WTB: 22 Savage High Power reloading supplies and 25-35 Brass

[Foozle]

Wanted Ad Type

1. Want to Buy

Manufacturer

Savage

Caliber

Other / Not Listed

City

Vancouver

State

Washington

Recently inherited an old Savage model 1899 chambered in 22 Savage High Power, and looking for reloading components (or factory ammo):

• Dies - Interested in any dies, but specifically would like to find a neck sizing die as they don't seem to be available anymore
• Brass - 22 savage HP or 25-35 Winchester. Used is fine. Will consider 30-30 brass if I can't find anything else
• Bullets - 0.228 diameter ~50-80 grain. Looking for low cost plinking/target bullets, lead is fine. Might be interested in casting molds and equipment.
• Powder and primers - interested, but not my primary need.

I know this is a bit of a long shot as it's an uncommon caliber, but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask. I'm in SW WA, but happy to pay for shipping as needed.

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[Dust2Dollars]

In stock @ $30 a box.

Cheap 5.6x52mm Rimmed Ammo For Sale - 70 Grain FMJ Ammunition in Stock by Sellier & Bellot - 20 Rounds

Cheap 5.6x52mm Rimmed Ammo In Stock by Sellier & Bellot - 70 Grain FMJ Ammunition by Sellier & Bellot For Sale Online at LuckyGunner.com - 20 Rounds

www.luckygunner.com

 

[bpyycpyy]

My boss has this caliber in a 1899 from 1918 and I several years ago I bought stuff to do reloading for it (his gun has a 410 barrel to go with it). You might look for 5.6x52r reloading dies/stuff as that is an European equivalent caliber. I bought the Hornady version (Item #: 546238) and have used it to reload about 30 rounds. I was unable to find any original larger diameter 22 caliber bullets but read that standard .224 bullets can be used but you may lose some accuracy. I did also get a Redding form/trim die (where you form & then file for length) for converting 30/30 cases (Redding #: 83338) but I haven't had an opportunity to use it yet.
I can't find my load data but I used 60 grain .224 bullets and likely IMR4895 powder. There is plenty of load information if you Google search just that. Good luck with you new rifle and piece of history. Amazing craftsmanship on these old guns. Hope yours is as accurate as his was and it was definitely a blast & priveledge to shoot it. Kind of interesting what the views where at the time regarding this small diameter bullet with amazing powers (the tiger is 400 pounds).
Here is load data from Lyman 44th Edition:

 

[Foozle]

In stock @ $30 a box.

Cheap 5.6x52mm Rimmed Ammo For Sale - 70 Grain FMJ Ammunition in Stock by Sellier & Bellot - 20 Rounds

Cheap 5.6x52mm Rimmed Ammo In Stock by Sellier & Bellot - 70 Grain FMJ Ammunition by Sellier & Bellot For Sale Online at LuckyGunner.com - 20 Rounds

www.luckygunner.com

Thanks. I did find that already, but I've read that the 5.6x52mm S&B brass has a slightly undersized base diameter, which leads to short case life in these rifles. Will buy some and see for myself if I don't find other options. Probably should have been a bit more clear in my ad.

 

[Foozle]

My boss has this caliber in a 1899 from 1918 and I several years ago I bought stuff to do reloading for it (his gun has a 410 barrel to go with it). You might look for 5.6x52r reloading dies/stuff as that is an European equivalent caliber. I bought the Hornady version (Item #: 546238) and have used it to reload about 30 rounds. I was unable to find any original larger diameter 22 caliber bullets but read that standard .224 bullets can be used but you may lose some accuracy. I did also get a Redding form/trim die (where you form & then file for length) for converting 30/30 cases (Redding #: 83338) but I haven't had an opportunity to use it yet.
I can't find my load data but I used 60 grain .224 bullets and likely IMR4895 powder. There is plenty of load information if you Google search just that. Good luck with you new rifle and piece of history. Amazing craftsmanship on these old guns. Hope yours is as accurate as his was and it was definitely a blast & priveledge to shoot it. Kind of interesting what the views where at the time regarding this small diameter bullet with amazing powers (the tiger is 400 pounds).
Here is load data from Lyman 44th Edition:

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Thanks! I think I'll pass on the tiger hunting lol

 

[Ckgworks]

I form 25-35 from 30-30, it's a bit of a push down, certain brands of cases seem to always crease, I had best luck with Winchester brass. Either new or annealed makes for much better success rates. I believe I ran it through 3 different dies to get it to 25 cal. I could probably spare some 30-30 converted brass if you don't find anything else.

Here's a couple die sets on ebay.....Pricey!

RCBS 33801 .22 Savage HP FL Die Set with Shell Holder Reloading 76683338013 | eBay

Hard to find. RCBS 33801. 22 Savage High Power FL Die Set with Shell Holder. USA sales only.

www.ebay.com

.22 Savage HI Power F L Die Set, Pacific brand, excellent used ,reloader deal | eBay

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">.22 Savage HI Power F L Die Set, Pacific brand, excellent used ,reloader deal. You will receive item as shown. </p>

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Pacific Reloading Dies for Savage 22 High Power with Pills | eBay

Here's a nice lightly used set of Pacific reloading dies for the Savage 22 High Power. They come with 3 full boxes of pills as seen on the labels. Will ship in a small flat rate box.

www.ebay.com

 

[johnly]

The S&B 5.7x52R ammo is the easy way to get shooting your 22HP.
Running 25-35 brass into a 22HP FL die is almost as easy, but you need to find a source for 25-35 brass.
I've been successful making 22HP cases from 30-30 brass using my 219 Zipper forming die set.
I mainly shoot cast through my 22HP and might even have a spare .228" sizing die in a box somewhere.

 

[Foozle]

Update on this - thanks to everyone for all the help! So far I've picked up a 2 die set from Gunfighter47 and some 25-35 brass from Ckgworks. Found some options for cast bullets I can order, so I should be able to put some rounds together soon.

Would still like to find a neck sizing die (or a reasonably cheap spare full length sizer I can machine out to make into a neck sizing die?). Still interested in bullets too - the more the merrier

@johnly, I don't know whether I'll actually get into casting my own bullets at some point or if it'd just sit in a drawer for the next several decades until I get a round tuit, but if you do come across that sizing die I'd be interested

 

[bpyycpyy]

In case you're interested in the 5.6x52R ammo, here's a link:

20 Round Box - 5.6x52R 70 Grain FMJ Sellier Bellot Ammo - SB5652RB | SGAmmo.com

20 Round Box of 5.6x52R 70 Grain FMJ Sellier Bellot Ammo For SaleSKU # SB5652RBAKA - 22 Savage Hi-Power Standard lead core Non-Magnetic. Best for training and target shooting applications.

www.sgammo.com

 

[91558]

Update on this - thanks to everyone for all the help! So far I've picked up a 2 die set from Gunfighter47 and some 25-35 brass from Ckgworks. Found some options for cast bullets I can order, so I should be able to put some rounds together soon.

Would still like to find a neck sizing die (or a reasonably cheap spare full length sizer I can machine out to make into a neck sizing die?). Still interested in bullets too - the more the merrier

@johnly, I don't know whether I'll actually get into casting my own bullets at some point or if it'd just sit in a drawer for the next several decades until I get a round tuit, but if you do come across that sizing die I'd be interested

I know this is an old thread but I'm curious where you found cast bullets.

 

[Foozle]

I know this is an old thread but I'm curious where you found cast bullets.

Send these guys an email: https://bullshop.weebly.com/now-offering-obsolete-brass-and-ammo.html