jy3855 wrote on Mar 17^th, 2017 at 2:50pm:


Problem with scope mounting on all Winchesters except the late ones with offset markings is that there's no space for mounting a block without mutilating some of the factory lettering--a grievous crime, I think.  That's why only two of my '85s have scopes--because the crime had already been committed before they came to me.  Several others I've wanted badly to fit with scopes, but couldn't bring myself to vandalize them.   

Ample mounting space on Stevens barrels, if you forget (as I do) the 7.2" spacing recommended for 1 MOA adjustments.

There is an old 228367-60 gr. on ebay right now.  A 22 HP mold that casts .228 or more.  May not be too long? for 22wrf??  ZA pointed bullet but should work for you.

My 22wcf Ideal #1 tool came in today, an uncommon tool, so am going to fabricate some missles tonite.  I had bought a Winchester 5th type mold in December, but the post office lost it for me.%*&^@#+.

James