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Interesting timing of this topic. I just acquired a Winchester 1885 in 25-20 SS. Thanks for the information and education!
Jim
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I have an Ideal reloading tool that is in great shape, with bullet mold built in. If you are interested, I can post some photos a little later.
John
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gnoahhh,
Are the 115gr-`120gr bullets too heavy for the 25-20SS?
Ed Depends entirely on the rate of twist the barrel has. Generally speaking, yes too heavy.
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Bullet weight/length permissible is dependent on the twist. For my 12 twist, 110 grs is on the edge.
Phil
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Been shooting the SS for some time in a nice Stevens 44. Has a tang sight and does well enough. BP only so far, compressed about 30 thou, card was under an Ideal 257483 of 30:1 alloy. 100 yards be fun. ~14" twist and that's all the bullet it will handle.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Original 44s for the .25-20SS were twisted 14" or so. Mine is 14.5". Ideal257283 is as long as it will stabilize. Weighs about 90 gr with 30:1 alloy.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Hi DigitalDan. What would that bullet weigh? Spg lube? FFFG powder?
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Runs around 90 grains. Yes on the lube and powder. Neighborhood of 17 gr of powder. 100 yards offhand is good for groups of 10 in the 8" ballpark.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Outstanding. Thanks for the info.. light compression?
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Yes, about .030" as I recall.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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