CAVEMAN wrote:Thanks for that info, i might ponder on 44 vs 357 now. Cheers
linkoln wrote:30-30 It's the epitome of the cowboy cartridge; it was developed in 1895 specifically for leaver action so if you want to be a cow boy then that is the one to get. You can get a box of 20 for $25 so it isn't that expensive to run when you compare it to 45-70 The other cowboy round which will set you back something like $50 a box of 20.
357, 38, 44, are pistol calibers so saved them for handguns and shoot a round wild bill would be proud of.
womble wrote:357 / 38 is cheapest ammo
CAVEMAN wrote:Evening all, does anyone have much knowledge on what calibers are allowed for cowboy action for rifles. From what i can tell 357/38, 45LC are the main stays. But are 44 or 30-30 acceptable.
Just toying with the idea of a lever gun, but trying to think of a useful choice as i don't mind the bigger rounds. But would like something that i could also possibly use for some cowboy action fun.
I wont mention 45/70, if i want a bruised shoulder ill go run slugs through my coach gun.
CAVEMAN wrote:womble wrote:357 / 38 is cheapest ammo
I'm thinking ill find a 357/38, then maybe a nice second hand 94 in 30-30. Or maybe the other way round.
womble wrote:CAVEMAN wrote:womble wrote:357 / 38 is cheapest ammo
I'm thinking ill find a 357/38, then maybe a nice second hand 94 in 30-30. Or maybe the other way round.
I have a 357 marlin. But it's for fun. I wouldn't bother hunting anything with it.
30 30 you can hunt ferals with.
linkoln wrote:30-30 It's the epitome of the cowboy cartridge; it was developed in 1895 specifically for leaver action so if you want to be a cow boy then that is the one to get. You can get a box of 20 for $25 so it isn't that expensive to run when you compare it to 45-70 The other cowboy round which will set you back something like $50 a box of 20.
357, 38, 44, are pistol calibers so saved them for handguns and shoot a round wild bill would be proud of.
CAVEMAN wrote:Settled on a Marlin 44, should have some thump factor but also allowed if i decide to throw.my hat in the ring.
CAVEMAN wrote:Settled on a Marlin 44, should have some thump factor but also allowed if i decide to throw.my hat in the ring.
womble wrote:I’ve got the 357. It likes 38 better. From what I’ve tried feeds better. And that’s enough knockdown for what i want. And a fair bit quieter.
The sights are awful but still can’t decide which way to go and i don’t want a scope on it.
The action and ejection is sweet From new. I like the trigger as it is. The loading gate is super stiff, but that’s just new. I left a shell casing in there for a while and some improvement.
Overall it’s a bucket of fun. Light and fast straight stock. It’s not super flash like you’d get for top dollar (maybe) but it’s built for fun.