quote:Originally posted by Pedestal: I have one that was unfortunately "bubbaized", however the bore is pristine. I don't cast, so purchase bullets from Buffalo Arms. I've shot both the "Spanish" .439, and "Mauser" .443, both 370 grains, I think. In mine, the "Spanish" appear to be marginally more accurate, with a modest load of smokeless, and a tuft of dacron. I get about 3" groups at 100, and corresponding 6" groups at 200 (with LOTS of elevation!) It would probably do better with a load/bullet combo worked up with black, but I haven't tried. A real blast to shoot...
I have been loading 33 grains of IMR 4198 with the .446 bullets from Buffalo Arms (I think they are cast from the RCBS mold and are about 380 grains). This load of powder is from the latest edition of "Cartidges of the World", range is from 32-35 grains. No dacron or filler of any sort.
I don't have problems with having to raise elevation. With the old CIL loads I had, the rifle was dead on at 200 yards using the battle site. This one seems about the same.
Ben Reinhardt
Posts: 58 | Location: Pocatello, ID | Registered: 23 July 2002
Fred B, Bell makes brass for this round as does Bertram. Midway sells both. I use Bell, the Bertram I looked at didn't do much for me. Dies are available from most makers. I use Lee, at around $20 for the set they work just fine for what I'm doin'. These rifles are really fun shooters!
Posts: 8169 | Location: humboldt | Registered: 10 April 2002
I have been loading 33 grains of IMR 4198 with the .446 bullets from Buffalo Arms (I think they are cast from the RCBS mold and are about 380 grains). This load Ben Reinhardt[/QB]
Yeah, you're right, it's .446, not .443. If I remember correctly (don't have my load book in front of me) I load 31grs of 4198. My barrel had been chopped (so no front sight at all!) and a peep sight installed in the rear, so I don't have any experience with orginal sights.
I have been loading 33 grains of IMR 4198 with the .446 bullets from Buffalo Arms (I think they are cast from the RCBS mold and are about 380 grains). This load Ben Reinhardt
Yeah, you're right, it's .446, not .443. If I remember correctly (don't have my load book in front of me) I load 31grs of 4198. My barrel had been chopped (so no front sight at all!) and a peep sight installed in the rear, so I don't have any experience with orginal sights.[/QB]
The original sights are finely made, but the front blade is pretty fine. Some sort of peep sight would be nice, but not at the expense chopping the barrel!
I think they made a carbine version of this rifle, which is what I would REALLY like to have. With smokeless powder, there isn't any need for the long barrel.
It would be like a 45-70 bolt action carbine!
Ben Reinhardt
Posts: 58 | Location: Pocatello, ID | Registered: 23 July 2002
