Flatwater,
Thank you, I measured the chamber length and it appears to be 2 3/4" which threw me as I anticipated 3". I bought some 3 1/4" brass and it slid in most of the way, short by roughly 1/4". Either my measurement is wrong or the taper of the brass allowed it to slide part way up into the...
Ward12constable,
The book I mentioned is "Shooting the British Double Rifle" by Graeme Wright. I have a few books on the subject but this one seem to be the most complete in getting a person started.
Good luck
Sarg,
Thanks for replying to my thread. I couldn't help but notice you profile picture and the fantastic Buffalo you got. My plan is to work through my rifles for a year and learn to use the proficiently. I'm proficient with a SxS shotgun but a rifle has a different feel. Not to mention...
Not sure I will be much help to you as I'm a newbie as well. Maybe one step ahead of you in searching for data and components. What I am finding is brass, dies and to some degree bullets are tough to come by. As for loading, I have a book at home that would be helpful to you. I'll write down the...
Thank you all for your reply. I haven't received the rifles yet as they are in transit from the seller. Once I get them I'll post some pictures.
The first it a Wm Evans 470 NE, circa1926
The second is a hammer Purdy 577 BPE 3", Jones underlever screw grip, circa 189?. Don't remember the exact...
I'm new to the site and hopeful to received some direction from those that have been there before. I just returned from the SCI Show and left with my check book empty and two double rifles on the way to me. This is a life long dream and I'm excited to dive in. One of the rifles is a 470NE and I...
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