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Just run it into the 7.5 die, and trim to the proper length. But why even bother, when Trade-ex has Privi Partizan 7.5 Swiss brass for less than you would pay for .284?

Hang it on the wall and buy a No.4 Mk1 to shoot. I've seen so many Savage No.4's with this problem that I no longer trust them. It isn't uncommon to find a half inch chipped out of the track. You...

That buttplate is from an SMLE. You can tell from the little lip on the door, and the visible hinge pin. (looks like eyes).

Satisfactory shooting can be achieved with a mismatched bolt provided the headspace is brought to specs.


Headspace is only a secondary concern if the bolt is mis-matched. The locking lugs MUST...

It's actually worth the price, too. It shoots well, and you can use the brass forever.

In my experience, a bore that looks pitted, but feels reasonably smooth when you run a patch through it, will shoot cast bullets alright. If it rips little pieces of patch out, forget cast bullets. A...

I back my sizing die out a few turns, and that sizes the brass just enough to work in both of my Snider's. My cases have been reloaded dozens of times, and I have not taken any of them out of...

.455 brass seems to last forever. I have ancient DC Co. 455COLT brass that I have reloaded many times for my Webley.

The wood point makes the bullet tumble when it strikes the enemy. The .303 bullet that killed The Red Baron exited sideways, so it must work! Most bullets that I've examined had an aluminium point.

How badly pitted? If the pits are too deep, it could be dangerous to shoot. A really rough bore raises pressures.

Most Savage No.4's have two groove barrels.

My friend has a bunch of RWS Berdan primers, what sizes do you need?

My friend has a Longbranch with only ONE groove! Amazing that it even left the factory. Anything is possible with Savage rifles, too, I suppose. It would be easier for them to cut four groove barrels...

I only use the .284 in my 1889, because the different headstamp and rebated rim makes it easier to distinguish from my K31 ammo. Otherwise I use Privi-Partizan brass.

I haven't seen one in a No.4 , only in Mk.III's.

The brass doo dads in the wallet are button sticks, you slide them under the button so you can polish it without removing it from your tunic. :)

I have no idea what the Ross bayonet is worth, it sure looks like a nice one. Are you interested in selling the No.5 bayonet? I have a carbine built in 1947, it would be nice to have the bayonet from...

And don't fall for the urge to buy cheap sporterized rifles, with the hopes of restoring them. It gets expensive fast!

The black anklets were worn by the Winnipeg Rifles, I think.

The first bayonet is for a Ross, many were used as fighting knives. The second one is for a No.5 jungle carbine. The Sterling took the same bayonet as the No.5.

If you want a Lee-Enfield, buy a MkIII or III* to start your collection. They are drying up so quickly, you may not be able to afford one in a few years. Just a decade ago, you could still find the...

How did you end up with just the stock? Where did the rest of it go?

How true...........

What is all this talk about boiling water and soap? I didn't think anyone actually did that anymore! I buy el cheapo window cleaner from Fields for $1 a bottle. In my Snider, I just remove the little...

I tried custom building my own pins, too, but it still didn't stop the garage from getting soaked! If you do this, be sure to wear your army issue poncho, and your Newfie rain hat.:)