Who loads for odd ball, wild cat or rare calibers

[RedneckHuntr]

Just curious what oddities you guys may be reloading for. My oddities include the 7mmTCU, 30 Herrett, 357 maximum and 32-40. The Herrett is by far the biggest pita.

 

[Pissed Off Patriot]

I reload my 1800's black powder flintlock .80 caliber smoothbore musket cut down to a coach gun, with a barrel length of 15 7/8 inches.

 

[RedneckHuntr]

I reload my 1800's black powder flintlock .80 caliber smoothbore musket cut down to a coach gun, with a barrel length of 15 7/8 inches.

That must be a blast to shoot. The Flintlock I have will go of rain or shine every time at a target. But will not go off of your trying to shoot a deer.

 

[Pissed Off Patriot]

That must be a blast to shoot. The Flintlock I have will go of rain or shine every time at a target. But will not go off of your trying to shoot a deer.

More like a flamethrower than a blast. lol

I've only shot it twice so far. It was originally bought as a wall hanger.

Still working on what loads are safe to shoot out of this old relic. Light loads only, I'm thinking.

 

[RedneckHuntr]

More like a flamethrower than a blast. lol

I've only shot it twice so far. It was originally bought as a wall hanger.

Still working on what loads are safe to shoot out of this old relic. Light loads only, I'm thinking.

You shooting actual loads now or aluminum in front of the powder charge?

 

[Pissed Off Patriot]

You shooting actual loads now or aluminum in front of the powder charge?

So far, only 70 grains of 3F, half a cotton ball for a wad, and I wrapped up a half dozen old steel nuts in some aluminum foil. I just picked up some .375 caliber round ball that I will load as shot, and try some of that next. I don't trust the barrel enough to shoot an .80 caliber round ball. I want to keep the pressure light on this old relic so I don't blow it and myself up. lol

 

[camper4lyfe]

Paging @meketrefe

 

[meketrefe]

Oh boy, where to start?
Is there a specific area of interest or curiosity you have?
Last few years I have been doing wildcats for the AR.
My favorites are:
35 gunner for large game
6.5 BR. Long range/ hunting
6.5 TCU white tail/target
6x45 white tail / tsrget
7mm Gunner / close to 7mm/08 power from an AR15
I also made a design of slugs using 20ga shell heads for the jacket and bird ahot for mass.
Currently designing a 30 caliber based on the dakota case but using 300 rum brass. Wip still.

 

[RedneckHuntr]

Oh boy, where to start?
Is there a specific area of interest or curiosity you have?
Last few years I have been doing wildcats for the AR.
My favorites are:
35 gunner for large game
6.5 BR. Long range/ hunting
6.5 TCU white tail/target
6x45 white tail / tsrget
7mm Gunner / close to 7mm/08 power from an AR15
I also made a design of slugs using 20ga shell heads for the jacket and bird ahot for mass.
Currently designing a 30 caliber based on the dakota case but using 300 rum brass. Wip still.

You hit the nail on the head. Just looking to hear stories of what people are loading of the lesser known cartridges, the process of making the cartridge and the ballistics of the cartridge. I never heard of the Gunner cartridges. What's the parent case?

 

[RedneckHuntr]

So far, only 70 grains of 3F, half a cotton ball for a wad, and I wrapped up a half dozen old steel nuts in some aluminum foil. I just picked up some .375 caliber round ball that I will load as shot, and try some of that next. I don't trust the barrel enough to shoot an .80 caliber round ball. I want to keep the pressure light on this old relic so I don't blow it and myself up. lol

I like your idea of using the round balls as shot.

 

[repete]

The most exotic I load is .32-20 other than that it's all common stuff.

 

[RedneckHuntr]

The most exotic I load is .32-20 other than that it's all common stuff.

You load that for a contender?

 

[repete]

You load that for a contender?

No, Marlin 336

 

[repete]

I forgot a specialty round I sometimes load, You gotta be carfull of this one because it's used for dangerous game- BEE's! I have a lot of yellow jackets at my cabin and will sometimes 'load' up some .38spl with a magnum primer and some Cream Of Wheat or grits and then a light over shot wad made from a business card. If your quick you can knock em out of the shy several feet away! Lots of fun and good training too!

 

[RedneckHuntr]

No, Marlin 336

I forgot a specialty round I sometimes load, You gotta be carfull of this one because it's used for dangerous game- BEE's! I have a lot of yellow jackets at my cabin and will sometimes 'load' up some .38spl with a magnum primer and some Cream Of Wheat or grits and then a light over shot wad made from a business card. If your quick you can knock em out of the shy several feet away! Lots of fun and good training too!

now that sounds like fun

 

[kev74]

I forgot a specialty round I sometimes load, You gotta be carfull of this one because it's used for dangerous game- BEE's! I have a lot of yellow jackets at my cabin and will sometimes 'load' up some .38spl with a magnum primer and some Cream Of Wheat or grits and then a light over shot wad made from a business card. If your quick you can knock em out of the shy several feet away! Lots of fun and good training too!

If you need a solid projectile, foam ear plugs work well - so I've heard...

 

[meketrefe]

You hit the nail on the head. Just looking to hear stories of what people are loading of the lesser known cartridges, the process of making the cartridge and the ballistics of the cartridge. I never heard of the Gunner cartridges. What's the parent case?

The gunner started as a "made in newyorkistan" kind of like a 'meh' lets do something this winter.
This was also because of the encourangment and support from my friend Terry(Gunner who was a member here) who tragically is no longer with us.
So a cat turned out to be an amazing caliber. The 35 has the 7.62x39 or LBC/Grendel as donor case.
200gr bullet at 2500fps from a 16" AR, AK or contender or whatever. A nice deer, bear and even moose wacker.

 

[repete]

If you need a solid projectile, foam ear plugs work well - so I've heard...

Gee, I know a guy that just might try that! Reusable too. I used to use wax bullets down in my basement, that can be fun too.

 

[kev74]

Gee, I know a guy that just might try that! Reusable too. I used to use wax bullets down in my basement, that can be fun too.

They hit harder than you'd expect them to.

No comment.

 

[RedneckHuntr]

The gunner started as a "made in newyorkistan" kind of like a 'meh' lets do something this winter.
This was also because of the encourangment and support from my friend Terry(Gunner who was a member here) who tragically is no longer with us.
So a cat turned out to be an amazing caliber. The 35 has the 7.62x39 or LBC/Grendel as donor case.
200gr bullet at 2500fps from a 16" AR, AK or contender or whatever. A nice deer, bear and even moose wacker.

The velocity is very impressive. That's better than the 35 Remington.

 

[meketrefe]

The velocity is very impressive. That's better than the 35 Remington.

Yes, because the gunner is a high pressure cartrige that is happy at 55-58k psi.
also it has a higher(faster) case volume to bore ratio so it can be used with slightly faster powders.

The thing is the 35 remington can be also pumped up given you have modern brass and firearm.
The reloading recipes in obsolete manuals do not reflect the actual potential.
Now, do not try that with and old brass or old firearm.

 

[Dantheman]

32-20 and just started with 243 LBC.

 

[Pissed Off Patriot]

Finally got some better pictures of the coach gun, aka the "flamethrower". The test with the .375 caliber round ball went well.

Next step is to pick up some .69 caliber round ball, and test fire that.

 

[ManrisFrack]

Only wildcat I'm loading for at the moment is 30 Herrett AR (TAC 30). Basically a 30 Herrett that uses 6.8 brass so you can run it in an AR-15.

 

[meketrefe]

Only wildcat I'm loading for at the moment is 30 Herrett AR (TAC 30). Basically a 30 Herrett that uses 6.8 brass so you can run it in an AR-15.

Nice to see other ARP addicts here.
That is actually the same dimensions than thr herret body but can run at higher pressures that makes it perfect for 125gr bullets.
It leaves the anemic 30 carbine and blackout in the dust.
Check the old 10 round polymer armalite mags where you can grind the internal rib so the mag is easy to adapt to stack the 30 herret perfectly. Possibly up to 8 rounds from the 223 mag that is more than plenty for hunting and other tasks

 

[Robin]

Finally got some better pictures of the coach gun, aka the "flamethrower". The test with the .375 caliber round ball went well.

Next step is to pick up some .69 caliber round ball, and test fire that.

Heck, what's odd about that!
Robin

 

[1075tech]

I don't, but if anyone here could load me up some 9x22R, AKA 9mm Japanese Revolver, I'd appreciate it .

 

[Pissed Off Patriot]

Heck, what's odd about that!
Robin

Know anyone else with one?

 

[meketrefe]

I don't, but if anyone here could load me up some 9x22R, AKA 9mm Japanese Revolver, I'd appreciate it .

What you mean with load me up? Do you mean someone to guide you for reloading that obscure caliber?

 

[1075tech]

I just wanted to put a few rounds through it. I can get a box of 50 for $50. Which, considering all, really isn't that bad. Just don't know that I'd shoot a 120 year old pistol that much.