I’m glad for you. It’s a sweet shooting gun. You’ll enjoy it. My dilemma is that the FTX bullets are longer and to maintain o COL that will cycle I will need to seat the FTX deeper in the case thus reducing the space which may cause a higher pressure. I would just like to see some data that I could consider before poking the little pointy buggers into the case. I will just have to keep searching.
Many thanks for the data. I hadn’t even considered a 60 grain bullet. Bet that would be a sweet plinking round. I’m going to try it.
On other FTX levergun loadings they trim the cases back to make them cycle- don't know with the 25-35 if you need to do this---- but my 45-70 FTX cases are shorter than a standard 45-70 case.
What a beautiful piece! Mine is a lever action carbine so the COL is limited. But it might be a good round for me to look at. That said, I have never heard of an 87gr bullet in that caliber. Do you mold them yourself?
WeFly - that
Spare Parts that was an excellent wake up post. I finally woke up and compared my Hornady manual 117 gr data to the post that WeFlyFast made earlier. You’re dead on that they reduced the loads with the same COL. I assume to compensate for the longer 110 bullets. Problem solved. Good post! Thank you.
No, I just shoot jacketed 87gr Spitzers, usually Sierra. I can use spitzers since mine is a single shot.
You’re about 350 miles south of me but almost worth the drive just to see that beautiful piece. Is it original, or do you have it restored.
If you’re ever in the Coeur d’Alene area pm me at [email protected] for a visit.
If you are referring to the single shot, it is a sharps borchardt that started life as a 45-70 and was reworked into the 25-35 at some point in it's life journey. I bought it as you see it. The fore end tip is horn and the grip cap is Ivory. I presume the gunsmith had some German heritage due to the carving on it. I wish I knew more of the history but it's a fun rifle and fun to shoot.
Yep, you’re right.sorry about that.
Tominboise - hope I have the right post this time. If you’re ever in the Coeur d’Alene area pm me for a visit @[email protected].
I have discovered that 60 grain bullets are right in there with hens teeth and frog hair. Every site (12 or 14) are all out of stock with no back order. I did find some 50 grain RN and ordered a box. I only intend to use them for my wife’s target practice as she gets used to the gun, anyway, I’m in the process of working up a load for them, and wondering if anyone has ever tried them. I’m just modifying the 60 grain recipe slightly using a couple of the same powders. Seems to work well. And certainly fun to shoot, but you’re right. 6 or several MOS’s above my 117 grain impact point. So far, so good. It’s a fun gun.
