I've been using 85gr lead with so-so results and is getting very hard to find in Oz. I heard a while ago that .257 Jacketed works well and found what I think is suitable, the Hornady 60gr FP (this is the link)http://www.hornady.com/store/25-Cal-.257-60-gr-FP
Has any-one else tried these on steel? I've just had the barrel re-lined and it was shooting like a dream, the last lot of lead was pretty ordinary (I gotta have something to blame!)

I have had good results with 75 gr. Speers Al

I've had good luck with Remington 85 gr JFN. 86 gr lead didn't shoot at all in a 1910 era Marlin 94. Would still like to try the 60gr Hornaday, but can't find them in stock anywhere

Paul

I just bought a Marlin 25-20, dies, brass and bullets. I'll try my first batch of Remington 86 grn jsp and speer 75 grain over H4198. I'll give you a shout in the next couple of days. With old factory Winchester ammo the gun is as good as I am. There's not any sight adjustment from checkens to rams, just over the front sight. A really neat little gun and cartridge.

Thanks for the help, I also found a company making hard cast lead - Hawkesbury River Bullet Company. Minimum buy is 500 but looking pretty good price wise. Once I get some I'll let every-one know.

G'Day Paul
My Marlin likes those with a Federal small pistol primer and 11grns of 2207. Shoots like stink.
Juddy

Have any of you formed 25-20 brass from 32-20?

glen ring wrote:Have any of you formed 25-20 brass from 32-20?

I tried it and does not work, the brass is so thin it just collapses if you run it through the 25-20 sizing die. Maybe there is a way but I have not fount it yet.

My 25-20 is a very fun rifle to shoot , but the components are scarce. I've scrounged 300 rounds of new brass and bought 500 Remington bullets all at a very good price. I'm going to purchase some 75 grain Speer as soon as I find some. What is a good load ? I have used Unique Powder in just about everything I shoot and was wondering if anyone has a unique load or know where I can get the data?

G'day All
Got around to trying some different loads with the Hawkesbury River lead. It's copper coated 85gr lead and shoots fantastically with 5 grains of 2207. Tried a few different loads / powder combos and found the 5 grain the best. Started on the pigs and then moved into the chickens - missed less than normal. Then only had 7 gr of 2207 loads, too hot and went all over the paddock. Did knock over two rams, pity I was aiming at the turkeys.

G'day All

Confirmed last weekend what I'd thought, my little old 92 likes a softer load, cleaned up last weekend with really nice groups using 5 grns of ADI AR2207 with 85 gr copperhawkes. Got beaten by one of the new Marlin 30.30, sheez they're accurate with the right load. Any-way, below is the link to the bullets.

Cheers
Paul

www.hrbc.com.au

I just purchased some more 73 grain gas checked 25-20 slugs that are extremely good quality and shoot VERY good out of my Marlin. The guy's name is Wells and he sells on Gunbroker. I have his e-mail if anyone wants it. Good bullets, good price, my gun likes them.

Tony

Have you purchased/loaded the 73 grain gas check bullet in you 25-20 yet? I think I'll use that slug and a very light load for the Chickens and Pigs and the 86 Remington for the rest of the course.

Not yet Glen, maybe after the Nationals I will buy some and try them on my Winchester 92 to see how they compare in performance to jacketed bullets.