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Does any one load the 158 gr. lswc with triple 7. I have a pound of 3f and lots of bullets but have not seen any data using 3f. Hodgon does list a load for 2f but thats it. Just wondering as I would...

Sorry gents for the delay but my lettle HP is not doing a good job. I well have to borrow my daugthers to take a better shot. I can tell you that my handles are plain and about 1&1/8 dia. I'LL be...

The handle covers are plain, straight natural color wood amd the rivit is steel. The steel handles are forged with raised name and address.
I am leaving for the range right now but will try to...

Well I guess I lucked out. My new (used) mold is in good shape & I plan on using it this weekend. The poor thing had been sitting on a shelf at the gun shop for 30 days with a $10.00 price tag on it....

I happened upon a used mold on the way home today. Its stampped b-358-684.
The handles are forged and have the name Modern bond corp. Wilmington,Del. on them. The cavity appears to be a round nose,...

45-70 reproductions are going for $1600 and higher. The 45-70 Handie can be had for about $250. When I got mine it cost $189.00. This rifle would do 1.5 inch groups all day long with Remington...

I buy my lanolin from MSC, its called lanolube and adds a lettle sticktoitness to all of the above. When the skin on your hands crack in the winter it will also do wonders. Its one of the key...

Thats all good info, but don't forget the lettle Handi rifle in 45-70. Out to 150 yards I don't want to stand in front of it. Load her up hot and I don't want to stand behind it!
But for a...

Thats good shooten! I don't care how much you paid for the barrel. always wanted a 38-55 and to that end picked up a new nef 44 mag. last winter. I well be ordering a 28" target model barrel soon. I...

:-D When last i visited I was working on some loads for my .243 with bullets from the Bull Shop. Well I had farly good results with 12.0 of Alliant 2400 last March so I loaded 20 with OAL of 2.560...

Two good suggestions there. I read, way back in the old post some where to place cases in a zip-loc bag and use two light squirts of lube. Mix well and there you go. I also keep a clean paper towel...

Brushbuster; I have used the water drop for all my riflr bulletd 6.5, .309 & 405 gr. .458 with out a problem. Now I am not a speed caster but move right along.
My rejects happen in the mold and are...

:) I can make any size I want. Also gas check please! :)

Its just the way I am, but I weigh every thing. It helps to figure out whats going on. A new mold, you bet # the holes and see for your self what your getting. Maybe you want to skip hole #5. Just my...

I am happy to see some more interest in cast in the .243 ( 6mm ) bullet. Dan I suppected from the look of the bullets that you were casting @ lower temps. I'am also with you on the tin. I have cast...

Bullet: rcbs .244 95 Gr. from BullShop Actual checked & lubed 96.8 average with only .4 gr. variation in lot of 100. ( per digital scale)
Case r-p once fired and neck sized only.
Powder 2400, 10 @...

This is very interesting! This might be just the thing for my .303 and my t/c Renagade .54. both of these rifles have been giving me problems. I was able top find a site where a fellow was using pp...

These fine old guns are too much fun to leave in the closet. I'am tring to do it properly this go round. I started by going back and reading old post on proper cast reloading and seeking help.
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David R; sorry! I was shooting @ 50 yards. Buckshot; nice shooting and please keep the info coming.

Thanks to 45 2.1 & Buckshot I had a great range day on the 23TH. I loaded 40 rounds of 6,5 sweadish 10 each of 10.0 (Unique all loads) 10.5, 11.0 & 11.3. Bullet was the Lee custom 6.5 from midsouth...

According to there web site lead free 95, 5 @ 8.69 per lb., pick it up at the store and no shipping. Hopefully theres a store near you!

Thanks Buckshot! I have 30 cases ready. I plan on covering the ground between 10.0 & 11.5 of Unique. Having fun while the weather stays mild, winter is coming
back by Sat.
Another question if...

Thats just what my mk III needs so please add me also.

I went with 3.03 oal as this seemed to meet both suggestions. Went to the range on the way home this afternoon and results were interesting.
The 10 rounds over 8 gr. of Unique grouped in about...

:-? any suggestions on over all length when loading the Oldfeller design 6.5 sweadish mauser m96. It well be sitting atop 8.0 gr. of Unique powder.