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March 23, 2010
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For myself, I have found IMR 4227 works really well in my .351 rifle.
November 7, 2015
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Bullshop (another Dan) is a conservative and very knowledgeable bullet caster and reloader, I read his posts for years on a cast bullet forum. If he’s using .223 brass the brass may be thicker than original brass so I’d certainly pay heed to his thoughts on powder.
I wonder why the 1907’s have fore end wood issues. I’ve passed on a couple with split wood, maybe I just need to buy one and see if that Accraglass on my workbench is still good. From what I’ve seen a bit of glue in the crack and some bedding material on the backside may be just the ticket.
Mike
March 23, 2010
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The brass I am using is Jamison,so reformed brass could make a difference.
Not sure why the Winchester self loading rifles have the cracked forend problem.It seems it happens in all three models the 05,07 and 10.
March 8, 2023
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Thanks for the comments guys!
I haven’t worked on the gun yet *other than cleaning the bore) probably take it down and do some cleaning this weekend. Like a lot of these this one has a split along the grain on one side. I had the same thoughts about why they would have an issue with the forearms splitting the wood seems pretty thin along the top line and where it meets the barrel. I also thought once I take down and clean up the rifle I would fix the split with some Accuraglass and surgical tubing as a clamp.
I have been reloading for over 40 years and I am very careful doing it too. That was why I was asking about the Bull Shops load, not doubting his recommendations just liking to work within a bracket of lows and highs before just running with something especially with a rifle and cartridge I have no experience with. I bought brass and bullets from him as he was a single source for both components and I am happy I know he has them available. I would rather have properly head stamped brass for this rifle too, so if I continue to work with it I will buy those Bertram from BA. But to get this rifle running I don’t mind reformed brass.
I promise I will post pictures of the journey I am taking with this rifle.
Thanks,
Rob
March 8, 2023
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Hi Guys,
As promised here are some pictures of my Winchester 1907WSL rifle in various stages of disassembly. I mentioned that the stock was split on one side and when I pulled the forearm off the piece came completely away just held in place by the fore end cap and the recess on the breech side the stock fits into. Overall the condition is not bad. I plan to clean everything up of gunk and will come up with a strategy on how to fix the stock. When putting the pieces together it is fairly obvious that there is a split even if held together firmly. I figure on maybe some accuraglass and some surgical tubing as a clamp when reinstalled in the gun. Not sure about blending the repair any suggestions would be welcome.
Thanks,
Rob
March 8, 2023
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Hi Guys,
I finally got all the components together that I need to start reloading .351WSL cartridge. I added a picture of them below I am using a Redding die set, a Lee Crimp die an RCBS shell holder, CCI #400 Small Rifle Primers and bullets and reformed cases from the Bulll Shop. At this point not sure of the load yet.
I have a project on my reloading bench at the moment but once I clear that I will start on this one. I expect to probably start this weekend if all works out. I will keep you posted.
Rob
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