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TXGunNut on Model 1892 in 25-20 rebarrel project

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:53:44 +0000

I like the way you think. I bought an 1892 in 32WCF awhile back and quite honestly it was a mistake. I doubled down and had it relined, put a Marble tang sight and Lyman 17 front sight on it and it became quite the shooter.

Mike

MCorrell on Model 1892 in 25-20 rebarrel project

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:58 +0000

My goal is to build what I can’t buy, a nice half octagon barrel model 1892 with a good shoot able bore. Since I have to go the new barrel route I might as well go with CCH of my existing action and components and eventually new wood. This will be a lifetime gun for sure.

1873man on TULSA?

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:36:34 +0000

Bought a real nice rare box of ammo and areal nice Windage front sight with the box.

Bob

fordwannabe on TULSA?

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:54:55 +0000

Well I made it! Saw a beautiful group of guns of all types. Stopped at the WACA booth Thanks for being so gracious to everyone there. I ran into one antler glad to meet a member. Thank you sir.. Now it’s day two and I am taking a break because my feet hurt AND you can’t move without bumping into somebody so I am on a self imposed timeout.

TXGunNut on Model 1892 in 25-20 rebarrel project

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:39:50 +0000

MCorrell said

TXGunNut said
If you're set on a replacement barrel I'd go with one as close to original specs as possible. Which cast bullet are you using? I'm not sure you'd get any benefit from single point rifling but that's a question I'd run past Mr. Hunter.

Mike

Hi Mike, I am leaning towards the factory standards which include single point rifling. I have been using Meister bullets with .258 dia and 86 grain weight but now hear they are no longer available. I may start casting my own so that I’ll always have a steady supply. There’s not much written about the 25-20

I have a ball with my 32WCF but was not able to find a 25-20 with a decent bore. I understand that's pretty common. There are some good commercial cast bullets out there but casting may ensure a good supply once you find a bullet that works for you. Sounds like an interesting project. Please keep us posted.

Mike

Chuck on Jim Gordon past away?

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:13:30 +0000

1873man said
I talked to a guy from that area at the Tulsa show and he confirmed that he past away 10 days ago. He was mid 80’s.
Bob

Sorry Bob.

tim tomlinson on Jim Gordon past away?

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:58:51 +0000

Bob, Sure am sorry to hear that! Yet sooner or later it will come to visit us, too. I corresponded but a little with him in his efforts on the model 1873. I have always greatly admired his doing so and the information he provided. My condolences to his family if any happen to read this. Tim

MCorrell on Model 1892 in 25-20 rebarrel project

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:13 +0000

TXGunNut said
If you're set on a replacement barrel I'd go with one as close to original specs as possible. Which cast bullet are you using? I'm not sure you'd get any benefit from single point rifling but that's a question I'd run past Mr. Hunter.

Mike

Hi Mike, I am leaning towards the factory standards which include single point rifling. I have been using Meister bullets with .258 dia and 86 grain weight but now hear they are no longer available. I may start casting my own so that I’ll always have a steady supply. There’s not much written about the 25-20

1873man on Jim Gordon past away?

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:41:23 +0000

I talked to a guy from that area at the Tulsa show and he confirmed that he past away 10 days ago. He was mid 80’s.

Bob

Maverick on Jim Gordon past away?

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:32:29 +0000

I don't know if he's passed or not but he has to be in his early 90s.

Sincerely,

Maverick

Chuck on Jim Gordon past away?

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:20:33 +0000

That is sad news, if true.

TXGunNut on Model 1892 in 25-20 rebarrel project

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:48:50 +0000

If you're set on a replacement barrel I'd go with one as close to original specs as possible. Which cast bullet are you using? I'm not sure you'd get any benefit from single point rifling but that's a question I'd run past Mr. Hunter.

Mike

1873man on Jim Gordon past away?

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:13:58 +0000

I heard yesterday that Jim Gordon past away last week but haven’t been able to find an obituary to confirm it.

Bob

Chuck on Model 1892 in 25-20 rebarrel project

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:38:52 +0000

Mike Hunter is a long time WACA member and is very capable.

MCorrell on Model 1892 in 25-20 rebarrel project

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:39:50 +0000

I have finally decided to upgrade/ improve my favorite shooter. The current 24” barrel is at best in fair condition but is very accurate using jacketed Remington .257”, 86 grain bullets that are currently out of production. I have tried many loads using .258”, 85 grain cast bullets and cannot get near the same accuracy as with the Remington bullets.
I am looking at a Hunter brand replacement barrel but there are many options:

5 or 6 groove rifling

single point or broached rifling

barrel length (would it help accuracy at 100 yards to longer than 24”?)

rate of twist

Does as anyone have experience with cast bullets with the above options? I would like to choose the best option for exclusively shooting cast bullets.

https://www.mikehunterrestorations.com/barrels.html