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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Cast Bullet Accuracy Potential, 219 Savage
« Last post by Garnett on September 09, 2023, 05:04:48 PM »
I agree with your statement.  I have a double rifle barrel set on a Fox Sterlingworth in .45-70.  It will shoot a 2" group at 75 yards, which in the woods of central Alabama is adequate for deer.   The trigger pull on the 219/220 can be greatly improved as I have had done to a M219 in .22 Hornet that I custom built for my daughter.  I can't do the work, but my gunsmith did and said it is a simple job.  Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Cast Bullet Accuracy Potential, 219 Savage
« Last post by Exchipy on September 09, 2023, 03:59:03 PM »
As slick handling and elegant of design as they are, there’s a lot about the Savage 219 which works against it performing particularly well for precision shooting at 100 yards, its light weight, butt stock dimensions, and HEAVY trigger pull being chief among them.  Nevertheless, results can still be surprising, if one takes long enough time on each shot and employs good technique.  But, realistically, a group striking at the point of aim and measuring down near a couple inches is more than sufficient precision/accuracy for its intended use.
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: 219 in 22 Hornet
« Last post by TXTROUT66 on September 03, 2023, 02:37:13 PM »
Many find that a 40 to 45 grain bullet and a moderate load work best. Lots of options on powders. Both of mine do well with PMC ammo. I may convert on of them to an improved Hornet. But like anything, you can chase things!

Have fun in the chase!
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: 219 in 22 Hornet
« Last post by Garnett on September 02, 2023, 04:07:49 PM »
Please keep us posted.
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Cast Bullet Accuracy Potential, 219 Savage
« Last post by Garnett on September 02, 2023, 04:05:46 PM »
The early lever action repeaters with tube magazines needed round or flat nose bullets so the recoil would not cause a cartridge in the magazine to fire.  I have always felt that the Model 219 Savages in .30-30, .32-20, and .25-20 would be more accurate with modern pointed bullets.  It would be interesting to see results of 3 shots of each of the two bullet styles at 100 yards.
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Cast Bullet Accuracy Potential, 219 Savage
« Last post by TXTROUT66 on September 02, 2023, 03:26:37 PM »
That is nice. I hope to try some pointy handloads in both of mine soon.
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Cast Bullet Accuracy Potential, 219 Savage
« Last post by MikeLeong on September 02, 2023, 09:57:52 AM »
That is a great result. You mentioned your powder was SR 4759, but that powder has not been made for years? We cannot get in Canada unless one pays crazy prices for the odd old can that shows up on auction sites.

I can get one inch groups with Leverevolution and Hornady FTX bullets. My friend casts bullets, so I will try some loads if he has some 30 cal stuff I can borrow to try with Leverevolution to see if I can get something close to what you did!

Mike
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Other Savage, Stevens, & Fox Firearms / Re: .22 LR Stevens Favorite, Model of 1915, Project Rifle
« Last post by Garnett on September 02, 2023, 09:30:11 AM »
Since I cannot enlarge the picture, I would say 3 and 2.  Thanks for sharing!
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Other Savage, Stevens, & Fox Firearms / Re: .22 LR Stevens Favorite, Model of 1915, Project Rifle
« Last post by Exchipy on September 01, 2023, 11:37:45 PM »
Five shots at fifty yards.  The Range Officer and I couldn’t determine whether the results were 3 and 2 or 4 and 1.  Which do you think it is ?

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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Cast Bullet Accuracy Potential, 219 Savage
« Last post by Exchipy on September 01, 2023, 11:26:35 PM »
Just keeps getting better:

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