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  1. Forum: Cast Boolits

    I agree with this statement that .32 S&W should...

    I agree with this statement that .32 S&W should not enter a .#@ COLT chamber!
    The Colt, and .32 S&W Rimfire, share the same case diameter
    pf .318" or less ehile .32 S&W case diameter is .338"/
    if...
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    Modern Times Lament!

    Yesterday, my Local Gun Shop and Gunsmith had me pick up all my still pending work projects in their care.
    I was allowed to leave one small project for them to do shortly,
    a Stevens Rifle actioin...
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    Patience Is a virtue. My patients taught me in...

    Patience Is a virtue.
    My patients taught me in my youth and it stayed with me through life.

    Another thing I learned, is to not continue to patronize businesses who have poor ethics of morals.
    It...
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    This project is still on hold awaiting my...

    This project is still on hold awaiting my gunsmith agreeing to take it on as a 'back-ground project'/
    The Local Covid restrictions have pushed his work load way9 up, added to the rumors of firearms...
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    Are you considering the difference between Pistol...

    Are you considering the difference between Pistol .25 Cal and Rifle .25 Cal dimensions, especially Bore/Groove diameters?

    My experiments have all involved bullets sized to fit Pistol Bore/ Groove...
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    Sadly, no progress on the Magazine build as the...

    Sadly, no progress on the Magazine build as the person offering
    to 'whittle' my base pattern is not currently available
    for my project.
  7. I am still thinking about possible Refinish...

    I am still thinking about possible Refinish types, with
    Tin and Blue seeming to be the most practical.
    I still need to take the parts back to my gunsmith to '
    correct' the thread problem with...
  8. I have two Lee Universal Case Expander sets now....

    I have two Lee Universal Case Expander sets now.
    One is Stock and is rsed as Lee intended,
    The second has its small expander punch machined to expand 6.7x38 case neck and shoulder out to .248 inch...
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    Forum: Rimfire Area

    Look up CPA rifles on the internet. Their rifles...

    Look up CPA rifles on the internet.
    Their rifles will handle much more power than a "favorite"
    but look similar and are modern steels.

    Chev. William
  10. I finally won a trigger spring auction on Ebay,...

    I finally won a trigger spring auction on Ebay,
    and now have a complete set for my action
    except the trigger spring screw does not go into
    the hole in the tang, oh 'fouie'.
    I will need to check...
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    RE: .22 Ladybug Chamber Reamer

    I believe the Original Poster of this thread stated he used Chucking reamers to cut his chamber and to make his reloading dies.

    If I remember correctly, he said he cut his chambers to ,252 inch...
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    Forum: Rimfire Area

    Perhaps a .22 Gas Check cup would also work in...

    Perhaps a .22 Gas Check cup would also work in your idea?
    Chev/ William
  13. You might consider an M1 Carbine Receiver and...

    You might consider an M1 Carbine Receiver and leave the gas system off to operate it as a Straight Pull manual type action. Fulton Armory makes Very good quality new Receivers for less than $300.00...
  14. Forum: Rimfire Area

    My experience with old Stevens "favorite" single...

    My experience with old Stevens "favorite" single shot 'boys rifles' is that even 'sewer pipe' looking bores may shoot good enough for use out to 50 or 100 yards and hit in a 2" inch circle, fine for...
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    My fun with 'single shots' is and has been...

    My fun with 'single shots' is and has been limited to Stevens "Favorite" and "Model 44" types with a pending project or two on a M1 Carbine receivewr to be a Straight pull single shot rifle of 23...
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    CPA does make modern reproductions of the 44-1/2...

    CPA does make modern reproductions of the 44-1/2 action and rifle.

    Chev. William
  17. Sadly my parts cannot be found by my gunsmith in...

    Sadly my parts cannot be found by my gunsmith in their shop.

    Now I am looking for replacements on the internet.

    Also, a person sent me some sample Star line new 7.65 French Long cases, which...
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    Forum: Rimfire Area

    .27 PTL body length is definitely short compared...

    .27 PTL body length is definitely short compared to .25 Stevens cases, somewhat like a Short it seems.

    perhaps partially closing the action so the extractor/ejector is against the breech instead...
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    You might consider using the .303/.32 adapter as...

    You might consider using the .303/.32 adapter as a model and machine a new .303/.327 adapter. save your present adapter and I don't think the machin shop time would be too bad.

    Chev. William
  20. I got my action back from my gunsmith's shop in a...

    I got my action back from my gunsmith's shop in a bag with the trigger, repaired hammer, breech block and link and lever all assembled to the outside oft the receiver but did not open it up to check...
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    Forum: Rimfire Area

    Only accuracy comment I have for a Winchester...

    Only accuracy comment I have for a Winchester 1890 in .22WRF is that it hit the eye of a Sparrow at about 35 yards Standing off hand without a sling or rest and with the original Iron sights.
    I was...
  22. Uncra112, RE: contemplated Chamberings vs...

    Uncra112,
    RE: contemplated Chamberings vs action:
    1894 Favorite Stevens;
    .221 Atkins/.22 Ladybug/.22Ladybug-Repeater.
    .25ACP/.25ALR/.25ALS and downloaded .25MACP/.25ALRM
    .32 COLT Short/.32 COLT...
  23. Uscra112, Thank you for more usefulk hints on...

    Uscra112,
    Thank you for more usefulk hints on fitting up a Favorite or model 44 action!
    I had not previously considered making the BB pivot hole Oval in order to allow the BB to be moved back into...
  24. Uscra112, I currently do not have the action in...

    Uscra112,
    I currently do not have the action in hand so cannot answer your question accurately.
    However, from memory, I believe the Breech Block did not close tightly against the rear receiver...
  25. In mid September, I took the action parts and...

    In mid September, I took the action parts and both replacement hammers to my gunsmith and commissioned him to 'rebuild both hammer's Half Cock notches back to original dimensions and contours.
    ...
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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