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Hi All,
I am in the SF Bay Area, and just bought an original 1873 with the fancy flip up sights from the vallejo gun show. It is an early 1890's production, full length, hex barrel, and in 32-20.
This is my first 1873, and was wondering if I might be able get some advice about a few things from the experts/fans here.
My first question is... is it true that my only real option for ammo is going to be reloading? As is well known, the prices for 32-20 is very high, and most places show no stock. I have never rolled my own with ammo, so that would be a big step. Still, any advice about this, all the way up to which reloading set I should be looking for is much appreciated! Anyone selling something like this here?
My second question is about the spec of ammo I need to have. I know that this thing isn't made for ammo that is too hot, but I am not sure if there are particular things to avoid. It seems like all 32-20 has a similar spec that I assume is ok... but is that a bad assumption? What do I need to be careful about? I bought this as a shooter, and was told it is very much a good one, so I assume it is generally up to the task.
Lastly, is there anything else I should know? These are incredibly beautiful old rifles that I have lusted after for a long time, but my experience with lever guns is very new. Most of my experience is with more modern semi-auto stuff, and a bit with mauser type bolt actions. This lever thing is all new to me, so I assume that I don't know what I don't know.
Anyways, looking forward to your thoughts! Thank you in advance!
p.s. If you have ammo for sale, or if you have any modern production winchester 1973 that you want to get rid of, please PM me!
*I have added some images, and will add more in the thread below
I am in the SF Bay Area, and just bought an original 1873 with the fancy flip up sights from the vallejo gun show. It is an early 1890's production, full length, hex barrel, and in 32-20.
This is my first 1873, and was wondering if I might be able get some advice about a few things from the experts/fans here.
My first question is... is it true that my only real option for ammo is going to be reloading? As is well known, the prices for 32-20 is very high, and most places show no stock. I have never rolled my own with ammo, so that would be a big step. Still, any advice about this, all the way up to which reloading set I should be looking for is much appreciated! Anyone selling something like this here?
My second question is about the spec of ammo I need to have. I know that this thing isn't made for ammo that is too hot, but I am not sure if there are particular things to avoid. It seems like all 32-20 has a similar spec that I assume is ok... but is that a bad assumption? What do I need to be careful about? I bought this as a shooter, and was told it is very much a good one, so I assume it is generally up to the task.
Lastly, is there anything else I should know? These are incredibly beautiful old rifles that I have lusted after for a long time, but my experience with lever guns is very new. Most of my experience is with more modern semi-auto stuff, and a bit with mauser type bolt actions. This lever thing is all new to me, so I assume that I don't know what I don't know.
Anyways, looking forward to your thoughts! Thank you in advance!
p.s. If you have ammo for sale, or if you have any modern production winchester 1973 that you want to get rid of, please PM me!
*I have added some images, and will add more in the thread below
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