Quote from: difficultysnazzy on September 10, 2024, 09:22:20 PMIt's a good idea to preserve the original lever screw on your M1860,basketball legendsespecially if it's showing wear. Replacement screws made from tool steel can be a great choice as they are generally tougher and more resistant to wear compared to original vintage screws.

So is there a way to not compromise the quality of the lever screw head each time you remove it? If you say to keep the original screw head, what should I do if it is old and worn?

Was 45 degrees this morning when I left to go to the last match of the year for this club, got up to 73, sunny, slight breeze,Perfect weather for shooting.Had 3 great stages, 1so-so and a train wreak(DQ for dropped gun)   But it was still an enjoyable day.we have 2 more matches for the season then nothing until April 2025.

Well sir, my reason would be I simply don't have a need for a long barrel. I don't hunt much anymore,  and the 76's aren't legal to hunt with anyway here. I'm  not a long distance shooter, my range is 125 yards max, and if I can hit anything at that range with regularity, I'm happy. All that extra barrel isn't needed for me. And a shorter barreled rifle is easier to handle. That's why I like them.

The '76 is not a light rifle and the .40-60 is not a heavy recoiling round.
In the .40 .45 and .50's with a full mag tube they are quite hefty. You would hardly notice the recoil difference with a shorter barrel.

King,

Could you or would you, please explain your preference for a short barreled rifle in a large caliber like the 40/60.  To me the lighter rifle (short barrel) just seems contrary for a larger caliber. It would seem awkward and difficult to handle the recoil.

I can understand CAS/SASS desire for a short pistol caliber rifle for faster movement between targets but not for large calibers.

Maybe your explanation would change my mind about these short barreled rifles, that some people even purposely create.

Thanks, if you don't mind sharing your beliefs and motives.

BRS

Praying for all of you in Milton's path and those still suffering from Helene's damage.
Great day at Church today, pretty weather but a bit warm at 86, but after today supposed to be in the 70s and low 80s this week. Getting estimates for a new roof...ugh. No leaks yet, but it is getting time for a replacement.
Hope we will still be able to go to Florida on our scheduled vacation in 2 weeks!

To General Pitspitr and the ladies and gentleman of the Grand Army of the Frontier.

A meager crew were mustered to compete in three skirmish runs, a long range and precision pistol competition.
Four competitors competed in an Expansion Era match.

Dewayne Liebrandt was the Muster Champion!

Thank you to all who competed!

To General Pitspitr and the ladies and gentleman of the Grand Army of the Frontier.

A meager crew were mustered to compete in three skirmish runs, a long range and precision pistol competition.
Four competitors competed in an Expansion Era match.

Dewayne Liebrandt was the Muster Champion!

Thank you to all who competed!

To General Pitspitr and the ladies and gentleman of the Grand Army of the Frontier.

A meager crew were mustered to compete in three skirmish runs, a long range and precision pistol competition.
Four competitors competed in an Expansion Era, Military Repeater, and Military Single Shot Categories.

Dart Liebrandt was the fastest Expansion Era Shooter
Snake Oil was the fastest Military Repeater Shooter
and Snake Oil was the fastest Military Single Shot Shooter.

Dart Shot a perfect 100 in the precision pistol category and a score of 92 at 100 yards.

Snake Oil was the Muster Champion

Thank you to all who competed!
Hopefully all will mend and be available for our next shoot.

I've boarded up the windows, I'm plum tuckered out.
 Tomorrow, I have to get feed (Hay is actually to be delivered in the AM)
I'll stow away the very last of outside articles tomorrow as well.

Supplies & Generator (check) Propane (check)

Hunkering down Tuesday night, most likely lose Power and internet.

Finger crossed