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Here’s a link to a reference to the experimental 46 WCF: http://www.cartridgecollector.net/46-winchester-center-fire Looks promising, I wonder what the H2O volume is? 577Nitro- In practical terms I doubt you’d lose much capacity compared to your wildcat, but the long neck of the 46 WCF would be han...

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Here’s a link to a reference to the experimental 46 WCF:

http://www.cartridgecollector.net/46-wi ... enter-fire

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Your 450 wildcat is a logical extension of the 450 Alaskan. The 450 Alaskan was designed around the 348 Win case but with good strong brass available in 50/110, it would make sense to design a new cartridge that would utilise a full length 50/110 case. I assume your wildcat is based on a necked down...

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Nice pick up.

I don’t know that the length, width and depth of the action is any different to a regular 94 action. It would be interesting to compare that action with a regular 94.

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For inspiration on an alternative quarter rib, google James R Anderson Ruger No.1. In a custom No.1 he built he features a custom quarter rib where the rear scope base sits over the receiver ring. The quarter rib is designed to accept Talley QD scope mounts. At one time Dakota supplied semi finished...

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If you are using a Ruger No.1 quarter rib your options are to use offset rings or use one of the older scopes that have a longer body. If you like low fixed power scopes I believe Leupold made a fixed 3X with a longer body. It may still be available from their custom shop. Since it’s a custom some g...

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Another example to consider is the 35Whelen in the Rem 7600 and M700. Both models were equipped from the factory with a 1in 16” twist barrel and Rem factory loads could be had with 200gr PSP and 250 PSP pills.

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With the short neck of the 35 Rem it’s not unusual to have the GC sitting below the neck line. As long as the GC is properly secured to the GC shank you should be good to go. Some of my heavyweight cast bullets in the 35 Rem and 348 Win have the GC sitting well below the neckline and I’ve never had ...

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I have a Marlin in 35Rem and the twist rate is 1 in 16”. That rifle accurately stabilises cast FN pills that weigh 250gr. It’s really about the length of the bullet. A cast FN pill is relatively short. Obviously all copper pills are longer than conventional cup and core jacketed bullets, so the slow...

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I have two B-92’s, one in 44 and another in 357. Both are great rifles and chamberings. The 44 needs a little more attention if loading cast, as it has a large groove diameter and shallow rifling. The 357 is a better plinker /fun gun and that’s what I use the 357 for. However as much as I like them ...

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As some of you may know Lil’Gun is a wonder powder when used in the 22Hornet. It provides relatively high velocity and lower pressure than other powders. Just wondering whether anyone has experimented with Lil’Gun in the 25-20? I came across some loads on a website that quoted Lil’Gun loads where pr...

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Barnes list data using IMR 4350, which may help.

https://www.barnesbullets.com/wp-conten ... terWeb.pdf

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You might find this linked thread useful.

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthrea ... st15560704

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As it was introduced during the transition from black powder to smokeless Winchester hedged their bets and introduced a version of the 405 that was better suited to BP use. Winchester did the same with the 32 Win Special in the 94 Winchester.

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Well done on finding the rifle - those Brownings are very desirable copies of the originals. I had a 1886 SRC that I bought new in 93 when I lived in the UK and regretted selling it. A few years ago I came across another and bought it. I fitted this one with a buttstock from a Win EL model. Surprisi...

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Most 375’s are top ejects but there was a small number of 375 AE’s made as well. The one I have has no additional safeties and the Monte Carlo buttstock, which I believe was dropped after a year into AE production. I think my 375 AE also has a folding rear sight, most likely made by Lyman or Marbles...

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So probably a .377 sizer. With a gas check Bullet, that should seal perfectly. With the wide throat a 378 or 379 sizer will work better as some moulds will drop bullets that are 378/379 in diameter. With any straight wall case I like to use the largest diameter bullet that still chambers and cycles...

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A lot of moulds available are designed for the 38/55, which uses a slightly longer case. As you are likely aware the 375 cases are slightly shorter. You can always crimp into a lube groove but a Lee FCD allows you to crimp anywhere along the bullet to achieve the correct OAL. Ranchdog did a lot of w...

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If you do a google search you will find a pic of sectioned 38/55, 30/30 and 375 Win brass. The 38/55 brass is quite thin in the case head area. When pushed 38/55 brass bulge quite markedly. In my view you should only use 38/55 brass for low pressure loads. They were designed to maximise case volume ...

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That’s a nice piece, Jim.

There is an interesting word used by Greeks that is a great concept to live our lives by. It’s called Philotimo. Below is a YouTube clip that tries to explain the concept.

https://youtu.be/vyOIgzVKLT4

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It’s the 50/90 Sharps case that has a base diameter of 0.565. The 50 AK is just a shortened 50/110. Doing what your proposing is the same as shooting a 38 spec in a 357, only the 50 Ak is tapered and will slump to the bottom of the chamber, so may affect accuracy. I prefer not to use shorter brass a...

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I have one too. I bought one when they first came out but sold that and regretted doing that. A few years ago I saw another one and picked it up. On the rear sight, I prefer an older steel Lyman or Redfield peeps. There is an outfit making a modern version of the Redfield peep sight. Another one to ...

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You might want to check the 50 cal moulds that are available from Accurate Moulds. All the bullet specs are available on their site. Follow the link below: http://www.accuratemolds.com/catalog.php?page=23 If you can’t find a suitable mould there you can always design your own mould at the Mountain M...

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I actually watched the stock maker fit mine up. The tangs fitted fine with no adjustment there required. The stocks did have slightly different internal inletting and this did need some fitting work. However going the other way, ie Browning stock to fit a Winchester action, may not need much, if any...

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I bought a stock set that came off a Miroku made Win 1886 EL (shotgun butt stock) and had the butt stock fitted to my Browning 1886 SRC.

It wasn’t exactly interchangeable and had to have areas relieved to fit. I didn’t trust myself to do it and had a stock maker fit it properly.

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FWIW my factory 94BB 375 has a 6 groove barrel with a 1 in 12” twist and I have no problem obtaining good accuracy out of that barrel. 38/55 barrels generally have a 1 in 18” twist but a number of single shot 38/55 rifles these days have a 1 in 12” twist to stabilise heavy cast bullets.

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I’m not 100% sure but I think the barrels on the AE Big Bores were a different thread. I have top eject and AE versions in 375 Win and the AE barrel has a heavier profile. At a minimum you would need the larger barrel bands that retain the magazine and forearm altered to fit the heavier profile barr...

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Turnbull developed the 348 Turnbull which I believe is based on the 45/70 case. It was designed to fit Marlin 1895 rifles. As an alternative to reboring, occasionally you come across 348 take-off barrels that could possibly be re-purposed. Something like the 338 RCM case could be necked up to 348 an...

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I think you will need a shell lifter from an original Win 1886 and the “S” hook. I’d try the lifter first without fitting the “S” hook. To fit the hook the M71 lever will need to milled to accept the part. Your smith will need to use a 1886 lever to work out the slot he needs to mill into the M71 le...

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Bill - that Accurate mould looks very similar to a Saeco mould that I have. It works well in a later model 336 in 35 Rem but as you mention the short throat is a bit of an issue. I seat the bullet in the case so that it fits that chamber freely, then crimp in a separate operation using a Lee FCD. I ...

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Thanks Michael.

I'm not sure why there's such a disparity, particularly as the serial number doesn't appear to have been tampered with.

I only paid $180 for it at an auction and it will still make an interesting small game rifle, albeit now with a few questions about its history.

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Pete44ru - I hope you are right. I'll give the barrel a good going over during the weekend. Thanks for pointing that out. Michael - the serial number looks centered and to me it doesn't look like it's been tampered with. I've sent you a few photos along with pics of the font and wording used on the ...

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Thanks for the comments. I think Tycer has the right idea - just reline what I have and try not to mess too much with it. The barrel internally is really bad with areas of rifling missing. I plan to use cast in it so a reline is really in order. Twobit - the serial number is 16737, which, according ...

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Hello everyone, I have an old 1892 rifle that I bought as a project. It's been on the back burner for a while and I think I should get this one going while I can still use open sights. It has all the features that I like in such a rifle: Straight grip Half mag with button mag Octagonal barrel No sad...

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Ragnor - in case this is still an issue for you, check the link to a thread on M71 conversions: http://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8721043/m/4421092691?r=9671017691#9671017691 In the thread Doug Turnbull suggests you need to keep OAL to 2.65" minimum to prevent cartridge flip.

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To fit the "S" hook you would need to have the 71 lever machined. Deleting the "S" hook was one of the 'improvements' made when Winchester re-designed the 1886 to produce the 71. I would try to fit the 1886 lifter without machining the lever and not fit the "S" hook at ...

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With the larger calibers in a levergun you don't want a rifle that's too light. You can load it down of course but then you can use a smaller cartridge. One of the best for your application would be a 375 BB in a Winchester or a Marlin. The Winchester in a top eject is quite a bit lighter - it weigh...

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Winchester didn't make many 375's in AE format before they dropped the chambering. That's the one I'd keep, especially since you have the loading gear.

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Congrats on your new rifle. Those Chiappas are based on a 92 and are quite a strong action. The 44 mag is perfectly adequate for the UK deer species but you will need to handload to ensure the 1700 ft lbs requirement. To reach that with a traditional weight of 240 gr you'll need a velocity over 1786...

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Before trying to have one made, have you looked at the later Winchester Model 71's produced by Miroku? They weren't produced all that long ago, so Winchester might have parts for them.

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As mentioned a Lee FCD will solve your problem. You can load to a longer LOA in the 1886 but unless you alter throat you need to use two diameter or bore riding bullet designs. There are moulds that will work fine in unaltered Browning 1886 chambers. In the past Lyman made a mould designated 462560 ...

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Most leverguns chambered for rifle cartridges have short throat / no throats, as per your throat impression. The main exception that I can think of is the 375 Win. However leverguns in pistol cals generally do have long throats. It's best to pick bullet moulds that were designed for leverguns, i.e. ...

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Back in the day there were a few experimenters using improved 348 cases that had their rims turned down to form rimless cases for use in bolt actions. Many years later Winchester introduced their WSM cartridges that were designed along similar lines (i.e. rimless, reshaped 348 brass). Also, there we...

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BlaineG wrote:
I couldn't get along with the curved metal buttplate on mine.

It's not just the curved buttplate, the comb is also a little narrow. If you can find one the buttstock off one of the Winchester 1886 lightweights is a vast improvement.

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I prefer to use a cast iron frypan at home, preferably one with a wooden handle - not only for insulation but also for additional leverage. The main exception is for acidic foods as those foods cause cast iron to rust easily and if that happens it taints the flavour of the food. Dutch ovens or camp ...

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Assuming we are talking leverguns, the first point to note is that most rifle caliber chambers in leverguns have little to no throat. So the projectile's size and shape ahead of the crimp groove will have a bearing on the OAL. Quite a few FN levergun projectiles are two diameter designs to account f...

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Depending on where you are in Oz you may be able to locate a company that can supply an alloy suitable for bullet making. This might be easier starting out but once you know what you need you can go scrounging for the right components and make your own. 2207 is a good powder for loads in the 45/70. ...

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I didn't think you folks could own firearms over there. What gives are our politicians lying to us! Our laws were radically changed following a mass shooting in Tasmania in 1996. The new laws introduced after that incident essentially took away our semi auto rifles & shotguns (incl rimfires !!)...

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Hey Pete, that sounds like a great adventure, made even more special by having your son along. A few years ago I hunted in a similar location to you by the sounds of it. It was about 250 Km's from Gove and I used my 45/90 levergun with cast pills to take a buffalo. Did you manage to recover any Wood...

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Marlin did chamber their original 95 for the 33 Winchester. Perhaps that was what he was thinking?

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