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Yesterday I mounted a new Nikon 2-7 scope on my .30 WCF 94AE. Today I loaded up 50 rounds with 160 Gr. RNFP-GC from Matt's Bullets over 24 grains of Hogdon 4198. I hope to go to the Range on Monday.

Give us a range report when you get back...

I think I have a problem described in another thread that I read: The poi walks fairly dramatically as the barrel heats. I had the rifle Cherakoted and I think the slightly larger diameters have resulted in binding of the magazine tube and barrel. I will work on that after Christmas and let you know the results.

I reconsidered the timing. I did it yesterday and it went very well. I honed out front band and blued it to prevent corrosion. Now the magazine tube moves freely, but is not loose, inside the bands. Unfortunately, I doubt that I can shoot it until next year.

You will get a day this winter to test her again!!! we where -.30 saturday morning today almost 40

............................Ol Deuce

Well, I took my 94AE to the range last Thursday and can report that the old beast is finally shooting like it ought to and, according to my son, did before.

I have had a couple of problems to overcome, but they were unanticipated consequences of a CereKote application. It was kind of fun to figure them out and fix them. As of now I have a unique 94AE that gives me a 2" group at 100 yards. Mind you my eyes are not good and I think the rifle is capable of better than my shooting. I got a 2" five shot group when shooting as rapidly as I could acquire and shoot. No change in the poi as the barrel heated up.

Well, I took my 94AE to the range last Thursday and can report that the old beast is finally shooting like it ought to and, according to my son, did before.

I have had a couple of problems to overcome, but they were unanticipated consequences of a CereKote application. It was kind of fun to figure them out and fix them. As of now I have a unique 94AE that gives me a 2" group at 100 yards. Mind you my eyes are not good and I think the rifle is capable of better than my shooting. I got a 2" five shot group when shooting as rapidly as I could acquire and shoot. No change in the poi as the barrel heated up.

I loaded up some ammo and went to my range and had some fun, shot my 1953 94 in 32spl !!!

I always liked the .32 Special. I enjoy the handloading too, more so in the winter. Enjoy your trip to the range.

I found the time and put my 1894 26'' rifle back together and gave it a test fire ! she did good
this rifle is also in 44-56WC now there is 2

Ol Deuce

Been working with the Winchester 748 powder I'll tell ya so far the 748 is doing a fine Job
and the CUP is low looking at the numbers !!! I'm a Happy Camper!

Ol Deuce

Waiting for the weather to become more spring like but!!!!...........Rain & Wind... No fun to to do any testing
on my 44-56..........Ol Deuce

This is my 2nd test and looking good,going in the right direction !

Ready for more testing ...................we'll get her for sure!!

Ol Deuce

I took my '75 vintage 30-30 to the range yesterday. Shot Winchester power point 150 gr. and 170 gr. to compare group size. The 150s seem to group better for me. Gave it a good cleaning and put it back in the safe.

Took a break from bow hunting in NYs southern zone and went north where rifle season is open. Went old school with my wool pants, plaid coat, and 30-30. Didn't see any deer but had a nice day in the woods with my 94.

That was nice. A successful hunt is a nice safe day in the wild. Taking game is gratuitous. You were dressed for the occasion sir.

Sounds like a good day in the woods,trucker. I took my .25-35 out and shot a few older cartridges to enjoy the rifle and make room for my own powder/bullet combination.

Shooting just for fun is another nice day. Have not launched a round in several months. First problem was too hot and humid this summer. Guns would sweat when taken from indoor cooling to outdoor heating. Then the rain and storms moved in.

Just resurrected my 1953 built 30-30 win. It's been in back of closet since 1974, except for an occasional clean & lube. Took it to the range today. WOW! Forgot how much fun it is. Put 30 rounds through it. That's all the ammo I had on hand. Gonna take it again next week. LOVE IT!

joeb1 wrote:Just resurrected my 1953 built 30-30 win. It's been in back of closet since 1974, except for an occasional clean & lube. Took it to the range today. WOW! Forgot how much fun it is. Put 30 rounds through it. That's all the ammo I had on hand. Gonna take it again next week. LOVE IT!

That 30 rounds should be 60 rounds. 3 boxes.

I took my '94 hunting today. On the way to my stand I spotted a deer watching me from behind a tree. All I could see was half of the face, an ear, and one shoulder. I took a slow side step to get a better angle and reach a tree to lean against, aimed at the shoulder and shot. The deer went about 30 yards and dropped. I paced it off, it was a 60 yard shot thru a slot in the trees with open sights and 64 year old eyes. It was a small deer, but I was happy with my shot and the performance of the gun and round.

Congratulations, sounds as though everything,you included did their part!

Sighted it in for the upcoming Cast Match's.

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