Thinking on getting a Spencer rifle in 45lc - need opinions

PvtGreg · May 22, 2013, 11:46:23 AM

Hello All,

Anyone one have the Spencer rifle in 45LC? Opinions and/or impressions? 100yrd Accuracy?

Thanks - Pvt Greg

rbertalotto · May 22, 2013, 02:31:04 PM

If you ever have any intentions of shooting Black Powder, then you best get it in 44-40. The blow back on the 45LC will really dirty things in the action.

I recently bought a Taurus Colt Lightning in 45LC and couldn't shoot it without wearing a welding mask! At COW BOY ACTION loadings the blow back was horrible. I rebarreled it to 38-40 and now it is a dream to shoot with both smokeless and black powder.

Eggman · May 22, 2013, 04:42:32 PM

Will not be legal for the N-SSA - must be in .50 or .56 caliber.

PvtGreg · May 22, 2013, 08:45:26 PM

Already have one in 56-50. This would be for cowboy and maybe the monthly long distance matches. Bullets are cheaper. a LOT cheaper.

harleydavis · May 23, 2013, 11:23:20 AM

Quote from: rbertalotto on May 22, 2013, 02:31:04 PM
If you ever have any intentions of shooting Black Powder, then you best get it in 44-40.

Seconds on this. I just got one from Terry S. and it is a beautiful carbine. I have only shoot it at 25yds at this time and it is very accurate at that range (unsupported shooting). IMHO, I should think that the .44-40 will be better at the longer ranges than the .45Colt. I have found that to be the case in my Winchester .45 vs my Henry .44WCF anyway. Terry has another new one available in a seperate listing. The .44WCF versions are less known and from what I could learn, harder to find. Cant go wrong there for CAS although, dont look be to the fastest shooter on the line. You will have very high style points tho.

Herbert · May 23, 2013, 04:28:44 PM

If you want acuracy the 44-40 is the only way to go

matt45 · May 24, 2013, 11:24:52 AM

I don't know how they would function in a Spencer, but 45 schofields have less blowback than 45 LC, and that takes care of the bullet cost.

PvtGreg · May 24, 2013, 03:37:05 PM

They don't issue the rifle in schofield. I specifically what the rifle.

harleydavis · May 24, 2013, 05:59:53 PM

Is anyone producing the rifle in any other calibers than the .56-50 & .44-40? I have not seen one offered in .45Colt from any of the usual suspects. Perhaps I am missing something?

Abilene · May 24, 2013, 08:17:21 PM

Quote from: harleydavis on May 24, 2013, 05:59:53 PM
Is anyone producing the rifle in any other calibers than the .56-50 & .44-40? I have not seen one offered in .45Colt from any of the usual suspects. Perhaps I am missing something?

Taylors and Cimarron both sell them in 45LC. I think Chiappa is just slow in production.

matt45 · May 25, 2013, 10:25:45 AM

If the O.A.L. is in spec, the 45 Schofield will function in a 45 L.C.- same reference as a 38 in a 357, or a 44 spec. in a 44 Mag.