H & R 45/70 conversion to smokeless M/L

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December 31st, 2014, 12:30 PM
bellerivercrossbowhunter

H & R 45/70 conversion to smokeless M/L

Well after countless hrs searching for a Savage ML10 I found a better option for a much lower price.

I am going to convert a H&R 45/70 to a smokeless M/L by purchasing a converted barrel from this company http://www.smokelessmuzzleloading.com/index.html

I think the break-open action is a better overall option & the price to convert is minimal. Only drawback is the ramrod holder will not be available but I think I can live with that... LOL

I will let you all know how the conversion goes.

If anybody else has one of these converted guns I would like to hear your overall opinion on how the gun performs.

Jeff
December 31st, 2014, 12:50 PM
smokeeter

ramrod isn't a big deal I use a take down one that I made from old arrow parts and a shock cord keeping it together,I carry it in a sleeve that fits on my belt.
The H & R make a nice conversion and SMI does a good job. They only recommend lighter loads and you must realize the break open actions aren't as strong as the bolt models.
December 31st, 2014, 12:52 PM
rippin_355

Check out http://prbullet.com/700.htm. He is in Manitoba so you won't have the hassle of trying to get a barrel from the states. I have a savage I may sell. PM me!
January 1st, 2015, 11:02 AM
bellerivercrossbowhunter

Pm sent!

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Originally Posted by rippin_355

Check out http://prbullet.com/700.htm. He is in Manitoba so you won't have the hassle of trying to get a barrel from the states. I have a savage I may sell. PM me!