02 July 2013, 00:28
Jim M.38-70 Winchester
Anyone loading and shooting the 38-70 in the Winchester 1886? Please share any loads and accuracy results.
Thanks!
Jim
02 July 2013, 19:58
cal pappas28-30 grains of IMR 4198.
A square of toilet tissue or tuft of dacron to keep the powder next to the primer.
Approximate old bp velocity.
Accuracy better than I can shoot off hand.
Cal
PS.
Memories and log book from my long ago Winchester days,
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