Reloading

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    Hi Ron, I have a lot of AP100 gunpowder. Just wondering if I could use say, 8gns of AP100 in a 44/40 Winchester Rifle 92 or 94 model instead of the 7.9gns of AP70 which I don’t have any of. AP100 is a slower burning powder. What do you reckon? Regards,

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    hello Ron, Please forgive an enquiry of this nature, I am a handloader for my No 1 Mk 111* and No 4 Mk1 .303s and have been for 23 years. I prefer Mulwex powders and use AR 2209 for rifle and case longevity, with compensating sight adjustments. Works well out to 300 metres, which is the limit of our SSAA range. I also load blackpowder in my Martini Enfield .303 as that is what is correct for the years 1892-1894 BC (before cordite). My problem is that I can only fit 55 grains of Swiss 3Fg into the case with severe compression of the load. This severe compression has proven to detract from accuracy. I can fit 53 grains of WANO 3P with moderate compression to produce good accuracy out to 100 metres. I have read that the original blackpowder loading was about 70 grains. How on earth did they fit this much blackpowder into a .303 case? That is my question. regards I p.s. I also load black powder in my original MH 577/450 with a paper patched 505 grain projectile. It is almost a religious experience to fire it.

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    G’day. I greatly enjoy your news letter, the sentiments expressed are spot-on!. I have just bought a 1913 vintage1892 win in .38WCF. the barrel is a bit rough?, but the action and appearance is very good! Would you have a download for a dis-assembly/assembly manual for the Winchester 1892?. I am also after any cannelured jacketed bullets of .40/.401 dia for reloading the .38-40Win, do you know if any can be obtained? or even if any do exist?. Or should I just buy a cannelure tool and be done with it?!. I want to use it more for hunting! rather than just target work. Regards

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    what is the best size projectile for deer and pigs when reloading 303

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    hi its great to be able to quiz u for an answer to my Q.what is the best handload for the sako mod 75 22-250 mk111

  6. what is the overall length of 303.25 bullet

  7. I have a Dan Wesson revolver model 732 with 6″ barrel (32 SW Long/ 32 HR Mag) and i was wondering what amount of Winchester WST should I use for a 90gn and 98gn wadcutter in both loads. I am having trouble finding a load table for these loads. Is there anything better than the WST for this gun. Regards Kevin

  8. I have a 7.62×39 ruger rifle and am having more and more trouble finding good amunition. Is it correct that most manufacturers have dropped it as a calibre, if so can you suggest somewhere that is likely to have stock of the ammo. I have considered reloading, but as I dont use it that often, the cost to set up for reloads would probably be prohibitive. any sugestions would be greatly appreciated

  9. Can you still obtain unprimed shot gun hulls. not just once fired factory shells. No ones web site seems to have them. Andy


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