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    .218 Bee ????

    Thanks DD, for the reply. Every little bit of info helps. Now to see if I can size and reload a few rounds with out ordering custom dies. The .22 PPC seating die I have, will give the same shoulder angle and neck size. Need something to full length resize to chamber in the lever gun.
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    .218 Bee ????

    I posted on the Rifle Country page, but prehaps should ask here for any help with my latest endever. Picked up an old Marlin 1894, octagon barrel with no caliber marking. was said to be a .218 Bee. Loaded some up and the fired case came out with the shoulder moved forward and very sharp angle...
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    .218 BEE / Mashburn or Ackley Improved

    Thanks for the suggestions. I'll keep looking on the internet. I'm sure RCBS or CH4D could make dies for a price. Maybe I could send them a couple of fireformed cases and see what they say. Just not sure yet if I'll really shoot this rifle that much.
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    .218 BEE / Mashburn or Ackley Improved

    Am bringing an old Marlin early model 1894 back to life. The 24" octagon barrel has no markings. Is .224 bore. It was suppose to be .218 Bee. However fired cases look like the Mashubrn with sharp shoulder. Can anyone tell me the difference between the Mashburn and the Ackley Improved. Have...
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    M1 Garand, Cast Bullets, & IMR SR4759

    Thanks for the replys and information. I do realize that 4895 will best serve what I want with both cast and jacketed. However like I said, just can't find any available right now. And hoped to use up some powder I had on hand. Did make out to range this afternoon. Tried SR4759 loads from...
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    M1 Garand, Cast Bullets, & IMR SR4759

    With the current situation of available reloading supplies, as in nothing seems to be out there for standard M1 loadings, this topic may be of intrest to others. I wanting to load up some decent 100-200 yd loads that will also cycle in the M1. They should also work well with my M1903A3 and...
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