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FWIW my 10.4X47 made at Torino in 1874 was .429 grooves measured at muzzle with a inside mic. I also fired a 240 gr. Sierra with a light load so it would stop mid bore and I eased it out the chamber...

Was having all kinds of problems with bullet tension and then I read where others did and got a email forwarded to me by a friend who has a friend who loads for them and shoots them in Italy and he...

More info learned about Vetterli. Below are three variations of factory ammo for the Vetterlis both Swiss and Italian versions.


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Below is my rifle with first...

I have one I cast WW get 206 bullet and load it in 357 Mag on top of 9.7 gr. 2400 for my carry gun which is a Ruger SP101 w/ 3" barrel.

Sounds like you have the plan. Segregate 50 cases and keep a log on how many times you load them.

Outpost 75, thanks for the kind words.

If you care for it by:
1. shooting them in tight chamber.
2. annealing the necks about every three shots.
3. don't use factory expander that opens neck on exit but make or get one that expands on...

"FA started the production stress relief of cases on Cal..30 Ball M1 Lot FA 2063, June 1938.However, between 1935 and 1937 there were also lots made on an experimental basis, until they could get the...

I shelf seat with what I call a Humpy Button. I take a piece of .311 diameter oil hardening drill rod, cut to off about 1" long, chuck in lathe and turn one end down to .309 about half the length of...

I just fell into a Mod 70/87 Italian Vetterli made in 1874 at Torino Arsenal and reworked in 1888 to make it a repeater.


Found in attic: Got a call from wife's cousin that one had been found in...

I assume you guys got WC852 from Jeff Bartlett. By any chance do any of you have a copy of the gov't loading sheet he used to give out with purchases? I have misplaced mine and would love to have ...

358 looking better all the time. A guy sent me some 272 grain to try in 16 twist.
I did the below Yaw study at 1000 inches and 100 yards and I only have fifteen of his bullets left and am...

I just barreled up a Mod 70 in 358 Win and put a 16 twist Pacnor on. So far testing is looking good. 272 gr bullet at 100 is a hair over a inch and all testing so far has been with subsonic loads. ...

FWIW I have been using ER for last six/seven years I guess since Ed told me about it in a email.

I normally used K1 Kerosene which was fine.

Recently (last year or so) I had some Off Road...

When I started reading the post I was thinking this is going exactly where you said it went. Another excellent grease is Grease, Automotive and Artillery GAA and Grease, Aircraft, Wide Temperature...

Found a 357446 bullet at 450 yards. I walked all the way to backstop (635 yards) and didn't find a 222 yet but as I shoot more I am bound to find one.


Rifling looked quite nice on it. The 2400...

I have a 358 built on a Pacnor 16 twist 6 groove barrel that shoots under a inch at 50 yards and around 2" at 100 and I have just started shooting it with 358627 222 gr. SWC Lyman mold. Right now I...

FWIW a very good cast bullet shooter told me several years ago that cast bullets generally don't like fast twist barrels in 30 cal like 10". He recommended 12, 13 or maybe 14 twist for bullets to...

Did a little testing a few minutes ago. Started off with 12.4 2400 and the 222 bullet at 100 yards. From cold/clean bore first and second shots were 9/16" c-c, third shot opened it to 1 3/16" c-c ...

There are several alternatives. As mentioned the 358 Win and 35 Whelen. But I believe you mentioned you wanted to do something on the beloved 303 Brit? That is somewhat easy.
You need a...

OK, I finally decided on a 16 twist 6 groove Pacnor and ordered it in No 2 Palma contour and I put it on last week. Screwed it into a Sears Mod 53 (Win 70) after lapping lugs and squaring receiver. ...

Did a search for bullet tension for cast bullets and nothing found. Got a question about how much is needed in rifle.
Here is the background. Just got a Pacnor 35 cal 6 gr. 18 Twist barrel and...

My Daudeteau rifle (long barrel Mod 71 Mauser) when shooting those nasty store bought brands shows bullet contact in bottom of grooves though very lightly. Bore looks beautiful to naked eye but...

Someone mentioned the Bell 43 Mauser brass was no longer available? Glad I got some when I did. I know where there are several boxes of original Dominion 43 ammo for sale. It is original as I knew...

Got a wild hair to build a long range cast bullet rifle. Been checking out the 40 and 45 cal jobs shooting at a 1000 yards with very decent results so thought I would try it with a 358 Winchester,...

I think you have the winning combination right there, just need experience in reading the mirage. What is your load?