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Post by okie44 on Sept 9, 2014 23:36:36 GMT -2
Project for a friend, passed down from his Grandfather. Cleaning and loading for a 1894 Marlin built in 1901. I have a little Gun Envy going on here, at least I'll get to shoot it! Attachments:
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Post by mk19 on Sept 10, 2014 0:52:23 GMT -2
Very nice, have you decided on a load? I have played with light cowboy loads in a 44-40 revolver but I have always wanted to try a 38-40.
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Post by okie44 on Sept 10, 2014 0:54:37 GMT -2
I think 13 gr 2400 should be a nice soft load for the old girl,
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Post by mk19 on Sept 10, 2014 1:02:26 GMT -2
That should work perfect for a old rifle like that, I would guess velocity around 800 to 900FPS, just a nice plinking load that won't stick bullets in the tube
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Post by bcgunworks on Sept 10, 2014 10:51:41 GMT -2
Cool
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Post by junebug on Sept 11, 2014 1:48:14 GMT -2
Should be a fun project. Let the old girl do what she was designed to do -- SHOOT.
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Post by okie44 on Sept 20, 2014 17:51:05 GMT -2
I got a chance to shoot five rounds over the Caldwell Chronograph,going to work good.  Description: Marlin 1894 38-40 Notes 1: Acme .401 RNFP 180 gr. 16 BHN Notes 2: 13 gr. Alliant 2400, Starline Brass, Win LPP Distance to Chrono(FT): 15.00 Ballistic Coefficient: 1.000 Bullet Weight(gr): 180.00 Temp: 74 °F BP: 30.05 inHg Shots: # FPS / FT-LBS 5 1180 / 557 4 1160 / 538 3 1117 / 499 2 1142 / 521 1 1171 / 548 Average: 1154.0 FPS SD: 25.1 FPS Min: 1117 FPS Max: 1180 FPS Spread: 63 FPS Shot/sec: 0.2 True MV: 1155 FPS |
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Post by mk19 on Sept 20, 2014 19:17:51 GMT -2
That loos to be a great load with a very small SD, how was accuracy out of the old girl?
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Post by okie44 on Sept 22, 2014 22:43:45 GMT -2
No targets, just a function test, range was a bit crowded and I used the full auto bay. No target holders!  |
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