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GrizzlyClaus
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TJ,
McGowen is still doing the conversions. Price qouted to me over the phone was $700 to $800 plus my gun. Still not sure if I'll do this or not. Like the idea of a 50 and the penetration problems go away if you use Harolds bullets. 50 Cal armor piercing cut off to weigh 450 grs. from base of bullet to cut.
 
Posts: 32 | Location: York, PA | Registered: 03 July 2003Reply With Quote
Kev
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HI,

I have talk a little with PC and I have a MR.Dave Clay win 86 in a 50-110 and his work is great, would give a good look at him also. Kev
 
Posts: 1002 | Location: ALASKA, USA | Registered: 22 May 2002Reply With Quote
PC
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Beacuse of you guys I have put on lay away a 1886 win xtra lite for a 50-110 coversion.

I read above that Kodiak makes appropriate bullets for the .50 lever rifles where can these be had ??

It's a pity the Marlin won't take the 50-110 because it is easier on the eye than the 1886 win I reckon. Although Kev's gun looks great.
 
Posts: 7505 | Location: Australia | Registered: 22 May 2002Reply With Quote
TJ
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PC:
I just did a google search on Kodiak Bullets and several sites came up.
 
Posts: 948 | Location: Kenai, Ak. USA | Registered: 05 November 2000Reply With Quote
Mauser
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PC-

I envy you my friend! You may want to use hardcast projectiles with your 50-110 Winchester and better yet use black powder if possible. Also, it takes a special rifle builder to convert the 86 extra lite into a 50-110 so you may not want a first time builder to experiment with your rifle. Good luck!

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Beacuse of you guys I have put on lay away a 1886 win xtra lite for a 50-110 coversion.

I read above that Kodiak makes appropriate bullets for the .50 lever rifles where can these be had ??

It's a pity the Marlin won't take the 50-110 because it is easier on the eye than the 1886 win I reckon. Although Kev's gun looks great.

 
Posts: 204 | Location: Michigan, USA | Registered: 13 January 2004Reply With Quote
PC
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Mauser that worries me a bit and sense the rifle is coming from America at any rate maybe it should go to Wild West guns or DRC first I am not sure, then again the rifle might be just great in 45/70 as well apparently these 1886 extra lite repro's are very well made rifles.
 
Posts: 7505 | Location: Australia | Registered: 22 May 2002Reply With Quote
MS Hitman
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I've been shooting a 50 Alaskan, but in a 15" T/C Encore. Got the 640 APIs up to 1785 fps recorded about 15 feet off the muzzle. The Barnes 450 FP original is showing some promise as well.
 
Posts: 2389 | Registered: 19 July 2002Reply With Quote
Tim50
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There is a very nice Marlin 50 Alaskan on Auctionarms.com with some great pictures & a reasonable price.
 
Posts: 258 | Location: Pennsylvania | Registered: 10 March 2003Reply With Quote
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I've been shooting a 50 Alaskan, but in a 15" T/C Encore. Got the 640 APIs up to 1785 fps recorded about 15 feet off the muzzle. The Barnes 450 FP original is showing some promise as well.



Are you gonna take it to WV next time you visit Doc?

George
 
Posts: 14623 | Location: San Antonio, TX | Registered: 22 May 2001Reply With Quote
MS Hitman
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Been thinking hard about it. Maybe even try and find an emu to use it on.
 
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