Thanks Bang, I will check out that calculator. I'm really glad I've had a decent playtime with the lever action. When I was younger I was a bit envious of folks living in countries where they can freely use handguns. I've since tried a small amount of handgun shooting and I guess I got it out of my system to some extent. But after getting the Rossi I have had a heap of fun and, for me at least, it seems to be a heck of a lot more useful and accurate (and safer) than the revolvers I once lusted after. It would be kinda nice to make up a Winchester rifle using your grand-dads bits and pieces.... and I bet he'd be delighted to know you were using them.... or were even just inspired by them.
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