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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: New to me - 25-20WCF
« Last post by Garnett on June 05, 2024, 06:56:17 PM »Thanks for the update. Please keep us informed.
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Hi! My Name is... / Re: Greetings
« Last post by StevenJ on June 04, 2024, 12:56:31 AM »Hi Rickomatic, welcome. This is a quiet forum but do ask your questions and check in from time to time. If we participate and encourage each other this forum may grow.
In the mean time, we would love to see photos of your gun.
Steve
In the mean time, we would love to see photos of your gun.
Steve
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: New to me - 25-20WCF
« Last post by StevenJ on June 04, 2024, 12:55:07 AM »Thanks Garnett. I did think that is seemed to have been tinkered with along the way. Who knows the reason. The previous owner probably had the best intentions and probably made the rifle better for their own purposes in the day. Our role is not to judge 
I managed to shoot some nice groups with it.
I tried my black powder loads and got no where. The 85grain bullet showed evidence of yawing through the target. It was achieving 1350fps through the chronograph, but it did not appear to be stable. I really could not hit the side of the barn from the inside!
A 9.0 and 9.5 grain smokeless load of AR2207 under the same bullet saw some 1" groups at 25m. No exactly bench rest shooting, but given that I only loaded 5 rounds of each for testing, and that I was in a hurry to do other things, I was pleased with the result.
Steve
I managed to shoot some nice groups with it.
I tried my black powder loads and got no where. The 85grain bullet showed evidence of yawing through the target. It was achieving 1350fps through the chronograph, but it did not appear to be stable. I really could not hit the side of the barn from the inside!
A 9.0 and 9.5 grain smokeless load of AR2207 under the same bullet saw some 1" groups at 25m. No exactly bench rest shooting, but given that I only loaded 5 rounds of each for testing, and that I was in a hurry to do other things, I was pleased with the result.
Steve
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: New to me - 25-20WCF
« Last post by Garnett on June 02, 2024, 02:54:33 PM »Steve, Your front sight has been altered. Attached are pictures of the correct front sight for your rifle. Your rifle most likely had the top sight and the bottom sight was used on later models, but I have not been able to determine exactly when their use began. It could be that the gold bead sight was discontinued due to costs. Click on picture to enlarge.
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: New to me - 25-20WCF
« Last post by StevenJ on June 02, 2024, 07:17:03 AM »Garnett,
As requested, here are a couple of shots of the front sight. I also included a better picture of the rear sight.
I am really not fond of this buckhorn sight. It covers so much of the target and I find it hard to get the front sight to the correct height. It maybe that the front sight has had the bead filed away. Or... maybe not.
I will look out for a weaver side mount, but I also wonder what model of top rail may fit this gun. I don't really want to start drilling it, but at the same time, as we have previously discussed, it is pretty worn out. If I could find a nice older model scope, that would be fine by me. My eyes are not what they used to be.
Steve
As requested, here are a couple of shots of the front sight. I also included a better picture of the rear sight.
I am really not fond of this buckhorn sight. It covers so much of the target and I find it hard to get the front sight to the correct height. It maybe that the front sight has had the bead filed away. Or... maybe not.
I will look out for a weaver side mount, but I also wonder what model of top rail may fit this gun. I don't really want to start drilling it, but at the same time, as we have previously discussed, it is pretty worn out. If I could find a nice older model scope, that would be fine by me. My eyes are not what they used to be.
Steve
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Buy, Sell, Wanted, and Trade... / Re: Early model 219/220 parts
« Last post by Savageguy219 on May 12, 2024, 11:14:32 AM »This was my old account I know longer have access too (summitww). Check my new post for parts savageguy219
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Buy, Sell, Wanted, and Trade... / Re: 219/220 Internal Parts
« Last post by Savageguy219 on May 12, 2024, 11:10:06 AM »Just listed all the parts I have. Have a few complete sets of receiver parts
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Buy, Sell, Wanted, and Trade... / Savage 219/220 parts
« Last post by Savageguy219 on May 12, 2024, 11:06:49 AM »Hello all, I have all internal parts for sale including firing pins. Also a butt stock in fair condition, also fits Savage 24 combo gun. Email jsummit82@yahoo.com for pricing.
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Hi! My Name is... / Re: G'day All
« Last post by Garnett on May 11, 2024, 11:11:07 PM »Thanks for the update. If you have time, please post a picture of some of your targets with modern bullet styles.
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Hi! My Name is... / Re: G'day All
« Last post by MikeLeong on May 11, 2024, 11:14:05 AM »I reloaded my Savage 219 30-30 with Hornady FTX 165 grain bullets, and Leverevolution powder and got great results, one inch groups all day long. I do not think there is any load data from Hornady for 25-20 or 32-20 as those calibers are not popular anymore and the powder/bullet companies do not test them with their products.
The older reloading books will have suggestions for loads that work though using powders that were around back then and still available now. It is always a lot of fun to try out loads that were developed by the experts using their proper monitoring for pressures etc., and see which ones work for you!
The older reloading books will have suggestions for loads that work though using powders that were around back then and still available now. It is always a lot of fun to try out loads that were developed by the experts using their proper monitoring for pressures etc., and see which ones work for you!