11mm mauser

[jonk]

Now first off, I reload 'regularly' for my 71/84 no problem. 370 gr .448" bullet. However, just because I can try it...

I'm thinking of taking the primed cases to the range and a can of FFG with a powder measure. Fill them right on the spot, just about full. Then drop an ox-yoke patch or lubricated wad on top and finger seat a .451 lead round ball. Carefully chamber so it doesn't dump out.

Option 2: same principle but with a light load of smokeless and the balls rolled in LLA. Mabye 3-4 gr of bullseye. The .451 ball should provide just enough neck tension in the .446 sized neck.

What do you think?

[Buckshot]

.............Don't know about the BP portion of the question but the RB and smokless should be a lot of fun! Let us know what happens!

................Buckshot

[NickSS]

I shoot a 71/84 Mauser sporter that someone years ago sporterized by cutting the barrel off and making the magazine a 1/2 length. I have shot both black powder and smokeless in it but never tried round balls. However I have shot 457 RB in a 45-70 with excellent results. A full case of powder may be too much for the RB in the 11mm. use that load with a regular bullet with BP lube and you will enjoy it. leave enough space so that you compress the powder at least 1/16 inch when you seat it. Then you will get the true flavor of what the rifle was like to shoot originally.

[jonk]

Well guys, it twas a good idea, but I found out that I'm all out of .451 round balls! And no mold to make the same!

Gotta buy more. My Remington New Army has to be shot. :)

[3rptr]

Well, it sounded like good messy fun !