http://historicshooting.com/ Sat, 09 May 2026 08:47:18 +0000 MyBB http://historicshooting.com/thread-3364.html Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:00:05 -0600 Steveu]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-3364.html I sold my 40-50 to my neighbor who wants to load smokeless for it. He wants it for plinking and hunting pigs/deer. Bullets are the RCBS CSA 350 and SAECO 640. He has some 3031 on hand and I have some N135, N140, 2400 & Trailboss. I may be able to scrounge up some 5744. Anyone have any loads with what I have to use?

Cheers,
Steve]]> I sold my 40-50 to my neighbor who wants to load smokeless for it. He wants it for plinking and hunting pigs/deer. Bullets are the RCBS CSA 350 and SAECO 640. He has some 3031 on hand and I have some N135, N140, 2400 & Trailboss. I may be able to scrounge up some 5744. Anyone have any loads with what I have to use?

Cheers,
Steve]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-3205.html Thu, 23 Dec 2021 23:02:46 -0600 J.B.]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-3205.html rgds.. J.B.]]> rgds.. J.B.]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-3032.html Sun, 26 Jul 2020 20:57:05 -0500 Stephen Borud]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-3032.html

Thanks
SB]]>

Thanks
SB]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-3008.html Fri, 12 Jun 2020 20:59:01 -0500 Kurt]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-3008.html I haven't touched my 700 Rem Varmint synthetic .308 Win for many years. I was at the range today with my .44-77 Farmer shooting and it didn't take long till I had a couple guys standing behind me watching. I offered to let them shoot a couple rounds and one guy took the offer and shot two rounds and got up from behind the rifle and said man that thing really belts you don't it. The other guy declined shooting it. I wonder what he would have said if I was shooting the .45-2.6 or the .50
I got to talking with them and they said we will have a sniper match on Sunday come on and join us, I said I have a .308 and a couple others but I don't have anything loaded or have powder for it.
When I got home I started digging behind some ammo boxes for the .308 cases and I found 5 50 round boxes of loaded rounds but they been loaded since 3/6/93 well I guess it's time I shoot them empty so I put the Bananza bench seating die in the press and I set the seating stem .03" deeper and cracked the bullets loose and they snapped some breaking loose for sitting so long.
I dug in the powder locker and I did find a can of 4895 and I loaded 50. The 168 gr bullets are so small that I got my fingers pinched a couple time seating the bullets.
Range time again tomorrow and check the sight setting.]]> I haven't touched my 700 Rem Varmint synthetic .308 Win for many years. I was at the range today with my .44-77 Farmer shooting and it didn't take long till I had a couple guys standing behind me watching. I offered to let them shoot a couple rounds and one guy took the offer and shot two rounds and got up from behind the rifle and said man that thing really belts you don't it. The other guy declined shooting it. I wonder what he would have said if I was shooting the .45-2.6 or the .50
I got to talking with them and they said we will have a sniper match on Sunday come on and join us, I said I have a .308 and a couple others but I don't have anything loaded or have powder for it.
When I got home I started digging behind some ammo boxes for the .308 cases and I found 5 50 round boxes of loaded rounds but they been loaded since 3/6/93 well I guess it's time I shoot them empty so I put the Bananza bench seating die in the press and I set the seating stem .03" deeper and cracked the bullets loose and they snapped some breaking loose for sitting so long.
I dug in the powder locker and I did find a can of 4895 and I loaded 50. The 168 gr bullets are so small that I got my fingers pinched a couple time seating the bullets.
Range time again tomorrow and check the sight setting.]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-2334.html Wed, 30 Aug 2017 08:48:09 -0500 Martini2]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-2334.html ]]> ]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-2226.html Fri, 19 May 2017 12:43:08 -0500 Martini2]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-2226.html First it is important to thank Buddy for donation of his shoulder’s help in this Experiment. In prepping the new Black Rifle for full silhouette match some brass had to be fire formed. The Bat Cave produced 100 pieces containing just one charge but three different projecteels. Info was taken from Lyman manual # 49 page 293. There are three 40-65 load tables shown. Oddly enough we just happened to have samples of each of the three casts. My own 410655 mold and Nick’s 410660 & 410663 molds provided the PB parts. The powder selected was SR4759 from Bat Cave hoard. The amount is from the tables and will not be disclosed? Data: Chrony showed AV. Of 1186 fps for current BP load of 2f GEOX. With 410655. In smokeless batch this same 410655/418gr = 1298 fps, the 410660/395gr. = 1308 fps, the 410663/409 gr. = 1328 fps. We split the hand loads each firing about 10 rounds per shift. Approx. ½ loads were at 200yd chicken silhouette (sized duplicated on paper). We finished up at 300 yds. on fresh but same sized targets. The attached photo is one of the unlucky chicks. In full disclosure there are additional peripheral impacts. However just like the political media today we have selected those important to our purpose. The beauty of the moment was once “Center Center” was tuned in the work produced the Peppered Chicken illustrated. Of course, area residence may know there was storm front brewing and we “enjoyed” gusty winds from 4-6 oclock during experiment. Note at lower left and right there are representative groupings with differ bullets. I wish to assure you there was some luck in that the wind held velocity and direction long enough to fire each of those series. One nice thing about the “breeze” is that while partner and I switched seated this Sharp’s 74 kept on ticking and barrel did not get overly warm. Actually the recoil of this 40-65 is not that bad. But pair firing gave wonderful chance to share the phun and get expert assistance. We applied post front sight for 200 yds. Work and switched to aperture front for 300 yds. Work. The other target not shown has good testament to wind & load conditions. There was a group fired that was only about 1 inch vertical but almost 8 inch horizontal. The fish tail winds were strong enough to remove gear off bench if not held down. It was truly a blast. Thanks again to friend for enduring this contest. While hunkered down while wind sought to tear our hair off we recalled similar conditions at Quigley ’12 match? Now the work will concentrate on replicating the accuracy with all BP. It ought to be more fun as to tell the truth all 100 smokeless rounds went down range sans any fussing or bore cleaning. After 100 rounds the bore was shiny and ready for more. Alas the operators were pooped? Brazos RobertB

  IMG_0239.JPG (Size: 446.47 KB / Downloads: 20) ]]> First it is important to thank Buddy for donation of his shoulder’s help in this Experiment. In prepping the new Black Rifle for full silhouette match some brass had to be fire formed. The Bat Cave produced 100 pieces containing just one charge but three different projecteels. Info was taken from Lyman manual # 49 page 293. There are three 40-65 load tables shown. Oddly enough we just happened to have samples of each of the three casts. My own 410655 mold and Nick’s 410660 & 410663 molds provided the PB parts. The powder selected was SR4759 from Bat Cave hoard. The amount is from the tables and will not be disclosed? Data: Chrony showed AV. Of 1186 fps for current BP load of 2f GEOX. With 410655. In smokeless batch this same 410655/418gr = 1298 fps, the 410660/395gr. = 1308 fps, the 410663/409 gr. = 1328 fps. We split the hand loads each firing about 10 rounds per shift. Approx. ½ loads were at 200yd chicken silhouette (sized duplicated on paper). We finished up at 300 yds. on fresh but same sized targets. The attached photo is one of the unlucky chicks. In full disclosure there are additional peripheral impacts. However just like the political media today we have selected those important to our purpose. The beauty of the moment was once “Center Center” was tuned in the work produced the Peppered Chicken illustrated. Of course, area residence may know there was storm front brewing and we “enjoyed” gusty winds from 4-6 oclock during experiment. Note at lower left and right there are representative groupings with differ bullets. I wish to assure you there was some luck in that the wind held velocity and direction long enough to fire each of those series. One nice thing about the “breeze” is that while partner and I switched seated this Sharp’s 74 kept on ticking and barrel did not get overly warm. Actually the recoil of this 40-65 is not that bad. But pair firing gave wonderful chance to share the phun and get expert assistance. We applied post front sight for 200 yds. Work and switched to aperture front for 300 yds. Work. The other target not shown has good testament to wind & load conditions. There was a group fired that was only about 1 inch vertical but almost 8 inch horizontal. The fish tail winds were strong enough to remove gear off bench if not held down. It was truly a blast. Thanks again to friend for enduring this contest. While hunkered down while wind sought to tear our hair off we recalled similar conditions at Quigley ’12 match? Now the work will concentrate on replicating the accuracy with all BP. It ought to be more fun as to tell the truth all 100 smokeless rounds went down range sans any fussing or bore cleaning. After 100 rounds the bore was shiny and ready for more. Alas the operators were pooped? Brazos RobertB

  IMG_0239.JPG (Size: 446.47 KB / Downloads: 20) ]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-1688.html Fri, 01 Jan 2016 10:49:54 -0600 Dan Cash]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-1688.html Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook, Third Edition
Lyman Pistol & Revolver Handbook
Handloading, an NRA publication
Shotguns & Shooting -- Three, Michae McIntosh

These books all fit in a medium flat rate box which costs $12.00 more or less to post. Your cash, check or money order for $12.00 will bring all 4 of these books to your door.

First "I'll take it," followed by a PM gets the package.

Dan]]> Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook, Third Edition
Lyman Pistol & Revolver Handbook
Handloading, an NRA publication
Shotguns & Shooting -- Three, Michae McIntosh

These books all fit in a medium flat rate box which costs $12.00 more or less to post. Your cash, check or money order for $12.00 will bring all 4 of these books to your door.

First "I'll take it," followed by a PM gets the package.

Dan]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-1687.html Fri, 01 Jan 2016 10:49:53 -0600 Dan Cash]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-1687.html Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook, Third Edition
Lyman Pistol & Revolver Handbook
Handloading, an NRA publication
Shotguns & Shooting -- Three, Michae McIntosh

These books all fit in a medium flat rate box which costs $12.00 more or less to post. Your cash, check or money order for $12.00 will bring all 4 of these books to your door.

First "I'll take it," followed by a PM gets the package.

Dan]]> Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook, Third Edition
Lyman Pistol & Revolver Handbook
Handloading, an NRA publication
Shotguns & Shooting -- Three, Michae McIntosh

These books all fit in a medium flat rate box which costs $12.00 more or less to post. Your cash, check or money order for $12.00 will bring all 4 of these books to your door.

First "I'll take it," followed by a PM gets the package.

Dan]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-1179.html Sat, 29 Nov 2014 07:55:58 -0600 Dixiejack]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-1179.html
What I am looking for is some smokeless load suggestions.

All my other shooters are BP and other than .22RF, I haven't owned a target rifle that I've shot anything but BP in.

I have a WTB ad posted here, but I will mention that I am looking for a factory stock set off a Ruger No.1.]]>
What I am looking for is some smokeless load suggestions.

All my other shooters are BP and other than .22RF, I haven't owned a target rifle that I've shot anything but BP in.

I have a WTB ad posted here, but I will mention that I am looking for a factory stock set off a Ruger No.1.]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-570.html Thu, 18 Jul 2013 18:31:30 -0500 Semtav]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-570.html for the 45 cal.
could stack three .125 too if needed but would prefer one wad.]]> for the 45 cal.
could stack three .125 too if needed but would prefer one wad.]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-557.html Sat, 29 Jun 2013 21:13:44 -0500 Creeker]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-557.html
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]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-474.html Mon, 13 May 2013 21:45:25 -0500 Creeker]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-474.html





Decided I would load some 45 ACP rounds for my Blackhawk since the machine was set up for that round. I was loading the H&G #34 bullet the last round so I only needed to adjust the seating depth. After about 20 rounds the press began to bind. I hate that & figured something simple but not so.

I disassembled the press fairly sure of the problem. Off came the linkage & out came the ram.
The bare frame:

The linkage:


The problem, galling of the link arm where it attaches to the frame. I have a Dillon 450 which had the same problem.


With the problem solved it was back to loading.





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Decided I would load some 45 ACP rounds for my Blackhawk since the machine was set up for that round. I was loading the H&G #34 bullet the last round so I only needed to adjust the seating depth. After about 20 rounds the press began to bind. I hate that & figured something simple but not so.

I disassembled the press fairly sure of the problem. Off came the linkage & out came the ram.
The bare frame:

The linkage:


The problem, galling of the link arm where it attaches to the frame. I have a Dillon 450 which had the same problem.


With the problem solved it was back to loading.





]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-469.html Mon, 13 May 2013 08:44:20 -0500 Creeker]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-469.html

Get’em sized & lubed.


Prepared cases.


Round up some primers.


And some powder.


Machine is ready.


Round & round we go.


The first of a thousand.


The load is a match of sorts to the standard hardball load.


Here’s the finished product.


I’ll package then in hundred packs.

]]>

Get’em sized & lubed.


Prepared cases.


Round up some primers.


And some powder.


Machine is ready.


Round & round we go.


The first of a thousand.


The load is a match of sorts to the standard hardball load.


Here’s the finished product.


I’ll package then in hundred packs.

]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-416.html Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:47:54 -0500 Semtav]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-416.html

Showed up at work (long way from home) night before last and realized I forgot to bring my New Batch of Swiss Powder and some of my reloading supplies.

So I'm sitting around with not much to do since the weather isn't cooperative and taking stock of what I do have. A little Unique and a little old Batch of Swiss.

Got me to thinking, I've done enough reading on the subject, I just as well try out a few loads. So I made up two 3 shell batches. 85 gr Swiss and 3 gr Unique on top and 80 gr Swiss and 3 gr Unique on top. (mdeland style)

Whole purpose of my testing is to see if it alleviates the fouling control problems.

Groups were shot at 34 deg and 37 deg respectively. about 1 hr apart.
No blow tubing or wiping.

Neither batch showed any improvement over straight black. I still had to cam the second shell in pretty hard.

My missing supplies showed up yesterday so I'm back to straight black, but planning my next duplex move. switching to Unique on bottom will be the next test to see if it changes the fouling. Then switch powders and rates.

http://imageshack.us/a/img825/9133/load1...queont.jpg


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Showed up at work (long way from home) night before last and realized I forgot to bring my New Batch of Swiss Powder and some of my reloading supplies.

So I'm sitting around with not much to do since the weather isn't cooperative and taking stock of what I do have. A little Unique and a little old Batch of Swiss.

Got me to thinking, I've done enough reading on the subject, I just as well try out a few loads. So I made up two 3 shell batches. 85 gr Swiss and 3 gr Unique on top and 80 gr Swiss and 3 gr Unique on top. (mdeland style)

Whole purpose of my testing is to see if it alleviates the fouling control problems.

Groups were shot at 34 deg and 37 deg respectively. about 1 hr apart.
No blow tubing or wiping.

Neither batch showed any improvement over straight black. I still had to cam the second shell in pretty hard.

My missing supplies showed up yesterday so I'm back to straight black, but planning my next duplex move. switching to Unique on bottom will be the next test to see if it changes the fouling. Then switch powders and rates.

http://imageshack.us/a/img825/9133/load1...queont.jpg


]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-254.html Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:42:25 -0600 Don McDowell]]> http://historicshooting.com/thread-254.html Shadow, Porta, Semtav, you guys payin any attention?
I loaded 20 rounds with 37 grs and a .060 wad in fireformed Remington cases, primed with Federal 215 match primers, and topped with the 527 gr money bullet from John Olsen. She ran these thru her hiwall for a few rounds then I finished the lot up.
Anyway accuracy was pretty decent at 300.
So I cleaned the gun washed the brass, and am now comtemplating the next effort to see if we can get this stuff to work for Carol and her hiwall.
Thinking next go will be 39 grs with the 645 saeco bullet, see if the recoil isn't slapping her in the cheek as much as the heavier bullet...
]]> Shadow, Porta, Semtav, you guys payin any attention?
I loaded 20 rounds with 37 grs and a .060 wad in fireformed Remington cases, primed with Federal 215 match primers, and topped with the 527 gr money bullet from John Olsen. She ran these thru her hiwall for a few rounds then I finished the lot up.
Anyway accuracy was pretty decent at 300.
So I cleaned the gun washed the brass, and am now comtemplating the next effort to see if we can get this stuff to work for Carol and her hiwall.
Thinking next go will be 39 grs with the 645 saeco bullet, see if the recoil isn't slapping her in the cheek as much as the heavier bullet...
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