With the help from a great forum member who sent me some components awhile back, I finally got around to reloading for this old gal (Win 1894 c1902). Bore is good, metal & wood finish is well worn to say the least.
Loaded some lesser starting loads from an old Hodgden manual, then settled on forum member's recommendation, Oregon Trail 170gr over 21.5gr 4895 w/buffer.
Managed 2" - 5 shot grps @ 50yds with old eyes, open sights, low light and some gusty winds.
Wow, what a fun shooter...kinda like a .22 hornet on a bit of steroids...
Going to spend some time with this one, great old caliber IMO.
Anyone out there with some 32-40 brass, plz pm me!
Happy New Year to all!
Ron