Author Topic: Vintage Hunting with the 1873 (Read 322440 times)

Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #300 on:** July 24, 2015, 04:29:08 PM »

Kirk
Well how did the ole 73 shoot ? and what caliber is it ? Got any pictures ? We love pictures .

mr phil · « **Reply #301 on:** August 31, 2015, 02:01:16 PM »

Howdy.
Well I have been putting this off for a few years but this year I really want to take some Deer with a few of 45's. I am all ready to use my new chronograph to work up some loads for my 73 and my 66. I will be using smokeless . It seems that unique might be a better choice that trailboss or bullseye. What would you feel is a safe but effective velocity ? 1200 fps ?

wildman1 · « **Reply #302 on:** September 01, 2015, 05:35:28 AM »

Most states will have a minimum velocity and /or power factor that you need to meet. Contact your state fish and game dept. to ascertain what you need. wM1

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Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #303 on:** September 02, 2015, 05:07:53 PM »

Phil
I used a yellewboy carbine in 45 colt to take a nice Doe a few years back . I used Unique powder and a 250 grain bullet , shot her in the neck . She may have ran 30 yards . She was about 50 yards when I fired . One shot one kill .

Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #304 on:** September 12, 2015, 01:43:58 PM »

Howdy
Hope everyone has had a chance to shoot their rifles . Hunting season is close at hand . I plan on shooting this weekend . I like to shoot at several distances . I start at 25 then 50 then 75 and finish up with 100 yards . I hunt in the woods and usually stay at 50 yards or less . The Buck I shot last year was at 65 yards .

Molasses Mike · « **Reply #305 on:** September 19, 2015, 07:30:59 PM »

Got this boar running in the woods. Shot three times while he was running,all hits, he dropped on the third. Used black powder sub. Distance was about forty yards.
Molasses Mike

Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #306 on:** September 21, 2015, 08:41:33 PM »

MM
Nice Hog . Thanks for the picture . And welcome to Vintage Hunting .

Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #307 on:** October 05, 2015, 08:10:40 PM »

Howdy
The weather is starting to cool down ,are you ready for hunting season ? Have you been out shooting , can you knock a flea off a dogs ear . And never touch the dog . They really appreciate that . I have my Meister bullets loaded and ready . Are you ready for Deer season .

Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #308 on:** October 11, 2015, 06:58:29 PM »

Howdy
Got a chance to go shooting . I shot my Vintage Hunting ammo and it shot great . I am ready for Deer season .

Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #309 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:11:12 PM »

Howdy
Let's try it again .

chuckerbird · « **Reply #310 on:** October 12, 2015, 11:11:47 AM »

Rowdy, if you don't mind me asking, what size Meister bullets are you using?

Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #311 on:** October 12, 2015, 06:18:44 PM »

Chucker
I am using a .430

chuckerbird · « **Reply #312 on:** October 13, 2015, 07:03:36 AM »

Thanks. I'm getting ready to place an order. Will order a 100 pack and try them.

King Medallion · « **Reply #313 on:** October 13, 2015, 08:54:32 AM »

You should really slug your bore first, to find out what you need. might save you some $$.

chuckerbird · « **Reply #314 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:32:28 AM »

That's what I keep telling myself.

Cliff Fendley · « **Reply #315 on:** October 14, 2015, 11:54:08 AM »

Then why not do it? It only takes a few minutes.

Generally though, the 429 or 430 is going to work if it's a newer gun. All newer ones I've checked are .429 bores. If it's an original or an older Uberti it definitely should be slugged.

Good Troy · « **Reply #316 on:** October 14, 2015, 01:38:30 PM »

I hesitated (procrastinated) slugging the bore of my 45-70. Wasn't quite sure what to use. Finally, I flattened a lead round ball for my 44 cap and ball (0.451" smashed to over .462") and drove it down the barrel with a wooden dowel and mallet. I wish that I would have done this when I first bought the rifle. I was getting terrible accuracy, and found out why when I slugged the barrel...I was shooting 0.02" under-bore bullets. She groups fine now that I'm using the proper sized bullet!

Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #317 on:** October 24, 2015, 11:37:57 AM »

Howdy
Got a chance to shoot the other day . I was shooting my Vintage Hunting Ammo . The 44wcf is an Excellent shooter . The 200 grain bullet traveling at 1300 fps does a great job .

Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #318 on:** October 28, 2015, 05:59:15 PM »

Howdy
Deer season is almost here . I have planned my Hunt down to my wool socks . The ammo is loaded , my rifle and pistol are READY . I have even sharpened my knife . I'm ready are you ?

dusty texian · « **Reply #319 on:** October 28, 2015, 06:09:02 PM »

Not as ready as you Rowdy , but I'm working on it. Have you got a bigun located ? Hope ya do! Good luck on your hunt Rowdy.,,,,,DT

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