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hornet Junior Member Offline Posts: 58 Joined: Mar 25^th, 2018	Advice and HELP BALLARD May 1^st, 2020 at 9:43am	Print Post
	Looking at num. 9 in 38-55 good shape 0r should buy a cpa new Deer hunting shooting off back deck i enjoy Ballard's and reloading What a good load to start with in Ballard I DO LOVE BALLARD ANY ADVICE WOULD BE GREAT 80 YEAR OLD LOVE USA WE ALL KNOW WE NOT GETTING OUT THIS WORLD ALIVE


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Deadeye Bly Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1056 Location: Stephens City Joined: Feb 25^th, 2011	Re: Advice and HELP BALLARD Reply #1 - May 1^st, 2020 at 9:54am	Print Post
	I vote for getting the original #9 in 38/55. Take care of it and it should not lose any value and will give many more years of service. You may need a larger diameter bullet than a modern rifle.


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GT Frequent Elocutionist Online Posts: 2038 Location: Northeast Wyoming Joined: Jun 28^th, 2015	Re: Advice and HELP BALLARD Reply #2 - May 1^st, 2020 at 10:33am	Print Post
	I just can't help myself, I have to make my favorite comment here... "Buy the Ballard, it'll add ten years years to your life!" Greg

	"To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk" T. A. Edison "The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right" M.T.
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Mick B Frequent Elocutionist Online Posts: 1004 Location: 19 Ian Nicol St watson ACT aus Joined: Apr 11^th, 2013	Re: Advice and HELP BALLARD Reply #3 - May 1^st, 2020 at 10:15pm	Print Post
	GT It might not add ten years to your life if you over load it with smokeless perhaps, just sayin. Mike.


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GT Frequent Elocutionist Online Posts: 2038 Location: Northeast Wyoming Joined: Jun 28^th, 2015	Re: Advice and HELP BALLARD Reply #4 - May 1^st, 2020 at 10:34pm	Print Post
	Mick B wrote on May 1^st, 2020 at 10:15pm: GT It might not add ten years to your life if you over load it with smokeless perhaps, just sayin. Mike. You are correct, AND the proverbial beer truck could run you over when you get out of your car to check the mail too. Never know when stupid might find you. There's nothing like the feel of a Ballard when you bring it up though.

	"To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk" T. A. Edison "The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right" M.T.
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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16072 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Advice and HELP BALLARD Reply #5 - May 1^st, 2020 at 10:55pm	Print Post
	Easy choice for me! Buy the Ballard for all Greg's reasons, and even for smokeless powder. Nothing feels as sweet as a Ballard shouldered! And as mentioned they'll increase in value as they add years to the owner's life! I've added about 400 years to mine!

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GT Frequent Elocutionist Online Posts: 2038 Location: Northeast Wyoming Joined: Jun 28^th, 2015	Re: Advice and HELP BALLARD Reply #6 - May 2^nd, 2020 at 10:41am	Print Post
	marlinguy wrote on May 1^st, 2020 at 10:55pm: Easy choice for me! Buy the Ballard for all Greg's reasons, and even for smokeless powder. Nothing feels as sweet as a Ballard shouldered! And as mentioned they'll increase in value as they add years to the owner's life! I've added about 400 years to mine! You'll have to go back to work to support yourself...

	"To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk" T. A. Edison "The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right" M.T.
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ledball Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1010 Location: syracuse, ohio Joined: Nov 20^th, 2009	Re: Advice and HELP BALLARD Reply #7 - May 2^nd, 2020 at 10:53am	Print Post
	If you want a wall hanger or something to work on buy the Ballard if shooting is your game go for the CPA Stevens. Ledball


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16072 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Advice and HELP BALLARD Reply #8 - May 2^nd, 2020 at 11:12am	Print Post
	ledball wrote on May 2^nd, 2020 at 10:53am: If you want a wall hanger or something to work on buy the Ballard if shooting is your game go for the CPA Stevens. Ledball Are you just spouting off, or had some issues with a Ballard? I sure haven't had any issues with quite a few I own or have owned. Even at well over 100 years old they'll still compete with any CPA.

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Rebel Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4292 Location: Rockets and Race Cars Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: Advice and HELP BALLARD Reply #9 - May 2^nd, 2020 at 12:26pm	Print Post
	They're both good rifles. As the OP clearly has a love for Ballards, that's the way he should go. No reason a Ballard won't fulfill his needs. Let's not have this Ford v Chevy stuff, when everyone know a Mopar is better Aaron

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11451 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Advice and HELP BALLARD Reply #10 - May 2^nd, 2020 at 12:44pm	Print Post
	Ballard

	A blind squirrel runs into a tree every once in a while.
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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16072 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Advice and HELP BALLARD Reply #11 - May 2^nd, 2020 at 1:46pm	Print Post
	Rebel wrote on May 2^nd, 2020 at 12:26pm: They're both good rifles. As the OP clearly has a love for Ballards, that's the way he should go. No reason a Ballard won't fulfill his needs. Let's not have this Ford v Chevy stuff, when everyone know a Mopar is better Aaron The old loyalties run deep among car and gun brands. Everyone has their preference, and most are good regardless of maker. But unfounded remarks indicating a particular brand is poor quality, or just a wall hanger should be explained with some evidence, not a statement we should accept unchallenged. If the person has had issues, then they need to elaborate. Was it one gun, two guns, or dozens of guns? Or does he just enjoy another brand and should say so?

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notlwonk Full Member Offline Posts: 159 Location: Coventry CT Joined: Dec 18^th, 2006	Re: Advice and HELP BALLARD Reply #12 - May 3^rd, 2020 at 8:32am	Print Post
	Ballard, no wait and no paper work. The standard Lyman 375248 is a good choice, NOE's 379-284 seems to be a little better in my Ballard. Cast them 20:1. A duplex of 4759/FFG is good, 2400 is my go to load. Reloder#7 was good until I bought another can..sometimes bang and sometimes the bullet never left the barrel.


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calledflyer Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3559 Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: Advice and HELP BALLARD Reply #13 - May 3^rd, 2020 at 1:56pm	Print Post
	I have run nitro in both= single shots and Mopars. I meant to say you should buy the one you like. Or, just buy the Ballard.


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scharfe Oldtimer Offline A good plan today beats a perfect plan tomorrow. Posts: 525 Location: ny / pa line Joined: Dec 18^th, 2006	Re: Advice and HELP BALLARD Reply #14 - May 3^rd, 2020 at 5:53pm	Print Post
	From what I've seen in the last year prices are really down. It would have to be a very nice Ballard to be priced close to a new CPA. That being said I'd go with the Ballard every time. Don't forget to ask the seller about loading items and accessories.


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