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Uberti Cattleman
cpt dan blodgett:
Have been shooting Ruger Vaqueros Original in 44 mag at 44 Spec levels and New Model in 45colt. Some where along the line acquired a 1873 Win Miroku 20 inch short rifle in 44-40. Rather not wanting to shoot two different calibers in a match, Recently Ordered 2 5.5 Inch Uberti Cattlemen in 44-40 from Taylors. One has arrived it is the movable firing pin 3 click model with the new pushbutton crossbolt holding the base pin in. This will be my first not Cap and Ball Uberti. Is there anything I need to watch out for? Are you that are shooting Uberty Cattleman happy with your choice. Will send a range report after I hit the range. Loaded up 10 rounds each of 5 different charges from a bit below min to a bit below max for A#2 with desparado .428 bullets and starline brass CCI large pistol primers. Will check for velocities and grouping from the pistola and rifle probably tomorrow at Ben Avery.
Froogal:
I've been shooting a Cattleman for several years now. First issue I encountered was all of the screws loosening up, but some blue loctite cured that. Only other issue is with an occasional hair trigger. Accuracy is good as I am.
Major 2:
For my 2 cents ...I had & have several Uberti's
I had a pair of an ex-CAS shooter's, these were taken in trade and used for same.
Other than they functioned just fine, and shot well, (best testament I can give) for short time they were in my possession.
Now then for my keepers, one is or was box stock SAA BP frame 32/20 7.5 cattleman, which I sent home with Coffinmaker for his tune (NIB unturned) .... one fine shooter :)
Shown here with my Colt 32/30
The other, is 45cal. Stainless Steel Cattleman which I acquired from Bob James with his Action Job.
Both ( actually all 3) have been flawless . :)
However, I do not have one with the new safety hammer, nor a desire for one, opinions may vary. :-\
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cpt dan blodgett:
Thanks guys, Have a 1 PM reservation at Ben Avery tomorrow will test the cattleman out and render a range report.
Virgil Lantey:
As previously stated, the screws tend to loosen and they're very soft and easy to bugger up, even with a proper screwdriver. I just ordered a complete set of hardened screws from VTI. Not as pretty as the charcoal blue but much more practical.
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