I could have taken a few pictures earlier in the process but didn't think of it. I have elsewhere described my loading procedure and thought a few pictures might be helpful.
I am loading for the fall long-range match (800, 900 & 1000 yards) at Lodi, Wisconsin in two weeks. The rifle I use is a Hepburn I built just for long-range matches. It is chambered for .45-70 with Brent Danielson's paper patch reamer. The rifle is very accurate with the ammo I load.
The bullet is one I designed and made the mold for in 2009 and has been adjusted diameter wise to fit this rifle perfectly when sized in my custom sizing die. The paper is 100% 9 lb. onionskin, .002" thick and adds .007" to the as cast diameter.
Before I thought to take a few pictures the fired and cleaned cases were inspected and primed with Remington 2 1/2 lg. pistol primers. They were then charged with 83.0 grains of Swiss 1 1/2 powder and a .060" LDPE wad was seated to a depth of .085".
I Then began dry wrapping, sizing and seating the bullets.
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The bullet is dry wrapped.
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The sized bullet.
For some reason the picture of the seated bullet won't upload. So use your imagination.
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A Lee Factory Crimp die is used to close up the cases mouth just a little. The bullet can still be removed and reseated if a little care is used. The isn't closed up more than .002-.003". Just enough so I can carefully lift the cartridge by the bullet and not lose the case and get it in the chamber without fumbling around with a loose bullet.
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That's it, the round is then put in the cartridge box and there it will remain until I send it down range to the X-ring.
I have said many times and can't stress enough how easy it is to load the ammo I use. As loaded this ammo is fully capable of winning the match in two week. This year I seem to have gotten my fouling control under control with my revised bore pigs and assuming I keep my head out so I can breath easily I expect good results.
DT