Hey 1886, What was that Powder

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:03 pm

you told me to try for the 25-20? I wrote it down somewhere but I can't find my notes.

Forgot to tell you. i did get those front sights, Thanks!

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:39 pm

While you're waiting for him, I can tell you that Unique works very well in my 25-20.

1886 · Post by **1886** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:13 am

Sorry I do not remember our conversation. Please refresh my feeble memory. Thanks J... 1886.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:20 am

I was having problems w/ my hand loads sticking in the Martini.

I think it wasAA 2015 but I don't remember for sure its not in any of my books and it's an hour drive to get to the only place around that sells reolading components.

I did dry Unique first. Had a hard tme opening the action. But the factory Win and Rem loads were fine. Can always reduce the load but I thought I'd try another powder as well.

1886 · Post by **1886** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:25 pm

Hi J, How are you? Regarding your question. 2015 may work and it maybe entirely too slow. You can try it and see what follows. H-4227 will probably be the most satisfactory. Win. Small pistol primers are worth trying. If you are not happy with those try Rem 7 1/2 B.R. primers. Only velocity spreads and paper punching will tell the tale. Lack of neck tension maybe an issue. Seeing as how you loading for a single shot try seating your bullet approx. 5 thousands into the lands. Good luck and please let me know. 1886

Mike D. · Post by **Mike D.** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:24 pm

My favorite load with the 75 Speer FP is 12.5/IMR4198. 12/2400 works great with the Hornady 60 FP. My old '92 Winchester SRCs thrive on those loads.