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Thank you all for the load info on the .44 wcf. I'm wanting to hunt deer and antelope so will try a load with the 43-215C bullet 30-1 and sized to .429 over 38 grs OE.

Randy, I can't make out the load info on your target. Looks like 38 grs OE under the 43-215C Accurate mould. Is that correct? If I may ask, what is the hardness of your bullet and diameter? I have...

Don and Randy, I quickly realized that the ladder sight was not for my older eyes. I did get the Wyoming Sight Drifter and removed the ladder sight and installed a Marble peep sight. So much easier...

Thanks Dave, Don and all. When I eventually get my loading gear setup I will call Accurate about their 215-C mould. Thanks again for helping me decide on a 73 bullet. Really like this rifle.
John

Thanks all for your time and comments, very valuable information for me. One thing that keeps popping in my head and maybe I'm just over thinking this is that with my shorter barrel and the amount of...

I hope everyone had a great Christmas in spite of this Chinese plague.
I have a question for those of you who use black powder in your 44-40 rifles. My recently acquired rifle is a Miroku 1873...

Thanks Joe James and everyone for the advice. I recently tried 158 gr. Rn and swc coated .358 dia. from Missouri Bullets. No leading but had to use Flitz to remove the baked on coating on the front...

I misspoke about the M die, thanks Petro Powder for your comments and the die does make it easier to get the bullets started straight. Mr Gibson and all who have shared, Thank you for sharing your...

Appreciate everyone's help and advice. I tried 5 grs of 231. Decent accuracy but leaded the chambers, lead on the chamber end of the cylinder, forcing cone and about 1/2 inch up the barrel....

I really appreciate all the replies for finding moderate loads for my .357. Now I just have to get out and do some loading and range work. I have a Lee hand press and dies coming in the mail, should...

Thanks for the reply Petrol & Powder, I will try Win 231, it definitely meters better than Unique. I need to read up on the Lyman M die particulars. I have Lee dies with the extra factory crimp die....

Thank you all for your replies. As soft as these slugs are I will start with 4.5 grs Unique and go from there. I have never tried powder coated bullets.

I am trying to find a moderate load for my Smith & Wesson M66 4 inch using the .357 case. I have 158 gr. SWC 20-1 sized .358 with a brinnel of 8 to 9. Powders available are Unique, Win 231 and...

Thank you Rick. I'm sending the mould off tomorrow. Hopefully it won't take to long to get it replaced.

harbor2

Well I tried most of the day to get some good bullets cast but didn't have much luck. I cleaned the mould again and tried loose spruce plate and a free pour from the spout, no whiskers but the base...

I will try a lower temperature with the 30-1 and a harder alloy too. I use a little Coleman cook stove and I just keep it on high through out the session. I normally cast for my Sharps in 45-70,...

Thanks Russel I will do a search on the Rowell dipper.

harbor2

Thank you all for your help. I will check for pin heidth but I suspect the vents are too deep. I have several Lyman's and I have never experienced this before. MJ, what is a Rowell #1?

Thank you for your reply Calamity, I'll send the mould back to RCBS. Have a good one.

harbor2

Thank you leadman for the reply. I have rested the ladle on the top of the mould and with a rocking motion poured the lead and leaving a large puddle but not touching the fill hole. I still get bad...

Greetings to everyone. I have been lurking for awhile and what a wealth of information you all have here and I hope I can get some advice or how to's for my problem.
I recently bought my first RCBS...