think a Texas Ranger commorative carbine in the correct caliber might be a good one.Since the '95 was also made in 7.62x54 Russian a reissue, but not the military style rifle, would let a guy go nuts with all that cheap russian ammo around.
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Beach, I don't load for others any more and have sold off most of my 'exotic' tooling & components. The ammo you received was loaded many years ago; it was gratifying to know that it still shot so well - and in a different rifle. The .40-82 is, IMNSHO, one of the best of the old BP rifle rounds. We may have better technology today, but I don't know that the accuracy is better until you get into the upper reaches of competitive shooting.
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  • Hans GrueberHans Grueber Member Posts: 244 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'd like to have a SAW chambered in .600 Nitro, and alot of $(for ammo).[This message has been edited by Hans Grueber (edited 02-21-2002).][This message has been edited by Hans Grueber (edited 02-21-2002).]
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  • 25-0625-06 Member Posts: 382 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ruger #1-H in 450 3 and 1/4" Nitro, 470 Nitro and 500 Nitro Express and #1-A in 218 Bee and 256 Win. Mag. Winchester M70 Classic Supergrade with Express sights and ebony forend tip, nice wood, etc. in 458 Lott, 470 Capstick and 416 Taylor. Other calibers for other rifles would be 300 H&H, 264 Win. Mag. 257 Roberts, 358 Norma Mag., 350 Rem. Mag. and 10mm Auto in more pistols.
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    Did sombody say somethin` about bees?.218
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  • beachmaster73beachmaster73 Member Posts: 3,011 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    An M-249 in 600 NE? I'm sure! Beach
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