REMINGTON 40X

Ruger #1 or #3.   


           Joe.

I should have specified ... non-bolt rifles.  I knew I'd see a Ruger #1 and #3 on the list ... but is a High Wall really capable of handling 50,000psi? (I think the 225 can reach at least that high ... not that I'd push it that far). I'm kinda' leaning toward a Ruger just because I know a Ruger can handle the pressure.  Still, I like HW's a lot.

Thanks for hte good input and fast response.

I have modern browning hi-walls in 7 mag and 22-250,  and believe me they have been tested 

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I shoot an orignal  flat spring sst highwall smithed and bushed by CC Johnson in .225.
I use WW brass, mid level loads with 4064 and 52-55 gr. benchrest bullets and see no adverse pressure, easy extraction and good brass life.

This just keeps gettin' better and BETTER!

I  have a Martini Cadet in .225 Winchester.  I was concerned enough about it to call Bob Snapp and ask his advice.  He said don't build one, but if you  have one, limit it to roughly .223 velocities.  I shoot starter loads from the reloading manuals in it and get groups of slightly less than 1 inch at 100 yards.  It's definitely a candidate for rebarreling to something more in line with the strength of the Cadet action, like a .30-30 or a 7x30 Waters.  I'd have to rework the stock and the forearm as well, since they are varmint style.  It's very nicely done, so I'm reluctant to mess with it and I guess I'll just continue to limit how I load it and shoot it.

I also own a Winchester High Wall in .219 Improved Zipper, which is essentially the same cartridge, which can be loaded hotter, although in deference to its age (four digit serial number, 7xxx), I limit what I shoot out of that one as well.