Cast load for 1941 Johnson?
I just picked up a 1941 Johnson in 30-06 and would like to try it out using a cast load that will cycle the action. I searched this forum but did not find any information on loads. My initial gut feeling is to try my M1 Garand load which is 35 grains of H4895 and a 311-299 WW bullet (I'd start at 32 grains and work up). Does anyone have any load information or thoughts on my plan?
Thanks, Vern
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photos of threaded muzzle
Here are pictures of the threaded muzzle on my Johnson. I found a 2012 discussion about someone else who has a threaded muzzle and no one had any information on when or why. It looks like there was once a cap or something else on the muzzle at one time as there are remnants of solder or braze metal on the face of the sight base.
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