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by southfork
Thu Jul 07, 2022 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 Winchester Parts Gun
Replies: 26
Views: 1274

Re: 1876 Winchester Parts Gun

What recipe worked for you with 3031 powder and the 300 grain lead bullet?
by southfork
Tue Jun 07, 2022 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast or jacketed bullets in pitted 1894 Winchester barrel?
Replies: 11
Views: 1072

Re: Cast or jacketed bullets in pitted 1894 Winchester barrel?

Well, I guess that I am going to start with jacketed bullets and see how they do. I have a lot of fairly new 150 Gr jacketed round nose, flat point, bullets in .308. I also have some 110 or 115 gr flat nose, hollow point, jacketed bullets in .308. I can load either of these in 30-30 brass, but may s...
by southfork
Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast or jacketed bullets in pitted 1894 Winchester barrel?
Replies: 11
Views: 1072

Re: Cast or jacketed bullets in pitted 1894 Winchester barrel?

Thanks for that input. If my 1894 was in 38-55, I would only use cast bullets in it since it was never intended to shoot faster than 1500 or 1600 FPS. But I would like to get the higher 30-30 velocities. I an afraid if I start shooting cast, I can't easily go to jacketed bullets. I am sure some othe...
by southfork
Mon Jun 06, 2022 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast or jacketed bullets in pitted 1894 Winchester barrel?
Replies: 11
Views: 1072

Cast or jacketed bullets in pitted 1894 Winchester barrel?

My old, full length, 1894 Winchester rifle in 30-30 was made in 1903. Its has very little wear at the muzzle and the lands look strong. However, the bore is dark and pitting in the bore grooves is pretty obvious. I have not fired it, but have had it in the safe for decades. I am wondering whether th...
by southfork
Sat Mar 12, 2022 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I like the Keith SWC Bullets
Replies: 10
Views: 891

Re: I like the Keith SWC Bullets

So, is anyone successfully using the Keith SWC bullets in a Rossi 357 Magnum carbine? Or is feeding them a problem? I have the bullet mold in .358 and am looking at a Rossi in 357 mag.
by southfork
Sat Mar 12, 2022 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where have all the Rossis gone?
Replies: 43
Views: 3164

Re: Where have all the Rossis gone?

If you think finding 30-30 or 357 Mag ammo for your lever action is difficult today, then try finding 480 Ruger ammo! Our family has a new-in-the-box Rossi Puma Model 92 that I recently found in storage, and I don't think its 480 Ruger ammo is even being made anymore? Hopefully its only on a long pa...
by southfork
Wed Sep 29, 2021 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well I went and did it, 480 ruger carbine
Replies: 56
Views: 7010

Re: well I went and did it, 480 ruger carbine

The Lee Factory Crimp Dies include a 'Rifle" type? How is that different? Lee sells a 480 Ruger Bullet mold around 400 gr if I remember correctly. I have one but haven't used it yet (I haven't yet shot my Rossi/Puma either).
by southfork
Sun May 27, 2018 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Providence Tool Sights
Replies: 10
Views: 2640

Re: Providence Tool Sights

Do you have to drill and tap a Winchester Model 1895 receiver for this sight, or not?
by southfork
Fri Mar 16, 2018 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WANT! Win 95 in 7.62 Russian!
Replies: 19
Views: 4381

Re: WANT! Win 95 in 7.62 Russian!

I think that 303 British and 30-40 Krag calibers in a Winchester 95 would be close enough to the Russian, that you wouldn't know the difference. Just the loading without the stripper clip. I have one of each in the rifle configuration, and both have nice bores. I plan on shooting both, now that I am...
by southfork
Fri Mar 16, 2018 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 .. 45-75 or .45-60?
Replies: 22
Views: 4338

Re: 1876 .. 45-75 or .45-60?

I have had an original Winchester 1876 in 45-60 for a lot of years, but have never fired it. The bore isn't too bad looking for an old black powder rifle. I don't know if it is feasible to fire smokeless handloads in it or not, but I do have a 40+year old issue of the American Rifleman with an artic...
by southfork
Mon Feb 26, 2018 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Factory engraved Ballard
Replies: 26
Views: 5021

Re: Factory engraved Ballard

Thanks for that info, Marlinman. The Marlin-Ballard that I have in 44W caliber has the drill and tap holes spaced for scope mounting blocks similar to the spacing of blocks in the above picture. Of course, there are screws in the threaded holes now and they look like they have always been there. Why...
by southfork
Tue Feb 20, 2018 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Factory engraved Ballard
Replies: 26
Views: 5021

Re: Factory engraved Ballard

Hey, Marlinman93, to the best of your knowledge, were any of the Marlin Ballard rifles d&t for scope mount blocks at the factory in the 1870s or 1880s?
by southfork
Mon Jan 22, 2018 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First .32 Winchester Special
Replies: 19
Views: 3703

Re: First .32 Winchester Special

Hey, I've got a question: For those who reload 32 Special, what bullet choices do you have? Can .323 jacketed, 170 gr, round nose bullets that Hornaday makes (presumably for milsurp 8mm rifles) also be used? Or, just the .321 jacketed, Hot-Cor flat nose bullets made by Speer? Reason that I ask is, I...
by southfork
Thu Jan 18, 2018 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Captech/Jamison
Replies: 15
Views: 2982

Re: Captech/Jamison

Yes, bad news. I am glad that i bought my 40-82 Winchester brass from them when i did. But I would have bought more if I knew they would be shutting their doors. They must still have inventory somewhere. Anybody know where their inventory went?
by southfork
Mon Dec 25, 2017 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So, you think you wanna move to Wyoming?
Replies: 22
Views: 4321

Re: So, you think you wanna move to Wyoming?

What are the things that you aren't fond of in Texas? And what part of Texas? I was born in north, central Texas, and have had a desire to go back and see what it is like nowadays.
by southfork
Mon Dec 25, 2017 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where can I find a sight elevator for 1893 Marlin?
Replies: 6
Views: 1736

Re: Where can I find a sight elevator for 1893 Marlin?

Marlinman, I think you are correct. I compared the picture of the rear Marlin sight in Bob's catalog to the sight on my 1893, and they are different. My 1893 was made in about 1904, per the serial number (293XXX), and maybe Bob's sights are for later Marlins. It is possible that the elevator is not ...
by southfork
Sat Dec 23, 2017 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where can I find a sight elevator for 1893 Marlin?
Replies: 6
Views: 1736

Where can I find a sight elevator for 1893 Marlin?

I have had this nice, old, 1893 Marlin lever action rifle in 32-40 caliber for most of my life, and when I pulled it out to play with it the other day, I noticed that the rear sight elevator was missing. I am not sure when I lost it, but looked around and couldn't find it. Anybody know a likely sour...
by southfork
Sat Dec 23, 2017 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So, you think you wanna move to Wyoming?
Replies: 22
Views: 4321

Re: So, you think you wanna move to Wyoming?

Wyoming is the ONLY state that has been losing population, according to a story that I recently read (can't remember the source of the story). If true, that tells you a lot about things to consider before moving there. My daughter and family recently moved to from Wyoming, however, and reportedly to...
by southfork
Tue Dec 05, 2017 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ballard in .50-70 Govt.
Replies: 19
Views: 3864

Re: Ballard in .50-70 Govt.

Nice Ballard! I wonder, though, why your first year Marlin Ballard came with a forged steel receiver, whereas my somewhat later Marlin Ballard in 44w supposedly came with a cast steel receiver??? If Marlin had the technology to forge their receivers in 1875, why did they not do so consistently? I ha...
by southfork
Wed Nov 01, 2017 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are you shooting buckshot?
Replies: 14
Views: 2993

Re: Are you shooting buckshot?

I have wondered about using buckshot in full choke shotguns. Isn't that hard on the barrel where it is choked? Is it even recommended to use a full choke? I could use either a cylinder bore or a full choke, and don't wish to damage either gun.
by southfork
Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 94 32 spec
Replies: 4
Views: 1154

Re: Win 94 32 spec

My 94 in that caliber is a Saddle Ring Carbine. From the era when people still rode horses on a daily basis.
by southfork
Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice 1892 Winchester in 44 WCH at LGS
Replies: 4
Views: 1591

Nice 1892 Winchester in 44 WCH at LGS

I went to a local pawn shop today at found a very nice 1892 Winchester in 44 WCF. It is the best original That I have ever seen outside a museum. Its 244XXX serial number would put it after 1900 a year or three. The sights may not be original but everything else appears untouched. The store has it m...
by southfork
Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cabela's has gone to the dark side
Replies: 19
Views: 4900

Re: Cabela's has gone to the dark side

I noticed that rifles on the "used" rack at the Cabelas near me don't have magazines in them, if they were originally designed and manufactured with removable magazines. I thought this was odd, and kind of turned me off.
by southfork
Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 86 45-90
Replies: 9
Views: 2756

Re: Winchester 86 45-90

Hey, what is your source of your 325 gas check bullets, M.M. Wright? I also have an early 1886 (octogonal barrel and full length magazine), and would like to start reloading for it. I have a Lyman 330 grain Gould mold for casting bullets, but a gas check is what I really want to use.
by southfork
Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: a Win in North Dakota
Replies: 7
Views: 3051

Re: a Win in North Dakota

What about folks who just frequently visit North Dakota, but are not full time residents? Will they also get to carry?
by southfork
Mon Mar 27, 2017 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice please-Winchester 1895 .303 British
Replies: 31
Views: 3576

Re: Advice please-Winchester 1895 .303 British

A guy I used to know operated an old time gun store/gunsmith shop in Northern Canada years ago. When he moved to the states 25 or so years ago, he brought several used guns that he had decided to keep for his own. Anyway, as he got older, he got sick and decided to sell some of them. I ended up gett...
by southfork
Thu Jan 26, 2017 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38-55 Saddle Ring Carbine
Replies: 23
Views: 3450

Re: 38-55 Saddle Ring Carbine

The high price of the ammo scares some potential buyers off of the 38-55. A guy has to reload in order to shoot. I am in that mode ---- or working toward it.
by southfork
Thu Dec 22, 2016 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got another 30-30 (Photo)
Replies: 23
Views: 3128

Re: Got another 30-30 (Photo)

ollogger wrote:Great looking gun Kirk!!

my old 1894 src is a 32 special made in 1911 it could easily win a ugly gun contest
but shoots cast bullets just fine


Brad
I've also got an SRC in 32 Special made about 1911-1913. What cast bullets do you use and what powder?
by southfork
Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puma M92 454 Casull
Replies: 24
Views: 4508

Re: Puma M92 454 Casull

I was wondering. I picked up a never-fired, new-in-the-box, Rossi Puma in 480 Ruger.
by southfork
Wed Dec 07, 2016 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got my hands on a decent 38-55 (photos)
Replies: 41
Views: 5484

Re: Got my hands on a decent 38-55 (photos)

Kirk, if your back at home from your travels, have you had a chance to check your 38-55 bullet mould particulars and number? I picked up my 38-55 Model 1894 rifle today. It also has a round barrel, but is a commemorative rifle. - Southfork Good to be home for a few days. Sorry for the delay, Southf...
by southfork
Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puma M92 454 Casull
Replies: 24
Views: 4508

Re: Puma M92 454 Casull

Hey, Pillar, How's the recoil on the 480 Ruger version that you have? Is that something you can shoot very much and not feel beat to death?
by southfork
Thu Dec 01, 2016 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got my hands on a decent 38-55 (photos)
Replies: 41
Views: 5484

Re: Got my hands on a decent 38-55 (photos)

Kirk, if your back at home from your travels, have you had a chance to check your 38-55 bullet mould particulars and number? I picked up my 38-55 Model 1894 rifle today. It also has a round barrel, but is a commemorative rifle.
- Southfork
by southfork
Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got my hands on a decent 38-55 (photos)
Replies: 41
Views: 5484

Re: Got my hands on a decent 38-55 (photos)

Kirk, Those loads that you developed look to be very accurate. Thanks for your notes. Which 255 grain mold did you use for casting the gas-checked bullets?
by southfork
Tue Nov 22, 2016 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got my hands on a decent 38-55 (photos)
Replies: 41
Views: 5484

Re: Got my hands on a decent 38-55 (photos)

So what loads are you shooting through it? Factory or reloads? If the latter, would you care to share your loading data?
by southfork
Sun Nov 20, 2016 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UNIQUE Still Rules!
Replies: 29
Views: 5155

Re: UNIQUE Still Rules!

I wish the article on Unique powder had indicated how many grains of that powder to use in 44-40 with 200 grain cast bullets, when loaded for original 1873 Winchester rifles. I have in the back of my mind that 6 or someone suggested a load that they use in old, vintage 44-40 guns, but can't remember...
by southfork
Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fireforming 38-55 from 30-30 brass?
Replies: 22
Views: 4236

Re: Fireforming 38-55 from 30-30 brass?

I just put a Winchester Model 94 in 38-55 on Lay-a-way at my LGS for a Christmas gift to myself! It also has only the half-cock safety and is a beautiful commemorative 'rifle' version. I can't remember what exactly it was built to commemorate, but some old west theme. It was built in the late 1970s ...
by southfork
Wed Sep 28, 2016 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fireforming 38-55 from 30-30 brass?
Replies: 22
Views: 4236

Re: Fireforming 38-55 from 30-30 brass?

That Winchester commemorative 38-55 is a beautiful rifle (Carbine). Does it have the original mechanism (no added safety)? What does the bore measure?
by southfork
Tue Sep 20, 2016 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fireforming 38-55 from 30-30 brass?
Replies: 22
Views: 4236

Re: Fireforming 38-55 from 30-30 brass?

The bore diameter on my vintage Model 94 Winchester 38-55 is about .380 or .381, as I recall. Having the shorter brass (from resizing 30-30 cases) might make it easier to chamber a case loaded with cast bullets that fit the bore size --- because there would be no brass right at the end of the Model ...
by southfork
Tue Sep 06, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Ruger AR 556
Replies: 10
Views: 2246

Re: New Ruger AR 556

How heavy? Up to 75 Gr, do you think?
by southfork
Wed Aug 03, 2016 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Using .401 plated bullets in .38-40...yes?..No?
Replies: 21
Views: 2909

Re: Using .401 plated bullets in .38-40...yes?..No?

Yes, I would be interested in seeing some of your loading notes if you would post them. Thanks!
by southfork
Tue Aug 02, 2016 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Using .401 plated bullets in .38-40...yes?..No?
Replies: 21
Views: 2909

Re: Using .401 plated bullets in .38-40...yes?..No?

Besides my 1884-vintage Model 1873 Winchester in 44-40, I also have a Marlin Ballard in 44-40 (very sound condition, but Not a forged steel receiver). If the Herco powder recipe mentioned by Sixgun should safely work with a 200 grain lead bullet in the 1873 Winchester, wouldn't it also be OK in the ...
by southfork
Sat Jul 30, 2016 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Using .401 plated bullets in .38-40...yes?..No?
Replies: 21
Views: 2909

Re: Using .401 plated bullets in .38-40...yes?..No?

But, 6, is your 44-40 bullet also 170 grains, or is it 200 grains with the 9 gr of Herco powder?
by southfork
Fri Jul 29, 2016 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Using .401 plated bullets in .38-40...yes?..No?
Replies: 21
Views: 2909

Re: Using .401 plated bullets in .38-40...yes?..No?

Do you think that Herco load is safe in your Model 1873 38-40? Or do you only use the 6 grains of Bullseye in the 1873? I haven't seen Herco powder in my neck of the woods recently, but would like to start reloading for my 1873 lever action.
by southfork
Sun May 29, 2016 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finding Mold handle for "Modern Bond" 30-40 Krag Bullet Mold
Replies: 4
Views: 1318

Re: Finding Mold handle for "Modern Bond" 30-40 Krag Bullet

Do you think that the Lee 6 cavity mold handles are about the same thickness as Lyman small handles where they would engage a mold block? Hope so.
by southfork
Sun May 29, 2016 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finding Mold handle for "Modern Bond" 30-40 Krag Bullet Mold
Replies: 4
Views: 1318

Finding Mold handle for "Modern Bond" 30-40 Krag Bullet Mold

At a local gun show I picked up a vintage "Modern Bond" bullet mold in 30-40 krag. It will cast two different weights of .311 bullets with each pour of lead. My research on the mold block numbers indicates the mold was made around 1900 and that it was intended for casting very accurate bul...
by southfork
Sun May 29, 2016 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Same Cast Bullet for Both 405 Win. and 40-82 WCF?
Replies: 7
Views: 1966

Re: Same Cast Bullet for Both 405 Win. and 40-82 WCF?

Thanks for the input/help guys!
by southfork
Fri May 20, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Same Cast Bullet for Both 405 Win. and 40-82 WCF?
Replies: 7
Views: 1966

Same Cast Bullet for Both 405 Win. and 40-82 WCF?

I recently snagged a previously-owned, custom, 2-cavity bullet mold that the prior mold owner used to cast gas-checked, 300 grain, bullets for his 1895 Winchester lever action rifle. He said it worked very well in his Japanese-made 1895 lever action. I am hoping to use the bullets that I cast with t...
by southfork
Thu Mar 24, 2016 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got an old can of 2400
Replies: 20
Views: 2033

Re: Got an old can of 2400

Heck, the nostalgia of the Can alone is worth what you probably paid for it. But, I'd for sure use it.
by southfork
Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Charter Arms Finally Brings Out the .45acp Revolver
Replies: 18
Views: 2734

Re: Charter Arms Finally Brings Out the .45acp Revolver

I wonder what they will sell for in the local gun stores?
by southfork
Mon Mar 07, 2016 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 40-82 WCF Pet loads Anyone?
Replies: 18
Views: 4754

Re: 40-82 WCF Pet loads Anyone?

So, would you wad up the 1/4 sheet of TP, or roll it up, or just push it in the brass case with a pencil or what?