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Old 07-08-2010, 04:54 PM
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Mike, The Government allowed all bores under .5225 to be unlined, all over that size to be lined to .50 Yours has been lined (3 grooves are the lined bore & 6 groove is original). Both utilized the 50-70 cartridge. Being lined is a good thing if you are going to shoot it as the larger bores can produce some terrible groups. Only shoot lead bullets, nothing jacketed as only a few jacketed rounds will take the bore out!
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