25-20 on paper

[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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[JEBar]

doesn't look too bad to me but I know nothing about a 25-20 .... where do you go from here ...

[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?

[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.

[Vaquero]

Looking good, I haven't done anything with mine yet.
Do you really think there is a 5" drop between 50 & 100?

RP

[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

[BigAl52]

That mid right target looks good to me. I like the new addition to the avatar to Ojail

[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

[Ojaileveraction]

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.

[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