.14 Cal Project ?

[reed1911]

Marty @ Twisted Barrel:
You know those master engravers that put out those super detailed works of art on guns. Yeah, that's Marty, just not with an engraving tool, he's doing with a reamer, bit, end mill, face mill, etc...

 

[shoots100]

Thanks to several members here my .14 cal project is moving forward.
Ordered some new Rem 221 Fireball brass and a 14-221 Eichelberger die set after Mr Marty @ Twisted barrels agreed to take on the Job.
Not a lot of .14 cal info on the net, but there's a wealth of information from members here.
Thanks,
SJC

 

[extremeaccuracy]

Shoots100, I’m very glad to hear your project is getting rolling. I was somewhat surprised to hear the 14/221 Eichelberger cartridge selection over the 14/221 Walker or the 14-221 Fireball designs. Are you okay sharing why you decide to go that route?

I’m sure you’re already aware but the reloading data for the Eichelberger will be a little different from the 14/221 Walker and 14-221 Fireball with some powders due to the different shoulder angles. (In the small chamber and bores, some powders are much more sensitive to it and respond differently.) It’s not a good thing or a bad thing but just something you should be aware of as you may see different results because of it.

Are you planning on die reducing the 221 Fireball brass or spinning it? Most of the spin plates that I have seen are all set up with the 30 degree shoulder. If you go that route and you are open to advice, I would say you’d want to anneal the cases a second time right before bumping the shoulders back (unless you have a 25 degree shoulder spin plate).

Wish you the very best on your project,

Carl C.

Extreme Accuracy
www.14caliber.com

 

[shoots100]

It really comes down to choosing the Eichelberger cartridge that the man himself preferred for all-around shooting.
I have scales that read to the tenth of a grain, so I'll work up loads as usual.
I'll be Die reducing.
I'm all set up to anneal and have 200 brand new pieces of .221 FB brass.
Just waiting on the die set and I'll send everything to Mr Marty so he can do his magic.
SJC