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Origins of Headspace and the Rimless Case Part I Gil Sengel

Bullet Stabilization Sam Fadala Bullets with a different twist.

Remington Rolling Block .50-70 Dennis Bruns New York National Guard Number 1 1871.

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Survival Guns NE TOPIC of conversation which 0 seldom fails to elicit a quick and

lively response among firearms en- thusiasts is survival guns. Anybody who purports to know anything about guns usually has at least a few ideas about the best battery of guns to have at hand if and when a major social upheaval befalls us. The scenario in question could entail urban survival in the aftermath of a major war or a com- plete economic collapse. It also could be applied to long-term survival in a remote wilderness area. The situations can vary, but the basic idea is to keep body and soul together when faced with dire predicaments.

Of course, firearms are of paramount importance in any situation where there is a real possibility of being physically attacked by other humans. This is a worst-case scenario which, un- fortunately, would become common- place in the midst of a complete breakdown of society, when one’s abil- ity to stay alive may depend mainly on heavy firepower. A basic survival bat- tery for such purposes must include one or two military-style semiauto rifles, a pump shotgun, a couple of .22 rimfire rifles, a brace of reliable large- bore combat handguns and at least one top-quality adult air rifle.

Although I am not even remotely suggesting that air rifles be used for purposes of self-defense - except in the most extreme emergency, when noth- ing else is available - their place in the survival battery is legitimate and should not be regarded casually.

Any air rifle chosen for survival pur- poses must meet certain criteria. Rug- gedness and reliability are at the top of the list.. The survival air rifle must be capable of operating reliably under adverse conditions, with minimal maintenance. This virtually rules out pneumatic and CO, guns. These types of airguns are more prone to malfunc- tion than spring-piston guns if submit- ted to rough use. Dirt, humidity and even temperature changes can have adverse effects on the often delicate valving mechanisms of pneumatic and CO, guns. In addition-these types are generally more difficult to repair than the typical spring-piston airsporter. Should something go wrong with the

latter’s power plant - such as a weak or broken mainspring, or perhaps a defective piston seal - it can be put back into proper shooting trim by anyone having a modicum of dexterity with common tools.

Accuracy and power are close seconds on the list of requirements for the sur- vival air rifle. Magnum models natur- ally fill the top slots, but medium- power airsporters also can be con- sidered serious contenders as long as they are consistently accurate within their practical range. There is no room for borderline or iffy accuracy here. It must be kept in mind that a .177- caliber air rifle in the 600 to 750 fps range of muzzle velocity can be deadly on rabbits and other small game a t up to 30 yards or so. Beyond that, a magnum air rifle should be used.

Caliber is a matter of personal choice. Keep in mind that .22-caliber pellets hit harder at any practical distance. However, .177-inch pellets have a flat- ter trajectory, which usually means better shot placement, and also tend to penetrate a bit deeper than pellets of larger calibers. If extreme power and range are not absolute requirements, an accurate spring-piston rifle of medium power is preferable because of its generally lower discharge report. This could be an important considera- tion in some survival situations where one’s presence in an area must not be detected. Many of the really hot magnum air rifles produce a rather noticeable “crack.” Not as loud as a .22 Long Rifle round, to be sure, but enough to be noticed at an uncomfor- tably long distance.

The survival air rifle should be equipped with both a top-notch tele- sight specifically made to withstand the double snap of a spring-piston rifle and with sturdy iron sights. It is ridiculous to have a so-called survival rifle (this also applies to firearms) that’s equipped with only a telescopic sight. Should something happen to the scope, the survivalist had better be prepared to do a lot of guessing if he has to shoot at anything. When you are shooting to protect your life, or to get something to eat because you’re starv- ing, that’s no time to guess.

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Along with an ample supply of top- quality pellets, any airgun used for sur- vival should be accompanied by at least two or three sets of spare mainsprings and piston seals. Also, do not forget the highly important breech seal in barrel- cocking models. A lot of premature mainspring failure can be traced directly to a leaking breech seal. A handful of these should be stashed away for each air rifle. Several bottles of the lubricants recommended by the air rifle’s importer or manufacturer should also be salted away. Spring- piston air rifles require sparing but careful lubrication, so several bottles of the proper lubricants should last for a very long time.

The economy of the air rifle is an im- portant factor in a long-term survival situation. An air rifle, in addition to hunting edible game, can dispatch a wide variety of pests around the house or farm, quietly and at a fraction of the cost of even .22 rimfire ammo. Several thousand airgun pellets can be safely stored in a couple of small metal tins or boxes, for instance. Firearm ammo, on the other hand, occupies far more space, and storing it safely can present problems, particularly over long periods. Cartridges stored for a long time can deteriorate and become un- reliable, prone to misfiring a t a critical moment. Airgun pellets are not so af- fected, of course.

The type of pellet chosen for the sur- vival air rifle is mostly a matter of trial and error. In this area, however, economy definitely does not yield any dividends. Buying the cheapest pellets usually gives poor results when you have to shoot in order to eat. Quality pellets are inexpensive when compared to .22 rimfire ammo, so there is no need to buy inferior pellets. My personal choice for small game are pointed pellets such as RWS Superpoint or Beeman Silver Jet. Hollowpoint pellets are real stoppers a t up to 25 or 30 yards, while some of the latest heavyweight field pellets can be quite deadly on larger prey, like raccoons and jackrabbits. Learn which pellets work best in your survival air rifle($ and stick with them.

Used judiciously, an air rifle can play an important part in many survival situations. Common sense and a sound understanding of the air rifle’s limita- tions will dictate what’s possible - and what isn’t - when the chips are really down. 0

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HE REMINGTON rolling block T was one of the simplest rifle ac- tions ever developed. The name comes from the action of the breechblock. To load, the hammer is pulled back to full cock and the breechblock is rotated or roZZed back to block the hammer at full cock, exposing the chamber. A car- tridge is chambered and the breech- block rolled forward. When the trigger is pulled, the hammer falls forward to lock the breechblock in position as it fires the cartridge.

The Number 1 rolling block action was introduced by Remington about 1867 and was offered in a variety of sporting and military versions. Rolling block military rifles were adopted by the armies of many countries and sold by the tens of thousands worldwide through World War I. The rolling block never found the acceptance in the U.S. that it did around the world.

I can’t accuse Hollywood of misrepresenting the Remington rolling block because except for one or two oc- casions when one appeared in the hands of an extra in the background, I’ve never seen a Remington rolling block in the movies. Remington rolling blocks were well made, and accurate. Among buffalo hunters and target shooters of the 1870s they were second only to the Sharps rifles, but they never received the publicity. Even the U.S. government gave them a cool reception.

The Remington rolling block was tested by the U.S. War Department and by officials of several state govern- ments. For some reason the U.S. military couldn’t leave a good design alone. Both federal and state officials complained because it couldn’t be loaded a t half-cock like the more com-

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a 50170 plicated Springfield, Peabody and Sharps side-hammer rifles. Anyone who has handled a Remington rolling block can easily see that the action isn’t adapted to loading at half-cock. In the last century, though they still believed the customer is always right and Remington didn’t like losing poten- tial sales, they developed what is now called the New York National Guard version of the Number 1 rolling block. In an effort to satisfy the complaints, this tinkerer’s delight was modified so that when the breechblock was rolled open, it tripped a release, allowing the hammer to fall forward slightly against the breechblock. When the breechblock was closed, the hammer automatically dropped into a high safety notch, lock- ing the breechblock closed - when everything was adjusted just right. If things aren’t quite right, the hammer misses the high notch and drops into the low safety notch with a good chance of breaking either the sear or the safety notch. When the action works as in- tended and the hammer catches the high safety notch, it can be pulled back to full cock for firing or lowered into the low safety position for carrying.

This was the version of the Rem- ington rolling block that was accepted by the state of New York in rifle and carbine versions in .50-70 for use by the New York National Guard in 1871. In the end, the U.S. government rejected the rolling block in any version and stuck with the trapdoor Springfield.

The .50-70 trails included the Shiloh 350-grain flatnose design and Lyman’s 515141 450-grain government bullet.

Some NYNG model rolling blocks were also sold to other states, foreign armies and civilians. The 50-70 Rem- ington carbines were not as widely used by civilians in the West as the more popular Sharps carbines, prob- ably because they were more expensive. The NYNG carbines apparently re- mained in service with some guard units until the Spanish-American War or remained in storage until after the turn of the century. As a result, they were not available in quantity as cheap military surplus during the black powder era.

Almost as an afterthought I pur- chased one of these NYNG model car-

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Dennis' 50-70 Remington carbine was fitted with a Model 1877 rear sight.

bines at a gun show many years ago. I was really interested in a Sharps 50-70 carbine but a rather battered rolling block carbine was standing next to the Sharps at less than half the price. In the end I bought both car- bines. The 50-70 Remington carbine has never held the interest for me that the Sharps carbine has but in many respects it's the better gun. The Rem- ington weighs 6 pounds, 12 ounces. The original trigger pull was about 10 pounds and it was reduced to seven pounds. The original L-shaped leaf sight has been replaced by a Model 1877 rear sight with an elevating leaf and a series of notches for ranges from 100 to 500 yards in 50-yard increments. The screw holes for mounting the original rear sight are still present under the later model sight, suggesting the Model 1877 sight was added a t some armory after that date. The Rem- ington sights are sharper and easier to see than those on the Sharps carbines. The triangular front sight is brazed to the barrel and there is no provision for adjusting windage. The carbine is somewhat battered and the action rust- pitted on the exterior. The buttstock was split at some time and glued back together with the aid of a wooden dowel to hold the two halves together. It looks like an old armory repair.

The bore is in relatively good condi- tion with scattered light pitting. The rifling consists of five wide lands with narrow grooves. Width of the lands is 1.5 times the width of the grooves. Bore diameter is 502 inch and groove diameter 515 inch. The rate of twist is one turn in 22 inches. There is a noticeable choke about two inches below the muzzle.

The Remington rolling block carbine proved to be more accurate than my Model 1868 Sharps carbine. I believe the faster twist better stabilizes the bullets. The Remington has been fired using the standard 450-grain govern- ment bullet (Lyman 515141) and a

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light 350-grain express-type bullet. The hit the same point of aim with the light longer, heavier bullet is more accurate. bullet at 100 yards as the 450-grain I have made five-shot groups of two to bullet using the 100-yard notch. three inches at 100 yards and eight to Evidently the barrel rises less in recoil 12 inches a t 200 yards using my with the lighter bullet before it exits favorite duplex load of 7.0 grains of the muzzle, causing the 350-grain IMR-4227 and 50.0 grains of FFg black bullet to shoot lower. powder. The first shot from a clean bar- The key to shooting a lightweight re1 is generally in the group. Velocities carbine such as the Remington rolling

block accurately with such slow, heavy averaged 1,140 fps.

The Shiloh 350-grain bullet was less bullets is to grip it tightly. The barrel accurate than the government bullet. is rising and twisting slightly in recoil With the duplex load of 7.0 grains of before the bullet leaves the muzzle and IMR-4227 and 50.0 grains of FFg, the holding the carbine firmly tends to light bullet made five-shot groups of dampen the recoil and barrel Jump two to four inches at 100 yards and one- foot or more a t 200 yards. On the other hand, muzzle velocity was 100 fps faster and it shot flatter out to 150 yards. This bullet would seem to

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Velocities from the fast twist Rem- ington carbine (one-turn-in-22 inches) were slightly higher than from a Model 1868 conversion Sharps carbine (one- turn-in-40 inches) with the same loads. That would tend to disprove the theory that a faster twist reduces velocity, at least insofar as results from black powder loads in 50-70 carbines are con- cerned. The loss of velocity in the short carbine barrel was less than expected. The duplex load boosted the 450-grain bullet 120 fps faster from a 32-inch Springfield barrel. Velocity loss in the 22-inch carbine barrel was even less with the 350-grain bullet. The light bullet averaged 1,215 fps from the car- bine with the duplex load, nearly matching the velocity of t h e Springfield rifle with the 450-grain bullet over the same load.

The Remington carbine shot almost as well with Pyrodex as it did with duplex loads for the first 10 shots or so from a fouled barrel. Pyrodex seems to foul about as badly as black powder in the longer barrel but fouling is noticeably less in the short-barreled carbines. The fouling generally starts at the muzzle and gradually builds up toward the breech. No such reduction was noticed with black powder. Pyrodex Cartridge powder produced velocities that were lower than the same volume of black powder.

Velocities with Pyrodex RS were higher than expected. The 350-grain bullet was driven at 1,365 fps by 65 grains volume (60 grains weight) with one lot of F'yrodex RS and 1,275 fps us- ing the same amount from another lot of Pyrodex RS. Such high velocities from relatively modest powder charges, and a velocity spread of 90 fps between the two lots of Pyrodex RS, suggests that this powder should be treated more like smokeless powder when used in cartridges. That is, rather than assuming a 50-70 will use 70 grains volume of Pyrodex RS, the reloader should s tar t with some smaller amount, like 50 grains, and work up slowly, weighing the powder charges carefully as is normally done for smokeless powder. This is particularly true with original black powder rifles that were manufactured from mild steel. They should not be expected to withstand the kind of pressures the new replicas can digest. I would also add that the 350-grain bullet isn't very accurate a t 1,365 fps. It's unlikely to kill on one end and my shoulder still hurts when I think about shooting those hot loads from the light Rem- ington carbine. 0

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