information on reloading a spanish rifle

[tacfoley]

Case for the Spanish Remington Rolling Block cartridge are as follows - ALL from CoTW, 10th Ed. Page 516 -

Case length 2.25"

OAL - 2.82"

Rim thickness - 2.5mm

CoTW notes that - 'Although this cartridge is listed as .43 calibre, the bullet has a base band that is actually 0.454-inch in diameter. The bullet is brass-covered and has a 10-degree bevelled base.' and 'Rim and base diameter are almost identical to the 11.15mm Spanish Remington and cases could be made by expanding and trimming 11.15mm cases'.

Anyhow, failing Bertam in Australia, Henry Krank sells their brass, BTW, which really should be your first stop, but I have a contact in the USA who makes it, too - Bob Hayley in Tx. He will make the 43 Spanish brass. His phone number is (940) 888-3352. Call him in the evenings as he works during the day on his ranch. The last brass price was $1.80 ea. plus shipping. Buffalo Arms is getting $3.00 ea. for theirs. These prices are a few months old so best to call for current prices. His mailing address is: Bob Hayley 211 North River, P.O. Box 889 SEYMOUR TX. 76380

In spite of what you might read here from certain quarters, having good contacts in the USA and Canada can be very useful.

Hope this information helps.

tac