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FYI
https://www.practicalmachinist.com/forum/threads/eliminate-bulge-in-barrel.395083/
magnaflux was recommended to check for cracks

using a split bushing, squeeze the barrel back round, no heat
worst case it won't work , if you shoot it as is , might get some leading (gas cutting) at the bulge

I have seen my Smith do this...

firing pin is probably broken
with the action open , push on the firing pin, if it stays sticking out, after the spring return, then it is broken, replaced my BIL's the first week he had it

also,...

FWIW
I started shooting BPCR in 1991, my first rifle was a Danish RB I barreled in 40-60 Maynard, because my friend made the reamer for me, Douglas Barrel 1-16 Twist, brass made from R-P 30-40 Krag...

Sept 11 1981 B/second shift
almost new stuff
I have some 1974 FF, shot well in a 38-50 Rem
used up a can of FF made in 72 in a Muzzle loader 54 cal
no hang fires or unexpected velocity variations

Keep in mind there ar two flavors of Reloder 7 AKA RX7
the early powder has brown specks in it and supposedly less Nitroglycerin than the newer powder made in Sweden

Froggie
need a #10 shell adapter,and 163 seater for 7.62x54R
I seem to have an abundance of .222 stuff
Chuck

johnch
a little closer and better prices, they do not ship
right at SR30 and SR21
https://dawsonent.com/Reloading.pdf

another shout out for Steve Durren in Mi, first class guy and work

I changed barrels on my friends No.3, .375win to 30-40 Krag, the threads did not time with the action, had to time the barrel by cutting it back setting the head space, facing the barrel and running...

the US Army Caliber 45-70 Cadet Rifle
used the 1 1/2 RB Action, fitted with socket bayonet and sling
From Konrad F Schreier Jr.'s book..Remington Rolling Block Firearms

best place to buy Nylon bore brushes with brass/bronze wire

https://deweyrods.com/product-category/parts-accessories/brushes/nylon-brushes/page/3/

looks good
try using the insert from a MTM 100 round box and a Silicon baking dish
same thing, only different
Silicon releases the lube without the use of any foil

A reasonable description, McMaster Carr carries a similar product


Vegetable Fiber Gasket Material

VEGETABLE FIBER GRADE "A" is a premium grade of vegetable fiber gasket material sheet...

I have a 35-30 Maynard 1882, 1.63 long, made from 30-30, shape is similar to 32-40, actually a double taper
the 35-40 Maynard 1882 is what looks like a straight tapered case 2.1 long

Midsouth Shooters Supply shows it in stock

I have used "Enforcer" as a replacement

an easy way to fix the front sight, get some shrink tubing, make sure it has the adhesive in it
put it over the front sight, heat it to shrink it, us pliers and flatten the tubing while hot, cut to...

MM93
the extractor that Numerich has will not work for the 1897, No.5 Rolling block..the sliding extractor is for a 45-70, a rimmed ctg. the one needed for the 7mm Spanish is rimless and springs to...

if the rifle is chambered in 7mm Spanish, then the extractor is on the left side of the barrel at a position of about 7 o'clock, if it is 7mm the extractor is set up for rimless cases and is differen...

that looks like an early Shaver sight, mine broke the same way..call Lee and he may fix it..or at least tell you how to take it apart
mine is from 1992 and I hardly remember how I took it apart
you...

first 30 cal mod I bought in 1983, now have 4 of them....mine cast .301 on the nose, .309 base, for the most, two of the molds cast .309-.3095...I size and lube at .311
I have used this in 4 rifles...

the old name for this is 38-50 Remington, My Hepburn is chambered in this caliber.....1-12 twist, for up to 380 gr bullets

when you do the next cast, get some modelling clay and fill the extractor groove and any places the cerrosafe will flow
my first time with a rolling block, the cerro lowed into the extractor groove...

pm with email and I will send it to you....171M