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Loading problem M90 Winchester.
On the subject of older .22s, I recently picked up a Winchester M'90 in .22 Short from a private owner in NSW.
Going by the serial number it was produced in 1903 - a heavy 6lb weight due to octagonal barrel, take-down version, fair walnut stock, no bluing left, but in surprising good condition for age - a very nice trigger too.
I was surprised that it appeared to be counter-bored to around 1" depth from the muzzle, but it shot well with my old RF pistol ammo, giving a nice tight group. The "two-stage" buck-horn type rear-sight was spot-on for 25 & 50yds respectively, so obviously it was once a treasured possession.
I'm having some trouble with the tube-magazine though.
It is supposed to carry around x20 .22Shorts, but this appears impossible due to the rounds catching internally in the inner tube
No damage/dents can be seen, both spring & follower seem OK. Both insides of the 2 tubes cleaned and sparingly 'lubed with "Triflow" (a Teflon-based synthetic oil). Still no joy.
Is this problem confined to .22 Short cartridge perhaps?
Anyone have any ideas on loading procedures for these classic old Winchesters?
Going by the serial number it was produced in 1903 - a heavy 6lb weight due to octagonal barrel, take-down version, fair walnut stock, no bluing left, but in surprising good condition for age - a very nice trigger too.
I was surprised that it appeared to be counter-bored to around 1" depth from the muzzle, but it shot well with my old RF pistol ammo, giving a nice tight group. The "two-stage" buck-horn type rear-sight was spot-on for 25 & 50yds respectively, so obviously it was once a treasured possession.
I'm having some trouble with the tube-magazine though.
It is supposed to carry around x20 .22Shorts, but this appears impossible due to the rounds catching internally in the inner tube
No damage/dents can be seen, both spring & follower seem OK. Both insides of the 2 tubes cleaned and sparingly 'lubed with "Triflow" (a Teflon-based synthetic oil). Still no joy.
Is this problem confined to .22 Short cartridge perhaps?
Anyone have any ideas on loading procedures for these classic old Winchesters?
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