In my lever guns I will sometimes start with a dummy round.I will check for fit and then trim the case until I can use the crimp groove and still have the cartridge chamber.
Type: Posts; User: jtaylor1960
Forum: Leverguns
In my lever guns I will sometimes start with a dummy round.I will check for fit and then trim the case until I can use the crimp groove and still have the cartridge chamber.
Forum: Cast Boolits
I have several 32 specials.some are hard to close on this bullet.to fix this problem just trim your brass until you get a good fit.i like to push the bullet into the rifiling while still having the...
Forum: Leverguns
I ordered 250pcs.all the other brass i have is 38/55,30/30 or 375 win. Headstamp.
Forum: Leverguns
I have a ten point on the wall i killed with a 250 gr. Cast from a mountain molds mold i designed.
Forum: Leverguns
In the past i have sized down .358 remington core-lokt bullets to shoot in my 348.they shot well.i used three lee sizing dies, .355,.351 and .348.
Forum: Leverguns
As a general rule the 32 special is a great cast bullet gun.I have several and most will shoot cast better than jacketed bullets even with high velocity hunting loads.Don't be too quick to give up on...
Forum: Leverguns
The 200gr. Hornady flatnose works well on deer.I have loaded it for several friends with H-4350 powder.there is also a 200 gr. FTX bullet available.
The Speer manuals list reduced loads using RL-7 and a 158 gr. pistol bullet.Not much help I know.
Forum: Factory Rifles
I bought one of the current run just before Christmas.I wanted a Whelen carbine for a long time.I wish it had a wood or laminate stock.I'm just glad to get a carbine.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
The Track of The Wolf sells hand cast .543 round balls.
Forum: Hunting with CB's
Is it possible that because of the lower velocity and striking bone that the bullet tumbled rather than fragmented ?
Forum: Leverguns
The Ranch Dog mold mentioned above shoots well in my '64 Winchester.The RCBS is also good.
Forum: Hunting with CB's
I have a small 10 point buck on my wall that I killed several years ago with a 348 win. and a 250 gr. cast bullet I had made from Mountain Molds.
Forum: Leverguns
Is that the FTX gummy tip bullets you are using?I have loaded them in my 348.If I remember right they have more bullet in the case than the hornady flat nose.
Forum: Leverguns
I also have a JES rebore in 38/55 and use the 2.082" brass.Although when all I could get was the longer size I bought it and trimmed it to the shorter length.
Forum: Leverguns
I have a 336 Marlin in 38/55 rebored from 30/30 done by JES.It shoots the RCBS 37-250-GC very well.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I am anxious to see how you make out.I have the same rifle and want to have a load/bullet combination worked out before next years muzzleloader season.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I was talking to a neighbor at the local gun shop today an he mentioned he uses a water souluble oil for patch lube in his .32 cal. squirrel gun.He said with out it he can only shoot a few shots...
Forum: Leverguns
The 32 Special is one of my favorite calibers.Most of mine shoot cast bullets very well with full power loads.Any of the powders you listed should work well.You might try the Ranch Dog mold as it...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
Great job!tThat deer is a real trophy.
Forum: Leverguns
I can't remember exact dates but it was in about 1980 or so there was a run of 32 Special in the angle eject model.I had one and traded it to a friend.I do believe the standard 94 production did stop...
Forum: Leverguns
I have a 336 Marlin JES rebore in 38/55 with the .376" groove diameter.It shoots the RCBS 37-250-fn bullet which weighs about 270 grs. when cast from wheel weights.Groups at 100yds. are just over one...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
What alloy are you using ? Were you able to check the hardness before and after heat treating?
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 |