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  1. 08-01-2018, 12:24 AM #1
    Mgvande
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    56-56 spencer

    Has anyone have first hand experience of using shortened 50-70 brass in a 56-56? Does one have to outside turn the base or anything like that? I'm aware that the inside should be reamed. I'm trying to decide on wether I should purchase the 50-70brass or the starline 56-50 brass. Thanks
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  2. 08-01-2018, 04:37 AM #2
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    Have you converted the block to centrefire?...Or made a new block?
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  3. 08-01-2018, 10:02 AM #3
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    I rebarreled my 1860 carbine and made it a 56-50 thinking I could use the modern cases but the rims were too small. I just cut the Star Line 50-70 cases to length and load them, they work fine.
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  4. 08-02-2018, 01:12 PM #4
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    I have a drop in cf block installed and new mag tube.
    Thanks for the info regarding the starline. I think I will go with the 50-70. The bullet will be an issue I suspect as it should be heeled.
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  5. 08-05-2018, 08:22 PM #5
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    Check with Bernie at Old West Bullet Molds - he may have something for you.
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  6. 08-09-2018, 04:37 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wayne Smith View Post
    Check with Bernie at Old West Bullet Molds - he may have something for you.
    I will do that. Thanks
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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
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LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
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