Coincidentally, a 32-40 Savage 1899 26" round barrel manufactured in 1908 with the rounded breech bolt has been my restoration project this month. The rifle had been slathered with marine spar varnish over the metal and the stock and begged for a redux. It's got about a dozen coats of tung oil followed by orange oil and wax. Turned out alright I think.

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I found it to be a very gentle shooting rifle with Speer 170 grain Hot-Cors. New Winchester brass is available in Canada but a bit pricey. Looks like I will be reloading for a new toy.

Anybody crimp the necks of their 32-40s cartridges?

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