Anyone have a Texan FW instruction manual or reasonable copy?

[skees]

I have the press and a bunch of bushings plus a faded bushing chart. It works great but I had to adjust it by feel and memory from when Dad and I had one like it back in '72. Just want to make sure it's adjusted right and for that I'd like to read the instructions.

Right amount of right kind of powder, right number of BB's, right wads, shells feed right, gun goes bang like it's supposed to and hasn't flown apart yet, but clay targets don't always break. Must be something wrong with the reloader.

[Taylor]

I could use some info on these presses too. New to me press,flea market find this weekend.I will post pics later.Not to hijack skees,just trying to get this rolling for both our benefit.Thanks--Will.

[Pressman]

I might have, have to look later, send me a PM with email addy.
Ken

[seagiant]

Hi,
They are pretty much just like a MEC!

I like the progressives that Texan makes (made)!

https://www.mecshootingsports.com/images/document/600jr.pdf

[Taylor]

Here's what I have--$50. It came with a wrench,2 crimp dies,6 and 8 point.Bushings---4x,6 and 8. B,C,D,E,G,J and R. I could use a manual (like everyone else) and a 1 oz shot bushing. Anything else that might be of use.Just recently developed an interest in shot shell reloading.128615128616

[seagiant]

Hi,
Well,IMO you got a deal, thats a nice one! Spend the money and get a good SHOTSHELL manual.

Be careful Shotshell Loading is fun and addictive!

[Taylor]

I have it taken apart now.Cleaning it up and re-painting.Maybe someday there will be powder.:bigsmyl2: Finding a manual is proving to be a chore too.

[hpdrifter]

http://adi-limited.com/handloaders/bushing_as30n.asp

Not a lot of help probably, but the only reference to an FW that I could find a chart on.

There is a progressive press at steves.com that shows some bushings, but they don't correlate to my powder FW bushings. Mine are 110,122,126,130, 2X, 4,3X, & 6; 2X is 7/8ths, 3 is 1oz, 4X is 1 1/8 oz, and 6 is 1 1/4oz shot; according to the chart here.

http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/FIREARMS/texan_m_iv.pdf

[slim1836]

Skees,

If you do find the information on the TEXAN, please send me a copy.

I have one like that also.

Slim

[buckwheatpaul]

I have a Model DP-II Assembly Instructions/Operating Instructions;Conversion Kit Instructions; Texan Powder Charge Bushing Table; and a copy of the Texan Reloading Equipment and Metallic Accessories catelogue....If I can help I would be glad to make copies and mail them to you...just pm me.....Paul

[Taylor]

pm sent

[Taylor]

Hi,
Well,IMO you got a deal, thats a nice one! Spend the money and get a good SHOTSHELL manual.

Be careful Shotshell Loading is fun and addictive!

I have an NR Davis double that I dove hunt with.Just a fine old gun.I've managed to get 2 good manuals,so if'n I can get the right bushings and info on the press,I'll be set. I've decided on a Green Dot load with 7800psi,the gun should hold to that.

[sparky45]

I found my stash of Texan FW info. You'll need a #3 shot bushing for 1oz. loads. As far as the powder charge bushing, that's going to be a problem because it's totally dependent upon which shotshell hull you choose to use. As far as dropping 20.5 of Green Dot, it's #133 powder bushing. So, first thing first is a reloading manual, the older the better and I suggest the Lyman manual. Reason I say the "older the better" is that a newer manual will have lots of information you won't be able to use since the Texan info only covers Older Powders. At any rate, I will get you a copy of the bushing chart and I also found my original Model FW Assembly Instructions and parts list.

[Taylor]

I have Lyman and Hodgdon manual's.Federal Gold Metal and Federal 12SO wad.The load I chose came from Lyman.I'm new at this,which is why I'm listening and hopefully learning.

[sparky45]

Great! I have a #2X, #3 shot bushing, and a #7. In powder bushings, I have a H and a #142. These were from an estate and aren't in the best condition, but certainly usable.
I'll get the paperwork scanned and added to this topic later today.

[sparky45]

OK; here's what I have:http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb351/glynnm1945/IMG_0002_zpswebirthy.jpg (http://s1201.photobucket.com/user/glynnm1945/media/IMG_0002_zpswebirthy.jpg.html)
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http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb351/glynnm1945/IMG_0004_zpsmwxpsvms.jpg (http://s1201.photobucket.com/user/glynnm1945/media/IMG_0004_zpsmwxpsvms.jpg.html)

[sparky45]

Any way the above post could be made into a sticky?

[Taylor]

agreed,sometimes it can get difficult when dealing with older toy's.Any source is a good source,let's add it to our library.

[LUBEDUDE]

Any way the above post could be made into a sticky?

Good idea, this subject has come up before.

[Taylor]

I wanted to take the opportunity to thank everyone who helped me with parts and info.Thank you so very much.My powder (or 1 of them) should be here this week,then I'll be ready.

Now to find that Lyman All American.