.348 WCF Questions/Reloading
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.348 WCF Questions/Reloading
I finally have the funds to buy the Winchester 71 that I posted pictures of a few months ago. While I'm waiting for it to be delivered I was hoping you guy's could post sources for dies, brass and bullets, some favorite loads would be helpfull too!
Here are a few pictures "Mulder" the PO sent me. I will take and post more when it gets here.
Here are a few pictures "Mulder" the PO sent me. I will take and post more when it gets here.
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Midway lists .348 brass, but says it's unavailable, seasonal run.
Blue Star lists it but I don't know if they actually have it.
http://www.blue-star-inc.com/
Blue Star lists it but I don't know if they actually have it.
http://www.blue-star-inc.com/
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I think Chestnut Ridge Supply still has brass. It's about $31 per 50, $4.50 shipping no matter how much you buy. I'd grab some before it gets real tough to find again. www.chestnutridge.com
I like the Hornady bullet and IMR-4064. I've had pressure signs with roughly comparable loads of RL-19 and IMR-4350, though I don't know why that should be. Besides, I like using IMR-4064 because it was the powder used in the first commercial .348 loads back in 1936.
I like the Hornady bullet and IMR-4064. I've had pressure signs with roughly comparable loads of RL-19 and IMR-4350, though I don't know why that should be. Besides, I like using IMR-4064 because it was the powder used in the first commercial .348 loads back in 1936.
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.348 supplies
Riley's Sports of Hooksett N.H. 603 485-5000 x1 has 75 pieces of .348 brass at $25.00 per 25. Buy all of it. Ask for Ron he can help you. Redding dies are good also get a Lee Factory Crimp Die. Most shooting supply houses will have the dies. 1886.
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The Hornady manual has always listed the .348. I don't have the current edition, but it figures that they would still list it, given that they offer the .348 bullet.
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As 1886 mentioned, the Lee Factory Crimp die is a must. Less than $9 at Midway, and makes bullet crimping a cinch. The roll-crimper on the bullet seating die is a real pain. Uneven crimps (crimp is based on case length, so if the cases differ slightly in length, you get different degrees of crimp) and even collapsed cases if some are significantly longer than others. The real case life enhancer is a neck-sizer die. Grab it if you ever run into one. I got one on ebay a while back, and it cuts the case stretching (most of which occurs during full-length sizing) way down.
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Lock, Stock & Barrel has all you are looking for.
http://www.lockstock.com/prodinfo.asp?number=WBR348
http://www.lockstock.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HRN341
http://www.lockstock.com/prodinfo.asp?number=LEE90760
http://www.lockstock.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RED80336
http://www.lockstock.com/prodinfo.asp?number=LEE90857
http://www.lockstock.com/prodinfo.asp?number=WBR348
http://www.lockstock.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HRN341
http://www.lockstock.com/prodinfo.asp?number=LEE90760
http://www.lockstock.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RED80336
http://www.lockstock.com/prodinfo.asp?number=LEE90857
Great links and information! I sure appreciate the help.
Never have used the Lee Factory Crimp die before, I think I'll try it on the 348 and get one for 30-30 too.
I have always just backed off the full length sizing die a bit, if the ammo is just for one gun, that should work about as well a neck die shouldn't it?
Never have used the Lee Factory Crimp die before, I think I'll try it on the 348 and get one for 30-30 too.
I have always just backed off the full length sizing die a bit, if the ammo is just for one gun, that should work about as well a neck die shouldn't it?
I was checking out the Hodgdon Reloading Center site.
http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp
They list the starting load of H4350 at 61 grains and Max at 66 grains. Much higher than you guys recommend? Curious.
http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp
They list the starting load of H4350 at 61 grains and Max at 66 grains. Much higher than you guys recommend? Curious.
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Salvo,
I had a lot of great information for you on reloading for the .348 WCF. I must have spent a half hour looking up sources, researching old load data, and typing it up to send to you. Unfortunately when I hit the "Submit" button I got a message back that said that site could not be found. I assume all that work went down the drain. I will speak harshly to the webmaster about this.
So, if you want to chat about reloading for the .348 give me a call on (928) 771-9713 or e-mail me at cnaretto@cableone.net. As for Chuck.
I had a lot of great information for you on reloading for the .348 WCF. I must have spent a half hour looking up sources, researching old load data, and typing it up to send to you. Unfortunately when I hit the "Submit" button I got a message back that said that site could not be found. I assume all that work went down the drain. I will speak harshly to the webmaster about this.
So, if you want to chat about reloading for the .348 give me a call on (928) 771-9713 or e-mail me at cnaretto@cableone.net. As for Chuck.
Rimfire McNutjob, thanks. I bought the 71 from Mulder, he signed up to the old site right before it took a dump. This will be the last of four Winchesters that I have bought from him. Two 94's (1953 & 1954) one 64 (1953) and this 71.
So far they have been better looking in person than the pictures and as far as I can tell, never shot!
Here is the 64
And the 1953 Model 94. The 1954 is coming with the 71:P
So far they have been better looking in person than the pictures and as far as I can tell, never shot!
Here is the 64
And the 1953 Model 94. The 1954 is coming with the 71:P
Salvo,
For a near-full-power load try Winchester cases and primers, 53 grains of IMR-4350, a 250 grain Barnes JSP, OAL=2.79". MV=2066 fps.
For something that is a lot more pleasant to shoot try 24 1/2 grains of IMR-4198 with a 250 grain cast lead gas check bullet, OAL=2.79". MV=1500 fps.
There are a couple of bullet caster I can refer you to if you wish.
For a near-full-power load try Winchester cases and primers, 53 grains of IMR-4350, a 250 grain Barnes JSP, OAL=2.79". MV=2066 fps.
For something that is a lot more pleasant to shoot try 24 1/2 grains of IMR-4198 with a 250 grain cast lead gas check bullet, OAL=2.79". MV=1500 fps.
There are a couple of bullet caster I can refer you to if you wish.