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Good Evening. I have a .314" mold that is not working well for my Lee-Metford Mark II*. Would like to find someone who can open the mold to .318". Thanks, Randy

Good Afternoon. Just back from the range and the Greene was amazing. The loading sequence, my first attempt at Greene cartridges, and some excellent craftsmanship from the 1860s worked perfectly. ...

Tried that one. The problem is the wide base that needs that width to hold the trigger guard in place. My buddy the machinist has got his lathe warmed up. Thanks, Randy

Yes, I have read that up to 4,000 were produced with some getting as far as Russia. I too find it interesting how the designers came to their different solutions in solving the mysteries of...

Yes, looking more and more like I will have to engage my machinist buddy for a backup nipple.

The Springfield Museum posted a good amount of information on the Greene and they suggested that "a...

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I am getting ready to head to the range next week to make some smoke with my Greene rifle. Have worked up the two-bullet system and cartridge. The rifle is exotic to say the...

Good Afternoon. Been shooting a Mark I/II for 4 years and just use 80gr FF with carded wool to fill the airspace. The smell is interesting and I do get a slight snowstorm but no other issues. In...

I also appreciate shooting BPCR. However, my cases have their issues too: cleaning, much work on the press, sperations/splits, costs, dies, case trimming equipment, Etc. So, not sure which method...

The Brits too used some unusually large caliber rounds for incendiary work against the Zeppelins bombing England. Randy

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Just back from the range and again had great luck with my tube in a tube system. Completely not authentic but does provide an easier, faster, and cheaper method of cartridge...

Good Evening Bigslug,

If you need more "steam" you can switch to 3F. I usually load with 2F and have recently switched to 3F for more steam and for easier cleanup. From my research I was ready...

Good Afternoon. Had some free time today and found this thread. Please see my variation on making the Chassepot cartridges at Milsurps.com by using the search term "Chassepot Cartridge...

Good Afternoon. That is outstanding success with the Chassepot!

I am not sure how you made your cartridges but I would like to offer my technique for making them and how I have gotten away from...

Good Morning. Will be receiving an '86 Mannlicher (11mm) next month and need a .441 mold that is RN and double-cavity. This is the standard dia and I am open to a bit larger bullet and...