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The madness begins again - Kurt - 03-13-2017
Since I have a new rifle in the works build for silhouette shooting I needed to get a few things together for this game. Called Gail at CPA and told her what I want and I sent Dave Manson a .40-65 reamer drawing, ordered .40-65 brass and a mould. Man when will it all end??????
This will be a very light rifle with a 1/2 round #2.5 profile 14 twist Douglass XX premium 30" barrel balanced for off hand shooting.
Gail said everything is ready for your reamer to get here.
It has been a while since I ordered a new mould from BA and I see Jim made some changes on the blocks. The face of the blocks are different and I will say Jim is very good at what he is doing. I couldn't be happier with the quality work he does. I ordered the 395-415-E mould
Kurt
RE: The madness begins again - Hiwall55 - 03-13-2017
Kurt do you know the bore and groove dimension's for your Douglas barrel?
St. Louis this Saturday and Effingham next weekend.
RE: The madness begins again - Kurt - 03-13-2017
No I don't till I get it. My .45-90 Douglas is .450/.458 so I would imagine .400/.408 but that is still unknown.
My plans are Effingham. I cant get ready for St. Louis in time.
Kurt
RE: The madness begins again - Hiwall55 - 03-14-2017
Kurt I didn't get a Douglas barrel when I had my 40/60 Maynard built because they are 410 groove and.400 bore. You need to check with Gail.
Bill
RE: The madness begins again - Don McDowell - 03-14-2017
Kurt you may want to shoot your Browning in a few matches before you jump plumb onto that 40-65 train.
Your 44's won't ring a ram....
RE: The madness begins again - Kurt - 03-16-2017
Bill It's to late. The wood is on the barrel and dove tails cut and threads are cut. I understand what your saying about deep grooves. Been there.
Don, To late
got the brass and mould bullets cast just need the reamer. The 16 twist Browning I don't will stabilize this bullet. It's cut for a 14 twist. If I need more knock down I will just eliminate the wads and stuff more powder in the cases. 
RE: The madness begins again - Don McDowell - 03-16-2017
Shootem, high in the rump or the shoulder....