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Jedman ,

Thank you for your comments . I am playing with 2 rifles one was made in 1997 the other one hundred years earlier . The new one has a larger bore measured at .429 .( The old gun...

Sir , thank you
But there is always room for learning and improvement :)

357 Mag ,
Thanks for all your tips , My initial reason for this stemmed from a local BPC match allowing a "special category for cowboy lever guns " I was trying to decide which rifle to take .......

22 lr
44-40
45 LC
45 Auto
35 Rem
40-65
12 ga
45 cal muzzleloader

Don't mean to ask silly questions but where would you put the barrel block (position on the barrel ) I forgot to mention they have full length magazines .
Rounds are loaded one at a time and using...

I started tinkering with a couple of Marlin 94s on my rack . Both in 44/40 One made 1997 the other in late 1890's both have excellent bores . I have gotten lots of 2"-3" groups at 100 from both...

I am looking for a sizing die for an RCBS luber - sizer in .444 . ( I think) :?
I have a Pedersoli Bristlenamorges (muzzle loader) in .44 cal
I have tried to use the hollow based bullets from the...

Well here I go with another "project" ... I have a Remington derringer in .41 rim-fire . I know there is re-loadable brass available but have not found a source for it in Canada . So it looks like I...

Winchester makes a cowboy version of ammo for popular SASS calibers . They have factory correct dimensions and much lower velocities . In the 700 fps range and lead bullets .
...

I have 3 Marlin 1894's ranging in age 1904 - 1997 Their favorite load to date is 5.5 gr of Trail Boss and a 200 gr RCBS bullet . This load narrowly beat out my previous favorite of 7.2 of...

George,

I have paid "scalper's prices " for some of my brass , I admit , but I have collected almost 100 long and 200 short . I just put the word out and am always looking for obsolete calibers...

No Zombies,

I hope you will keep us updated on your progress with this experiment .
I have a Marlin 92 in 32 Colt . I started shooting .315 round ball till I recently got a mold for a heeled...

I have to vote for the 32-20. I recently bought a 25-20 CL and love it . They are sweet to shoot and like the others say , you can buy a guide gun any day....

Just my 2 cents

Besides you can...

Thank you John,

Update:

test load #1 worked ! 1 dead balloon at 10 feet ! with no recoil just lots of noise

load:win hull
win 209 primer
25gr Fg
waxpaper

I want to clarify, I am not intendng to shoot anywhere but at the backstop of our local range. I want to play with the old pistol, with out causing too much pressure. If this worked really well I...

I want to find a load to break a balloon at 7 to 10 feet with a .410 Stevens pistol. Store bought ammo is too much for the little gun as I don't want to shoot it loose. It is in good shape .

I...

w30wcf,

Wow thanks for all the info! I was not going to jump directly to the 2.5 grains of Bullseye and after your post , 2 sounds like a good stopping point.

I used "cerosafe" to measure...

JMtoolman,

Thanks, ... off to the loading bench :bigsmyl2:
Then test #2

Thanks
Range Gypsy

w30wcf,

My rifle will feed both the 32 Short Colt and the 32 Long Colt ammo. It also has the rimfire firing pin.

I got impatient and ordered the mould from Buffalo Arms. That was a few...

Thanks for the reply. I ordered the plastic mount , washer, and a new ram from LEE .

This is my first LEE . I used to think they were cheaply made, but thought I should give one a try...

Ok , I just got a used 3hole Lee turret press. A real good deal so I picked up the 4 hole upgrade kit today and a Saftey Primer feed. But the instructions only show it on a single stage. Online I...

Well I just saw this thread.

You can count me in as a reloader, and caster. I love it and reload for everything from BPC to pistol ,shot gun and hunting rifles. 25/20,32Colt, 357, 38/40, 44mag,...

Thanks, I am on my way to my shop now to cast some boolits . I can't wait to get to range tomorrow to try it out !

I just picked up a marlin 1894CL in 25-20 and am wanting to load for it . I can not find any data on Trail Boss for this cartridge.
Anyone know of a source for data for this one , or a load? ...

Thanks, when I referred to my note book. I found that my rifle slugged at .316" so you may be right about the mould being too small.

The rifle is in excelent shape but the bore is not as mint as...