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Just a quick update before family and dinner!

Thanks to all here!

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Hornady 325 grain FTX, Starline Case, CCI 200 lighting 51.5 grains of Reloader 7 made 2088fps out of a 28 inch...

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I found yet another reference that associates Rugers with modern 1885's (In Speers manual)

My rifle does not say black powder only. It is the sporter version. \

I leave soon for the...

I appreciate everybody's insight.

My goal is not to load this thing to "shoulder busting" levels. The nature of a high case capacity, and smokeless powder warrant higher charge weights. It is...

This is the the rifle

https://www.winchesterguns.com/products/discontinued/rifles/model-1885-traditional-sporter-case-hardened.html#

The next link is to The Hodgon Powder Company warning page....

Thank you Nobade.

I understand what you are saying.

Good point. I have the Lyman #50, Their Cast bullet manual, and an old accurate manual. None list jacketed bullets.

While i type this i remember an article or two from Ken Waters in Pet Loads.
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Happy new year all.

4 years ago now, I inherited one beautiful modern Win/Miroku 1885 single shot. It has a round, 28 inch barrel.

I also have a nice little pile of Starline 45-90 brass.
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