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RoyB Oldtimer Offline Posts: 851 Location: Dartmouth, MA Joined: Mar 28^th, 2011	#3 Remington Hepburn - Smokeless Powder??? Nov 25^th, 2014 at 2:31pm	Print Post
	I have the opportunity to add to my collection of single shot rifles with a #3 Remington Hepburn in 45-70. Original action. Although I usually shoot Black Powder in these vintage rifles, would this action handle a mild load of smokeless from time to time? Anything I need to be aware of when purchasing a Hepburn?

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 12603 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: #3 Remington Hepburn - Smokeless Powder??? Reply #1 - Nov 25^th, 2014 at 2:46pm	Print Post
	RoyB wrote on Nov 25^th, 2014 at 2:31pm: Anything I need to be aware of when purchasing a Hepburn? You'll want another one. Joe.

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RoyB Oldtimer Offline Posts: 851 Location: Dartmouth, MA Joined: Mar 28^th, 2011	Re: #3 Remington Hepburn - Smokeless Powder??? Reply #2 - Nov 25^th, 2014 at 3:02pm	Print Post
	I just found this: In 1893, recognizing the potential popularity of the new high-pressure smokeless cartridges then appearing, Remington announced a new version of the Hepburn known as the “No. 3 High Power Rifle,” with modified breechblock, smaller firing pin and round barrels of special Ordnance steel to handle the likewise new metal jacketed bullets. Barrel lengths were 26, 28 or 30 inches, most often chambered for the .30-40 U.S. (Krag) cartridge, but could also be had on order in .30-30 and .32 Winchester Special, .32-40, .38-55 and .38-72 Winchester calibers, being especially intended for use with smokeless powder and jacketed bullets. Located in this article from 1977: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2944 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: #3 Remington Hepburn - Smokeless Powder??? Reply #3 - Nov 25^th, 2014 at 6:08pm	Print Post
	westerner wrote on Nov 25^th, 2014 at 2:46pm: RoyB wrote on Nov 25^th, 2014 at 2:31pm: Anything I need to be aware of when purchasing a Hepburn? You'll want another one. Joe. Indeed. Just bought my 4th one yesterday. Personally, I only shoot BP in rifles from the BP era, including my Hepburns.

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