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Uberti 66 bullet length


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I just bought a Uberti 66 in 38 special rifle. I have heard that they have loading issues on the carrier if the bullet length is wrong. My question is what is the best length overall? I shoot TCFT 130 grain lead.

 

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Guest jeweler jim
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I've yet to find a length that it won't run without any problems. Load for my daughter's Spur Marlin which depending on the bullet can be all the way down to about 1.35 and for other guns all the way up to the max length (1.55) and my 66 eats and runs any of them no problems.

 

I suppose some might experience problems, but I've never had any with mine. Only way you'll find out is to load your different bullets and try em out. As they time me with an egg timer I suppose you might not have me running it that hard even with the short stroke. Your mileage may vary.

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Try your current load and bullet. I suspect it will run just fine..... FWIW, my 66 will run everything from 1.41 - 1.47..... :)

 

It don't like PMC brass, for some reason..... :unsure:

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Since the cartridge resting on the carrier block is actually the sole cartridge stop for the next cartridge in the tube, the longest OAL that will function will result in the least wear & tear and the least lever resistance. Shorter OAL's will work just fine though, until they're so short the next cartridge projects past the beveled front of the carrier and stops the carrier from moving up into battery.

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There is no magic "best" OAL for a '66. Some will run as short as 1.41 and some won't. Your 130Gr TC bullets, crimped to the crimp groove should run just fine.

 

Coffinmaker

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Mine loves it, at 1.58", 158gr RNFP bullet.

 

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