Wayne "TexasMac" McLerran, author of the Browning Model 1885 BPCR book, and his articles on BPCR reloading, bullet casting, sights and scopes.https://texas-mac.net/https://texas-mac.net/articles/remington-cases-in-a-browning-40-65-bpcr/https://texas-mac.net/articles/remington-cases-in-a-browning-40-65-bpcr/The three most common brands of brass available for BPCRs are Starline, Winchester and Remington.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/measuring-maximum-coal-and-bullet-jump/https://texas-mac.net/articles/measuring-maximum-coal-and-bullet-jump/First, let’s define maximum COAL & bullet jump. COAL stands for Cartridge Over-All Length.Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/removing-bore-leading/https://texas-mac.net/articles/removing-bore-leading/The following is an update to a couple of articles I wrote a few years ago on removing lead from firearms bores.Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTblack-powderhttps://texas-mac.net/articles/bpcr-reloading-an-innovative-approach/https://texas-mac.net/articles/bpcr-reloading-an-innovative-approach/Note – The following was published in the summer 2000 edition of the Black Powder Cartridge Rifle News. The original photos were black & white.Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/bpcr-brass-cleaning-solutions-for-a-tumbler/https://texas-mac.net/articles/bpcr-brass-cleaning-solutions-for-a-tumbler/There are numerous commercial and home developed concoctions used by black powder cartridge rifle (BPCR) shooters for cleaning dirty brass.Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/drilling-and-tapping-scope-block-holes/https://texas-mac.net/articles/drilling-and-tapping-scope-block-holes/New scope block holes are commonly required for a couple of reasons. You’ve been using iron sights and your aging eyes now require a scope, but your rifle…Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMTgunsmithinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/loading-bpcr-lube-groove-ammunition/https://texas-mac.net/articles/loading-bpcr-lube-groove-ammunition/This is the 3rd article in a 4-part series on loading and testing black powder cartridge rifle (BPCR) ammunition.Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/bpcr-lube-groove-cartridge-components/https://texas-mac.net/articles/bpcr-lube-groove-cartridge-components/This is the 2nd article in a 4-part series on loading and testing BPCR ammunition.Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/mirokus-1885-browning-winchester-failure-mode/https://texas-mac.net/articles/mirokus-1885-browning-winchester-failure-mode/Although the rifles are very well made and enjoy a strong following there is one failure mode that can rear its ugly head, typically after the rifles have…Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMTthe-1885https://texas-mac.net/articles/evaluation-of-the-wm-malcolm-18-two-tone-6x-rifle-scope/https://texas-mac.net/articles/evaluation-of-the-wm-malcolm-18-two-tone-6x-rifle-scope/I evaluated and published an article on cost-effective BPCR scopes a few years ago which included the original WM.Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTsights-scopeshttps://texas-mac.net/articles/replacing-browning-winchester-bpcr-front-sight-spirit-level-vial/https://texas-mac.net/articles/replacing-browning-winchester-bpcr-front-sight-spirit-level-vial/The original Browning glass vials had to be orientated correctly when installed.Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTsights-scopeshttps://texas-mac.net/articles/star-lubrisizer-for-bpcr-bullets/https://texas-mac.net/articles/star-lubrisizer-for-bpcr-bullets/Almost three years ago an article of mine titled, Pan Lubing Bullets My Way, was published in the July 2018 edition of this magazine.Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTcasting-lubehttps://texas-mac.net/articles/new-case-preparations-for-bpcr-competition/https://texas-mac.net/articles/new-case-preparations-for-bpcr-competition/I follow the process detailed below when preparing new brass for black powder cartridge rifle (BPCR) competition. The key words here are “for competition”.Sat, 01 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/bpcr-accuracy-vs-cast-bullet-weight-dispersion/https://texas-mac.net/articles/bpcr-accuracy-vs-cast-bullet-weight-dispersion/In a previous article titled, Weight Variations in BPCR Cast Bullets published in the October 2020 Edition of the Single Shot Exchange Magazine I…Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTcasting-lubehttps://texas-mac.net/articles/de-clicking-unertl-r-w-fecker-and-lyman-scope-mounts/https://texas-mac.net/articles/de-clicking-unertl-r-w-fecker-and-lyman-scope-mounts/NRA Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette (BPCRS) and .22BPCR Association (BPCRA) mandates that external adjustable scope mounts must not have click…Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTsights-scopeshttps://texas-mac.net/articles/annealing-bpcr-case-necks/https://texas-mac.net/articles/annealing-bpcr-case-necks/Annealing is essentially the opposite of hardening. Steel is hardened by raising its temperature to a range that allows the grain structure to be altered…Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/measuring-groove-diameters-of-odd-groove-bores/https://texas-mac.net/articles/measuring-groove-diameters-of-odd-groove-bores/V-angle MicrometerMost cast bullet shooters, especially reloaders, realize that matching the bullet diameter to the bore groove diameter is critical to…Sun, 03 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMTgunsmithinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/case-wall-uniformity-matters-in-a-tight-chamber/https://texas-mac.net/articles/case-wall-uniformity-matters-in-a-tight-chamber/Many of you have read my black powder cartridge rifle (BPCR) articles, mostly relating to the Browning 1885 BPCR rifles.Sat, 12 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/using-vibration-to-settle-and-compact-black-powder/https://texas-mac.net/articles/using-vibration-to-settle-and-compact-black-powder/For a couple of decades, I’ve been using what I refer to as my improvised semi-automated black powder cartridge rifle (BPCR) reloading setup, consisting…Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTblack-powderhttps://texas-mac.net/articles/weight-variations-in-bpcr-cast-bullets/https://texas-mac.net/articles/weight-variations-in-bpcr-cast-bullets/The fundamental process of melting lead into round balls to be used as a projectile in the first smooth bore firearms has been around for centuries.Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTcasting-lubehttps://texas-mac.net/articles/bullet-casting-lesson-relearned/https://texas-mac.net/articles/bullet-casting-lesson-relearned/Anyone with even a minimal knowledge of bullet casting is likely aware that both antimony and tin are commonly mixed with lead to form casting alloys.Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTcasting-lubehttps://texas-mac.net/articles/removing-case-peened-lip-edge/https://texas-mac.net/articles/removing-case-peened-lip-edge/The following should be of interest to those that clean brass in a tumbler with either ceramic or stainless pin media and find that the process results in…Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/sight-suppliers-for-black-powder-cartridge-rifles/https://texas-mac.net/articles/sight-suppliers-for-black-powder-cartridge-rifles/There are several suppliers of quality front and rear sights for single-shot black powder cartridge rifles.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTsights-scopeshttps://texas-mac.net/articles/selectable-aperture-eyecups-comparisons-and-comments/https://texas-mac.net/articles/selectable-aperture-eyecups-comparisons-and-comments/1) Selectable-aperture eyecups come with some rear sights. This article assumes you already own or have decided on a rear tang sight without a…Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTsights-scopeshttps://texas-mac.net/articles/browning-and-winchester-modern-1885-low-wall-rifle-history/https://texas-mac.net/articles/browning-and-winchester-modern-1885-low-wall-rifle-history/I authored and published a book titled, Browning Model 1885 Black Powder Cartridge Rifle which included some information on the later Winchester BPCR versions.Sun, 26 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTthe-1885https://texas-mac.net/articles/case-cleaning-ultrasonic-vs-tumbler-with-ceramic-media-and-stainless-steel-pins/https://texas-mac.net/articles/case-cleaning-ultrasonic-vs-tumbler-with-ceramic-media-and-stainless-steel-pins/For many years I’ve been using Dave Maurer’s (see note below) 4mm x 5mm angle-cut ceramic media to clean .40-65 & .Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/lengthening-short-brass-to-fit-your-bpcr-chamber/https://texas-mac.net/articles/lengthening-short-brass-to-fit-your-bpcr-chamber/In an earlier article posted on this site titled, Shooting Short-Case Cartridges in BPCR’s – Myths & Facts, I discussed the subject of firing “short-case” ammo.Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/minimizing-barrel-bounce-off-cross-sticks-finding-the-sweet-spot/https://texas-mac.net/articles/minimizing-barrel-bounce-off-cross-sticks-finding-the-sweet-spot/Before I get to the main subject of this article the reader should understand the difference between firearm accuracy and precision.Sun, 12 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTblack-powderhttps://texas-mac.net/articles/searching-for-a-cost-effective-bpcr-scope-solution-for-silhouette-competition/https://texas-mac.net/articles/searching-for-a-cost-effective-bpcr-scope-solution-for-silhouette-competition/In my book, Browning M1885 Black Powder Cartridge Rifle, a section is devoted to installing one of the long externally adjustable “tube type” period-style…Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTsights-scopeshttps://texas-mac.net/articles/considerations-and-math-for-external-adjustable-riflescopes/https://texas-mac.net/articles/considerations-and-math-for-external-adjustable-riflescopes/Having made a significant error in attempting to correct a member offering scope adjustment advice on one of the well-known firearm forums, I realized I…Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTsights-scopeshttps://texas-mac.net/articles/chamber-casts-and-impact-impressions/https://texas-mac.net/articles/chamber-casts-and-impact-impressions/Chamber casts and impact impressions are invaluable solutions for measuring the chamber and throats of the vast majority of rifles.Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTgunsmithinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/bpcr-cleaning-and-wiping-rods/https://texas-mac.net/articles/bpcr-cleaning-and-wiping-rods/I’ve received questions, especially from new BPCR shooters, asking for recommendations and comments on cleaning rods and wiping rods.Sun, 16 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTgunsmithinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/evaluation-of-locking-handles-for-casting-moulds/https://texas-mac.net/articles/evaluation-of-locking-handles-for-casting-moulds/First, a little background - I’ve been casting bullets for smokeless and more recently black powder cartridges for nearly 35 years.Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTcasting-lubehttps://texas-mac.net/articles/diminishing-returns-of-powder-vs-velocity/https://texas-mac.net/articles/diminishing-returns-of-powder-vs-velocity/The following should be especially interesting to Browning .40-65 BPCR owners. While working on an article on the Buffalo Arms (BACO) JIM410410M1 bullet (408.Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMTblack-powderhttps://texas-mac.net/articles/my-bpcr-bore-leading-saga/https://texas-mac.net/articles/my-bpcr-bore-leading-saga/When I started competing in local BPCR silhouette in mid-2012 I used a blow tube but struggled with bore fouling issues, most likely due to inconsistent…Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTblack-powderhttps://texas-mac.net/articles/bpcr-brass-stretching-or-shortening-over-time/https://texas-mac.net/articles/bpcr-brass-stretching-or-shortening-over-time/Although I’ve been shooting a Browning .40-65 BPCR since 1997, I did not actively participate in silhouette matches until late in 2013.Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/40-caliber-bpcr-accuracy-twist-rate-vs-bullet-length-vs-velocity/https://texas-mac.net/articles/40-caliber-bpcr-accuracy-twist-rate-vs-bullet-length-vs-velocity/First, some background information. To date I’ve put over 7,000 rounds through my Browning .40-65 Win. BPCR. The bore twist rate is 16:1 (16-twist bore), i.e.Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMTblack-powderhttps://texas-mac.net/articles/haenel-k-k-sport-vintage-german-single-shot-22lr-target-rifle/https://texas-mac.net/articles/haenel-k-k-sport-vintage-german-single-shot-22lr-target-rifle/I was perusing one of the online firearm auction sites searching for J.W. Fecker vintage scopes and ran across the subject rifle which “caught my eye”.Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMTthe-1885https://texas-mac.net/articles/replacing-crosshairs-in-vintage-external-adjustable-scopes/https://texas-mac.net/articles/replacing-crosshairs-in-vintage-external-adjustable-scopes/I’m a very active large bore black powder cartridge rifle silhouette (BPCRS) and .Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTsights-scopeshttps://texas-mac.net/articles/wm-malcolm-style-scope-adjustments-and-repairs/https://texas-mac.net/articles/wm-malcolm-style-scope-adjustments-and-repairs/Note – Although the emphasis is on J. W. Fecker scopes, much of the following information will also apply to other brands of externally adjustable “tube…Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTsights-scopeshttps://texas-mac.net/articles/bpcr-broken-shell-or-separated-case-extraction/https://texas-mac.net/articles/bpcr-broken-shell-or-separated-case-extraction/If you subscribe to the Shooting Sports USA, NRA’s competitive shooting journal, you should be familiar with a monthly article titled “WHAT’S IN YOU RANGE…Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTgunsmithinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/case-stretching-and-separating-in-black-powder-cartridge-rifles/https://texas-mac.net/articles/case-stretching-and-separating-in-black-powder-cartridge-rifles/The photo below is an example of a split Winchester .40-65 case next to an unfired case of the same original length.Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/money-bullets-for-the-browning-40-65-bpcr/https://texas-mac.net/articles/money-bullets-for-the-browning-40-65-bpcr/This article is about a couple of bullets I designed for use in the Browning 1885 High Wall .40-65 BPCR.Mon, 26 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTcasting-lubehttps://texas-mac.net/articles/removing-the-miroku-browning-winchester-1885-trigger-and-sear/https://texas-mac.net/articles/removing-the-miroku-browning-winchester-1885-trigger-and-sear/Due to the factory trigger pull-weight the most common modification to the Miroku manufactured Browning or Winchester 1885 is to lighten the trigger pull.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTthe-1885https://texas-mac.net/articles/pan-lubing-bpcr-bullets-my-way/https://texas-mac.net/articles/pan-lubing-bpcr-bullets-my-way/Although it’s not a complicated process, no doubt there are as many variations on pan-lubing black powder cartridge (BPCR) bullets as there are reloaders…Sun, 01 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTcasting-lubehttps://texas-mac.net/articles/casting-with-a-pid-controller/https://texas-mac.net/articles/casting-with-a-pid-controller/Since writing the article below RCBS and Lyman have introduced casting furnaces with PID controllers built in.Sun, 10 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTcasting-lubehttps://texas-mac.net/articles/evaluation-of-the-rcbs-easy-melt-casting-furnace-with-pid/https://texas-mac.net/articles/evaluation-of-the-rcbs-easy-melt-casting-furnace-with-pid/Assuming you’ve read my article titled, Casting with a PID Controller, it’s now apparent the information is already outdated to some extent since the…Sun, 10 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTcasting-lubehttps://texas-mac.net/articles/sensitivity-of-black-powder-to-static-discharge/https://texas-mac.net/articles/sensitivity-of-black-powder-to-static-discharge/It’s been many years since I designed and published an article on a semi-automatic black powder (BP) loading system consisting of an electronic powder…Sat, 14 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTblack-powderhttps://texas-mac.net/articles/evaluations-and-recommendations-for-lead-alloy-hardness-testers/https://texas-mac.net/articles/evaluations-and-recommendations-for-lead-alloy-hardness-testers/Having participated in online discussions concerning lead hardness testers some time ago, I thought I’d post some of my comments and observations here.Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTcasting-lubehttps://texas-mac.net/articles/firing-a-black-powder-cartridge-progression-of-events/https://texas-mac.net/articles/firing-a-black-powder-cartridge-progression-of-events/Over recent years I’ve completed a good bit of testing of rimmed straight-wall black powder cartridges that headspace (see note below) on the rim.Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTblack-powderhttps://texas-mac.net/articles/all-40-65-winchester-reloading-die-sets-are-not-equal/https://texas-mac.net/articles/all-40-65-winchester-reloading-die-sets-are-not-equal/There are several well-known firearm reloading die manufacturers. Those that come to mind include: RCBS, Lyman, Lee Precision, Redding, Hornady and Forster.Sun, 21 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/shooting-short-case-straight-wall-black-powder-cartridges-myths-and-facts-concerning-chamber-rings-and-accuracy/https://texas-mac.net/articles/shooting-short-case-straight-wall-black-powder-cartridges-myths-and-facts-concerning-chamber-rings-and-accuracy/Having written and published a book on the Browning and Winchester BPCR rifles I receive many questions and concerns from current owners and those…Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/short-malcolm-style-scope-mounting-rail-for-browning-or-winchester-m1885-bpcr/https://texas-mac.net/articles/short-malcolm-style-scope-mounting-rail-for-browning-or-winchester-m1885-bpcr/If you’re like me and prefer to avoid having additional mounting holes drilled and tapped in your rifle barrel, there’s an alternative solution when…Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTsights-scopeshttps://texas-mac.net/articles/bullet-design-and-loading-considerations-for-the-browning-40-65-bpcr/https://texas-mac.net/articles/bullet-design-and-loading-considerations-for-the-browning-40-65-bpcr/The .40-65 Winchester cartridge is arguably 2nd only in popularity to the .45-70 Government for silhouette competition.Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTcasting-lubehttps://texas-mac.net/articles/measuring-and-using-the-specific-gravity-of-lead-alloys/https://texas-mac.net/articles/measuring-and-using-the-specific-gravity-of-lead-alloys/The original article was published in the Summer 2014 edition (Issue #86) of the Black Powder Cartridge magazine and is posted with permission from SPG, Inc.Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTcasting-lubehttps://texas-mac.net/articles/pan-lubing-problem-solved/https://texas-mac.net/articles/pan-lubing-problem-solved/Much has been written and posted on the Internet BPCR talk forums about pan lubing techniques for BPCR bullets.Sat, 21 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTcasting-lubehttps://texas-mac.net/articles/measuring-dovetail-slot-dimensions/https://texas-mac.net/articles/measuring-dovetail-slot-dimensions/Those of you that have purchased or are considering picking up one of the more recent Winchester Limited Series BPCR manufactured by Miroku have noted…Mon, 05 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTgunsmithinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/receiving-and-returning-firearms-and-the-damage-claim-process/https://texas-mac.net/articles/receiving-and-returning-firearms-and-the-damage-claim-process/Although I’ve had a Federal Firearm License (FFL) for the past 35 years, I did not seriously start selling firearms until 20 years ago.Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTgunsmithinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/shipping-heavy-long-barrel-bpc-rifles/https://texas-mac.net/articles/shipping-heavy-long-barrel-bpc-rifles/Note: For the following discussion Miroku manufactured Browning and Winchester 1885 BPCRs will be referred to as Browning BPCRs.Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTgunsmithinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/getting-the-lead-out/https://texas-mac.net/articles/getting-the-lead-out/Since I purchased BPC rifles for resale for many years, which were usually in used condition, I inherit many problems from previous owners.Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTblack-powderhttps://texas-mac.net/articles/determining-case-lengths/https://texas-mac.net/articles/determining-case-lengths/Prior to jumping into the following discussion, I should make it clear that my comments on determining case lengths are limited to rimmed straight-wall…Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/comparison-of-remington-winchester-and-starline-45-70-brass/https://texas-mac.net/articles/comparison-of-remington-winchester-and-starline-45-70-brass/While attending an annual NRA Meeting & Trade Show, I dropped by the Starline booth and picked up a couple of samples of Starline .45-70 brass.Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/bp-pressure-curves-and-bullet-obturation/https://texas-mac.net/articles/bp-pressure-curves-and-bullet-obturation/For years I’d read claims about how much better black powder (BP) was at obturating (expanding) cast bullets compared to smokeless powder due to the…Wed, 20 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTblack-powderhttps://texas-mac.net/articles/large-pistol-primers-and-primer-wads-in-bpcrs/https://texas-mac.net/articles/large-pistol-primers-and-primer-wads-in-bpcrs/Going back a few years, the general consensus was that a “strong” primer was required to reliably fire black powder.Wed, 20 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/bpcr-primer-wads-testing-results/https://texas-mac.net/articles/bpcr-primer-wads-testing-results/In a previous article titled, Large Pistol Primers and Primer Wads in BPCRs, I define and discuss the use and possible benefits of over-primer wads (OPWs)…Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/warning-using-hydrogen-peroxide-and-vinegar-to-remove-lead-will-etch-firearm-bores/https://texas-mac.net/articles/warning-using-hydrogen-peroxide-and-vinegar-to-remove-lead-will-etch-firearm-bores/After rendering 360 lbs of lead consisting of 60 lb ingots into 1 lb ingots, a cast iron pot was left with a thin layer of lead at the bottom that could…Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTblack-powderhttps://texas-mac.net/articles/modifying-a-browning-or-winchester-1885-to-improve-accuracy/https://texas-mac.net/articles/modifying-a-browning-or-winchester-1885-to-improve-accuracy/The modern 1885 High Wall and Low Wall rifle designed by Browning Arms Co.Sat, 21 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTthe-1885https://texas-mac.net/articles/comparing-brownings-model-1885-and-b-78-rifles/https://texas-mac.net/articles/comparing-brownings-model-1885-and-b-78-rifles/In 1973 Browning introduce the Model 78 High Wall, more commonly known as the B-78.Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTthe-1885https://texas-mac.net/articles/replacements-lens-housing-caps-for-your-traditional-rifle-scope/https://texas-mac.net/articles/replacements-lens-housing-caps-for-your-traditional-rifle-scope/I now own three externally adjustable Fecker ¾” scopes. Two are mounted on BPCR silhouette rifles and one on a Stevens 44 .22LR.Tue, 22 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTsights-scopeshttps://texas-mac.net/articles/sight-settings-moas-vs-points/https://texas-mac.net/articles/sight-settings-moas-vs-points/In my book on Browning and Winchester BPCRs, I devoted a chapter to sight adjustment and settings, and the impact of sight radius changes due to different…Sat, 28 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTsights-scopeshttps://texas-mac.net/articles/making-a-blow-tube-for-bpcr-shooting/https://texas-mac.net/articles/making-a-blow-tube-for-bpcr-shooting/It doesn’t take long for a black powder rifle shooters to realize that if hard fouling builds up in the throat or bore, accuracy quickly suffers.Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMTblack-powderhttps://texas-mac.net/articles/to-resize-or-not-to-resize/https://texas-mac.net/articles/to-resize-or-not-to-resize/Resizing cartridge cases will work harden the brass and increase the chance of it eventually splitting or separating, but there are other good reasons for…Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMTbrass-reloadinghttps://texas-mac.net/articles/purchasing-a-used-browning-or-winchester-1885-high-wall-bpcr/https://texas-mac.net/articles/purchasing-a-used-browning-or-winchester-1885-high-wall-bpcr/For those of you considering the purchase of a used Browning or Winchester 1885 High Wall BPCR, especially one listed for sale via an Internet web site…Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTthe-1885https://texas-mac.net/articles/stock-repair-or-restocking-a-miroku-manufactured-browning-or-winchester-bpcr/https://texas-mac.net/articles/stock-repair-or-restocking-a-miroku-manufactured-browning-or-winchester-bpcr/In the chapter titled Stock & Forearm in my Browning BPCR book, I documented the differences between the original and redesigned stock.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTthe-1885https://texas-mac.net/articles/primer-on-bullet-casting-components-and-suppliers/https://texas-mac.net/articles/primer-on-bullet-casting-components-and-suppliers/As you read the following material, please understand that the majority of the information presented was researched in the mid 1990's and some, not all…Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMTcasting-lube