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I have a Stevens model 44 chambered for 25-20 ss on the way. I'll be reloading for it. Anyone have load data or know where to find it?

ldorado,

Ken Waters wrote about it in Handloader #142 and Thomas Smith wrote an article in Handloader #183. I know I have copys of both, but initial search left me without either. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Grasshopper

Thanks Grasshopper, I'm sure I read that Winchester made the 25-20 WCF to match the 25-20 single shot except short enough to cycle in their lever guns. And 25-20 is a bit of load data in itself. I'll just start low with 25-20 WCF data.

I've loaded the .25-20 single shot using .25-20WCF data for several years for a Remington No.2 rolling block chambered in that caliber. As fortune would have it, I have had on-hand original .25-20 single shot brass that had been necked down to .22-3000 R2. I used the .25-20WCF dies to neck size the cases and seat the bullets. Works well. New dies in .25-20SS will cost an arm and a leg. If you do not already have .25-20WCF dies you may have a decent chance of finding them used at a gunshow, dealer or auction site. New brass manufactured by Bertram is available from several sources and that too is quite expensive. Good luck with the "new-to-you" rifle.