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Ai need one

Yuo can also use 357 Mag brass For the 35 SL you can cut rim off 38 SPL. and shoot you can use 30 carbine brass for 32 SL also

I use H 110 also

Lee has a universal die to open the mouth

I use 357 Max. brass turn the rim to the 351 cartridge bolt load with .351 bullets

Very good video. I love RRB rifles. Was the rifle in this video ever converted to fire 6.5x55 Swedish for hunting or competitive shooting ?

I have one of these and she’s pretty but not ready for the prom. I don’t have the ability to do this to my gun. I’m in Arizona and I would be willing to ship it to you and pay you to help her out. Quick question though.. What did you do with the plug on the tang to get the barrel off? Does that have to be drilled out? Thanks

No crimp?

YIKES! I KNOW THE FEELING..................

NICE CHANNEL! GREAT INFO!!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍

I think it is a feature

Enjoyed your video lots. Thanks!

blackpowder lube makes life and cleaning easier

Did the primers magically appear? As Bugs Bunny would say, " What a Maroon"

Has anyone widcatted the 300 savage to 33 or 35 caliber?

Thanks a lot! As a Swede who inherited an old 1876 rifle and wanted to pick up blackpowder shooting, this was so helpful! :D

On what possible grounds did u tub e dis allow the video?

I'm waiting for the bodeo I bought to arrive at my FFL, and I plan to use your system to reload. What I would like to know is if someone can guide me where can I see the other measurements (case length, overall length.)

excellent presentation, good explanations in a calm voice... thank you very much

Best!

would you want to sale this rifle let me know

Eu. Gostaria. De. Possir. Um. Rifle. deste. Tipo!!!!!!!

Seen this rifle on IMA website and was like "wow" it holds 26rds ??? Searched youtube and found your video. I love your intro and music " what song is that"? That fatal flaw and loading looks like a big pain but loved seeing the internals. Thumbs up ....got it Wide Eyes!

It's so nice to see you enjoying your passion👍🏼

If you welded the plug you may have weakened it!!! And a stuck ball cloud blow those treads off meaning the rear of the gun! Metal on these isn't to good nice vedio thank you

Am I the only one who heard the ricochet? I guess they don't teach to NOT shoot at metal targets with slow-moving bullets, like the 38 special, 45 acp, 56-50 Spencer... wait until a cow goes down, then tell me about it.

Unlike most of the comments, I was really bothered by what you did. I am a Kentucky Rifle builder and have taught building classes for well over 10 years. Do not grab that ramrod halfway up the rod. It WILL break and run through your hand. All ramrod tips need to be pinned. I'm not sure I've ever seen a commercially made rod that had a pinned tip. I could go on, but I won't. Good luck on your black powder journey and find some one to mentor you a couple of outings.

Quick question, what size dies did you use?

Paint that trade gun! If I get one, I think I will paint it. I love good wood on a rifle. However, like the originals, these have crappy wood. So a cool paint job might be fun. Thanks!

Nice video, thanks! Now the cart bed is going to rust due to the BP residue!

Using adjustable wrench backwards

I have several of the 6.5x53.5mmR long guns. (I collect WW1 arms.) One rifle, one carbine - can't remember right now which carbine version - and one sporterized carbine that looks futuristic in the 1940s and 1950s style. Since the ammunition for the rifle/carbine has not been made since WW2 I have to make my own as well. I do have some original ammunition but NOT to waste; it's in my display case. What has to happen over all is the length of the case has to be reduced from the .303 Brit length to the 6.5x53.5mmR length, the shoulder set back (like the length) and the resulting cartridge to the configuration altered to fit the chamber. Using the 'official' specifications in the "5th Edition Ammo Encyclopedia" one finds some amazingly detailed (three or four decimal places). However, much of this is simple to do by using dies close enough to fit. Start with empty .303 British brass; it is about the same in rim diameter and base diameter. Here I mention that various brands of .303 brass will have slightly differing rim diameters. This may be true more of the 'lot' or batch made than the maker over all. I seem to have good results with R-P brass, but your mileage may vary. I do essentially as shown in the video, except: I prefer to anneal the case necks and shoulders prior to any forming. Step form the neck down (don't try to neck down from .311 to 6.5mm in one pass) with a neck sizing die somewhere between. .308 Winchester works, with the annealing and lubrication, 7mm Mauser would work, if one has a 7mm-08 die, that should work as well. Trim to length. The official name of the desired round is 6.5x53.5mmR. As mentioned I have a few rounds from WW2; I measured length of unfired ball ammo at 53.8 mm. There is 'tolerance' in all machined items. This is normally described as 'no more than this big and no less than that small'. Also keep in mind a conventional non-rimmed case head spaces on the shoulder. (That's what stops the round from sinking in the chamber too far.) This is a rimmed case, so the rim contacts the rear surface made to meet the rim of the case and that sets the headspace. But there is some leeway. What cannot be tolerated and can lead to damage is if the case is too long and chambering the round 'wedges' the case mouth between the bullet and the leade of the rifling. This can and will increase chamber pressure radically. Much like a bullet stuck in the bore. Bottom line: all other dimensions being adequate, a bit too short (a millimeter or so) is better than little too long. The good news. All the dimensions of the shoulder and stuff is made irrelevant by the final sizing-shaping die. The video shows using a 6.5x55mm (Swedish) Mauser die to finally reduce the neck to the proper size, this to ease the work on the case and equipment in the final full sizing step. Not a bad idea. One could also use the sizing die from a .260 Remington (should one have such a thing). One notes the 6.5 Creedmore is rather similar to the .260 Remington: They are essentially .308 Winchester necked down to 6.5 mm. I suggest lubricating heavily. Final sizing. The video suggests 6.5 Carcano sizing die. Good choice. However, if one checks the sizes of the respective cartridges, one finds an amazing resemblance between 6.5x53.5mmR, 6.5x54mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer, 6.5x52mm Carcano and 6.5x50mm Arisaka. They are - within tolerances - the same size and shape except for head styles. They all have roots in the Mannlicher design shop. (Fascinating story if one is a history or history of firearms buff .) I have dies for Mannlicher-Schoenauer and Carcano. I have used the M-S, and I will try the Carcano dies as well. I also endorse the idea of turning the case about a third of a turn and using the forming die again. Reloading dies have tolerance too, and some may be out of round just a very tiny bit but enough to be 'difficult'. I also suggest that the newly formed cases be fire formed prior to be used with full loads. Use the fastest powder the loading manual has (in order to get the lower pressure up quickly) at the lowest load level shown (to avoid any surprises like damage to the rifle or the shooter). This is a fun rifle and a fun cartridge. While not being unpleasant to shoot, it will kill most game in North America except the large dangerous bears and such. I do like this video. It is useful and correct. Despite the age, both rifle and cartridge are most useful.

215 is a magnum primer, 210 is the standard rifle primer from Federal. There's a difference.

Would smokeless powder be too much, even with a reduced load?

I thought the1889 Bodeo revolvers were in the white?

Nice example. THe background music volumes a bit high

Now that's cool !!!

😮 cant wait to see this old girl in person.

Too bad somebody ruined it with that weld.

Nice - you've convinced me to try out some black powder loads for my 44-40 '73.

Beautiful work sir.

I have been reloading the 44-40 cartridge for a long time and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed your video and the beautiful hills painted by the setting sun, simply gorgeous.

I think it came out nice to. 👍

You’re out of your lane. Doing your hobby may bring joy to you, which is great; but, don’t misrepresent yourself as a gunsmith. You are spreading misinformation. Just one of many unprofessional misinformation you’ve passed on is “… they harden… to test it the punch it…”. Hahahaaaa. There are so many things you are misinforming viewers. But this is America and you’re free to do it, just let others be forewarned

QQ if you are using Carcano dies anyway, can't you just skip the 6.5 swede dies?

NICE JOB, ENJOYED WATCHING YOU WORK ... 🤔

I can't believe he is shooting with cars and buildings in the background! That's a serious breech of gun safety!

Have you experimented with different charge weights for accuracy? I've never loaded this 4440 I know 40 grains will fit but I've heard guys say they get their best accuracy around 35 to 36? Thank you

Hey brother, have you ever considered using a 350 legend brass

In uk they are proofed and marked and have hole