I purchased a .32 caliber CVA Squirrel Rifle years ago, ended up trading it in on a .32 Pedersoli Pennsylvania Rifle.
I really enjoy shooting the .32 caliber, can shoot all weekend on a single flask...
Type: Posts; User: AntiqueSledMan
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I purchased a .32 caliber CVA Squirrel Rifle years ago, ended up trading it in on a .32 Pedersoli Pennsylvania Rifle.
I really enjoy shooting the .32 caliber, can shoot all weekend on a single flask...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
I've seen where someone once did sleeve the primer pocket with a piece of copper tubing,
then just set his small primer just under flush with the base of the case.
Lke you said, it would be a lot...
Forum: The Star Equipment Corner
After you have the die built, drill through with up to a 7/16" drill (0.4375").
Then if you have a set of reamers, oil it and run a 29/64" (0.4531") reamer through your hole.
Now find a piece 1/2"...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I went with the Marbles Bullseye Sight on the rear and a fiber optic on the front on one of my 30-30's and also on my .54 caliber Great Plains Hunter.
Probably not as good as a Tang Mounted Peep...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Hello corbinace,
As long as your not getting any chatter your doing good.
Light cuts are the hardest to do, deflection is an issue.
Rememner a piece of 320 paper will easily remove a couple...
Forum: Rimfire Area
When I started loading the .44 Colt Original I built a little swaging die
and used the Lee 450-200-1R with a heel swaged on the base, it's their Black Powder Conical Cap and Ball bullet.
I have...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Hello LAGS,
I know Investarms built the Lyman GPR, so I would bet parts are interchangeable.
AntiqueSledMan.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Why not form some .357 Maximum cases to your chamber?
AntiqueSledMan.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Hello GBertolet,
I agree with indian joe, step the hole up untill the plug is completely removed.
I believe they were installed at an angle, it covers the flash path to the center of the barrel....
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Hello Lags,
Many years ago I purchased a Pedersoli Pennsylvania Flint Lock in .32 caliber.
After struggling with hang fires and no fire at all I got fed up with the flintlock,
maybe someone...
Forum: Leverguns
I had a lot of information about the Sears Family of Winchester Built Lever Actions,
unfortunately after a Hard Drive Crash it's all lost.
AntiqueSledMan.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I couldn't agree more.
I do use HOT water for both wash & rinse.
Run a dry patch through before standing barrel with the muzzle down for about 1/2 hour.
Then I run a patch soaked with TC Bore...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Hello lead chucker,
Okay, the nipple is plugged. Which end is plugged? How about a picture.
You didn't answer the second part of my question, does it fire if you swap nipple?
AntiqueSledMan.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Hello lead chucker,
I've been shooting .32 calibers for years, there is a slight learning curve but not so much as to have the issues your having.
You didn't state what powder your using, I've...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
The Crockett Rifle takes an M6-1 nipple, the same as the CVA's.
The Thompson Center Hawkin & Renegade took a 1/4-28 nipple, and the Thompson Center Cherokee & Seneka took a 12-28 nipple.
The Lyman...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Hello Chill Wills,
Armi San Marco, Uberti, and Pietta all made an 1873 Cap & Ball.
I think they were manufactured for the Europian Market at first, but also were sold in the US.
I have an early...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Hello reloader4410,
I searched for a such press, and not liking the presses available I built my own.
But if I were to purchase one, I'd look for the Tower of Power or the Powder Inc. model.
I...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Plug Dia. 0.450"
Flange Dia. 0.500"
OAL 0.768"
Forum: Leverguns
I purchased a Savage Model 99 in .300 Savage back in 1978 and still have it.
AntiqueSledMan.
Forum: Leverguns
Hello veeman,
I think the Canadian Pacific was chambered in .32 Special, I almost purchased one years ago.
AntiqueSledMan.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Hello snipin101,
I thought Armi San Marco was the only manufacture to use the "COLT'S PATENT" on their firearms.
They were sued by Colt for doing so, even though they did manufacture frames for...
Forum: Leverguns
Hello MrWolf,
I formed some .32 S&W's to .32 RF. without the need to turn the base.
I made a forming block from a piece of 1018 cold rolled, 1" x 4" x 3/8" thick.
There are 4 holes, the first at...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Hello armoredman,
I let them soak, then before drying I push a piece of copper wire thru them.
AntiqueSledMan.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Hello Sasquatch-1,
I have never read about the subject,
but my mentor taught me to load with the sprue facing forward.
I still load round balls this way, and have for the last 45 years.
...
Forum: Black Powder Cartridge
Hello Idaho45guy,
Just a guess, a 50 caliber with a 2.5" long case.
AntiqueSledMan.
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BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
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