OldIron86
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I know this question has probably been asked ad nauseum. But I'm gonna ask it again to gain a little knowledge on the issue. I picked up a Henry big boy in .357 magnum a couple years ago and haven't been able to get any of my usual loads to cycle reliably. SWC, RNFP, SJSP and SJHP bullets give me at least one per magazine tube that doesn't want to chamber easily. I'm not overly experienced with lever guns (mostly use an SMLE) but never had this problem with my 30-30 Winchester 94.
Would using a different style/profile of bullet like truncated cone or plain old round nose bullets increase the reliability or help overcome my poor technique? I cycle the lever firmly and quickly but not violently. Any particular designs feed well in lever guns? I like the loads I'm currently loading for hunting and defense but would prefer more reliable feeding if possible. Current loads are Speer 158 grain bonded soft points and 180 grain hard cast RNFP both at 1.59 OAL, both are loaded to the crimp groove.
I might try one of these
https://www.mattsbullets.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=343
https://www.mattsbullets.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=241
https://www.mattsbullets.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=233
Would using a different style/profile of bullet like truncated cone or plain old round nose bullets increase the reliability or help overcome my poor technique? I cycle the lever firmly and quickly but not violently. Any particular designs feed well in lever guns? I like the loads I'm currently loading for hunting and defense but would prefer more reliable feeding if possible. Current loads are Speer 158 grain bonded soft points and 180 grain hard cast RNFP both at 1.59 OAL, both are loaded to the crimp groove.
I might try one of these
https://www.mattsbullets.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=343
https://www.mattsbullets.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=241
https://www.mattsbullets.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=233