Selling items to get an Uberti [or Taylor] 1873....
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Driftwood Johnson
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The power of the cartridge has nothing to do with what type of bullet to use in a lever gun. When each cartridge gets stripped out of the magazine, the magazine spring slams the rest of the column of cartridges backwards fast and hard. That is a when there is a danger of a pointed bullet firing the primer in the cartridge ahead of it.
Yes, always use flat nosed bullets in a lever gun with a tube feed. Take another look at the bullets in the photo of the cartridges I posted. In addition to Round Nosed Flat Point bullets, the Truncated Cone bullet works well on lever guns. Avoid anything with a sharp shoulder such as a Semi-Wadcutter.
The power of the cartridge has nothing to do with what type of bullet to use in a lever gun. When each cartridge gets stripped out of the magazine, the magazine spring slams the rest of the column of cartridges backwards fast and hard. That is a when there is a danger of a pointed bullet firing the primer in the cartridge ahead of it.
Yes, always use flat nosed bullets in a lever gun with a tube feed. Take another look at the bullets in the photo of the cartridges I posted. In addition to Round Nosed Flat Point bullets, the Truncated Cone bullet works well on lever guns. Avoid anything with a sharp shoulder such as a Semi-Wadcutter.
George Dickel
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I don't have anything to add as to which rifle to purchase, it has been well covered already. You asked if it was better to save up for the Winchester and I would like to suggest you keep the guns you are thinking of selling and save up the entire amount needed for the gun you want. I did the same thing a few years back, sold some guns I lost interest in and wasn't shooting, to purchase one I just had to have. I now regret selling those guns and to replace them will cost far more than I paid when I bought them. Instant gratification loses it luster quite quickly.
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Driftwood Johnson,...I had not thought of that! Thanks!
George Dickel,....I've sold things in the past and usually have had no regrets. But it would depend on WHAT I sold......I suppose. What I have for sale are probably not going to be missed.
George Dickel,....I've sold things in the past and usually have had no regrets. But it would depend on WHAT I sold......I suppose. What I have for sale are probably not going to be missed.
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