Reloading the 40-82 WCF

[Mike K.]

Does anyone have any reload recipes for this old classic that they are willing to share? Seems there is very limited info available out there and all I can find is a bit from 'Cartridges of the World'.

 

[sail32]

“Shooting Lever Action Rifles of the Old West”, by Mike Venturino, has reloading information on the 40-82 and other old cartridges.

 

[tech551]

I found my reloading info in the book:" The Winchester Lever Legacy" by Clyde Williamson. This book has a lot of good information on the models 1886, 1892, 1894 and 1895.

 

[Mike K.]

Unfortunately I don't have those books.

 

[Goldenlakepete]

Look up www.reloadersnest.com for the .40-82 Win. There are several loads listed there.

36 grs IMR 3031 with a 260 gr bullet.
40 grs IMR 4895 with a 245 gr bullet.
45 grs H4895 with a 260 gr bullet .

etc.

 

[Mike K.]

No one else with pet loads?

 

[Mike K.]

Anybody??

 

[Goldenlakepete]

Look up loaddata.com. Do a search for .40-82 Winchester. There are 41 loads listed - including Mike Venturino's favourite.