Flintlock is the future.
Liked On: 31-08-2023, 01:19 PM
The answer is in your cocking handle spring. I bought a Kidd kit with 3 different weight springs to solve the very same problem. Also the Volquatsen exact edge extractor can help too. I wouldn't like...
Liked On: 27-08-2023, 08:32 PM
It depends on what you are after? As a "bang flop" cartridge I think a 308 has the edge,for flat shooting and mild recoil/little blast the old Swede is hard to beat. I have a couple and have had a...
Liked On: 14-08-2023, 05:33 AM
Possibly trying to crimp them to short. And creating to much internal pressure. Try adjusting the crimping station out a bit. Or find some shorter wads. Some pictures of the problem would help.
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 10:41 AM
I can give you some loads I ran in a 6.5x57 AI if it helps.
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 08:44 AM
I am using N560 in my 6.5x55 AI, May be a bit hard to find some at the moment though.
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 08:43 AM
My thoughts would be to use something slower than 4350 / 2209, perhaps even superformance. The general rule of thumb with improved cartridges is to use a load near to max for the standard round as...
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 08:43 AM
This seems to be from Ackley's book. I'll dig out my copies later. 230986
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 08:43 AM
Depending on the projectile weight you are using IMR4350 and IMR4831 should work well if you can get any. I would not trust any old data as the pressures may be stratospheric. Data for the parent...
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 08:43 AM
I use w760 in std swede. On current availability I'd use staball 6.5.
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 08:43 AM
I've got some of his books. I'll have a look. Old data may not be your best solution though as some of the older powders have had their recipes changed over the years, maybe only slightly though. In...
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 08:43 AM
if you can find some Hodgdon H4350 that is ADI2209 repackaged for the american market....good luck :(
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 08:43 AM
what powder are you thinking....is far better way to find data...
Liked On: 13-08-2023, 08:43 AM