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25-20 on paper
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:36 pm
by Ojaileveraction
Went to the range to test some reloads with my chrono.
Target at 15yrd
Not much distance but first time seeing any groups from this rifle.
The Magnetometer may alter trajectory in addition.
Mid left, Reminton so 86gr 1430 fps average
Top left 86gr MBC coated 9.5 H4891. Got a no data reading so had to reset and put a few thru.
Top right. Same as above average 1410 fp
Mid right same bullet 9.4 h4198 ave, 1390
Bottom left 86gr MBC 3.5 Trailboss 1100 ave
Bottom right 3.4 TB 1050 ave
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Re: 25-20 on paper
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:44 pm
by JEBar
doesn't look too bad to me but I know nothing about a 25-20 .... where do you go from here ...
Re: 25-20 on paper
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 8:01 pm
by North Country Gal
I've always been tempted to get a Contender barrel in 25-20, as there were some made. Figured it would also be a sweet choice for a lever gun. Lots of history with this old cartridge, too. Are you finding brass? Any factory ammo out there, these days?
Re: 25-20 on paper
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:09 pm
by Ojaileveraction
I have a source for factory ammo, well 5 more boxes, at $91 per 50ct case.
Brass is strictly a what you can find mostly well used.
When all said and done I'll have more into ammo than the cost of the rifle.
The Trailboss loads loads would fine for plinking or closer in small game hunting.
The H4198 is just what I want for PC Silhouette. A five inch drop between 50 and 100 meters. With plenty left to knock down a 1/2 size Ram.
Re: 25-20 on paper
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:17 pm
by Vaquero
Looking good, I haven't done anything with mine yet.
Do you really think there is a 5" drop between 50 & 100?
RP
Re: 25-20 on paper
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:59 pm
by JEBar
there seems to be a good bit of 25-20 factory ammo out there ===>
https://ammoseek.com/ammo/25-20-winchester
haven't found a source for Brass
Re: 25-20 on paper
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 12:00 am
by BigAl52
That mid right target looks good to me. I like the new addition to the avatar to Ojail
Re: 25-20 on paper
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 10:48 am
by Ojaileveraction
I knew , kind of, what I signed up for when I bought the Rifle. Scarce brass and ammo.
The rifle is so light it's sweet to shoot
Do you really think there is a 5" drop between 50 & 100?
Well 4 inches anyway. It is possible to get above 2000 fps at the expense of the brass. Something I'd do if hunting, but again, being in Cali, I'd need a nonlead bullet.
there seems to be a good bit of 25-20 factory ammo out there
I'm in Cali. I Can't buy ammo online.
That mid right target looks good to me.
Next I 'll have to shoot some distance and see what it looks like at 50 meters.
Tim
Re: 25-20 on paper
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2019 1:07 am
by Ojaileveraction
BigAl52 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2019 12:00 am
That mid right target looks good to me.
I was in a groove with that group.
Definitely have try out that load at 50 meters.
Re: 25-20 on paper
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2019 2:23 pm
by MuddyWaters62
Have you considered using 32=20 Starline brass necked down to 25? Starline also suggests the practice. I have a Colt Bisley revolver from the 19 teens in 32-20 that I use Starline brass and I am well pleased. Just my $0.02. I would love to get a lever gun to go with my Bisley that didn't cost a arm and leg.
Muddy Waters
Re: 25-20 on paper
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2019 3:54 pm
by Mags
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Yes, can see that. Good job.
Ojaileveraction wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2019 1:07 am
I was in a groove with that group.
Definitely have try out that load at 50 meters.
Re: 25-20 on paper
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2019 5:20 pm
by Ojaileveraction
Reforming 32-20 Brass is an option and I have researched how to do it.
MuddyWaters62 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2019 2:23 pm
Have you considered using 32=20 Starline brass necked down to 25? Starline also suggests the practice. I have a Colt Bisley revolver from the 19 teens in 32-20 that I use Starline brass and I am well pleased. Just my $0.02. I would love to get a lever gun to go with my Bisley that didn't cost a arm and leg.
Muddy Waters
Re: 25-20 on paper
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 11:14 am
by Vaquero
Ojaileveraction wrote: ↑Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:36 pm
Went to the range to test some reloads with my chrono.
Target at 15yrd
Not much distance but first time seeing any groups from this rifle.
The Magnetometer may alter trajectory in addition.
Mid left, Reminton so 86gr 1430 fps average
Top left 86gr MBC coated 9.5 H4891. Got a no data reading so had to reset and put a few thru.
Top right. Same as above average 1410 fp
Mid right same bullet 9.4 h4198 ave, 1390
Bottom left 86gr MBC 3.5 Trailboss 1100 ave
Bottom right 3.4 TB 1050 ave
20191022_124150.jpg
Raining here today, so I loaded up 10 of the 9.4 H 4198 loads with a 85 gr cast.
Stepped out on the back porch and went to swinging the 6" gong, 8 out of ten.
It's roughly 50yds to the gongs.
Will see about some paper later on this weekend when the rain subsides.
RP