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I actually did a chamber cast, and got a decent measurement. My chamber is about 1.75” in length, which is a good bit over standard (1-11/16”).

That being said, I was using previously reformed...

Thanks to all for the suggestions, I will be seating my bullet deeper to see if that helps!


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Hey guys, just had a chance in between morning and evening deer hunts to shoot my new Shiloh Sharps (Farmingdale). Still waiting on some tools to come in for brass conditioning, so I'm just using cut...

Thanks again Tar Heel for your research…just measured oal at 2.38”. I think you may be onto something!


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Tar Heel,

Thanks for steering me in the right direction. Here are the measurements, best I could do with a digital caliper:
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Moderators, please move this post to vintage ammo!


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Thanks oley, I will try and move this post!


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Hey guys, I recently won an auction for a few choice rcbs die sets…included in the lot was a bunch of vintage rifle cartridges. One was a 45-75 WCF, a few 50 2-1/2” Sharps, and the guy pictured...

Very nice, any idea what velocity you were getting with that load? I did the math, and it appears that you are using close to the standard load of 40% H4198 of the black powder charge (6 dram?).
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Wow, great looking buff! And the fact that you used a hammer double is icing on the cake! I have to ask...what caliber, and what load did you use?

I’ve got a Holland Paradox with hammers, got her...

I can assure you, when I was shooting another guy’s 577 double to try it out, it would cause me to take a step back if I didn’t have my stance correct. About 8 full power rounds is enough per...

I agree, and I’ll post pics when it comes in. It’s going to be a long 9-12 months for sure!


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Elk, I do have a copy of Wright’s book, what a great book! I also have a copy of the woodleigh manual, which has lots of loads for double rifles.

Africa is definitely on the horizon. Buffalo for...

Sounds good to me, I’ll give it a shot.


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Interesting...I tried paper patching a while ago and lost patience with it. Maybe I’ll give it another shot, still have all my paper and cutting tools


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Elk Hunter, I don’t have access to wheel weights...what hardness is that? Would Lyman #2 be close?

My gun will be regulated for the full 3” load, 750 @ 2050 fps. I’ll probably try both 650 and 750...

Hmm...good question. Max loads are about 40k, so maybe 20k to 30k?


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Guys, I recently purchased a double rifle in .577 NE, and would like to order a mold for cheap practice. With a bullet weight of 650 grains or so, what alloy would you recommend? I only buy 16:1 for...

Oops, that would be good to know! This one is in 45-60.

Hey guys,

Just purchased a new Cimarron 1876 Centennial from BACO. Prior to this purchase, I bought a new Lyman 457191 mould and a .457 lube/sizer die, and cast about 100 bullets to start, lubed...

Well, finally got a chance to get to the range today, although with a 20mph crosswind and a temperature of 28 degrees, conditions weren't the greatest. I got a chance to try some of the bullets I...

Thanks guys for all the great info!

Hello guys,

Just received my letter from Shiloh today letting me know that my rifle is going into production in a few weeks. Rifle on order is a long range express with 26" round barrel chambered...

Just wanted to say thanks again to all who have sent bullets for me to try! Thanks to the kind members on this site, I now have 6 different bullets to try. As I get time to head to the range, I will...

Very nice, one day when I grow up I’ll be able to afford a nitro double!