First sign of addiction is denial……..

What to do with this latest action is going to take some head scratching.  Even if the 40-65 barrel that is coming with it has a good bore, I have a very nice CCDST action with a new barrel on it that I am shooting.  The 28 G&H barrel still did not shoot well today so that is out.  I need to buy a new barrel or two I guess.  What caliber is the question.
Including low walls, I have:

.22rf - 2
22 Hornet
25 WCF
25 Hornet
28 G&H (a custom Wes Turner design)
30-40
32-20
32-40 - 3 complete, 1 extra relined barrel with a bad chamber
32 Miller Short
33-47
32 RKS - when I gets back fro the smith
38-55
40-65
45-90

Yep, I guess I am a Winchestertarian

I am done with over 40 cal, maybe something in 35 caliber.

38-50 Hepburn would be my choice

I have a 30-30 but it is a pre-64 model 94.  Making one from a high wall is a thought though

I thought I had a complete set of playing cards but everyone says I am not playing with a full deck.

The description sounds like the barrel in this kit has a great bore at "9 out of 10" described. I'd probably leave it at a .40-65 as I think that's a great cartridge and have 4 or 5 of them now.

Denail is also a river in Egypt. 😂👍

So Babydriver, are you suggesting 43 Egyptian?  

I like the 357 Max idea.  That would give me 3 rifles based on that case.  My 30 Wesson Ballard is fun to shot and accurate.  I am having a 32 RKS made soon.  I had better stock up on brass.  I have some but will need more eventually.

I can also recommend the 30-30.  I have a highwall in 30-30 ( not original, but you have to look closely to tell ). It's an excellent cartridge for a single shot.  With a #3 half octagon barrel, the extra weight makes it a fair bit more pleasant to shoot than a '94.

I could probably be happy with highwalls in just 32-40, 38-55 & 30-30. 

Chris.

bpjack wrote on Feb 19^th, 2025 at 4:23pm:


Well I didn't mean only one of each .  I just meant many, but in those 3 cartridges  .

Oh and I also like the 38-50 idea someone mentioned too.   And maybe I'd add a 33/40 or 33/47. 

Chris.

[quote author=71474A5279674A4A4348260 link=1739927416/1#1 date=1739927732]First sign of addiction is denial……..

this was the first thing that popped into my mind.

You ill, Jack?  Only explanation I can find for you letting me have a high wall I bid on today!

You got that 32-40 that Joe sold on Gun Broker?  That went for a great price.  I had it bookmarked but forgot to check on it today.  Glad you got it though.  It looks to need a slight bit of TLC but at that price it was a steal.
Have you noticed a weakness in high wall prices lately?   
Even Gussenhoven bought a high wall.

I am going to slow down especially at auctions so you may have some other bargains in the future.  I am going to save up so I can have a stash to take to the Oregon Arms show in August.

The HW Gussenhoven got wasn't cheap. It was nice and it was what he had been looking for for a long time. Told me he can't wait to shoot it.

Marlinguy wrote:

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I got the rifle today.  The outside of the barrel is in good shape with no finish left.  The bore is at least a 9+.
I initially figured the bore would be rough, but I am now very happy.  The musket buttstock is in great shape as well.  The action had no finish except for the lever.  I will take it apart later to see the innards but it functions well with a nice trigger pull.  All in all a great buy in my not so humble opinion.

Jack

bpjack wrote on Feb 27^th, 2025 at 11:02pm:


My 1885 40-65 has the old style large firing pin. Works perfect with BP and smokeless. Reduced smokeless loads. 

You planning on building a high pressure rifle?

I meant high pressure not big pressure. I know you have a 30-40 Krag barrel for a high wall.

Here's one I'm working on Jack. Got the action with stock from Joe D. Tony Heits provided the forestock. Got the Darr barrel from a shooter at Missoula about ten or fifteen years ago. Had all but a couple parts to put a complete rifle together. I'm liking this plain old deluxe Winchester parts gun. When the weather warms up I'll blue the barrel. 7 groove RH twist at 18 inches. Breech block was bushed with a small firing pin. 

Posting it for you cause I know you like 1885s and you thrive on guidance. Bring your best 1885 to Tommy's this year and we'll battle it out in a BR match for money. 

Sticking my neck out here since I've only test fired it out the Jeep window.

I'm game. Bring a Jeep and we'll shoot out the windows in front of the firing line up to the butts at 200 yards. Or the more conventional way, from benches. Either way, you're on! 

Post a picture of the Shuttleworth rifle.

I'm up at 4:30, coffee at 5:30 with the guys, back home at 7:00 where I take my pills, a tuna sandwich and a gin and tonic, Buddy gets his morning rub down and then I take my nap. Gym? I don't have time for gym....

This is another one of Andy's rifles, he had quite a collection! I break-up my Winchester fetish with an occasional Ballard

Here is the action I got from Gun Broker.  It has an 8" barrel stub and came with a nice musket stock and marbles tang sight.  I replaced the block with one I had with the horizontal pin holding the firing pin in.  I may just sell this fat pin one just because.  I could bush it but.....

You guys are killing me with all the high wall pictures. I'm going to have to get another one. Missed on a 40-82 a couple of years ago at the Tulsa show. It's still bothering me.