I was recently asked to provide some loads to be fired in an original Winchester 1886 Lever Action rifle. This rifle is in very good or better condition but is an early production rifle. Serial Number is 4XX; apparently it was bought direct from the factory by the Utah Prison System and given to an Officer upon his retirement.
How the rifle ended up here in Australia I do not know but the current owner has a letter from the son of the Prison Officer detailing it's history.
I have access to Boolit moulds, Mainly LYMAN & CBE, upto 420grs in weigh.
I would like to load mild charges to protect the rifle.
Any ideas?