FromTheWoods
02-11-2012, 09:29 PM
The quest continues.
We've been using shot buffer in my son's .32-20--original Winchester 1873 made in 1886. Without it, lead bullets tumble. Jackets are fine. Excellent accuracy. BUT, we'd like to load lead without the buffer.
The bore looked horrible. Worst I've seen. Read about leading here, and asked him if he might like to try brushing his bore with a copper sponge. Amazing! It now has rifling!
He slugged it and came up with .315. Is that a normal diameter for these rifles that are listed to have a .312 bore?
A while back, received advice from "405" that I might take and try Desperado bullets in it. Looks as if .313 is as wide as they go. Will that bump to fit his bore?
I'd appreciate your input on diameter, hardness, and suppliers--and anything else you'd like to toss this way.
We've been using shot buffer in my son's .32-20--original Winchester 1873 made in 1886. Without it, lead bullets tumble. Jackets are fine. Excellent accuracy. BUT, we'd like to load lead without the buffer.
The bore looked horrible. Worst I've seen. Read about leading here, and asked him if he might like to try brushing his bore with a copper sponge. Amazing! It now has rifling!
He slugged it and came up with .315. Is that a normal diameter for these rifles that are listed to have a .312 bore?
A while back, received advice from "405" that I might take and try Desperado bullets in it. Looks as if .313 is as wide as they go. Will that bump to fit his bore?
I'd appreciate your input on diameter, hardness, and suppliers--and anything else you'd like to toss this way.