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Sounds good. The first time out i was wiping, but more cleaning I think. I was running 2 very tight moose milk paches through. I think the most run a not so tight pach through to remove some of the...

Thanks guys. I have 50 loaded up, now all I need is some free time to try them out.
I have most loaded with 65g goex 2f compressed with a home made die, just enough to seat the bullet up to the...

Thanks fellas I should change the lard to no name shortning I think it said vegetable based.

Stephen

Cool thanks.

Thanks guys. I used up the last of my lanolin. Anyone know of a cheep source say for a Lb.
Stephen

Just wondering what you guys are using.
I'm loading for a 45-70 sharps 1874 Ubreti LR

I made up some lube 50% bees wax 40% no-name lard,10% canola oil, and added 4% lanolin. Looks good to begin...

Thanks for all the help fellas.

Yes I had the sight apart because as it was, one could not see the sight at the end of the barrel. The detent seemed to be in the wrong spot. It was tilted too far...

Thanks guys, yes I am going to have to make up a BP lube. I did a quick slug test with a bullet but they were a little difficult to move in the barrel. I will have to get a few led sinkers to do a...

Thanks Don
Flelix lube off the sight, not the best in this situation but all I have for now.
Just loaded a few with no cookie just a card wad, probley could do without the card?

After dropping...

I took my new Uberti 1874 Sharps Long Range out for the first time yesterday. What a hoot.

I am new to black powder and have a few questions.

I loaded some up with 65g of Goex ff, with cereal...

Im met Ron Smith a month ago. Had him make me a 6mm 1:8 progressive twist for a 6mm BR I am putting together. Nice guy, cool equipment. He made his rifling machine 30 years ago and is still using it....

Good info. Thanks
Stephen

Thats a nice looking mold BAW what weight?

Thanks guys. I have been looking for a 45-70 molds and have looked at a few postells. Just have been wondering the significance.
Stephen

What does this term mean when referring to a bullet or mold. Does it have any significance regarding people delivering letters?:mrgreen:

Thanks
Stephen

Or you could cast a few bullets and use them to open up the mould with a fine grinding compound, it works well, I have used it on moulds dropping too small and ones that the bullets don't fall out of...

Nice ideas boys.

I have been trying to get a tool path going fo a CNC mill. I have no problem drawing the bullet but I can't get the tool path applied to it.

I will be watching this thread for...

Thanks for the quick how to boommer.

Only reason I mentioned moose is I have soluble cutting oil on hand.
Stephen

Thanks Guys. Yes I am planning cast only. I would like to have things ready for when it gets hear but will have to slug the barrel to find out what I need for a sizing die.
Stephen

Thanks sharpsshooter PM comming your way.
Stephen

Uberti 1874 sharps long range, should be hear sometime in March.
I have a WTB post up for brass dies and molds, no reply yet.
Thanks for all the help guys I really appreciate it.
Stephen

Oops sorry guys 45-70 long range.

Thanks again guys. I haven't got the gun yet I am hoping the barrel on the Uberti will be smooth and not need any lapping.
Anyone else have the same gun?
Stephen

Thanks for all the info. guys.

I thought I read on the forum that people are using water and cutting oil to clean with.
Stephen

What RCBS dies would be the best pick for a Uberti LR,I have one on the way.
What is the difference with the cowboy compared to the c die set? Is one better than the other for my application?
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