I have an 1884 springfield action that I want to rebarrel. Any tips on this project?
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12-02-2006, 07:28 PM #1Beginner Reloader
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1884 action
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12-02-2006, 10:34 PM #2Super Moderator
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Welcome to the forum otto45.
Can you post a picture of it?If I can see it, I can hit it. Now, where did I put my glasses?
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12-03-2006, 12:49 AM #3Beginner Reloader
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I will need to set it up for a good photo. I will work on it.
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12-29-2006, 05:51 PM #4Advanced Reloader
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1884 Springfield = 45-70!
Are you thinking of changing the caliber, or keeping it 45-70?
Originally Posted by otto45
If all you have is an action, I'd probably suggest a new barrel in Carbine length, with appropriate new Carbine style wood.
Whatever you choose, I'll be interested in the outcome. Good luck!Regards,
WE
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| BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
| BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
| BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
| C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
| HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
| PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
| LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
| GC | Gas Check |
