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Greetings Dutch,
Glad you could make it.]]> http://svartkrutt.net/board/forum_entry.php?id=304 Thu, 08 May 2008 02:14:16 GMT Reply from Fabian23, 07.05.2008, 22:54:

Hi Dutch, yep this is another of my lurking places :waving:]]> http://svartkrutt.net/board/forum_entry.php?id=303 Wed, 07 May 2008 22:54:14 GMT Reply from arilar, 07.05.2008, 19:23:

Hi Dutch and welcome!!
Stupid me realized this english version of Öyvinds forum this week! Better late than never.
Regards,
ARILAR:)]]> http://svartkrutt.net/board/forum_entry.php?id=302 Wed, 07 May 2008 19:23:01 GMT Reply from Dutch van California, 07.05.2008, 10:09:

» Hi Rotta,
»
» Thanks for your comments.
»
» I have cast one small batch of bullets in pure lead which I will use for
» now, even though they are not as sharp as I would like. I will try adding
» a small amount of tin to the next batch as you suggest.
»
» I don't know when the gun was last fired, but is seems to be in very good
» mechanical order with a mint bore. I will certainly take your advice and
» try a remote test shot with 60g of powder before shooting it from the
» shoulder.
»
» It may be a while before I post the results showing how the gun performs.
» This is because I am still waiting from the police for the variation of my
» firearm certificate to include this rifle. We have a perculiar law which
» allows us to own this calibre of gun as an antique or curio because it is
» considered to be an obsolete calibre. However, if we want to shoot it it
» must be registerd as a firearm.:crying:
»
» Hope it doesn't take long, :ok:
»
» Terry.

Even though this post is rather old I'll put in my two pence.

I've shot both dead soft muzzle loader bullets, Hornady Great Plains 385 grains. I've also shot rather hard cast 350 gr & 450 gr with no ill effects. Several hundred rounds of hard cast bullets. Not that this is preferable but they are what was available at the time. I use a card wad from www.buffaloarms.com under the bullet and have used from 55 grs to 75 grs of Fffg (3fg) with a magnum primer. Groove size is nominally .515" give or take.
While I have not yet done so I think the flash holes should be opened up somewhat using svartkrut. I'd have to reference one of my books for the size but the enlarged flash hole improves ignition overall.

Loads using the 350 gr bullet with 12 grains of Alliant Unique are very pleasant and quite accurate even out to 100 yards. Mostly we shot this load at a steel gong and it banged the gong all day long.

Dutch]]> http://svartkrutt.net/board/forum_entry.php?id=301 Wed, 07 May 2008 10:09:31 GMT Post by Dutch van California, 07.05.2008, 09:50:

Hello Øyvind

I'm glad to see this English forum. We poor monolinguist Americans need a source for more information on the Swedish rolling blocks. You and I have had email but was long time ago. I did some English translation for your Swedish rolling block page. Eight or nine years ago.

I see a couple familiar names here:-) JK, Fabian & Krag are familiar.

1867-74 Swedish rolling block
http://www.rebooty.com/~dutchman/6774.html

Loading the 12,7x44R

Rolling block failures.. including the recent one in Sweden.
http://www.rebooty.com/~dutchman/RBfailure.html


Dutch]]> http://svartkrutt.net/board/forum_entry.php?id=300 Wed, 07 May 2008 09:50:59 GMT Reply from Fabian23, 29.04.2008, 10:02:

One photo I forgot to take, when viewed from the front, the band is closed with the expection of the hole for the muzzle and a small notch to pass the bayonet lug through, which is at 6 o'clock under the muzzle hole.]]> http://svartkrutt.net/board/forum_entry.php?id=299 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:02:18 GMT Reply from Fabian23, 28.04.2008, 22:07:

No problemo, that's what these forums are for :-D Linking up our small circle of collectors....


» Fabien,
» Those are perfect! Thank you very much.
» If I can ever somehow repay the favor please let me know.
»
» Regards, John]]> http://svartkrutt.net/board/forum_entry.php?id=298 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:07:53 GMT Reply from JK, 28.04.2008, 19:26:

Fabien,
Those are perfect! Thank you very much.
If I can ever somehow repay the favor please let me know.

Regards, John]]> http://svartkrutt.net/board/forum_entry.php?id=297 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:26:59 GMT Reply from Fabian23, 27.04.2008, 13:36:

Here are some pics:




]]> http://svartkrutt.net/board/forum_entry.php?id=296 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:36:20 GMT Reply from Fabian23, 21.04.2008, 13:56:

I'll have to look when I get home, but mine is led on by a band spring, I also think it is also inletted on the top surface to partially surround the front sight base. Will get back to you on that.]]> http://svartkrutt.net/board/forum_entry.php?id=295 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:56:47 GMT Post by JK, 21.04.2008, 13:22:

I have finally found a Kammerlader. But it needs a lot of work to return it to its former glory.
I had an old Birch butt stock from a Swedish rolling block that I cut up for the end of the stock.
I will have to make an end cap. But I need help because I do not know what they looked like or how they fit on the stock. Was the stock inletted for it or did it just go over the end and held on with the spring?

If anyone has some close-up pictures of the end cap they sure would help.

Many thanks, John


Before,


After,]]> http://svartkrutt.net/board/forum_entry.php?id=294 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:22:04 GMT Reply from jmaurer, 19.04.2008, 07:06:

Øyvind:

I am also interested in obtaining a Pritchett mold that duplicates the original as-issued bullet as closely as possible. I would specifically like to have one that produces a 0.55-inch diameter bullet.

I noticed your drawing of the original bullet in this diameter; do you have the dimensions of the ogive of the bullet, as well as the total depth and angle of the sides of the hollow base? I have an older Rapine Pritchett mold that casts a bullet with a very shallow, pointed cone for the hollow, and have thought to have a new base insert machined to duplicate the proper base configuration. I may then be able to resize the bullet to 0.55 inches, but it would be better to have everything right from the start with a new mold.]]> http://svartkrutt.net/board/forum_entry.php?id=293 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:06:12 GMT Reply from JK, 14.04.2008, 05:09:

Hello Kenny
I am not sure what the accuracy would be like, but you might try finding out here http://bpcr.net/forum/index.php?sid=e1a4a640e5f2b41256cac6e6bfeaac94

Best, John


» Does any one know what the accuracy of the Winchester 1873 model replicas
» are like? What kind of groups can I expect at 50 and 100 yards/meters?
»
» I'm thinking of buying such a weapon made by Uberti in caliber 44-40 or 45
» Long Colt. Is the longer barrel lengths better than the shorter?]]> http://svartkrutt.net/board/forum_entry.php?id=292 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:09:22 GMT Post by Kenny, 09.04.2008, 13:54:

Does any one know what the accuracy of the Winchester 1873 model replicas are like? What kind of groups can I expect at 50 and 100 yards/meters?

I'm thinking of buying such a weapon made by Uberti in caliber 44-40 or 45 Long Colt. Is the longer barrel lengths better than the shorter?]]> http://svartkrutt.net/board/forum_entry.php?id=291 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:54:20 GMT Reply from JK, 31.03.2008, 14:15:

»
» if you or banyone els are interested in more info lett me know
» jon www.jlbvik44@aol.com


E-mail sent.
Thanks, John]]> http://svartkrutt.net/board/forum_entry.php?id=290 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:15:48 GMT