I picked up a Stevens 25-20 SS at the Tulsa spring show. Now I am seeking load data. I searched the reload data topic and only found one load. Any load would be helpful.

ron

What action?   My 44 1/2 handled a 1950 fps load of 5744 with an 86 grain jacketed easily, and killed quite a few chucks, but the typical "as-found" Model 44 will be very unhappy at that kind of pressure until it's been rebuilt, firing pin bushed, and breeched up tight with the shoulders bearing in the frame.

Powders in the range of AA#9, 2400, (virtual twins), and 4227 work with typical 85 grain bullets seated in the case.   Load 5 grains and work up to 1450 fps.   I also use Blue Dot (faster than #9) at about 5.0 grains.

These loads can be double-charged.  Check and double-check each case to avoid.

This assumes that the lockup is still tight.  The lever should close with a decided "snap", and the BB should trap a piece of 0.4mil plastic bag on the breech face, and also at the rear on either side of the hammer.

uscra112
The action is tight but it does not snap, minor force is needed to both close and open. The loaded rounds that came with the rifle I believe were loaded with 5744 as the barrel was very dirty and had unburned power. I have used this powder in the past and found it hard to clean after shooting. The rounds were custom made by a company called Aardvark. 

Also what is the meaning of the BB in the last line of your post?

ron

Thanks for your advice,

ron