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SharpsNitro
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Re: My 45-100 project
12/08/08 02:30 PM

Interesting project, I've been following a similar path. I currently have a Ruger #1 being re-barreled to .45-2.6" for use in developing loads for a double in that chambering. My goal is to reproduce the .458win in a rimmed cartridge; the action I am using is very strong so it can handle the pressures. My measurements of the Starline cases indicate they should have similar durability to .45-70 cases. I should have the rifle in a week or two and will let you know how the brass holds up.

That being said, you should be careful about wildcatting a DR using shotgun frames. For what its worth, I was planning a conversion on an '80s Merkel 12ga and the math was not working out too well; using the proof mark data on the frame I was coming up with typical .45-70 capability. After talking to the head Merkel smith at the importer I abandoned the project; according to him, the shotgun frames of that era are not as heavily built as the DR frames.

Edited by SharpsNitro (12/08/08 03:12 PM)

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My 45-100 project	xsheadspace	09/07/08 11:28 PM
Re: My 45-100 project	SharpsNitro	12/08/08 02:30 PM
Re: My 45-100 project	DarylS	13/08/08 01:15 AM
Re: My 45-100 project	SharpsNitro	13/08/08 10:50 AM
Re: My 45-100 project	DarylS	14/08/08 12:22 AM
Re: My 45-100 project	xsheadspace	19/08/08 04:35 AM
Re: My 45-100 project	Sarg	19/08/08 06:03 AM
Re: My 45-100 project	DarylS	20/08/08 04:32 AM
Re: My 45-100 project	xausa	13/08/08 01:14 AM
Re: My 45-100 project	Birdhunter50	03/08/08 10:51 AM
Re: My 45-100 project	Birdhunter50	10/07/08 11:20 PM
Re: My 45-100 project	xsheadspace	11/07/08 07:31 AM
Re: My 45-100 project	Birdhunter50	24/07/08 09:31 PM
Re: My 45-100 project	DarylS	24/07/08 11:11 PM
Re: My 45-100 project	xsheadspace	25/07/08 08:41 AM
Re: My 45-100 project	xausa	29/07/08 02:21 AM
Re: My 45-100 project	xsheadspace	03/08/08 01:52 AM
Re: My 45-100 project	DarylS	03/08/08 02:32 AM
Re: My 45-100 project	450_366	27/07/08 02:09 AM
Re: My 45-100 project	xsheadspace	28/07/08 11:38 PM
Re: My 45-100 project	DarylS	29/07/08 01:41 AM
Re: My 45-100 project	tinker	25/07/08 10:32 AM
Re: My 45-100 project	Birdhunter50	10/07/08 08:53 AM
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Re: My 45-100 project	Marrakai	10/07/08 01:13 PM
Re: My 45-100 project	dale	10/07/08 02:59 PM
Re: My 45-100 project	DarylS	10/07/08 09:53 PM
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