11 July 2001, 09:33
<Rezdog>.25-20 WCF Data???
Anyone have load data for heavier (100 grains or so) spitzer bullets for the .25-20 WCF for Contenders?
Check ancient Lyman manuals. The small ones, from the 40's and 50's. I once saw a load, in one, for 117 gr. bullets. Used 2400 powder......I think. I am thinking a 1:14 twist may not work to well with those bullets. : )
[This message has been edited by scot (edited 07-12-2001).]
13 July 2001, 07:56
<Rezdog>Thanks, Scot. All the "ancient" stuff went in the divorce ten years ago. Anyone have access to older reloading manuals?
14 July 2001, 03:54
<Hubie>quote:
Originally posted by Rezdog:
Anyone have load data for heavier (100 grains or so) spitzer bullets for the .25-20 WCF for Contenders?
My old 45th Edition Lyman show 4 loads-60/86 grain jacketed, 69/90 gr cast w/gas check. Their data for the 90 cast follows:
Unique 4.5gr/5.5 grs
2400 7gr/9grs
IMR 4198 11gr/13grs
14 July 2001, 14:48
<Gary>I have a .25-20. But not in a contender. I don't think it helps much, but I use 86gr. flat nosed and use 11 grains of IMR 4198.