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25-21 stevens
Dec 1st, 2004 at 9:16am
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Any information on the 25-21 stevens would be appreciated, as to loads and bullets.  Interested in cast bullets, not jacketed.  Thank you.
  
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Re: 25-21 stevens
Reply #1 - Dec 1st, 2004 at 9:43pm
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Hello 38-55

86gr .257 cast lead bullet with 5gr Unique is what I use for a smokeless load.  The "21" part of the caliber name means 21gr BP (FFFg) - if you want to shoot a BP load.   

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Re: 25-21 stevens
Reply #2 - Dec 1st, 2004 at 9:47pm
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In my Stevens #47 I use 5.4 grains of Unique, with a 86 gr. cast lead bullet, or 5.0 grains of Unique, with a 102 gr. cast lead bullet.
Both perform equaly well in my gun.
  
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Re: 25-21 stevens
Reply #3 - Dec 2nd, 2004 at 3:11pm
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What twist are you using in the barrel, with the 86gr bullet?
  
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Reply #4 - Dec 2nd, 2004 at 7:00pm
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Well I guess I'll have to check the Stevens! Since it's an original barrel, I've never really thought to check the twist. I just winged it, and tried a few loads until I got a couple that worked. Smiley
  
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Reply #5 - Dec 2nd, 2004 at 9:09pm
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What twist are you using in the barrel, with the 86gr bullet?


Original Stevens factory barrels typically had a 1-13 twist for 25-25, 25-21, and 25-20SS, however a 1-12 would work with the heavier bullets (around 100gr.)

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Re: 25-21 stevens
Reply #6 - Mar 16th, 2005 at 12:23pm
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If starting with a new barrel what twist would be preferable? I've been told as fast as 1:8" but that seems a bit fast to me.

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