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Post by battis on Jun 16, 2016 20:11:15 GMT -5
It's on the way.
What did you make your buffer out of?
Do you load your own ammo? Ooops - you mentioned Reeds reloads. Do you know what powder they use, and how much?
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Post by 2gunsmike on Jun 16, 2016 20:41:27 GMT -5
Where I work we have different diameters of hard rubber cord stock, so I found a diameter that fit in the cup. It's about as hard as car tire rubber. It's also chemical and heat resistant. I just cut a piece a little longer than the cup, drilled the hole, then sanded it down to final length. About 5/100ths less than the cup so I get maximum gap. As far as the loads from Reeds, I don't know what powder or how much. They advertise 2000fps for their .401 loads. I do have a set of dies, and will "roll my own" as soon as I acquire more brass. Reeds uses 7.62 + 39 brass and it works very well!
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Post by battis on Jun 16, 2016 22:28:56 GMT -5
I tried using 7.62x39 brass, and 35 REM, but I had the best luck with 414 Super Mag brass. Just cut to length and reduce the head with a file and a drill press. Of course, after I destroyed the 35 REM brass, I found a Remington Model 8 in .35 REM.
I bought some loaded .351 WSL rounds online last year (not from Reeds) and for the heck of it, I pulled the bullets from a few and measured the powder. It varied from 17 grs to just about 20 grs. Too much variation for me.
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Post by 2gunsmike on Jun 16, 2016 23:06:37 GMT -5
Did you buy those .351 loads from Gads Custom Ammo?
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Post by battis on Jun 17, 2016 1:04:20 GMT -5
Buffalo Arms.
I bought a .32 WSL that came with 75 rounds of original ammo. I fired a few, but I can't bring myself to use a lot of it.
The .32 WSL is very easy to load. I use 32-20 brass. (.32WSL dies and a .321 mold) The .35 and the .351 are tricky. I use 38 SP brass for the .35 and .357 brass for the .351. For dies, I use .38/357. To get neck tension I neck size with a .223 die - it works well. The .401 is the easiest to load. I have .401 dies and I got 250 gr bullets from Western Bullets.
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Post by 2gunsmike on Jun 17, 2016 8:56:40 GMT -5
I just took a guess when I mentioned Gads because a couple years back I bought some outside lubed .38 Long Colt from him. The loads were terrible! The guy is a real hack and he was not good to deal with!
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Post by blackbahart on Jun 19, 2016 3:05:58 GMT -5
nice looking rifle ,I have a 07 with a williams peep a bit more foreward.I haven't put any recoil pads on mine just use one of those pull on type when target shooting.
I did get some of the later style ends for the plunger for my set of converted ones as it does make it easier to lock and unlock than the early button top .I did have one plunger pin start to work out and it did lock the action open and just peened the little bugger and all stayed good .
As for new recoil springs I had a lot made up a few years ago by a manufacturer in Canada and they work great and especially for replacing the ones that previous owners adjusted by shortening .
All in all I find them a fun and interesting design
cheers Peter
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Post by 2gunsmike on Jun 19, 2016 9:24:36 GMT -5
Thanks Peter. I agree on the sleeve tip, does make it easier to lock. I think they look nicer as well! It's a fun gun to shoot, and u get some funny looks at the range as well. Lol. I had two range officers approach me and ask "what the hell kinda gun is THAT?" When you explain, they don't have a clue! Lol. I'm looking forward to taking it out for this deer season!
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Post by battis on Jun 19, 2016 10:19:12 GMT -5
I found a leather leg of mutton gun case, patent date on it 1907, in an antique shop. It still has the original green felt lining inside. It shows its age but it looks good, and is in great shape. Apparently they were made for the Winchester and Remington take down rifles, and shotguns. The Winchester Self Loaders and the Remington Model 8 fit perfectly inside. I get some strange looks at the range when I pull out the rifles and assemble them.
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Post by 2gunsmike on Jun 19, 2016 12:55:54 GMT -5
Lol. Yeah these "kids" with all of their black plastic guns just don't appreciate nice wood and bluing along with good old fashioned workmanship!
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Post by 2gunsmike on Jun 19, 2016 13:05:20 GMT -5
I think the only gun my kid owns that has nice wood is his trap gun. I always hear " c'mon pop, get with the times!" Lol.
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