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Ballard #5
Jun 4th, 2015 at 1:09pm
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We haven't had any new pics for a while, so I thought I'd post a couple of my Pacific that I bought a little while ago off GB.
40-65, replacement barrel, J.M. Marlin address.
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Reply #1 - Jun 4th, 2015 at 3:33pm
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I like. Shoot good? I have never owned a Ballard, but I got my first Highwall from a fellow looking to finance a Ballard. So, I owe those rifles for causing me to gain a lifelong joy. Pat
  
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Reply #2 - Jun 4th, 2015 at 8:15pm
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So they really are a virus that causes that incurable disease we all have fallen to! Wink
  
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Reply #3 - Jun 4th, 2015 at 10:29pm
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Pacific Ballards are one of my favorites! Love the thick base midrange tang sight! Usually a thin base tang sight would be on a JM Marlin marked Ballard, and thick base on the later MFACo. Ballard.
  
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Reply #4 - Jun 19th, 2015 at 5:41pm
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Nice rifle. Good buy. 

Looks like an honest to goodness real rifle. 40-65? Winchester? Ballard?   

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Reply #5 - Jun 19th, 2015 at 6:03pm
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Thanks Joe.
40-65 Win.
Talking with the owner after the sale I negotiated for a set of dies, but they somehow got lost?
He offered to return the die money, but it hasn't happened to date.  I did purchase some primed brass, but I've been too busy to do any shooting.
And it's very hot here in Florida, it's how we pay for the beautiful winters.
  
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Reply #6 - Jun 19th, 2015 at 8:32pm
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The Pacific is one of my favorite rifles. Have shot down a lot of redskins on TV with mine. It has that perfect feel. 

You going to shoot yours in BPCS matches? One of the best calibers for that game. 

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Reply #7 - Jun 19th, 2015 at 8:52pm
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Yes, shooting BPCR matches is part of the plan.
I'm just a beginner, but it doesn't stop me from having a lot of fun.
I have a Maynard I hope to use also.
  
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Reply #8 - Jun 19th, 2015 at 10:23pm
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Neat rifle Rebel. Had one some 40 yrs. ago while stationed in New Mexico. Didn't know what I had and sold it some years back. Was a 45-70. But not as good as shape as yours. Enjoy. Dale.
  
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Reply #9 - Jun 20th, 2015 at 12:14am
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Pretty sure your midrange sight will get you out to 500 meters no problem. Looks like the re barrel job is well done. 

Do you have it yet? #of grooves?  Bore size? 

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