long range lever action

Started by buck, May 10, 2006, 03:23:10 AM

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buck

May 10, 2006, 03:23:10 AM
hello everyone...I have a shoot to go to soon and they have a long range lever action stage ( 50, 100, 200 yards ).  What would be a good gun to use, and what kind of load?  How do you lob a shot with open sights 200 yards?  They are shooting at steel buffalo targets.  RINGGGG!  :D

Cyrille

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May 10, 2006, 08:09:36 AM
A Winchester or Henry should do the job w/a 250 to 300 gr, LRNFP I don't know what type or how much powder you're using to push the pill so I will not offer a load amount. Anyway to give actual load data is discouraged, so shoot a few rounds if you can and pick the one the rifle likes best.
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BlaiseNSaddles

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May 10, 2006, 02:31:54 PM
Depends on whether this is rifle caliber or pistol caliber.

For rifle caliber the Marlin 1895 in 45-70 has worked well.  Most factory loads will get the job more or less done. 

I have not tried pistol caliber but thought might take the Taurus Thunderbolt out sometime to see how it does (or rather my friend since my eyes are not that good) - 45 Colt with a 26" barrel.  Again most factory loads with a 255gr should make it.
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