Any levergun shooters out there with 40-65 experience? I have found lots of data for single shot rifles, not much at all for levers. I was recently given my Grandfather's 1895 Marlin in 40-65. I ran the serial # and it is an 1895 manufacture. I want to build a load for it and take her deer hunting this fall. I have found a couple of Lyman and one RCBS mold that are all between 240 and 260grs, so I am looking for some advice. This is going to be loaded to BP pressures, so my goal is probably around 1200fps with 250ish gr boolit. Any advice?
Oh BTW, here she is. All original. Hasn't been fired in at least 50 years......
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