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    According to TJs the bore is .420 and groove is...

    According to TJs the bore is .420 and groove is .428 on their liners. These are hammer forged from 4130 steel.
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    My book says that 205 grain with 1 in 36 should...

    My book says that 205 grain with 1 in 36 should work fine. So a 1 in 24 should be fine also.
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    Most original 44-40 rifles had a 1 in 36 twist....

    Most original 44-40 rifles had a 1 in 36 twist. TJ's liners has 1 in 24 and 1 in 18"
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    Looking through my barrel pile I found a cadet...

    Looking through my barrel pile I found a cadet barrel marked 32 Special and another one marked 32-20 and one that has not been messed with.
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    I picked up a Cadet action and wood several years...

    I picked up a Cadet action and wood several years ago and went the other way, it's now a 32 S&W with an octagon barrel. It's almost like shooting a 22 LR with a little more knock down power.
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    The protrusion should be .050" to .060".

    The protrusion should be .050" to .060".
  7. The 1897 had the sliding extractor and the 1902...

    The 1897 had the sliding extractor and the 1902 had the rolling extractor, both #5 actions.
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    From what I have read the "special" was designed...

    From what I have read the "special" was designed for loading with smokeless or black, same for the 38 Special. I have had many winchesters come in with a inch cut off the barrel to try and get them...
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    Several years back I did a chamber for a customer...

    Several years back I did a chamber for a customer using a 308 barrel and the chamber for a 32-20 and 30 M1 carbine. The cases are very close, one is rimmed and one is rimless. Customer said there is...
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    Nice find.

    Nice find.
  11. I'm backed up about 6 months.

    I'm backed up about 6 months.
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    Every place I looked is out of stock. I have an...

    Every place I looked is out of stock. I have an 1889 carbine I could probably copy the sear.
  13. Try Jim Carpenter 208-582-2091. He bought Orion...

    Try Jim Carpenter 208-582-2091. He bought Orion barrel company about 20 years ago and make good barrels at a decent price.
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    you can always stub another barrel to it or line...

    you can always stub another barrel to it or line it. H&R also made the same rifle in 30-30. I heard of a few that were re-chambered to 223 and they still didn't shoot well. Problem is, it would cost...
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    Looks like it's time for a new barrel. A liner...

    Looks like it's time for a new barrel. A liner will work but the fastest twist is 1 in 14". Most of the original barrels are 1 in 16" which will only stabilize the 45 grain bullets. Early Winchester...
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    It may shoot OK. Slug the bore and see what size...

    It may shoot OK. Slug the bore and see what size you have. Most have a .379 groove when they are in good shape but I have seen a few that are out to .381. Size your boolits to .001" over grove...
  17. You might try Jim Carpenter , 208-582-2091.He...

    You might try Jim Carpenter , 208-582-2091.He makes barrels for me sometimes.
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    When I discovered that a marble would fit a piece...

    When I discovered that a marble would fit a piece of water pipe the idea of making a pistol using fire crackers, 1/2" water pipe, an elbow and plug to fit. First thing to do was cut a small slit in...
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    A good place to practice engraving, might make...

    A good place to practice engraving, might make those rust area look like they belong there.
  20. I have a high wall and a roller in 38-55, both...

    I have a high wall and a roller in 38-55, both are great and don't hurt my shoulder. According to the book you can use the same loads in your 38-50. Next build will most likely be a 32-40 on a high...
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    My first homemade pistol used match heads for...

    My first homemade pistol used match heads for powder and the white tip was my percussion cap. It was a 50 caliber smooth bore and had quite a kick to it. Some of the other kids were making spoke...
  22. If your planing on using smokeless powder you...

    If your planing on using smokeless powder you have too much room in the case. Black powder loads will work fine. I think I have the reamer for the 45-110. 45-90 would be a little easier on the...
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    Several years back I made a Winchester model 21...

    Several years back I made a Winchester model 21 into a 416-500 for a customer. Started with making a new mono block and threaded the barrels to it. Customer wanted 24" barrel which I was not happy...
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    It has always been fun to repair holes that were...

    It has always been fun to repair holes that were drilled in the wrong place. Mausers are case hardened ( no problem) Springfields are hard all the way. Please don't drill holes on pre war model 70...
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    notice where his thumb is?

    notice where his thumb is?
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check