I went with those dies, they work well
Also, use the 7.62 brass as it's better to work with than ones made from 45/70.
To get going I bought the Carcano boolits from Steinel and they seem to work...
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Forum: Military Rifles
I went with those dies, they work well
Also, use the 7.62 brass as it's better to work with than ones made from 45/70.
To get going I bought the Carcano boolits from Steinel and they seem to work...
Forum: Leverguns
Spec called for .308 groove dia, so I've read
Savage, I was also told and read loaded .311/12 jacketed to pump pressure up a bit and try be on par with speed 30WCF while using their 190gr bullet....
Forum: Factory Rifles
I always thought the Timber Wolf was a nice gun. 357 and 44 mag.
A lot of people musta thought they were good for what you have to pay for one today on the used market.
They may not have the look...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I did everything they asked to do for Cerama - Coat (which I know isn't the kind you're asking about) and it turned out great.
Rougher finished Mauser, cleaned well with acetone, and baked...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
There was a company out of Canada called Jet Bullets that sold one very similar looking to that. I believe they had to shut the doors.
It was either that weight or 150gr
They shot quite well in my...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Midway finally has their 7x57 Mauser PRVI brass in stock
just an FYI
Forum: Leverguns
Very little, and less every day.
Still some ice for fishing though
Forum: Leverguns
One of the free Lyman manuals you can download from online has all you need. It's from years ago, but most all the powders are fairly current to today.
Lyman #44 manual
Forum: Single Shot Guns
You are right on that.
In his book, they showed a prototype hand held he'd done off the 1873 model Winchester.
I'd stick with a single shot:grin:
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I'm not sure about that in 1892, but did read he did it on an 1873 model.
I wouldn't doubt both models or either model with his expertise
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
You may want to slug your bore. My 1896 measured .364
Though you'd want the best bullet to fit your cylinder
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Old West bullet molds carries them (boolits). I think either ones that are made, or the mold.
Don't know the current situation if they're available.
I've had my eye on these for awhile also, I hope...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
My Martini Cadet is a rook rifle in the old 380 Long
Basically a 38 Long Colt case trimmed a bit, using its old heeled bullet. Shoots excellent, very quiet.
Takes .375 to .380 diameter, 125 to...
Forum: Leverguns
IF, you choose, there are a lot of aftermarket options for lace on cheekpieces that look nice. And function. I have one on my P-14 Enfield bolt action that works really good.
But I can't remember...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I have maybe 5 of them, some for parts. All in the 932 size action. One is a 938 (also the same size as 932), in 38 S&W.
Some have the 9oclock blade extractor as said, a couple (the 938) have a...
Forum: Military Rifles
You might want to check with them and get on their list.
The P14 Enfield barrels will be made in the upcoming couple months from what they told me. I got on their waiting list this spring.
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
This maybe a dumb question, but I'll throw it out since this a duplex thread.
Could one use a few grains of 4227 over black in the loading of a Burnside catridge? Or a Maynard?
Both use an enclosed...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Obscure
Well I adore my little Martini in 380 Long.
Cases are made from 38 Long Colt, .375-80 heeled bullets can be bought or made, 3.5grs of Trailboss somehow is my lucky ticket but the same of...
Forum: Leverguns
Also to maybe try is Buffalo Arms 222gr hollowbase
Forum: Military Rifles
Great write up. Been interested in those rifles for some years.
I have an 1895 Steyr straight pull, do you think these two shared the same close groove diameter because that was what tooling they...
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