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Corn bandits with #4 roller
Dec 17th, 2020 at 9:41pm
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#4 rolling block, relined and chambered in 32 s&w long. 115 grain cast  hollow point over 2 grains of trailboss.  3500 loads out of a pound of powder. 
The raccoons  don't  care for it much. Rolls them over at 50 yards. Skunks and foxes get bit now and then.
The companion revolver is in 32 s&w long as well. It belonged to my grandpa many years ago.
  
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Re: Corn bandits with #4 roller
Reply #1 - Dec 17th, 2020 at 9:43pm
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Re: Corn bandits with #4 roller
Reply #2 - Dec 18th, 2020 at 9:05am
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Very nice pair! I love older S&W revolvers as much as single shot rifles!
  

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Reply #3 - Dec 18th, 2020 at 9:11am
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The pictures are pretty low resolution but I'm thinking that is a Spanish or Brazilian copy of a S&W.

That being said, I've long though and desired a pre war S&W kit gun in 32 long

Beautiful combination.
  

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Reply #4 - Dec 18th, 2020 at 10:05am
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You are correct. It is a spanish copy of a s&w. It shoot really well, is tight and timing is good. I don't think my grandpa ever fired it. It was his "just in case" gun.
  
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Reply #5 - Dec 18th, 2020 at 6:52pm
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Here's the revolver companion to my 32-20 rifles. It's a S&W 3rd Model Hand Ejector Target in 32-20 with Roper grips.
  
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Reply #6 - Dec 18th, 2020 at 7:06pm
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Re: Corn bandits with #4 roller
Reply #7 - Dec 18th, 2020 at 7:26pm
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I think back before smokeless powder velocities the 32's were the go to gun for that size critter. Just curious, do you eat them? Are they considered edible? We have a few here but they are a recent non native species. I see tracks in the snow in my yard but only see them very infrequently and then only in the headlights.
  

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Reply #8 - Dec 18th, 2020 at 7:44pm
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Some folks eat them but I'm not one of them. The are considered a pest at the ranch. If they can't eat it, they crap on it. Seem to always be getting into outbuildings and other places they are not welcome. The only thing worse is the feral hogs.
  
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Reply #9 - Dec 18th, 2020 at 8:48pm
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I wish I could shoot the ones around my place. I have to live trap and relocate them. Caught 9 last year. 3 were back this year so I set the trap and caught, a skunk. They decide on a communal pooping spot and pile it on every time they go by. Those three decided the prime spot was on my deck. I put the up trap there but was afraid to bait it because of the skunk. I didn't think it would entice them with no bait so didn't bother to check the trap in the morning and went on to my match. Didn't come out on the deck until late in the day to fire up the grill. As I walked by the trap I looked over and there was a 'coon. He was very unhappy and muttering curses under his breath and when I transported him and opened the trap he set a land speed record out of there.
  
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Reply #10 - Dec 18th, 2020 at 9:23pm
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The feral hogs tear up more than the coons. At least they don't get in the barn. They can tear up several acres of wheat in a night. Usually herds of 10 to 30.
  
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Reply #11 - Dec 19th, 2020 at 12:37am
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How many shots can you get in before they scatter?
  
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Reply #12 - Dec 19th, 2020 at 7:19am
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Usually only one shot. Best to get two or three lined up and punch thru them with my 45-70. The little pigs and sows aren't bad table fare. Boars are fit for the coyotes.
  
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Re: Corn bandits with #4 roller
Reply #13 - Dec 21st, 2020 at 4:16pm
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Nice roller and of course the Smith, well, it's an outstanding pair for sure! That's crazy about those hogs. Are they considered varmints so no closed season? Seems to be a black rifle would do well there, since they scatter quick. Although I do appreciate  your 45-70 method.
  
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Re: Corn bandits with #4 roller
Reply #14 - Dec 21st, 2020 at 8:43pm
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No closed season on the hogs. They can be hunted 24/7/365. The state of Texas no longer requires a hunting license. Helicopter hunts for them are popular here in west Texas. I have hunted them with a black rifle but pulling a "Quigley" and punching a couple at a time is always an efficient use of powder and lead.
  
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