What are loads are guys using in their Taylor's Spencer rifles and carbines? I'm interested in all your details; bullet, primer, powder, compressed vs. non-compressed, etc.
What are loads are guys using in their Taylor's Spencer rifles and carbines? I'm interested in all your details; bullet, primer, powder, compressed vs. non-compressed, etc.
Glenn M. Kaye
73rd New York Volunteer Infantry
In my original Spencer I shoot 33grains of 2f goex, CCI pistol primer, SPG lube, compressed, with a compression die, just enough so I can seat the bullet without deforming the tip.
Kevin
Thanks for the info, Kevin.
Just one reply? Where are all you Spencer shooters out there? Or do you just not want to give away your medal-winning secrets?
Henry's may have more speed, but Spencer's have more soul!
Glenn M. Kaye
73rd New York Volunteer Infantry
I was using 30 gr of 1 1/2 Swiss, large pistol primers, 50-70 cases cut to .920, and a rapine .546 mould. My overall length was 1.550. This load worked well but the action became sticky after 20 rounds. Switched to 3F swiss and can now shoot many more rounds and accuracy doesn't deteriorate as the fouling is minimal. I also put a thin veg. wad over the powder. Will hold 2" at fifty yards with the original barrel.
Hello, Spadegrip:
Is that load for a Taylor Spencer or for an ORIGINAL Spencer, please?
Thanks,
Kevin Tinny
42nd NY
Last edited by Kevin Tinny; 02-09-2017 at 08:20 AM.
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