That weight adds stability when shooting off-hand, standing. The Guns could be of any configuration as long as they were non-bolt-action single shot designs. This gun features unusual XXX deluxe wood with no checkering. In stock. WebBP-SCH-90-B Schuetzen Double Ball End Buttplate, wax cast brass. 10.1 The Schuetzenmeister is responsible for the efficient and safe conduct of all matches, operations of the range, scoring of the targets, and for the general safety and proper discipline of all operating personnel competitors and spectators. The .40 caliber bore is cut rifled with six deep lands and grooves with a slow twist for a patched round ball. The case is the .22 Hornet necked up to .25. B. 11.2 It is the competitor's responsibility to have full knowledge of the rules under which the match is fired and to be familiar with the program. 2.4 Color corrective filters or vision corrective diopters may be used, but only in one of the sights, front or rear, but not both. A popular option is a .22LR barrel for use in practice or for indoor matches. The barrels that we use are Douglas 7mm in 12 and 14 twist. No rifles will be permitted on the benches when people are down range. 11.1 It is the duty of each competitor to sincerely cooperate with tournament officials in the effort to conduct a safe, efficient tournament. 4.5 Cartridge components may be examined by Schuetzenmeister on request. In the spirit of this competition, no device or devices which approach a machine rest will be allowed. 1.9 Rifle barrels may be any length and any weight and less than 2 inches in diameter. Double-set triggers. Such high velocity may be a great advantage, as the bullet is supersonic to 200 yards. Midway U.S.A. sells newly manufactured Winchester .32-40 cases. A resurgence of interest began ca. High-quality Schuetzen rifles can be extremely accurate, capable of It is said that if the Sharps rifle cartridges were for the long range hunter the Stevens cartridges were for every man! Bullets cast from wheelweights will just disintegrate due to brittleness. An anti-cant device (spirit level) attached to the rifle is permitted. When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw This rifle was manufactured between 1912-1932. The scoring crew will use the leaded edge of the bullet hole rather than plugs, etc. These guns were typically offered in a wide range of calibers and configurations and appealed to both target shooters (in mid-range calibers like the .32 and .38 and also hunters and frontiersmen in larger .45 calibers. Checkered deluxe wood is in excellent condition with most original varnish. Sure, it may be a little wind sensitive, but the Schuetzen boys are using heavy cast spitzer bullets to good effect, and are experts at doping the wind. 7.10 Measurement of groups: in matches fired for group size rather than score, group's measurement will be taken between the center of the shots farthest apart. WebThis Schuetzen rifle is made for long range offhand match shooting. Exceptions may be made for vintage guns, but must be approved by the Schuetzenmeister. There is no real advantage to using the long rifle caliber even today for 50 or 75 foot shooting,; and when loaded with black powder, the short fouled the bore less and produced less noxious smoke in poorly ventilated gallery ranges. The 1980s reprint (I think it was published by Wolfe) was taken from Popes copy, and has Popes margin notes reproduced, Ill see if I can find the bibliographic details and the links. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; Original rifles were .226 or .228, so the old molds are not of much use. Features vernier tang sight, with hooded front sight. This email address is being protected from spambots. WebMARLIN BALLARD SCHUETZEN STYLE RIFLE CALIBER 32-40 . MARLIN BALLARD SCHUETZEN STYLE RIFLE CALIBER 32-40 Description: Original 30 inch half octagon barrel with a good bore that would benefit from Receiver has most of it's case colors. by the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company. 49 Walnut Hill 22lr 441/2 action, Pope ~ Stevens ~ Ideal Schuetzen Special No. The .40 caliber bore is cut rifled with six deep lands and grooves with a slow twist for a patched round ball. Rifle is used in very good condition with a very good bore. Bore has strong rifling with frosting. Targets constitute the scorecards and are retained in good order until the time allowed for challenges and protests has expired. It shall be the duty of all operating officials and personnel to properly conduct themselves by being fair and impartial to all in carrying out their various duties. The newer target single shots are using a 1 turn in 14" twist to stabilize the longer spitzer bullets. (Cotton is flammable and should be used only when there is no danger of fire in the area). #1930A STEVENS MODEL 44 RIFLE, 25 RF cal., 26 rd. Butt plate is alater replacement. The normal weight used in the past was 130-135 grains, and this is certainly a good place to start. My murderous heroine with a heart of silver will now also meet with Carlos Gove; the best rifle shot in Denver, as her rifle instructor. A. Mfg All rights reserved. 4.4 22RF ammunition may be used in CF matches but may not be disassembled on the range proper, i.e., shooting bench or immediate area. SCHUETZEN RIFLE CAL 22 L; This gun has a 28 inch half octagon #4 barrel and is chambered in caliber 22 Long with a fine bore. Back to Top, .40 SHORT KRAG At a length of 1.94 this is a pretty good Schuetzen caliber, but best adapted to the seldom programmed ASSRA Class 2 shooting. Many bench rest and Schuetzen records have been set with the .32-40. Front sights are from MVA. 1.7 Centerline of sights to centerline of bore may not exceed 2 1/2 inches. Price: $52.00 History repeats itself as once again this little cartridge, the darling of the Schuetzen game, is producing tiny 100 and 200 yard 10-shot groups. bbl., gun is all original except for forearm, looks like a later replacement, made very long almost to the muzzle with deep perch belly in the middle, #3174A SCHOYEN STEVENS MODEL 52 44 TARGET RIFLE, 33 40, 30 heavy oct. Velocities can be normal for this type of shooting. 10.2 Instructions from the Schuetzenmeister for the operations of the match will be complied with by all persons on the range. Finally, Kelver concludes with a couple chapters on vintage telescopic sights of the era and information for modern shooters on bullet casting and paper patching. This rifle is sold for parts, J. Stevens Marksman in 22LR with 22" barrel. Unique powder works well, and probably many pistol powders would be as good. The responsibility shall be upon the competitor to submit questionable equipment for inspection for an approval by the Schuetzenmeister prior to the match. I have used Alliant ---- and AA #9 with good results. 7.11 In all matches targets must correlate with the type of sight being used. W2548A DELUXE SCHUETZEN RIFLE IN CALIBER 22 SHORT; 28 inch #3 full octagon barrel chambered in 22 Short caliber. Screws good and action is tight. If youre looking for information on German or Swiss Scheutzen rifles or history, this is not your book it is specifically on the American guns. One is 25 RF and the other is 22 LR. Since it uses pistol barrel dimensions, you can find lots of light bullets of different shapes for it, and heavier bullets can be cast from custom molds. Anyway the gun may have been converted to .22LR simply because the ammo was completely obsolete. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 7.2 In centerfire bench rest matches the shot will be scored from the center of the bullet hole. Carrying straps or slings must be removed. Back to Top, .32 MILLER SHORT Although some great targets have been shot with this caliber we are no longer recommending it because of the difficulty forming brass. ), you should look for a bullet that is about 280 - 300 grains. Original sights include a spirit level rear barrel sight and a Wittek-Vaver front sight as well as the 7-set inserts to go with it. Unfortunately, participation and interest declined sharply with the anti-German sentiments aroused by World War One. The range has a paved and covered firing point with 14 shooting benches. The original bullet weight was 248 grains, but most Schuetzen shooters used 280 or even heavier bullets. Most of the matches are "re-entry" matches -- i.e., if you don't like your score, buy another target and shoot again. 0.5-0.8 mm 1.2- 0.5 mm: Cannons, shotguns, and muskets.45 caliber rifles and greater.45 caliber rifles and smaller, pistols Blank firing (historical reenactments) SDS Download. Model: Schuetzen Type: Rifle Gauge: 22 Barrel: 26 3/4 inch octagon Finish: blue/nickel Grip: Stock: walnut Item Views: 1676 Serial Number: Catalog Page: 57 Class: Modern Long Gun Rating: NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. C. Competitors may shoot until there are 10 shots on each target. C. The competitor having the greatest number of center shots on target number five will be ranked higher. He did this with a Pope-Ballard rifle in .32/40 caliber, muzzle-loading his (200 grain) bullets and firing with FG black powder. Stevens often rebored and rebarrelled rifles to this caliber. The 28-35 is a 7. If no scores are on record the shooter will be added to the existing shooters in A flight. Very small groups are possible with this cartridge, but it more wind sensitive than the bigger bores. 8.6 All devices or equipment which may facilitate shooting and are contrary to the spirit of these rules and regulations are forbidden. Guns International S, ID # 8340 Make STEVENS Model 44 Configuration SINGLE SHOT FALLING BLOCK Gauge / Caliber .25-20 Price $2,500.00 Serial #&nb. 26 inch number 2 barrel. You can even use black powder, a recommended load being 9.5 grains of FFFG with 50 0r 55 grain bullet. 6. A 32-40, 28 inch, 1:14 SECTION 1 - RIFLE/PISTOL If the number of shooters exceeds the number of firing positions available, flights will be assigned prior to firing the match. WebRemington-Hepburn No. Under this Company name these guns were produced from 1886 until 1915 onl, Guns Listing ID: 750273Inventory Number: FCS071322Description: SHOTGUN: J STEVENS FIREARMS MODEL 840, 22LR, BOLT, 1936Specific Details:NRA Modern Gun Condition Rating Standards: GOOD: In safe worki, 24 inch half octagon barrel. That was written at the end of the 19th century, and Manns barrels for his experiments were made by Harry Pope the accuracy gunsmith of the time. B. The down range performance at 500 meters is really quite good with very heavy bullets. When a competitor feels that a target fired on by himself or by another competitor has been improperly evaluated or scored, he may challenge the scoring. It was originally made to enable shooters to get a new barrel by just rerifling a worn out or damaged barrel, but there were a number of barrels originally made in this caliber, especially as Stevens-Popes. Store Hou. It is more difficult to find ammunition for the short, and the standard velocity is more trouble to locate. So-called "schuetzen shooting" began in the US in the late 19th Century, having been introduced by German immigrants. The newer target single shots are using a 1 turn in 14" twist to stabilize the longer spitzer bullets. WebThe Stutzen Rifles- Berg, Bolt, Feuer, Ischler and Pirsch Vogelbchsen About the Makers 1873 Handbook of Industry, Vol. For planning purposes, it is appreciated (but not necessary) if you let me know in advance if you plan to attend. In its heyday, some of the finest single shot target rifles of that era were chambered for the .32-40. 414 Armory ~ .22 Long Rifle, STEVENS IDEAL LADIES MODEL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE IN 22 SHORT, STEVENS FAVORITE DROP BLOCK 22 LONG RIFLE VERY GOOD BORE, J.Stevens ~ Crack Shot - 26 ~ .22 Long Rifle, STEVENS, J., ARMS COMPANY new model pocket rifle, Rare Stevens Model High Power 425 Lever Action 35 Remington caliber, Stevens Engraved Model 52-44 Schuetzen Rifle, Stevens Rolling Block .32 Rim Fire Long Rifle, STEVENS MODEL 44 FALLING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT .25-20. Fluer-de-lis style c, Stevens "Favorite" Model 1915 in .32 Long. Back to Top, .25-20 SINGLE SHOT Stevens called this one the 25-20, not noting the .25 WCF as a valid case. For those who havent heard the term before, Schuetzen was (is) basically the late 19th-century equivalent of todays Free Rifle competition. While this actually a semi-rimmed caliber, it seems to work fine with our rifles, and is one the most popular varmint calibers. Back to Top. Calibers are 38-55, 25-35 and 28-35. 11.3 Competitors must report at their assigned firing point immediately upon being called. These competitors will be relieved of their duties so they may fire in matches. Visitors are welcome, and can come just to watch or even often borrow a gun to shoot a few shots. The Ladies' Model was built on the small "Favorite" frame and was a lightweight del, #493A Stevens Model 54-44 1/2 Schuetzen Rifle, 32-40, 30" heavy part oct. b, #1207A STEVENS MODEL 21 LADIES MODEL, 22 LR, 24 part oct. The finish is worn throughout the gun. Excellent bore. 414 Armory in .22 Long Rifle. Cleaned a bunch and still shot straight. Category. While cast bullets of the 224438 type can be used at low velocities, it is certainly a challenge to use them gas checked at much higher velocities if the bullets are cast from Linotype alloy or equivalent. Sharps-Borchardt Schuetzen rifle note the heavy half-round barrel, buttstock prongs, cheekpiece, vernier tang sight, and double set triggers. For the purpose of ranking tied scores, the bull's numbers will be considered to run in sequence through out the entire course of fire, even though all targets of an event may not be framed at one time. Our reamer is a special match grade which minimizes bullet jump. It was available in many special-order variations, with standard models including Sporting Rifle Low Wall, Sporting Rifle High Wall, Schuetzen Rifle, Deluxe Sporting Rifle and High and Low Wall Muskets. It is very quiet, however, and produces little smoke or smell for indoor shooting. WebThis Schuetzen rifle is made for long range offhand match shooting. Bore is excellent. He gifted the gun to his wife who later (in 1930) gave it to Frederica Glahn. Shooting this cartridge at 200 yards is becoming more popular, for in fact it is not a whole lot more wind sensitive than common Schuetzen calibers. Mint bore. Guns International #: 101804215. No competitor will score his own targets. Some restruck full length cases are available, and these are the ones that should be used. 1 and Mossberg SSi are also allowed. A tedious process, but one which could give results that would still raise eyebrows to this day. The brass is relatively weak and also expensive, starting from the Bertram .25-20 SS case. Kelver recalls a particular target shot by one C. W. Rowland of Colorado in 1901, who put 10 shots into 0.725 inches at 200 yards (benchrested). Brass is available from Bertram, and uses the small primer. DELUXE WINCHESTER 1885 LAUDENSACK SCHUETZEN RIFLE IN CALIBER 22 SHORT Description: 28 inch #3 full octagon barrel chambered in 22 Short Competitors who are not ready when called may be re-squaded at the discretion of the Schuetzenmeister. This gun features unusual XXX deluxe wood with no checkering. The internet grows so fast, information not available a year or two ago now is. Lever with block of wood grooved for each finger. This caliber shoots very well indeed, and it is surprising that it is seldom used in modern made rifles. 1.4 Stocks must be constructed of wood and of two-piece construction, where the butt stock and forearm are not joined but independent and separate. It discusses many of the techniques of the time, and looks at the factors affecting accuracy. A clean little gun with the Pope style aluminum spur added to the Winchester lever. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; Schuetze (or better: Schtze (with an Umlaut) is actually the German word for rifleman or (more common nowadays) in the sense of shooter. 2.6 Tube sights may be used in iron sight matches. Selling as used in very good condition. One notable feature of both this case and the Miller Short is that the barrel can be rechambered to .32-40 should the original caliber be unsatisfactory, or if you want to shoot in the traditional class. The scene where my heroines henchman buys a fancy pistol at Lowers store in Denver to send to Freund, will be upgraded a few words. It offers considerable velocity increase over the factory load. We cannot chamber for rimless cartridges since the Stevens 44 1/2 extractor needs a rim to function properly. (Rather stupid of me, a Schoyen or an A.W. Caliber markings are off to the side as are the proof marks indicating the scope was factory mounted. 2.5 Iron sights may be used in all championship events. 1 1873 Handbook of Industry, Vol. 51 Schuetzen ~ .28-30 Stevens, BEAUTIFUL STEVENS LADIES MODEL 47 ENGRAVED RIFLE, Stevens "Favorite" Model 1915 in .32 Long, INTERESTING CASED STEVENS IDEAL NUMBER 44 TWO BARREL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE, J. Stevens ~ No. You may also request to have your email address added to the schuetzen mailing list. If not satisfied with their decision then: B. It was commonly accepted at the time (and was, in fact, true) that when using black powder, loading a bullet from the muzzle would give better accuracy than loading from the breech, so the common practice among serious shooters was to seat the bullet from the muzzle and then load a cartridge case with powder charge from the breech. The normal load uses Accurate Arms #9 powder, and you may find that the load must be tailored to the weather. Bore is excellent, Stock has minor handling wear. Enjoy what you read on Forgotten Weapons? 1.6 Maximum forearm width is 3 inches. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The 12 month average price is $1,032.73 used. .22 SHORT This was the first rimfire caliber, and was the most popular indoor gallery cartridge around the turn of the last century. Casting top quality bullets in .25 caliber is more difficult as well, and a good mold is essential. Estimated Price: $ 30,000 - $ 50,000 Price Realized: Details Exceptional, Extremely Rare Remington Walker-Hepburn Schuetzen Single Shot Target Rifle Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc Model: Walker Type: Rifle Gauge: 22 long Barrel: 30 inch octagon Finish: blue/casehardened Grip: Stock: walnut Item Views: 4649 Item Gun has actual original finish left on wood with original blue with nice case coloring remaining. Chambered for various popular cartridges. Single-shot rimfire youth rifle with 18"" barrel. Thanks to one and all! Our rifles available are in most common traditional calibers, and a partial list of our reamers follows. 3.3 Clothing such as, but not limited to, tight vests, or sweatshirts, which may provide artificial support are not in the spirit of 3.2 and are not allowed. 44 rifle in .22 Short. But if youre also looking for a conversion of caliber in inches to mm, the following 8.8 Any change in the regulations for any specific match will be announced in the program for that match and will apply only at that time. 4.1 Bullets must be lead or lead alloy with no metallic gas checks, metallic jackets, metallic plating, or half-jackets. It was available in many special-order variations, with standard models including Sporting Rifle Low Wall, Sporting Rifle High Wall, Schuetzen Rifle, Deluxe Sporting Rifle and High and Low Wall Muskets. It is possible to use Lyman 224438 or equivalent, omitting the gas check. D. If two shooters are sharing equipment during a match or relay, additional time may be allocated if requested by one of the shooters sharing equipment. .38-55 BALLARD This stalwart is probably the only caliber well suited for Schuetzen and black powder silhouette. Action works properly. 3 days. WebThe lever action rifles chambered for the .32-40 all seem to have rifling twist rates of 1 turn in 16" as do the single shot target rifles. 4.3 Fixed ammunition may be used, providing the components are in accord with rule 4.1 and 4.2. Ed Yost's second prototype rifle was a .32-40 caliber D. When using a target with an edge border line, a bullet hole touching the border line will be counted as a record shot for both bench and offhand matches. It allows a table which permits the shooter to sit comfortably with both elbows on the surface. "Stevens Tip Up Rifle .22 Caliber (AL5689), STEVENS IDEAL REMOVEABLE SIDE PLATE MODEL IN 32-35 STEVENS, "Stevens 14 1/2 Little Scout 22LR (R29706). Velocities can be higher than the 1350 fps favored by the .32-40, so try a little heat. The Schuetzenmeister must state the rule under which disqualification is being made. Our barrels are marked only with twist, make, serial number and date, as there is no reason to list the groove diameter. Guns Listing ID: 715579This rifle is in fair to good condition showing dings and scratches on the stock and some bluing wear and light rust spots on the barrel. The extra speed is about 150 foot seconds, so do not expect to be shooting a .225 Winchester. We do not recommend the use of stainless steel barrels, as they cannot be blued, foul more, and have a shorter accuracy life. 1.2 Bolt action rifles/pistols are not permitted in the matches, even though they may be single shots. Completion of the gun was a four year project. For Schuetzen shooting (up to 200 yds. Back to Top, .32-222R This cartridge is the .222 Rimmed Bertram case blown out and tapered to about .340 neck diameter. bbl., matching nos., engraved Stevens frame with elk on left side & a mountain lion on right with scroll engrav Click for more info Seller: Jim Goergen Area Code: 507 Date rules adopted by membership August 1997. 3.1 No gloves except at the Schuetzenmeister's approval. And it looks like I have to get this book to see where this German influence originated. Good overall condition. It is a rather idyllic site in a wooded river bottom, a pleasant place to relax. In these days, it is a simple matter to use a 14 twist Douglas .338 barrel. In my ongoing effort to broaden my firearms horizons, I have been reading up on subjects I have little knowledge of. Back to Top, .28-30 STEVENS This is a fine original caliber, one made famous in its day by Stevens and also chambered by Winchester and the custom makers. They were made in the rimless cali, This is a Stevens No. There are many silhouette shooters impressed with the light recoil of the .38, and certainly some very good scores have been gotten using it. 3 Schuetzen Match Rifle No Photo Available As above instead of side lever the action is raised or lowered by means of lever on the trigger guard. Back to Top, .22 LOVELL 2R This old time varmint cartridge was developed in the 1930s by simply necking down the .25-20 Single Shot to .22 caliber, and blowing out the case somewhat. Both have very fine bores. Blinder. The lever action rifles chambered for the .32-40 all seem to have rifling twist rates of 1 turn in 16" as do the single shot target rifles. If you want a rifle chambered in a rimmed caliber not listed below in many cases we can rent a reamer or use a reamer you provide. (Rule 7.2 for the bench rest matches, 7.4 for the offhand matches, and 7.1 for the rimfire matches. The attachment can be no more than 1 inches front to back. The bun is, (circa 1901-1906) Serial #12366,30" part round part octagon No. If there are restrictive local laws on the use of centerfire calibers for such things as varmint shooting, this cartridge is the way to go. Bore is approximately .36 caliber. There are target frames at 50-100-200-300 yd. The head size is the same as the .32-20. WebOther .25 calibers followed, including the .25-21, .25-25 and .25-35, but the one that became the target- shooting stalwart was the .25-20 SS. var addy_text724287331cf2bc5c59f7cde790c4052a = 'chrisrgtensen' + '@' + 'gmail' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById('cloak724287331cf2bc5c59f7cde790c4052a').innerHTML += ''+addy_text724287331cf2bc5c59f7cde790c4052a+'<\/a>'; Our reamer is made by JGS to the original specs, and these have a very small base, requiring sizing right down to the rim. Do not try to use the special BB caps based on the long or long rifle case. WebEd Yost with his first completed prototype Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle in 22 rimfire caliber. [3] The No. Copyright 2003, 2013 by Dave Thornblom and/or chuckhawks.com. Antique Rifles - Single Shot. It does not offer any improvement over a rimfire in the field, but is interesting as the smallest reloadable case. Since some single-shot shooters also have larger caliber, 40 cal and up, for black-powder target competition, we also hold events for "big-bore" rifles which are used with iron sights, only, though black powder ammunition is not required. Bullets are usually breechseated .06 ahead of he case, which puts the bullet completely into the rifling. Originally made from the overbore .25-25 Stevens, the .25-21 was more successful and more common. All die manufacturers still offer .32-40 dies, so the cartridge is not as dead as some writers would have us believe. Stevens 44 1/2, falling block 22 LR, Shutzen single shot. The big-bore "buffalo guns" are also fired from the sitting position resting on cross-sticks. 6.1 Personal wind flags must not interfere with any competitor's line of sight. The stuck bullet is sown on the very right, it measures 5.52mm in diameter (before shooting it was 5.7mm) Next I tried a CCI .22 CB long (also 710 FPS), which also Groups not having the required number of shots will be disqualified, except as stated in 7.8. Generally someone is available to answer your call M-Ffrom 9am to 5pm, CentralTime. with a BSA 6-24 scope Beautiful looking stock. The proper rifle and ammunition for that particular match must be ready and in safe firing condition. #1219A STEVENS RELIABLE #42 2ND ISSUE POCKET RIFLE, 22 RF, SN 402XX, 10 bbl., fair bore, matching skeleton stock, 70% bbl. Call Bill at RW Outdoors with any questions at 406-842-5271. It was used primarily as a target round because the original loading (165 grain lead bullet between 1400 and 1500 fps) left much to be desired as a hunting round when compared to the .38-55 and the .45-70. A single shot rifle/pistol is defined as a breech loading cartridge rifle/pistol without a magazine or provision for additional cartridges in which the action must be operated, and a cartridge or shell must be inserted manually for each shot. Some rams will not go down when hit with the .38, but the same thing applies to the .45s. All of our chambering is done with match grade reamers, even squirrel rifles. It is best to figure on about a .284 groove diameter, but Douglas barrels vary due to being button rifled. "SN: None. It is very possible that some of the new powders, such as Accurate Arms #9, will work well in this case. When Marlin and Winchester started producing the lever rifles for the .32-40, and smokeless powder came in vogue, a new High Velocity hunting load with a 165 grain jacketed soft point bullet at between 1800 and 1900 fps was introduced. Antique Maynard No. A $5.00 fee must be submitted using the Post Protest Form for each challenge made. .22 LONG RIFLE This has always been a very popular caliber, and we produce many barrels for this cartridge. 3.2 Jackets are not allowed in the offhand events. 11.6 Competitors will assist in the operation of the range or will act as scorers when requested to do so by the Schuetzenmeister. Failure to check scores or call attention to any errors within the time limit forfeits the right to challenge. One of the most famous companies to adopt it was Stevens Arms, which chambered it in thousands of its Model 44 single shots, for both target shooting and small game. .17 HMR. Barrel is cast steel, bore is good with a minor pit in the chamber ahead of the breech plug. 10.4 Since the firing line must be under the supervision of competent personnel at all times, the Schuetzenmeister or his assistants are permitted to fire in the matches only when temporarily relieved of their duties by other competent personnel. First year production Winchester 1894's were offered only in .32-40 and .38-55. A. If full feature Pope muzzleloading barrels were available, then the .32-40 would be a good choice; but they are not, and have not been around for close to 75 years. Shipping included; California sales additional $25 for paperwork f, Half octagon barrels measure 24 inches. Overall, Id say The previous owner installed a home made thumb rest as seen in th, #1196A STEVENS ENGRAVED MODEL 52-44 SCHUETZEN RIFLE, SN 52XX, matching nos., 2 sets of bbl. Guns Listing ID: 620660NO BOX, See photos for details. The factory guns usually had a 13 twist, but we suggest the 12, and using 100 to 105 grain bullets. It has considerable potential with Accurate Arms #9 powder, and can handle bullets to about 210 grains in a 15 twist barrel. This is probably the most popular caliber for the folks that like to shoot the .25s. 7.3 Several techniques exist to determine the score of a shot close to a higher scoring ring. WebSchuetzen is the sport of offhand rifle target shooting using antique or replica single-shot rifles. The following rules shall apply in all shooting under the auspices of the International Single Shot Association. The elbow of the forward arm may be placed against the body or rested on the hip. Equipped with a 30 inch octagon #4 weight barrel, Winchester scope mount, front sight and clean bore. The shooter will have to do his/her own wind doping, mirage doping, etc. I use it for gallery loads with bullets shot from the case. 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