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rlr48
02-12-2015, 11:23 PM
Having my Stevens 44 1/2 (original) re-barreled in .32 Miller Short for breech seated 190 grain Barnett bullet in Douglas 1:14 twist. Anyone have any tips on loads, brass prepping, or other insight on this caliber?
Tatume
02-13-2015, 07:40 AM
http://singleshotrifles.com/moulds.htm#.32

http://singleshotrifles.com/cappers.htm
rhbrink
02-13-2015, 08:08 AM
PM me if you like I started shooting one last fall so learning too.


RB
Nobade
02-13-2015, 08:40 AM
Wouldn't that cartridge be a mite stout for an original Stevens? Seems it might eventually cause wear.

-Nobade
Nueces
02-13-2015, 09:59 AM
The Stevens 44.5 is a vertical sliding block action, like the Winchester High Wall. Plenty strong. The 44 is the weaker one.
Goatwhiskers
02-13-2015, 10:15 AM
I would strongly suggest that you also post your inquiry on the assra.com forum. Those guys have got it together when it comes to the old single shots, tons of info. GW
Nobade
02-13-2015, 09:54 PM
The Stevens 44.5 is a vertical sliding block action, like the Winchester High Wall. Plenty strong. The 44 is the weaker one.

I understand that. But they're still not made out of 4150 or other modern high strength alloy steel. I was thinking mainly of wear on the block face and firing pin hole. That cartridge is typically run at extremely high pressure.

-Nobade
Clay M
02-15-2015, 01:31 PM
Great choice.. I have been to Kyle Millers shop in St Onge South Dakota .. Really a fine guy..
I am assuming he is still there. It has been over ten years since I visited him.
I would call his shop and he can point you in the right direction for loading data ..

Name: Miller Arms Inc
Street: 176 Purl Street
Saint Onge, sd 57779-9998
Phone: (605) 642-5160