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    I have one rifle in this chambering and made my...

    I have one rifle in this chambering and made my brass out of PPU with no issues. The necks were a little long but I found they chambered fine. I would suggest coating one of your cases with a black...
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    I use 45-90 in my 43 Mausers which is a very...

    I use 45-90 in my 43 Mausers which is a very similar cartridge. I used dental rubber bands on the base of the cartridge for the first firing. They expanded out and were well centered. After that I...
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    Milsurp fun in the snow

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    I shot a few rounds through the new to me 1909 Argentine. The 12 grains of RedDot and a 314299PB shoot pretty good. On this rifle the lowest sight setting was 200 meters and they are still...
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    Another Argentine Mauser

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    I picked up a 1909 Argentine carbine yesterday. A quick clean up and it has a great looking bore so hopefully its as good a cast 314299 shooter as my 1891 rifle.

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    Tom
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    I partially fill the musket cap with 4f then glue...

    I partially fill the musket cap with 4f then glue it to a card stock disk, then push it into the tube "backwards." I also set up a set of aluminum round stock bored out for a tight fit on the...
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    Mine is still in the original Chassepot needle...

    Mine is still in the original Chassepot needle configuration. Replaced the rubber obturator with one made from a hardware store rubber stopper and formed on a lathe. It works great and has a couple...
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    Now that's a bayonet

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    Finally got a bayonet for the 1866 Chassepot needle rifle. My grandson is pretty excited to go shoot a few rounds with bayonet attached.
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    [ATTACH=CONFIG]321760[/ATT The lee 450 grain...

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    The lee 450 grain bullet is a pretty close copy of the original, It shoots well in my Springfield 1868 Rifle and 1868 Cadet.
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    https://hodgdonpowderco.com/wp-content/uploads/202...

    https://hodgdonpowderco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cowboy-action1-1.pdf

    Page 3 has 45-70 load data for their Triple 7.

    I use BP, and I also like Triple 7 as well. It has a little more...
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    I have several Mausers including the Portuguese...

    I have several Mausers including the Portuguese and quite a bit of the Turk ammo. It is pretty hot ammo, I never had a problem with it however in my older age I have since pulled the bullets, dumped...
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    It started out to be a PIA to install as one leg...

    It started out to be a PIA to install as one leg of the python spring is shorter, its like you need 3 or 4 hands to make it work. I eventually lashed it in place with some dental floss, got the...
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    I size .454 for mine as that's what the cylinder...

    I size .454 for mine as that's what the cylinder throats measure.

    My double action pull was extremely heavy so I replaced the hammer spring with a python spring from Jack First, now I have a poor...
  14. Thread: 50-95 1876

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    320308 I lucked out and found mine on an...

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    I lucked out and found mine on an online auction site a couple years ago for much less than the going rate. I believe it was unfired (probably couldn't find ammo for it), it had a little...
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    As mentioned annealing the copper checks will...

    As mentioned annealing the copper checks will often help, also maybe a different brand of check (I really like the ones from Sage). I have a simple method that seems to work well for getting them...
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    I shoot a short 95 in 8X56 and the long rifle in...

    I shoot a short 95 in 8X56 and the long rifle in 8X50. Both like the lee Bullet, with 2400 in the 8X56 and Herco in 8X50. I have also had good success running .338 jacketed with a little case lube...
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    For real black powder (not substitutes) you can...

    For real black powder (not substitutes) you can use either or weight vs volume. For consistency stay with the same system for records and your loading process (you can most likely be more consistent...
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    I use nickel cases in 45-70 and 45 Colt to I.D....

    I use nickel cases in 45-70 and 45 Colt to I.D. my BP cases. I just treat them as any other BP case, give them a good wash and they are good to go. I have a large mouth gallon jug I fill with water...
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    Just remembered the Lyman 47th edition has a...

    Just remembered the Lyman 47th edition has a write up on all the 1876 calibers (except 50-95).
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    Forum: Leverguns

    https://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php?topic=...

    https://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php?topic=52208.0

    CAScity has a section devoted to the 1876, and separate sections for loading each caliber.
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    Duck(t) Tape History

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FaDI1i8ijs
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    If you cast a lot of odd calibers it might be...

    If you cast a lot of odd calibers it might be worth looking at the NOE push through die with interchangeable sizers.

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTEVLB-PZdM&t=3s...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTEVLB-PZdM&t=3s

    An informative video on using smokeless in BP era Winchesters.
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    Aint nothing better than a shooter grade 1886 :)...

    Aint nothing better than a shooter grade 1886 :)

    Enjoy!
    Tom
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    Same here, just gave it to my son a few months...

    Same here, just gave it to my son a few months ago hope he passes it down to his kids.
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check