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Naphtali
09-07-2008, 10:41 PM
Please identify loading data for the following:
1. Cartridge case holds 79 grains of water.

2. Bullets are .458-.459 inch.

3. Cast gas check bullet length is 1.10 inches on WFN (.370 inch) profile.

4. Nose-to-crimp length is .430 inch.

5. Bullet weight is 465 grains.

6. Cartridge overall length is 2.70 inches.

7. Rifle is USRAC/Winchester 1886 lever action with 22-inch barrel.
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Echo
09-07-2008, 11:04 PM
Is that 79 grains w/boolit seated?

Naphtali
09-08-2008, 10:46 AM
Cartridge case without bullet holds 79 grains of water.