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calledflyer Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3566 Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: Oversize bullets for 32-40 Reply #15 - Oct 17^th, 2020 at 10:37pm	Print Post
	All of the original Winchester barrels should be sixteen twist. Mine has always shot bullets up to about 200 grains pretty well- stability wise. Sometimes the accuracy was iffy. I shot that same Lee bullet with good results as well. With and without the checks. I disliked the mold though. And, I have about 8,000 gas checks if anybody really, really needs some.


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ndnchf Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1049 Joined: Mar 6^th, 2014	Re: Oversize bullets for 32-40 Reply #16 - Oct 18^th, 2020 at 5:57am	Print Post
	I shoot the Lee 8mm bullet with and without the gc. Accuracy seems about the same either way.


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John Rigby Full Member Offline Posts: 211 Location: Midwest Joined: Nov 8^th, 2005	Re: Oversize bullets for 32-40 Reply #17 - Oct 18^th, 2020 at 8:27am	Print Post
	Mike Graf sold the business this month. New owner is a young couple and renamed it Full Circle. Good people to carry on the business. The "junk pile" isn't advertised on the website.

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George Babits Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1102 Joined: Sep 27^th, 2012	Re: Oversize bullets for 32-40 Reply #18 - Oct 18^th, 2020 at 10:39am	Print Post
	I could be off on my measurement of the twist. By actual measurement I got one turn in 16 3/4 inches, but it could be a 16 as it is pretty hard to eyeball the mark on the rod exactly, and there is always the possibility of the patch clipping slightly. If I find that it shoots I will invest in a mould from Accurate Moulds. I have several of their moulds and they are good. I haven't had much success with Lee products. You get what you pay for. I will say that I've never tried any of their moulds though. George


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Kurt_701 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1015 Location: Missouri Joined: May 20^th, 2004	Re: Oversize bullets for 32-40 Reply #19 - Oct 18^th, 2020 at 11:15am	Print Post
	I have a Barnett mold that throws a 200gr .326 bullet. If you might to try a few, PM with your address. Mr. Barnett made it for a rebored Stevens 3240.

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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Oversize bullets for 32-40 Reply #20 - Oct 18^th, 2020 at 1:42pm	Print Post
	Another option might be to buy some swagged bullets from Dave Bennett of the sizes you want to try.

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nicknack Newbie Offline Posts: 6 Location: Brisbane Joined: Oct 5^th, 2013	Re: Oversize bullets for 32-40 Reply #21 - Oct 23^rd, 2020 at 8:52pm	Print Post
	A good mate of mine gave me a heap of Saeco 190 grain gas checked 8mm bullets sized to .3225 (groove size .321 1 IN 16 twist) which shoot very well in my 32-40 Mirouku Winchester 1885 High Wall, probably because the nose diameter is .315 which bore ride beautifully in my bore size. These are too long for the Model 94 to cycle, my High Wall also shoots the LEE 170 grain 8mm resized to .3225 great as well. The 8mm bullets will probably work OK for George Babits the original poster. regards Dallas (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)
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George Babits Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1102 Joined: Sep 27^th, 2012	Re: Oversize bullets for 32-40 Reply #22 - Oct 23^rd, 2020 at 9:08pm	Print Post
	That's all fin and dandy with a rifle that needs the smaller bullet, but mine is more like .325, not .3225. Big difference. Also, I want to thank all the people who have sent bullets. I received boxes from Kurt and Dale in today's mail and will be sending checks for the postage. Now I can see if this rifle will shoot straight. Keep yer powder dry, George


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nicknack Newbie Offline Posts: 6 Location: Brisbane Joined: Oct 5^th, 2013	Re: Oversize bullets for 32-40 Reply #23 - Oct 23^rd, 2020 at 9:13pm	Print Post
	Sorry, George, I meant to say that the 8mm cast should work in your High Wall. regards Dallas


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1isenough Full Member Offline Posts: 202 Location: Louisville, KY Joined: Dec 28^th, 2017	Re: Oversize bullets for 32-40 Reply #24 - Oct 29^th, 2020 at 9:39pm	Print Post
	Try the inexpensive 180 grain 8mm coated gas-checked bullets from Quality Cast Bullets. The bullet is sized at .323 and the gas check measures .324. It should obdurate and seal your bore. Given the price they would be worth a try. These shoot very will in my 32-40.


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George Babits Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1102 Joined: Sep 27^th, 2012	Re: Oversize bullets for 32-40 Reply #25 - Oct 30^th, 2020 at 6:36pm	Print Post
	I've never one to go the cheap route. Got some really good bullets from members to try and have ordered a mould from Accurate Moulds that is close to one of the ones I got which shoots well. Given that at the moment 32 caliber gas checks are not only expensive but unobtanium, I'd just as soon not get a gas check design. George


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