[MMiller]

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

Probably an 1886 Extra Light in .45-70, either original or one of the new Mirokus. These have a half magazine, a 22" round barrel, and a straight grip. Don't let the term "extra light" fool you, though, these weigh all of eight pounds. They are just lighter than the full size rifle or the "short rifle".

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

I had one many moons ago and just could not get it to shoot. It may have been the jacketed bullets available at the time, it may have been the rifle. Who knows. I bet I can get that new Miroku to shoot, though. There are a lot more bullets available these days and, if worse comes to worse, I can always shoot cast bullets. I can always get those to work, with the added flexibility they offer as far as sizing to a specific rifle. .348 velocities are a bit high for cast bullets of standard weight with standard loads, so I would probably have to tone it down a bit to get them to work. Sounds like a fun challenge, though.

Man I wish you would quit talking about the Miroku's.
Stoking the fire of serious Want!!