.256 Winchester Magnum Karma

[semperfi71]

Real Winchester brass, about 199 cases. Fired, perhaps not too much as it looks okay.

So I will "karma" it here and pick a winner on Sunday, March 18.

Would like to see some of the guns too if you have pics. I understand there weren't many.

Good luck.

 

[Eminence]

I have both a Ruger Hawkeye and a Marlin 62 levermatic in .256WM but no photos of them. Sure could use the brass for my .256 dies so would like to have a shot at the empty cases. Thanks in advance.

 

[feralmerril]

My first ,256 was a ruger hawkeye back in the 1960s. Then I had a martini built for it. Its a sweet cartridge. I have always wanted to find a marlin 62 in it but never seen one. Also always wanted to have a winchester 92 converted in it and saw one. I do have this 1st year TC/Contender that is 45/410 that I added a .256 win barrel and scope.
I have dies and maybe a 150 rounds and have loaded for it. Seems I have read of a M1 type carbine that was made in it. I dont know of any other guns that were made for the .256. Rossi should build the 92 and marlin should build a hammer cowboy in it. They are missing a bet! Its possible to use 357 cases and RCBS should have a die to do it.
By the way, I am not entering the drawing. I have enough cases to play with so give the other guys a chance.

 

[semperfi71]

Great info feralmerril.

 

[Nygma]

Please count me in. I have a Hawkeye and a Contender in 256, and shoot both.

 

[semperfi71]

Karma bids are closed. I have PM'ed the three interested parties and await their responses.

Thanks again feralmerril for the interesting tale.

 

[Nygma]

Thank you semperfi71. For the first time in at least 20 years my Hawkeye will now be shooting properly headstamped 256 brass.
I really enjoy keeping the odd dogs barking!