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Special Interests - Groups & Societies => The Winchester Model 1876 => Topic started by: Buck Stinson on December 12, 2007, 11:00:53 PM

Title: .45-75 paper patch
Post by: Buck Stinson on December 12, 2007, 11:00:53 PM
John Boy,
Please let me know how the patched bullets work out in your '76.

Adios,
Buck
Title: Re: .45-75 paper patch
Post by: john boy on December 13, 2007, 08:31:48 AM
Buck - will do.  probably won't be until the Spring when the weather is more conducive.
I've got some 1:20 RCBS 45-530-RN bullets that am going to cast and try out in my 45-70's too

I go up to Ridgeway Rifle Club in Elk Co PA several times a year to shoot 1000yds.  Last trip, using the Lee 457-340-F's in the '76 with 65gr Swiss 1.5, was only able to fly them to 800yds (groups not that good).  Using 23gr XMP4577 - wasn't much better either.  Be interesting to see if the '76 PP's will make it to 1000yds with better accuracy.  Just shooting 100 to 300yds doesn't hold thrills anymore
http://shilohrifle.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9786&highlight= 

Title: Re: .45-75 paper patch
Post by: w44wcf on December 13, 2007, 08:44:19 AM
John Boy,
Just maybe the Winchester 1876 Long Range .45-90-450PP cartridge may just be the ticket!

w44wcf
Title: Re: .45-75 paper patch
Post by: john boy on December 13, 2007, 10:52:28 PM
You won't believe this John ... the Mrs said today that I was deserving of a new rifle for Christmas!  Something to think about  ;)

In the meantime, am going to do this: