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rebarrel 45/70 to 50/70?

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19 November 2003, 07:26
Mike Scott
rebarrel 45/70 to 50/70?
For instance, what would have to be done to a Browning 1885 Highwall or Ruger No1 in 45/70 to convert it to 50/70?
21 November 2003, 02:03
Mike Scott
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21 November 2003, 02:08
Brent
quote:
Originally posted by Mike Scott:
For instance, what would have to be done to a Browning 1885 Highwall or Ruger No1 in 45/70 to convert it to 50/70?
Rebarrel, rechamber, and maybe monkey with the extractor, but perhaps not. I think .50-70 may be about the same rim as the .45s. A quick call to www.buffaloarms.com could confirm that.

Easy, but WHY? A .50-90 maybe, but a .50-70 is a cartridge I've never cottoned to.

Brent