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Bought one at Dixon's on Monday. Got the rifle, bayonet, frog and scabbed for $325. She's literally new in box condition. The bore is very smooth and looks like a rolled up mirror. The lock is very smooth and the trigger pull is quite nice.
Overall the rifle is well made and finished.
I cast up some Lyman 575213OS, lubed them with SPG and poured in 60 grains of 2f Swiss.
50 yard groups, 3 shots, ran from 1 11/16 to 3 3/16. No swabbing between shots or groups. The minies fit rather looser than I like so I think these groups are a good start.
Also cast up some Ideal 575213s. Can't wait to try them.
Loading was no problem from first to last shot.
No leading and recoil was mild. She lit high ( 4 3/8) and right ( 7 1/4). I believe I will be needing a larger diameter minor. Maybe a 577 or larger. Have to slug her.
Euroarms says a 1-66 twist. But a patched jag makes half a turn in 24 inches so I'm thinking she may be a 1-48. If so HAPPY DAY!
This one will be a hunter for things with teeth and claws and other bigger critters needing shooting. I'll be making paper cartridges for quicker reloads.
She's heavy. 9 pounds at least. A .58 should pack some weight. Had an H&R Springfield Stalker .58 that was both inaccurate and brutal to shoot.
This one has manners.
Gonna be a HOOT once I get the sights worked out.
Anyone have a Euroarms Remington 1863? How's it treating you? Helpful suggestions welcome.
Thanks!
Overall the rifle is well made and finished.
I cast up some Lyman 575213OS, lubed them with SPG and poured in 60 grains of 2f Swiss.
50 yard groups, 3 shots, ran from 1 11/16 to 3 3/16. No swabbing between shots or groups. The minies fit rather looser than I like so I think these groups are a good start.
Also cast up some Ideal 575213s. Can't wait to try them.
Loading was no problem from first to last shot.
No leading and recoil was mild. She lit high ( 4 3/8) and right ( 7 1/4). I believe I will be needing a larger diameter minor. Maybe a 577 or larger. Have to slug her.
Euroarms says a 1-66 twist. But a patched jag makes half a turn in 24 inches so I'm thinking she may be a 1-48. If so HAPPY DAY!
This one will be a hunter for things with teeth and claws and other bigger critters needing shooting. I'll be making paper cartridges for quicker reloads.
She's heavy. 9 pounds at least. A .58 should pack some weight. Had an H&R Springfield Stalker .58 that was both inaccurate and brutal to shoot.
This one has manners.
Gonna be a HOOT once I get the sights worked out.
Anyone have a Euroarms Remington 1863? How's it treating you? Helpful suggestions welcome.
Thanks!