CraigC
Sixgun Nut
Never seen or heard of such a critter. Has anyone actually seen one, or heard of somebody who bought one? Sounds like a unicorn.
That's got to be a misprint. No way is the 1873 action strong enough for the .44Mag. It's based on a firearm (Volcanic) that predates metallic cartridges!
Why do you detune your Marlin loads? The Marlin 1894 is stronger than the large frame Blackhawk and considered safe up to 40,000psi, compared to the Ruger's 32,000psi.
Sounds like a unicorn.
LOL, R.C. I been away from the pc because of work. Thanks to everyone here I have learned alot about the 73! I just need to get more brass than what I have so I can start doing some load up to see what kind of accuracy I can get out of it. But everytime we go shooting my Sweetie pie takes it over and as long as it has minute of bucket shes happy with it.
What would be some good brass to buy in quanity?
The 45 Colt brass is kinda pricey, relatively speaking. When I shot the 45 competitively, I picked up once fired from Wideners. Used them for local matches and practice. Used virgin Starline at state matches and above. The smallest crack in a case can cause the bullet to be set back in the case and lock up the rifle. Been there.
Don't get nickel when buying new brass. Cost more and will crack easily.
Just checked. Wideners does not have once fired and 45 Colt is out of stock. Starline is backordered.
Thanks for all the replys! I have 1000rds on its way from Midway. If some of you would like to share some of your mid level loads that work good for you please share! It would really save me some time.
As far as crimping goes, I found these and ordered up what I needed to cover my lever action rifle reloads:
http://www.ranchdogoutdoors.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=53_54&products_id=98
Lee Special Order rifle type open top collet Factory Crimp Die for the 45 Long Colt
Allows me to use my 230gr.TruncatedCone Penn bullets without being concerned about crimp groove placement.