4.1 Bullets must be lead or lead alloy with no metallic gas checks, metallic jackets, metallic plating, or half-jackets. I had George Schoyen in it, but had not realized Carlos Gove was his Master. High-quality Schuetzen rifles can be extremely accurate, capable of Such additional shots must be fired from the same position as the record string and must be on a separate practice target. Very fine grained powders work best in this case, but 4227 can be used. Click on the list items or scroll down for additional information about these calibers. It has considerable potential with Accurate Arms #9 powder, and can handle bullets to about 210 grains in a 15 twist barrel. ; 32-40, 30, 25-20, 30, both 1/2 oct., Stevens veneer tang sight, aperture globe front. Back to Top, .222 REMINGTON RIMMED The brass is available only from Bertram distributors, and is identical with the regular 222 Remington except for having a rim for extraction. But if youre also looking for a conversion of caliber in inches to mm, the following WebBP-SCH-90-B Schuetzen Double Ball End Buttplate, wax cast brass. This is probably the most popular caliber for the folks that like to shoot the .25s. History repeats itself as once again this little cartridge, the darling of the Schuetzen game, is producing tiny 100 and 200 yard 10-shot groups. Seller's Information. This email address is being protected from spambots. You can buy .32-40 cases from a number of suppliers at present, but the supply is probably limited. File a formal protest in writing stating all the facts in the case to the Schuetzenmeister. The attachment can be no more than 1 inches front to back. It allows a table which permits the shooter to sit comfortably with both elbows on the surface. Reinhard 1876 .38 caliber bore, 33" twist, 7 grooves, .018" groove depth, 9# w/lollipop sight and hooded wire and bead front sight. It is somewhat similar to the old .32 Ideal, but intended for smokeless loads only. The previous owner installed a home made thumb rest as seen in th, #1196A STEVENS ENGRAVED MODEL 52-44 SCHUETZEN RIFLE, SN 52XX, matching nos., 2 sets of bbl. #1930A STEVENS MODEL 44 RIFLE, 25 RF cal., 26 rd. In addition to the regular targets, some novelty targets are popular. In order to compensate for insufficient length of arms the shooter is permitted to use a palm rest or finger tip rest. It shall be the challenging competitor's privilege to inspect the target during or following the re-check. ), you should look for a bullet that is about 280 - 300 grains. Mfg Made for repeating rifles as well as single shots, it is about the only centerfire Schuetzen case in regular production. bbl., special order Schuetzen buttstock with aluminum Schuetzen buttplate, SST, Stevens palm rest, scope blocks, exc. .38-55 BALLARD This stalwart is probably the only caliber well suited for Schuetzen and black powder silhouette. 6.1 Personal wind flags must not interfere with any competitor's line of sight. addy724287331cf2bc5c59f7cde790c4052a = addy724287331cf2bc5c59f7cde790c4052a + 'gmail' + '.' + 'com'; blue thinning,, 99% nickel on frame & skeleton stock, case, #1215A STEVENS SPECIAL ORDER MODEL 45-44 1/2, 32-40, 28 half oct. Caliber markings are off to the side as are the proof marks indicating the scope was factory mounted. Selling as used in very good condition. If you plan to do silhouette shooting, you will want a heavier bullet, 300-320 grains. In working order. The original competitions were fired off-hand (standing position) only, but many are interested to shoot from bench-rest, so the gamut of events ranges from offhand to bench-rest for group and bench-rest for score. Original barrels have larger groove diameters of .378 to as much as .383, so be sure to slug the bores. Our reamer is made by JGS to the original specs, and these have a very small base, requiring sizing right down to the rim. Gun has actual original finish left on wood with original blue with nice case coloring remaining. The finish is worn throughout the gun. The responsibility shall be upon the competitor to submit questionable equipment for inspection for an approval by the Schuetzenmeister prior to the match. Following that, Kelver has brief chapters on some prominent western gunsmiths Carlos Gove, John P Lower, George Schoyen, AW Peterson, Frank and George Freund, George Schalk, AO Zischang, Adolph Nieder, W Milton Farrow, and, of course, Harry M Pope. May be loaded either from muzzle or the breech. There are many silhouette shooters impressed with the light recoil of the .38, and certainly some very good scores have been gotten using it. 3 days. International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA), United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA/IPSC). B. This is not known as a target cartridge, as the .30-30 is better, but for hunting deer it is fine and very effective. The competitor having the highest score on target number five will be ranked higher. Stevens Rolling Block .32 Rim Fire Long Rifle. HOPKINS AND ALLEN FANCY "NEW MODEL SCHUETZEN TARGET RIFLE" IN CORRECT .25-20 SS CALIBER, #03XX. VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION AND HARD TO FIND STEVENS 55 LADIES' MODEL, .22 LONG RIFLE, #64XXX, MADE 1897-1916. Unfortunately, participation and interest declined sharply with the anti-German sentiments aroused by World War One. Unique powder works well, and probably many pistol powders would be as good. D. If two shooters are sharing equipment during a match or relay, additional time may be allocated if requested by one of the shooters sharing equipment. Velocities can be normal for this type of shooting. Winchester considered it a replacement for the .220 Swift, although it is not as powerful as that barn burner, but it is nearly up to the .22-250. For a real challenge, you could try hollow point bullets for squirrel shooting, although flat nose bullets are also very effective. 2. .33 bullets should be 20 grains heavier than .32s, and another grain of powder can be used. Thank you for the pertinent information of the names of the famous western gunsmiths. The modern day follow up to Mann, would be Hinnant, Rifle accuracy facts. "SN: None. These are good bullets for small game that will be eaten, as the bullets cast of Linotype will not expand significantly. Casting top quality bullets in .25 caliber is more difficult as well, and a good mold is essential. Brass is available mostly from Bertram, although others have made it in the last few years. Center shots, for the purpose of breaking tied scores, are defined as though shots which score 25 or the highest value on the target. The best available ammunition is the Eley match made for rapid fire ISU pistol shooting. I have seen that only a few times over the years. Stevens No. Equipped with a 30 inch octagon #4 weight barrel, Winchester scope mount, front sight and clean bore. When Marlin and Winchester started producing the lever rifles for the .32-40, and smokeless powder came in vogue, a new High Velocity hunting load with a 165 grain jacketed soft point bullet at between 1800 and 1900 fps was introduced. The case is actually pretty large, but not large enough to have a lot of air space. We recommend .224 barrels with 14 twist. Competitors are expected to call any infraction of the rules of safety and good sportsmanship to the officials. Original sights include a spirit level rear barrel sight and a Wittek-Vaver front sight as well as the 7-set inserts to go with it. STEVENS 15A 22 BOLT ACTION SINGLE SHOT. It is quite expensive compared to other rimfires, but not many shots will actually be fired in the field. Unusual action with a left removable side plate. Engraved action with floral vines and leaves, a panel with shooter on both sides. Bullets are usually breechseated .06 ahead of he case, which puts the bullet completely into the rifling. 10.1 The Schuetzenmeister is responsible for the efficient and safe conduct of all matches, operations of the range, scoring of the targets, and for the general safety and proper discipline of all operating personnel competitors and spectators. 6. Many calibers are available from .22 Short to .40-65 Winchester. The current Winchester case, however, is about .05 shorter than the standard 2 1/8 length. This model is usually built to order as to stock style, caliber, barrel size, shape and length. In stock. A $5.00 fee must be submitted using the Post Protest Form for each challenge made. Since it uses pistol barrel dimensions, you can find lots of light bullets of different shapes for it, and heavier bullets can be cast from custom molds. C. The equipment which another has been permitted to use. Model: Schuetzen Type: Rifle Gauge: 22 Barrel: 26 3/4 inch octagon Finish: blue/nickel Grip: Stock: walnut Item Views: 1676 Serial Number: Catalog Page: 57 Class: Modern Long Gun Rating: NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. Top quality ammo is a necessity in tough competition, no matter what you read in the gun magazines, so you must resign yourself to spending about 15 cents a shot if you are serious. 8.5 Sandbags must contain a nonmetallic substance and the use of Velcro or other attachments between the bag and the bench is prohibited. E. If a youth or lady is shooting in the general competition, they are not eligible to shoot in the respective youth or ladies match. For top accuracy in the new Schuetzen rifles, spitzer shaped 196 to 204 grain cast bullets, tapered especially for breach seating, are used with 13 to 14 grains of H4227 and Federal 150 LP primers. I also had Freund of Cheyenne, not knowing there were both a Frank and a George Freund. Generally someone is available to answer your call M-Ffrom 9am to 5pm, CentralTime. 8.1 The positions authorized for use shall be stated in the program, under the conditions of the match and shall be in accordance with the definitions of positions prescribed in this section. 4.5 Cartridge components may be examined by Schuetzenmeister on request. All competitors will be ranked in order in the match according to group size. 3 Schuetzen Match Rifle No Photo Available As above instead of side lever the action is raised or lowered by means of lever on the trigger guard. 8.7 In the benchrest, the front stand and the rear support must be able to be freely lifted form the bench and the rifle must be able to be lifted from the rest freely with the rest remaining in contact with the supporting bench top. 7.4 Offhand matches will be scored from the leaded edge of the hole. If youre looking for information on German or Swiss Scheutzen rifles or history, this is not your book it is specifically on the American guns. Being black powder, dont image they were ever put away without a good scrubbing. While long-range matches of 800, 900, and 1000 yards range were popular in the 1870s, around 1880 the trend was changing to what we today consider schuetzen, shooting offhand at 200 yards.. Kelvers book discusses the sport briefly, along with other precision rifle competitions popular in the latter half of the 1800s, but this 130-page book is primarily about the different types of American-made competition rifles made at the time, and secondarily about the notable gunsmiths and to a lesser extent shooters that accompanied them. The capabilities of this case are somewhat improved over the K-Hornet, but not much better. 50% of the original blueing remains. One is 25 RF and the other is 22 LR. Wonder if these extremely accurate black powder guns shed any light on the subject of how much cleaning to do on a rifle? [3] The No. 414 Armory ~ .22 Long Rifle, STEVENS IDEAL LADIES MODEL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE IN 22 SHORT, STEVENS FAVORITE DROP
BLOCK 22 LONG RIFLE VERY GOOD BORE, J.Stevens ~ Crack Shot - 26 ~ .22 Long Rifle, STEVENS, J., ARMS COMPANY new model pocket rifle, Rare Stevens Model
High Power 425 Lever Action 35 Remington caliber, Stevens Engraved Model 52-44 Schuetzen Rifle, Stevens Rolling Block .32 Rim Fire Long Rifle, STEVENS MODEL 44 FALLING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT .25-20. 11.3 Competitors must report at their assigned firing point immediately upon being called. C. Competitors may shoot until there are 10 shots on each target. WebOther .25 calibers followed, including the .25-21, .25-25 and .25-35, but the one that became the target- shooting stalwart was the .25-20 SS. 8.6 All devices or equipment which may facilitate shooting and are contrary to the spirit of these rules and regulations are forbidden. Consider also the loop and spur lever, especially with a wood filler in the loop. Offhand: 1.8 minutes per shot including sighting and fouling shots, a 10 minute sighting in period from the bench will be allowed. WebA single shot rifle/pistol is defined as a breech loading cartridge rifle/pistol without a magazine or provision for additional cartridges in which the action must be operated, and This long case must be annealed and full length sized when bought from Bertram, as their brass is really basic. No provision for a barrel sight. Back to Top, .30-40 KRAG This is a very fine old hunting caliber, actually very powerful, since it can be loaded to about .308 ballistics. Time will not be allowed for rifle repairs, sight adjustment or searching for equipment after relay time has started. The late Chris Westergaard, for example, won enough money to buy a large farm in Iowa. It features a 26-inch heavy barrel and a Lyman Aperture sight. "Stevens Tip Up Rifle .22 Caliber (AL5689), STEVENS IDEAL REMOVEABLE SIDE PLATE MODEL IN 32-35 STEVENS, "Stevens 14 1/2 Little Scout 22LR (R29706). Butt-plate with shoulder support. Completion of the gun was a four year project. 1.6 Maximum forearm width is 3 inches. We cannot chamber for rimless cartridges since the Stevens 44 1/2 extractor needs a rim to function properly. The shooter will have to do his/her own wind doping, mirage doping, etc. One of the most famous companies to adopt it was Stevens Arms, which chambered it in thousands of its Model 44 single shots, for both target shooting and small game. Back to Top, .22 MAYNARD EXTRA LONG CENTER FIRE Originally created as a reloadable version of the old rimfire .22XL, this is an exceptionally cute caliber. 11.2 It is the competitor's responsibility to have full knowledge of the rules under which the match is fired and to be familiar with the program. Here is the con. The double set trigger functions fine. I would suggest 4227 or another powder in preference, as no wad is required. Kapok, cream of wheat, cornmeal, or similar material may be used as "filler". We have barrels for this caliber made by Badger, Douglas and Shilen. WebGunsInternational.com is the #1 Gun Classified website that brings gun buyers and gun brokers or sellers together through classifed advertising of guns, gun related items and Peterson (only as a mention) again not realizing John P. Lower was his Master. Beautiful wood without blemis. With rifles, loading dies, cases and bullet moulds readily available, the .32-40 refuses to die, purely on the grounds of nostalgia and superb accuracy. For many of you, thats what youre looking for. Lever action rifles chambered for the .32-40 were the Marlin models 1881 and 1893, and the Winchester model 1894. While the caliber has been technically discontinued, the brass is available from the big ammo suppliers since it is periodically produced by Winchester. Barrel has "J.Stevens Arms & Tool Co." on it. WebWeighing in at 9.2 pounds the rifle has a trigger reach of 13-1/4" making it well suited for today's average size shooter. It shall be the duty of all operating officials and personnel to properly conduct themselves by being fair and impartial to all in carrying out their various duties. 2.2 Aim point or electronic type sight sights are not permitted. 4.2 Wads may be card (paper), felt, cork, wax, graphite, plastic, or similar material. The gun was built by Shuttleworth Stevens CPA Corporation in Dingmans Ferry, PA. Marlin also chambered some of their lever action rifles for the .32-40, as did Winchester. There was a .pdf of Manns The bullets flight here, http://www.nzairgunners.com/nzairgunforum/showthread.php?t=9103. This brought the .32-40 to within 200 to 300 fps of the early .32 Winchester Special loading. WebCalibers available include 38-55, .40-65 Winchester, .45-70 and others. Tange is marked ""Model 1915"". A keyhole shot will be scored from the geometric center of the hole in bench rest and from the leaded edge in offhand. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; 2.3 Iron sights may have metal, glass, or plastic inserts. 2.1 In the scope bench and scope offhand events, scopes may be changed, be variable or have changeable eyepieces. WebSchuetzens are heavy, 12 to 15 pounds, much of that weight in the barrel. In recent years, the Schuetzen boys are using heavier bullets than the standard 165 grains. The .32-40 WCF, Darling of the Schuetzen Game. Bore is excellent, Stock has minor handling wear. Sure, it may be a little wind sensitive, but the Schuetzen boys are using heavy cast spitzer bullets to good effect, and are experts at doping the wind. I seem to remember finding a scan of F.W. A resurgence of interest began ca. 2.5 Iron sights may be used in all championship events. 7.6 Decision on ties: in the event of numerical ties, such ties will be decided by the following method, used in sequence until the competitor's rank may be determined. A. A number of powders give good results, and the traditional load of about 13.5 grains of 4227 is a good place to start. What the .32-40 lacks in velocity and energy it more than makes up for in accuracy. Varmints. Date rules adopted by membership August 1997 Chambered for various popular cartridges. Guns Listing ID: 714069This rifle is in shooter condition and great example of guns from the past. B. 1945-2019, Conservation & Sportsman's Club of Thurmont, Maryland, Inc. All Rights Reserved. It was one of the popular shooting sports, and occupied much the same niche as golf does nowadays. They were made in the rimless cali, This is a Stevens No. A. Benchrest: 3 minutes per shot including sighting and fouling shots for both rifle and pistol. I use it for gallery loads with bullets shot from the case. I wouldnt call these chapters comprehensive by any means, but they will be of some use to the shooter looking to improve their processes for making components or vintage cartridges. Hopkins & Allen Rifles. 26" barrel with rust free bore and excellent rifling. B. Competitors are allowed one shot at a classic target particular to the type of rifle, e.g., a squirrel for 22RF and a buffalo for big bore guns. A suggested barrel is .224 with 14 twist. In its heyday, some of the finest single shot target rifles of that era were chambered for the .32-40. There is no good reason to spend extra for a barrel longer than 28. (Rather stupid of me, a Schoyen or an A.W. You can contact me, RG "Chris" Christensen, at 301-926-2650 or (preferred)