Thanks again. That is a very good explanation. Off to the range I go!
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Forum: Cast Boolits
Thanks again. That is a very good explanation. Off to the range I go!
Forum: Cast Boolits
Before I shoot loads that were calculated by the Quickload provided by P Flados (thanks)
The cautions question is, am I safe to try loads above the max in the loading manuals if I follow the data...
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P Flados, I Really appreciate the great detailed data you provided. I have been working in the dark.
I have plenty of H4895 powder so your data is very helpful. Didn't realize these bullets could...
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I plan to use H4895 for an accurate target load.
Am currently loading in the 20 - 21 gr range
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thanks,
yes I have several Lyman manuals (cast as well) 158 gr and 165 are not listed there or on Hodgdon site.
ordered a real old lyman manual (1970) will look there.
appreciate your...
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appreciate. Is the H4895 30 gr a starting load or just the recommended load?
thanks
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Thanks RickinTN, I have been doing just that.
Hodgdon loads for a 160gr cast LFN are 17.5 - 21.0
For the SNS 158 gr I am starting with 20.2 - 20.6
For the heavier Chey-Cast 165 gr should I...
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Hi, I have 2 cast bullets and can't not find load data. I am shooting these in my 336 marlin lever gun
I checked all my loading manuals for these two bullets
Chey-Cast 165 gr coated 30-30...
Hi, I am developing a load using a 149gr DEWC coated lead boolit for a 4" Python. I have both Tight group and Bullseye powders. I loaded a few with the bullet crimped in the top grove. This puts the...
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Really appreciate this input.
Is there a go to furnace
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Geeze you read my mind. This may be the first bullet.
What kind of lead to buy is still unclear as there appear to be so many alloys/mixes.
May start with finding the right molds to buy.
45...
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I tried a few of the SWC bullets crimped, that I showed in my post. They will not feed, they hang up trying to go in chamber. Catch on the lip to bullet junction.
I ordered 250 grain RNFP bullets...
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I will look into crimp requirements and also try a few dummy rounds
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I just got a nice deal on a Henry in 45 LC.
I haven't loaded 45 LC before and the only cast coated 45 caliber bullets I have are .452 ACP SWC bullets (185 & 200 gr).
Chey cast 200 gr SWC and...
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appreciate the response.
I have quite a few ACP bullets at .452
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Hi, does someone know the correct bullet size for the current manufactured Uberti 45 Colt 1873 rifles. Is .452 correct?
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Thank you for that info.
I did a plunk test and the round chambers good.
And yes I do have a kinetic puller.
I will try what I have loaded in both my Browing Hi-Power and my S&W 9mm revolver...
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Yes you are correct. This is a 9mm Luger
thanks
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I am using this bullet:
HI-TEK SUPERCOAT 9mm RN 124gr .356 dia
https://cheycastbullets-com.3dcartstores.com/HI-TEK-SUPERCOAT-9mm-RN-124gr-356-dia-500-count-box_p_182.html
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I have loaded some 9mm 124 grain coated LRN with 4 grains of Unique with CCI 500 primers. I would like some recommendations on COAL as this combo is not a published load in any manuals. I have them...
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I have seen 13.5 posted for 160 grain lead and Lil Gun.
Hogdgon shows:
13.0 starting for a 180 gr jacketed bullet
13.8 starting for a 168 gr jacketed bullet
13.9 starting for a 150 gr...
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I have some coated cast RNFP 158 grain bullets and Lil' Gun powder. Can anyone suggest a starting load for this combination in an AR15?
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Hi
I have some COATED CAST RNFP 158 GRAIN bullets and Lil' Gun powder
I see H110 is often used for the blackout loads when using cast bullets.
I don't have this powder. I am looking for an...
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