Hello and new 45-60 on the way

[Pitchy]

Thanks Rowde.
I put a file next to the rods and added a snap.

[Grizzly Adams]

Where`d Grizzly Adams go, hope all is good bro.

Hi, Pitchy.  I have been hanging out at Founder's Ranch.  We have been shooting the Buffalo Stampede event, and it has been a fine affair, indeed!  I managed to land a second place finish in Frontier Cartridge.

Looks like you are getting that new gal dialed in pretty well!  By the way, great outfit, Amigo!

[Pitchy]

Say that sounds like a good time, grats on your win.
Thanks, i`m having fun showing off. 

Rowdy is this you? a movie star amunst us. 

[Pitchy]

Question about Chaparral production, i`ve seen pictures of some 76`s that have charter on the barrel left side in front of the reciever.
My new rifle doesn`t have it and has ( Heritage MFG INC. opa locka. FL. USA Made in Italy.on the right side in gold print.
Mine says Chaparal on top of the barrel and has a four didget serial number.
So what`s the story, is mine the new model being made in Italy and the others are put together by Charter and is Charter out of buisness?

[Rowdy Fulcher]

Pitchy
The Chappies were first assembled at Charter arms . After lots of Problems they dropped them . I used to talk to Nick E. at Charter
trying to figure out the problems with the weapons and some of the Early ammo problems . There was a problem that came from a book that said the correct bullet size was a 454 dia. Wrong . But that was a few years ago . One of the the big problems on the 45-60 was the chambers were short .

[Pitchy]

I went to Heritage INC and they only show making the rough rider SSA , so is my rife made by them or in Italy

[Pitchy]

I went to Heritage INC and they only show making the rough rider SSA , so is my rife made by them or in Italy

?? nobody knows ??
I`m guessing then that it was made in Italy and imported to Heritage, would be nice to be able to tell people where your gun is manufactured.

[Pitchy]

I emptied my rifle, they were coming fast and my pistol hung up on the thong, dern near got scalped.  :shock:


Was shootin at a steel gong at 75 yards.
Not bad for a gun with no maker. 

[Pitchy]

One more, had to fix that draw blunder. 

[Grizzly Adams]

Dang, Pitchy!  Some of those arrows were close!

[Pitchy]

  i`m still here to fight another day. 

[Pitchy]

The 76 action, in action.
Ka Chink, Ka Chink

[Roosterman]

They certainly do have a distinctive sound!

[Pitchy]

Thanks , yep one of the things i love about the 76, thought a close up vid would be cool for those not familier with the 76.

[Grizzly Adams]

Neat video, Pitchy!

The original and replica versions of both the 73 and the 76 have a different "ka ching" tone to them due I suppose to the difference in the alloys used.  Some years ago, I installed an after market brass carrier in one of my 73.  The carrier had been machined out on the sides to make it lighter weight.  The first time I cycled the action I noted a distinct change in the musical note!  Sounded almost like one of my originals.   

Some cowboy action guys are now using aluminum carriers which, to my ear, sound dead!

[Pitchy]

Thanks pard Grizz, got a buckhorn sight on order and another pard of ours sent me a mold so i can make some bullets.
When i get it all put together i`ll have another range report. 

[Pitchy]

Cast up a few 300 grainers and loaded some up at 37 grains of 3031 and they seemed to shoot pretty good, 2 inch group at 50 yards leaning on the box of the golf car.
That load doesn`t seem harsh, does anyone have any specs on that load, wish Rowdy would chime in as i think he is shooting 3031

[Rowdy Fulcher]

Pitchy
I used 3031 and 35.0 grains is what I remember ? I had all that written down and some how it has been lost . The last time I shot my 76 I was shooting Swiss . I have been working with the 1873 44wcf for the last couple years , so my 76 was taking a break  .
Pitchy where did you start your loads at to work up to 37.0 grains .

[Pitchy]

Pitchy
I used 3031 and 35.0 grains is what I remember ? I had all that written down and some how it has been lost . The last time I shot my 76 I was shooting Swiss . I have been working with the 1873 44wcf for the last couple years , so my 76 was taking a break  .
Pitchy where did you start your loads at to work up to 37.0 grains .

I beleave up in the smokeless load forum you stated you were shooting 38.5 grains of 3031.
I started at 35, then 32 now 37 grains.

Silver Rings
The imr 3031 at 38.5 grains is working for me . I have used filler in some and it does help the velocity spread .

[Pitchy]

Sorry but the level of concern for replies is kinda frustrating, i sent ya a pm and another member without answer.
You were here for quite a while after you posted a question to me then left without replying.
I try and do my best to check threads on boards i hang out on and be timely with my replies.
I know there`s something wrong with me and i need to go somewhere else.