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 Post subject: stevens model 44
PostPosted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:52 pm 
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I purchased a stevens m-44 a couple months ago in 25 rimfire. COW says the bore is .251 but this is not the whole truth my bore slugs .257. maybe the bore is .251 and the groove is .257. anyway i found a gunsmith who converted it to center fire and chambered it to 25/20 win. NOW DONT YELL AT ME.... i know this is not a strong action but i have been shooting and reloading for over 40 years and i know how to load it down to black powder pressures. so far i have only fired it once in my garage used lyman 89 gr. bulllet with 2.9 gr. of byse. chamber is real nice and the gunsmith really did a nice job. It is funny how something gets printed like the .251 bore diameter and it becomes writtten in stone. I would think that just slugging the bore is would be in order to remove any doubt. anyway i will post results when i get to the range later this week. joe gifford aka argie1891


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 Post subject: Re: stevens model 44
PostPosted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:39 am 
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Nic grab Joe. I've been looking for one ofthose in 25-20 but single shot not winchester (plenty enough leversfor that calibre)

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 Post subject: Re: stevens model 44
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i am going to try to post a pic of the model 44 i plan on a complete make over of this little rifle in the near future.
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 Post subject: Re: stevens model 44 pic added
PostPosted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 3:03 am 
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wow that was easy to add a pic.


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 Post subject: Re: stevens model 44
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very nice - looks like a great one to be able to shoot

ive been looking for a stevens favorite in 22 short or long rifle


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 Post subject: Re: stevens model 44
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Looks good as is.

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 Post subject: Re: stevens model 44
PostPosted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:24 pm 
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the stock has a few splits and the wood has shrunk over the years. the tang area of these stocks is fairly thin. i have used bedding compound to fix some of the splits but am afraid to really spread one crack too much. i used a razor blade to work coupound into the splits, and it seems to be holding well. i have not been able to find a site that lists dates of manufacture. if anyone knows of a place to find out manufacturing dates i would be a happy camper. joe gifford aka argie1891


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 Post subject: Re: stevens model 44
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I have a Marlin 27-S in 25 rf, an it is also a .257 bore. Should be a fun shooter! SW

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 Post subject: Re: stevens model 44
PostPosted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 1:23 am 
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too bad the marlin couldnt be rechambered. the action would be a bit short. i like guns that i can get ammo for. but the marlin 27 is just so neat if i fould one at a good price i would spring for it. joe gifford aka argie1891


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