Remlin 1894 44 Magnum handliads

[mehavey]

Same bullet as post #20, but with top-level H110. (Still 50yds)

At 40,000psi/approaching 1,900 fps, I think I'm finally over-driving the plain base.
But pattern is dependable, and look at the consistent velocity of 1,859±05

[ciwsguy]

Originally Posted by gwpercle

I'm in agreement with you . If I shot those groups at 50 yards , from a rest with a scope
... and thats what they looked like , I would be unhappy .
Both groups seem to be 2" X 3" ... First thing I would do is try some factory ammo just to get a baseline for accuracy . Then check the rifle all over , tighten screws , check barrel crown and then on to load development . Ballard rifling usually does well with cast ...
Maybe it's simply a matter of finding the right "magic" cast bullet load it likes !
Gary

Here’s some Herters factory 240 SJSP at 50 yds indoors, on a solid rest with 4.5 power scope. A couple of the bullet prints appear to have keyholed the paper.
The second (3 shot group) are MBW 250 grain WFN .433 diam gas checked over 23 grains of IMR 4227. Better, but stopped at 3 shots as I’m sure there would have been a flier.
I’m about to give up on this rifle.

[ciwsguy]

Originally Posted by mehavey

SOFT
12-15
maybe even wheelweight @11


That 22-superhard bullet alloy isn't really molding itself to the bore/groove at
anything but more pressure than the alloy can hang onto those grooves

Do you know of some outfit that sells 0.432 cast soft lead bullets? Other than cowboy load bullets, I’m not finding anything below BHN 16. I really don’t want to get into casting my own. Would rather buy something on the shelf.

[mehavey]

Try these guys (Call and ask for air-cooled/soft)
https://jetbullets.com
"Ask if you want a harder or softer bullet - usually at no extra charges."

They're Canadian.... so a call would answer a lot of questions.

[Shadow9mm]

you could check with Matts Bullets https://www.mattsbullets.com/index.p...index&cPath=70

From what I understand if you order 500 or more he can tailor the sizing and BHN to your specifications.

they are a little spendy, but beautiful bullets, I have ordered from him several times.

[JustJake]

Had one, sold it.

Remlins are junk. Get rid of it. Pre-Remmy Marlins, on the other hand, are pretty good guns.

[ciwsguy]

I disagree, JustJake. Lever guns are not one MOA rifles, but I do like them. It doesn’t jam and probably does as it’s designed to do. Anybody that says my levergun drives tacs at 100 yards is just incredibly lucky. Marlin lever guns are not junk.
Is it the finest? No.
Does it work? Yes but don’t count on shooting .429 pistol bullets and be able to hit anything other than a minute of 8 inch pie plate at 100 yds. Factory 44 magnums just don’t work well, but hand loads are showing about 2MOA capability.
I’ll use a scoped bolt rifle if looking to shoot sub 1 MOA. Even in a decent bolt rifle I’ve seen 2-3 MOA with factory match grade ammo. But finding the sweet spot of sub 1MOA with hand loads is very achievable. Finding the sweet spot in sub 2 MOA is I’m trying to find in the Remlin 1894.

[Drm50]

I sold my JM Marlin 1894 SR 44mg. With Hornady 240gr JHPs / 22.5gr H2400, it would shoot 1” at 60yds with a 3x scope. I run all Lyman 66 receiver sight on all my levers but scope them while developing loads. I have a few not D&T for scope or Lyman 66. I have tang sights on these but hunt with irons.

[bluetopper]

Load them up with 24gr of H110 then get back with us.

[ciwsguy]

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[ciwsguy]

About 3-1/4 inch group