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**44 AMP** · November 5, 2019, 01:43 AM

my old Lyman manuals recommend slugging the bore, as wide variations in groove diameter are known to exist in these rifles. It's not impossible your gun might not be suited for .264" jacketed bullets, and if not, cast slugs of the right size are the way to go. Slug your bore, so you'll know, before loading any ammo for it.

Good Luck, and enjoy! Be safe, ALWAYS wear eye protection with these old rifles.

November 5, 2019, 01:43 AM	#2
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,820	my old Lyman manuals recommend slugging the bore, as wide variations in groove diameter are known to exist in these rifles. It's not impossible your gun might not be suited for .264" jacketed bullets, and if not, cast slugs of the right size are the way to go. Slug your bore, so you'll know, before loading any ammo for it. Good Luck, and enjoy! Be safe, ALWAYS wear eye protection with these old rifles. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.