Range day with the austrian werndl m1877

[salpal48]

At the Fort Dix Range 14 today. I had an Austrian Werndl M1877 for years But never shot it. It was difficult finding a supply of loading info . Decided to go with Trailboss. I purchased 20 original brass cases from another member and went to work.
using berdan 6.45 mm primer
Loaded 20 grains trailboss behind a 370 Gr cast 43 spanish Boolit Very pleasant surprise , a good group @ 50 yards and Fairly good with Old eyes @ 100 YDS.
Military sights not very good but manageable
Only neck sized the case with an 11mm Gras sizer. I have no dies
Does anyone on this forum shoot this or have had good results with another powder

[kokomokid]

I had one and used 43 Spanish bullet with couple wraps of paper to bring it up to size. Used a case full of 1F swiss bp. If the trigger pull would have been below 10# I would still have it. I remember some of the brass split when I formed them. LB

[salpal48]

Your right, The trigger pull On mine is like pulling a 30 lb weight. It give you a cramp in your finger

[Dan Cash]

Pictures or it didn't happen.

[OuchHot!]

Yes !Please! Pictures!I have wanted to play with one of these. They look like innovative actions that might not be too hard to build from scratch with a lathe and talent.