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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 03-20-2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,819
Posted By Raptor08
1873 Trapdoor question

I recently bought an 1873 Springfield trapdoor. The auction said that the bore was pristine (It is) and the rifle is in good working order. It also said that there was no finish on the rifle. When I...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-30-2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 625
Posted By Raptor08
525gr cast loads for the 45-70

My question for everyone is this: I have a bunch of MPS 525gr cast bullets. I need a load that will work in my 1895. I usually shoot these out of my .458 Lott but I want to try them in my 95. Powder...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-30-2009, 02:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 843
Posted By Raptor08
Load data for the .458 Lott

Hi All,
I just bought some Barnes 500gr banded solids for my .458 Lott and I am looking for load data for them. I like IMR 4064 powder and would like to work up some loads for it. I have seen...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 01-06-2009, 03:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 670
Posted By Raptor08
Re: Un-Bubba'd 1903

Thank You Gentlemen.
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 01-05-2009, 05:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 670
Posted By Raptor08
UPDATE Un-Bubba'd 1903

Here are the Updated photos of my Un-Bubba'd 1903. It's not perfect but it's mine.
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 01-05-2009, 05:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 670
Posted By Raptor08
Un-Bubba'd 1903

Recently I bought a Bubba'd 1903 for $100. I figured it would make a good project gun. Well I got it home and figured out just how much was wrong with it. I decided to see if I could undo some of the...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-29-2008, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 688
Posted By Raptor08
8X56R Brass

I just got and email from Graf. They said that they should have new unprimed 8X56R brass sometime in January.
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 11-20-2008, 02:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By Raptor08
Re: Need info on my M95

Thanks Enfield
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 11-19-2008, 04:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By Raptor08
Re: Need info on my M95

Thanks gandog, But here is what I do know. The barrel is stamped "Wn*17" and S*5. From what I can tell from my research the rifle was made in 1917. What do the other markings mean? Is this a true...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 11-18-2008, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By Raptor08
Need info on my M95

I just bought my M95 at Big5 for 69.00. Can anyone tell me more about my new rifle? All the original markings match including the stock. Some of the markings I could not get a photo of are: An "R"...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 11-15-2008, 02:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,944
Posted By Raptor08
Re: Lets see your favorite guns

My favorite would be my .280 Ackley that I just finished. Mauser 98 action, ER Shaw Barrel and richs microfit stock. I took it to the range and was shooting one jagged hole in my target. Gotta love...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 11-02-2008, 01:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,572
Posted By Raptor08
Re: Photos of My First Mauser Sporter

Trap55, I used a Bold Premium trigger from Sporter Express. USMC03, I don't have a 1000 meter range on this side of the mountains. I'll have to go to eastern WAshington for that. The longest range I...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 11-01-2008, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,572
Posted By Raptor08
Cool Photos of My First Mauser Sporter

Well it's almost done. Here are some pics of my first Mauser sporter. FN Action, ER Shaw barrel, .280AI. I built it in my apartment for around $1000.00 and almost seven months of my time. Most of the...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 10-23-2008, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 935
Posted By Raptor08
Re: Ruger No. 1 Range report

Thank you and my shoulder thanks you.
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 10-23-2008, 03:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 935
Posted By Raptor08
Cool Ruger No. 1 Range report

Just took my new Ruger No.1 Tropical H-1 (.458 Lott) to the range today. I was shooting Hornandy 500gr FMJ RN. Shot grouping was not bad. I was able to keep my shots withing a 4" bull at 100yds. I am...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 10-18-2008, 04:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 466
Posted By Raptor08
New Ruger No.1

I just recieved my new Ruger No.1 Tropical 1H. I am a big bore fan so this one is chambered for .458 Lott. I think this round should be able to handle the local groundhogs. I've always wanted one and...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 10-11-2008, 01:55 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,236
Posted By Raptor08
Re: BIG caliber rifle . . .

350Rocket,
I have to agree with you. I just got my first .458 Lott. I picked up a Ruger No.1 Tropical, Brand new in the box for $775.00. Inital cost for reloading is a little steep but I think it's...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 08-13-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,119
Posted By Raptor08
Re: New breech plug for a Knight LK93 54cal.

Thanks, I called Knight and spoke with thier Tech support. Come to find the Big Horn .52 Cal uses the same breech plug.
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 08-12-2008, 06:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,119
Posted By Raptor08
New breech plug for a Knight LK93 54cal.

Help..I have a Knight LK93 in 54Cal. 11/16" Stainless. My current breech plug has a screw slot that is all chewed up and I need a new plug. Does anyone know where I can find one. Iv'e looked...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-13-2008, 05:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 962
Posted By Raptor08
Re: Favorite "Obsolete" Cartridges

My favorite would have to be the .358 Apollo. It's a wildcat that was fairly popular in the 70's but it's hard to find info on now. The parent case is a .300 win mag thats been necked to .358. 80gr...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-10-2008, 03:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,508
Posted By Raptor08
Re: wildcat cartridge info

Kelticcat,
I spoke with my dad again today and he informed me that "HARP" is most likley name of the gunsmith who built the rifle and what you have is probably a .358 Apollo wildcat. He would know...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-09-2008, 05:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,508
Posted By Raptor08
Cool Re: wildcat cartridge info

That rifle sounds real familiar. About thirty years ago a custom gunsmith (my dad) built the same rifle for me. It was based on the Mauser 98 and uses the 300 Win Mag for the parent case. The cases...
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