My favorite load has been 29 gr IMR 3031 with a 180 gr RN, but finally ran out of 3031. I have lots of H4895 and some 4064. Any recommendations? I have 170 gr flat points and some 175 RN hard cast...
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Forum: Leverguns
My favorite load has been 29 gr IMR 3031 with a 180 gr RN, but finally ran out of 3031. I have lots of H4895 and some 4064. Any recommendations? I have 170 gr flat points and some 175 RN hard cast...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
What barrel are you planning to use?
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Midway did have the Hogue free float hand guards on clearence for $19.95 about 2 weeks ago and I bought 2 of them for my rifles.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I have a vintage 1979 production renegade .50 with the set trigger. I have added Williams fire sights and a Warren Custom .209 conversion, but still have the original sights and nipple. $225 shipped.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I am surprised to hear Bass Pro did not have it, as the Bass Pro near me always has Goex BP on hand. May want to call them back and ask that they order it for you. If the powder comes to the store,...
Forum: Leverguns
Thanks. Looks like the .35-200 is best choice for those who cast. Unfortunately, I do not have the equipment or know how to cast.
Forum: Leverguns
Anyone have a good source for some cast boolits around 200 gr for a marlin 336 in .35 Rem? I would like to hear opinions on what works for others who have this caliber rifle. Thanks
Forum: Muzzleloading.
At one time, there was a one piece mount for ML's that used the rear sight holes and tang screw. Anyone know if these are still made? I am on the lookout for one. Thanks
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Thanks for all the replies. I am exploring all the options. If I go to the expense of a rebore, I would probably go to a .54 and shoot round ball.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Anyone know a good source for a .50 barrel for T/C renegade? Thanks
Fired the revolver this morning for first time after having the throats opened. I noticed a huge improvement in groups. Still working on most accurate load, but right now 10.4 gr AA#7 shoots to...
I have tried several things to get my Blackhawk .44 special to group without success. I checked some measurements today and found that my cylinder throats actually average .4285 ( .4282-.4287). I...
Thanks for the suggestions. I may need to try a lighter bullet, or go to .431 or .432. I have gone as high as 7.7 gr Unique and 16.5 gr AA#9. I have tried about every amount of crimp I can think...
Been playing with several load variations in my Ruger Blackhawk flat top .44 special. Have yet to find any combo that gives me a decent 20 yard group. Tried Unique, 231, Red Dot, AA#7 and AA#9. ...
Forum: Leverguns
Anyone have this cartridge listed in their loading manual? Seem to be having trouble getting the cartridges to go through the loading gate. Will chamber if opening bolt and inserting directly into...
Forum: Leverguns
You may want to try looking on the "savage collectors" forum at www.24hourcampfire. All the savage 99 collectors/spare part owners, etc reside there. Fellow that goes by user name "Lightfoot" has...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
One of the best posts of this type that I have read! Looks to be a job well done. Congratulations.
Is anyone using Accurate #9 with a 280-310 gr cast boollit in their Ruger 96/44 lever?
Forum: Leverguns
The address on the barrel of your 99 should be "Westfield, Mass." And all 99s with that barrel address were made after 1960, most 99s with a serial number over 1,000,000 have that address, and were...
Forum: Leverguns
I think I have a few 170 gr Sierra Fps. May try your load in one of my 99s.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
What is the opinion here is a good entry level caliper under $30?
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 |