H&R Buffalo Classic in 45/70

[nodak7mm]

Saw one of these the other day and it really has pq'd my interests. Looks like a mint semi authentic big hunk of lead slinging unit. Price is right too.

Anybody play with one of these?

Rod

 

[JD338]

Sounds like fun! The 45-70 can lob lead, from mild to wild.

JD338

 

[DrMike]

http://www.hr1871.com/Firearms/Rifles/buffalo.asp

This looks interesting. The 45 Long Colt cousin also looks interesting.

 

[nodak7mm]

Yeah Buddy,

Looks kinda like a fiscally responsible way to play "Quigley Down Under".. I think I am gonna put one of these on my mental wish list. Load er up with black powder and big cast boolets, give it about 30* elevation and let er rip..

Wonder if a guy could retrofit it with vernier sights in the rear? Hmmmmmm..

Dang its fun to dream...

Rod

 

[DrMike]

Rod,

Are there many buffalo wandering in the Dakota Territories today? This could be just the way to go for the big, shaggy beasts. Gotta' be more fun than popping kangaroos.

 

[FOTIS]

My buddy had one! It was great fun!

 

[nodak7mm]

Doc,

Actually just wanting a new prairie dog rifle... Ya never know when you gotta stop a charge.. Them and them dangerous whitetail does, ya know....

Probably more of a milk jug gun..... 8)

Rod

 

[Divernhunter]

I have one. With midrange loads it really hurts to shoot it without a PAST shoulder pad. It will leave you black and blue after just a few rounds. The shock is narrow and thet steel butt plate is hard on the shoulder. I a thinking of getting another stock and have it cut and a real recoil pad installed. I am use to recoiling rifles but without the PAST pad it damages you. Fun gun to shoot with a pad though. My load is a Rem 405JSP bullet and 50grs of BL-(C)2. Quite accurate when I do my part. Have not done any load development and used that powder as I has 8lbs of it and was not using it in any other load.