Winchester 73

[JKR]

Arnie,
Yes, I believe that bullet would shoot well with my smokeless loads. However, it could only be single loaded since there’s no way to hold it in place at the length required for the 73 action. I’m guessing you’re able to crimp into the lube groove for use in your 92.

The 73 is quite sensitive to cartridge length. Too long and the bullet will catch on the magazine tube. Too short, it will allow the next cartridge to start into the carrier. Either way, the carrier is unable to rise for chambering. Both cases require removing the jammed cartridges from the muzzle end of the tube.

I sized your hp bullet to .431”. This is the perfect size for my rifle’s bore and no doubt the reason for the accuracy improvement. The Lee mould drops at .429”. I beagled it but that didn’t improve things much.
I put gas checks on your bullets only because they lubed better in my sizer. I know they probably aren’t necessary in these light loads.

I’m considering Accurate’s 43-215C mould designed by John Kort. mainly because I like the huge lube groove. Any thoughts?

Jim