I just bought a Winchester 86 in 40-65 WCF.I require members help in loads and finding brass to use for this project.
Cheers Octave.

What powder brands are available in Russia?.

Hi jens poulsen,
Thanks for your reply,getting powder should not be
a problem as I live in Canada.
Cheers Octave.

First get Venturino's book on shooting lever actions.
Making brass is easy; start with 45-70. Run it carefully, not all at once, into a standard 40-65 die. Do not force it all in at once; "milk" it in a little at a time and redistribute the lube with your fingers. If you go to much too fast, you will get dents; there is a "feel" for it. Starline makes brass too, but I already had tons of 45-70 when I started on 40-65s for single shots, in 1990.
As for powders, black powder works well. Most any faster medium burn powder like 4198 or 3031 is good. I use 5744 a lot too.

The 86 rifle I have is a take down model checking
the serial numbers it was made in 1901.Should this
affect the powder I use?

No but look at your barrel; if it is marked Nickel Steel, then you can go to 30K psi; more or less. If not, then stick with black powder pressures, no matter what powder you use.
Get the book; Venturino lays it all out.

Where are you from?
I have new cases and bullets..... and a Lee reloading dies set. I don't need it....


Martin

Hello Big Bore Fan,
Thanks for your offer but I have a store lined up already for my supply's.Thanks to everyone else for your insight and help.
Cheers Octave.

Slug your bore before buying and sizing dies,moulds, or bullets....

Modern .40-65s are .408 and older ones are often .406 diameter.