Lets discuss the 1894's in particular those chambered in .39spl/,357Mag but not limited to this caliber. Cast bullets' are king but what weight and design works best for accuracy or for hunting?
Here is mine. I have an inexpensive 1.5 x 5x knickoff of the Leupold scope sitting on it. The scope in well under $100Cdn, holds zero on my 9MM guns and we shall see if it works with heavy .357mag loads. I just can't afford better glass right now.
I sighted the gun in at 50 yards using the Lyman 358429 bullet over 14.6 gr of 4227 set off by Winchester Small Rifle Magnum primers, OAL 1.553", mixed brass This load is recommended by Ron Flexall. It is a compressed powder load. Out to 50 yards this load simply tears one ragged hole in the targets. I have not Cronoed this load yet, but will next range visit.
I want to try the Lyman 358477, 358156 and the the Lyman 358430 bullets as well.
Your loads and experiences are of real interest. Does mixing 38spl cartridges with .357mag cause issues. I woul prefger to only use .357mag cases but load a lot of 38spl cartridges for revolver use as well.
As I have written on another thread this gun has been one of those life ling wish lists that finally got filled. Feel free to post your 1894's here as well.
Take Care
Bob