I just picked up a 1915 production 1895 in 35 WCF, it's pretty rough with a lot of pitting but I hope it's a shooter and the price was right! I plan on taking it cow elk hunting next year. Any advice on reloading for it would be appreciated. I'll post some pics when I get it.
I do like that cartridge Helldiver! Old son and i both have '95's in .35 WCF. I believe i was shooting 48 grains of IMR 4320 with a 250 grain bullet (old Hornady RN). And 46 grains of IMR 4064 and a 200 grain Hornady RN. I have loaded 50 grains IMR 4320 with the 200 RN. But i think the 4064 load is better. Need to work up a good cast bullet load for it!
Jamisons make some good brass but I believe all the suppliers or currently out. Least ones I visit online. Son blamed me for buying all Midway had! Mebbe Desert Okie will chime in! He's another 35 shooter!
Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored."
