I am in search of some help. I have an original Winchester Model 1873 in 38-40 caliber that I am finally ready to load for. I am not new to reloading but I am new to old firearms. This gun is in good shape but it is 130 years old. Will today's modern powders be more or less corrosive than the blackpowder used in the late 1800s and early 1900s? What about the primers? I am in need of some guidance in choosing reloading components that will not damage the gun. I have some lead bullets from Tennesse Valley, some new brass, and need to choose powder and primers. I will be using a turret press, Lee dies, and will be weighting each charge on a Pact scale. Velocity is not critical, I doubt I will ever hunt with this gun, but it would be nice if the loads were capable of bringing down deer size game out to 100 yards or so.
Any guidance that you guys can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Mark
Any guidance that you guys can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Mark