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Sure shot Oldtimer Offline Posts: 913 Location: East central Iowa Joined: Jun 22^nd, 2020	Re: Anybody shooting .25rf Stevens? Reply #120 - Oct 5^th, 2021 at 7:28am	Print Post
	Thanks ndnchf for posting your load data and test results. Looks like I need to find some reloader 7 to try. I believe that Remington used a slightly faster twist rate than Stevens for .25 rimfire at 1 in 16, compared to 1 in 17 that Stevens used. That might help stabilize heavier bullets.


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ndnchf Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1067 Joined: Mar 6^th, 2014	Re: Anybody shooting .25rf Stevens? Reply #121 - Oct 5^th, 2021 at 7:57pm	Print Post
	I measured the twist at 1-16. It seems to like this 72.5gr bullet. I've seen mention of 4198 being very similar to RL7, but have not tried it as an alternative. But good to know - thanks.


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uscra112 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4079 Location: Switzerland of Ohio Joined: May 7^th, 2007	Re: Anybody shooting .25rf Stevens? Reply #122 - Oct 6^th, 2021 at 3:26am	Print Post
	Never woulda thunk that RL7 would do so well in such a tiny case. I've always thought it needed more pressure. Got plenty - I used to use it in the .35 Remington. 4198 is a bit faster than RL7. Quickload says load about 0.7 grain less in this small case.

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ndnchf Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1067 Joined: Mar 6^th, 2014	Re: Anybody shooting .25rf Stevens? Reply #123 - Oct 6^th, 2021 at 5:33am	Print Post
	RL7 does leave some unburned powder in the bore, much like 2400 does. But I see no detrimental effects from it. I've used it in a number of vintage small cartridges. I always start at about 70% capacity and work up. Usually a full capacity load works best. This is a 100yard target shot earlier this year with my #2 RRB in .32 Ballard extra long (.32 rimfire extra long converted to centerfire). 9 5gr RL7 and a 93gr heel bullet. When I do my part, it does very well.


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uscra112 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4079 Location: Switzerland of Ohio Joined: May 7^th, 2007	Re: Anybody shooting .25rf Stevens? Reply #124 - Oct 6^th, 2021 at 6:11am	Print Post
	In the days of yore, if I remember correctly, RL7 was the powder of choice when the .222 Remington ruled the benchrest game. There were fewer powders to choose from than we have today, of course.

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art_ruggiero Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1111 Location: CT Joined: Dec 14^th, 2008	Re: Anybody shooting .25rf Stevens? Reply #125 - Oct 6^th, 2021 at 10:55am	Print Post
	isn't it great fun to shoot a rifle and be happy with a 2min group i love it art


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uscra112 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4079 Location: Switzerland of Ohio Joined: May 7^th, 2007	Re: Anybody shooting .25rf Stevens? Reply #126 - Oct 6^th, 2021 at 5:02pm	Print Post
	BTW the Bull Shop order for the NOE 63 grain PB has arrived. Other things are getting priority around here, so haven't even opened the box, however.

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ndnchf Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1067 Joined: Mar 6^th, 2014	Re: Anybody shooting .25rf Stevens? Reply #127 - Oct 6^th, 2021 at 7:34pm	Print Post
	uscra112 wrote on Oct 6^th, 2021 at 5:02pm: BTW the Bull Shop order for the NOE 63 grain PB has arrived. Other things are getting priority around here, so haven't even opened the box, however. I ordered some too. He must be wondering why the big rush all of a sudden


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uscra112 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4079 Location: Switzerland of Ohio Joined: May 7^th, 2007	Re: Anybody shooting .25rf Stevens? Reply #128 - Oct 9^th, 2021 at 5:53pm	Print Post
	Well, I succumbed to "buyers' hysteria" a few days ago and paid quite a bit of money for this little gem, (I hope), on Gunbroker. Some long-ago gunsmith fitted a .25-10 #4 Rolling Block barrel to a "94" Favorite action. Why? I can't begin to imagine. I'm thinking that the RB extractor will be a lot more compatible with nailgun charges. And the Stevens swinging-block action is very good at breech seating using a plugged case. When I bought the Stevens 83 (also .25 RF) about a year ago I swore to myself that I'd never buy anything more. Never say never.
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ndnchf Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1067 Joined: Mar 6^th, 2014	Re: Anybody shooting .25rf Stevens? Reply #129 - Oct 9^th, 2021 at 8:21pm	Print Post
	Oooo, very nice. It should be a great shooter! I succombed to lust myself. I have a 38 rimfire #2 rolling block en-route


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Sure shot Oldtimer Offline Posts: 913 Location: East central Iowa Joined: Jun 22^nd, 2020	Re: Anybody shooting .25rf Stevens? Reply #130 - Oct 9^th, 2021 at 8:29pm	Print Post
	Well in a couple of years you won’t remember that you paid too much. I am curious as to how the #4 extractor was modified to work in a favorite.


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uscra112 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4079 Location: Switzerland of Ohio Joined: May 7^th, 2007	Re: Anybody shooting .25rf Stevens? Reply #131 - Oct 9^th, 2021 at 11:31pm	Print Post
	Sure shot wrote on Oct 9^th, 2021 at 8:29pm: I am curious as to how the #4 extractor was modified to work in a favorite. That was one of the attractions for me, also. I should have it in a week or so, and like everything but Colt and S&W revolvers, it'll be apart as soon as I get it unwrapped. There might even be photos. I finally got my flip-phone to talk to my computer again. Bad cable.

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ndnchf Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1067 Joined: Mar 6^th, 2014	Re: Anybody shooting .25rf Stevens? Reply #132 - Oct 12^th, 2021 at 9:08pm	Print Post
	I ran into a fellow at a gunshow selling cast bullets a while back. I didnt buy anything, but did get his card. So i emailed him a couple weeks ago asking about .25 Stevens bullets. He found these he had cast years ago from a H&G #32 mold. He sent me about 150. They are 259" diameter, about 55.5gr. A little light, but a nice looking bullet. Something else to try


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ndnchf Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1067 Joined: Mar 6^th, 2014	Re: Anybody shooting .25rf Stevens? Reply #133 - Oct 17^th, 2021 at 12:41pm	Print Post
	I received my order from The Bullshop for the 63gr NOE bullets. So I loaded up a few with 1.9gr of W231, CCI SP primers and tried them today. They shot very well! Average velocity was 1036fps. This is a really sweet load


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Dellet Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1102 Joined: May 19^th, 2017	Re: Anybody shooting .25rf Stevens? Reply #134 - Oct 17^th, 2021 at 12:49pm	Print Post
	ndnchf wrote on Oct 17^th, 2021 at 12:41pm: I received my order from The Bullshop for the 63gr NOE bullets. So I loaded up a few with 1.9gr of W231, CCI SP primers and tried them today. They shot very well! Average velocity was 1036fps. This is a really sweet load Looks like the center fire case? Is that a small pistol primer in the data? Looks like great progress


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