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Brent
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Looking for a .45
#48715 - 31/01/06 03:16 PM

I am somewhat interested in buying a .45 caliber rifle. I've got one, and it is perfectly adequate for my purposes, but it's Americana (Sharps), not Africana, - one should have a proper rifle for the African continent of course. It would have to be a caliber like 577/450 or .450 #2 Musket or something along those lines - a cartridge and rifle with some African history. And preferably one that was historically a bp cartridge.

Military Martinis are out there by the boatload and they don't interest me. But a decent sporting Martini would fit the bill except that they tend be hard to find. Other makes of single shots would be of interest.

BTW, I don't know the twist rate for the barrels on these Martinis - does anyone know?

Other singleshots or even the ultra hyper-rare "affordable" double would be interesting.

Anyway, if any of you happen to know of a decent .45 (and it must be a .45 bore) that is available or could be made available, I would love to hear about it.

I suppose the "what is affordable" question has to be addressed. I think sub $3k. I just missed a perfect 577-450 Martini for $1750 the other day. What a bummer.

Anyway, a little piece of Africa in a .45 caliber is what I'm looking for. Email me at brentd@iastate.edu if you know of something that might work.

Thanks,
Brent

When there is lead in the air, there is hope in my heart -- MWH ~1996

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500grains
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Re: Looking for a .45 [Re: Brent]
#48721 - 31/01/06 04:31 PM

For me it would be the .577 Snider. No deer out to 100 yards would ever be safe again.

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Brent
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Re: Looking for a .45 [Re: 500grains]
#48759 - 01/02/06 02:18 AM

500,
I'm more interested in a eland rifle. I am set up for .450 caliber bullets so I want to stay in that caliber to avoid buying more swaging dies etc. And it will be loaded with black powder and paper patched bullets because that's how I do things. The .577-.450 would fit in if it has a reasonable twist rate.

Brent

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Re: Looking for a .45 [Re: Brent]
#48762 - 01/02/06 02:57 AM

What about an Alex Henry Falling Block in 450 3 1/4" ?

Should fit within your budget of $3k if you don't mind
a Single Shot and they are normally very accurate.

BP to boot as well !!!

500 Nitro

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Brent
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Re: Looking for a .45 [Re: 500Nitro]
#48764 - 01/02/06 03:34 AM

A Henry would be perfect, and so would the .450-3.25"

But finding one? That's not easy.

I much prefer singleshots, esp with hammers. Bolts need not apply. Just a thing I have.

Brent

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