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Well, I jumped in and bought the Pro Melt. The Pro Melt seems to have a good reputation and following. The question brought up earlier about how RCBS will cheapen the new model concerned me. I...

I'm preparing to upgrade my casting equipment by purchasing an RCBS Pro Melt melting pot. The new Pro Melt II has digital temperature control, but no one has any in stock. No idea when they'll be...

I received notice that Dillon has shipped my Super Swage 600 to me. I'd like to mount it on a piece of 3/4" plywood that I can attach to my bench as needed with C clamps. Question: What size bolts...

One of the loads I tested used the Lee cast 125 grn RNFP and Tightgroup powder. Don't have my notes with me, but I think 3.8 grains of Tightgroup. These shot a little below point of aim, but...

I've purchased a new Ruger SP101 in .357 mag with a 2 1/4" barrel. I've tried two handholds and both seem to shoot high from a pistol rest at 25 yards. The loads tested were 5.0 grains of Unique...

For a pleasant load I use 6.0 grains of Unique in a .357 case with a 158 cast SWC. For more serious work I load a lot of boolits cast with Lyman 358156 GC. I load them seated and crimped in the...

I use BAC from White Label Lubes. It's done well for me, and they're good folks to deal with. They make a good product at a fair price. My buddy uses the 50/50 lube from White Label Lubes and...

Thanks for all the replies. The 50 grainers that I'd stashed away and forgotten about are Hornady V-Max bullets. Hopefully they would work well. I also might try some of the Midway Dog Town...

I also discovered a stash of 50 grain bullets that I'd forgotten. I'm guessing these would work pretty well also. Any thoughts on these? Thanks

I've purchased a new Ruger Hawkeye compact rifle. It is stainless with a laminate stock. It has a 16.5" barrel with a 1 in 9 RH twist according to specs.

I know there are many knowledgeable...

Dr. Caveman,

Here's your link: http://www3.telus.net/public/kathomas/cowboyaction.php.htm


Hopefully that will work for you. It has several recipes for cowboy action loads using Ramshot...

Dr. Caveman,

Thanks for your reply. I've continued to search the web for info, and bumbled onto a web page published by Ramshot that has cowboy action load data. It shows using a a load of 3.8...

I found some Ramshot Competition at a decent price. Has anyone used it for light .44 special loads using cast boolits? The label says it's useful for cowboy action loads. I checked Ramshot's load...

In the past I've always purchased my powder a pound or two at a time as I needed it. Due to difficulty getting powder I've decided to just order an 8 pound keg of the two powders I use the most. I...

I take the copper Chore Boy pads and cut them up with an old beat up pair of scissors. I then wrap strands of the copper around an old bore brush. I make sure it fits tight in the barrel and then...

Using 358477 boolits 5.0 grains of Unique in .38 Spl cases works well for me. In .357 Magnum one of my revolvers likes 6.0 grains of Unique, and the other likes 7.0 grains of Unique.

My SR1911 likes a 200 grain cast semi wadcutter sitting on top of 4.2 grains of Bullseye and a standard large pistol primer. I've used semi wadcutters from GLC Bullets in Springfield, MO and those...

A buddy and I went to a gun show last weekend. Hope I don't jinx us...but...I think things might be improving a little. I noted there were primers for sale from several vendors. They might not be...

I'm a full time LEO. I enjoy shooting, casting boolits, and reloading. I'm not a great shot, but fair. Used to be better when younger, but as I've gotten older my ability has gone down some. Most...

Sounds like a happy ending to a crappy week. I had to go to a fair sized city about 50 miles away on business yesterday. While there I stopped by a gunshop looking for some powder. They didn't...

After reading the comments above and doing some more research I believe giving some 2400 a try is in order. I was thinking of working up to 16.5 or 17.0 grains of 2400 and see how that works out. ...

I'm working up .45 Colt loads for use in my Ruger New Model Blackhawk flat top. It is one of the Lipsey's models and has a 4 5/8" barrel. I'm casting boolits using a 96-2-2 alloy. The boolits are...

My everyday load in .45 Colt is a 250 grainRNFP cast boolit over 9.0 grains of Unique and a standard large pistol primer. I shoot this in my Ruger New Model Flat Top with 4 5/8" barrel. Shoots very...

May be old school, but my everyday load for .45 Colt is a 250 grain RNFP cast boolit sitting on top of 9.0 grains of Unique and a standard large pistol primer. It's accurate, and shoots well. I ran...

I stopped by Bass Pro while in town on errands. The reloading section was pretty barren, but there were six one pound cannisters of Unique on the shelf. That surprised me. I also saw a man buying...