I've had pretty good luck with Federal Power-Shok 300 gr HP's.
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Forum: Leverguns
I've had pretty good luck with Federal Power-Shok 300 gr HP's.
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Forum: Hunting with CB's
I just drive around in my car. That's where I typically see the most, LOL!
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Forum: Leverguns
I've had good luck with 30 gr of 5744 under cast 405's out of my Handi. It's good for about 1400 FPS, according to the folks at Accurate. I like 5744 because it's very bulky and does a great job of...
I'm going to cast my vote for AA#9. It works like a charm in my .357.
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I think if the targets were close and you picked your shots carefully it would work. As far as shooting Keith bullets in your Marlin, it may it may not. OAL is a important factor in cycling a...
I use 3.0 gr Bullseye under a 158 cast SWC. Low recoil and accurate. Bullseye and the .38 go together like biscuits and gravy.
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Forum: Hunting with CB's
Interesting, I've not heard of this happening. Good to know.
The one on my avatar was shot in the head at about 25 yards with a 357 levergun. I used a commercially cast RNFP with a BH of 16 or so,...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
Forgive my ignorance, but why not a head shot?
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Forum: Hunting with CB's
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Be sure to familiarize yourself with swine anatomy. If one is facing you a headshot is good, if broadside the ear is a good target, or just behind.
Most importantly though, have fun!...
I get the vast majority of my loads from the Lyman 49th. However, I've also had a great deal of success contacting the powder manufacturer. I've gotten info from Alliant, Accirate, and Hodgden....
Forum: Military Rifles
The problem with the Hodgden data is it lists .308" diameter bullets, and most Mosin's use a .312. I don't know what kind of pressure differences there might be.
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Forum: Leverguns
I have a Marlin in 38/357 and it's the funnest gun I have. Accurate, reasonably powerful, and very little recoil. They work well with cast bullets, just be sure to have plenty of rounds loaded, they...
Forum: Cookin' Recipe's
I just used pancake batter with extra sugar added. Unfortunately, I tried to use a deep fryer rather than a skillet and the batter sunk to the bottom and formed a large ball. It tasted OK but it...
Forum: Military Rifles
It may work but personally, I wouldn't do it. The proper data is available and if you can't find it for your exact powder/bullet combination, contact the powder manufacturer. I've done that more than...
Forum: Military Rifles
I was able to reduce the pull on mine by polishing the trigger spring/bolt stop assembly, along with the trigger, to reduce the trigger effort. I then put a small shim between the spring and receiver...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I use it in my 45-70, works like a charm.
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Forum: Hunting with CB's
While the 45 Colt is capable of killing both deer and pigs, I wouldn't use that one, it's far too pretty. My luck, I'd bounce it off the treestand or drag it across a rock or something.
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Forum: Hunting with CB's
I use commercially made cast bullets in my .357 lever and .45-70 Handi with good results.
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Have you thought about Accurate #9? I got this data from them awhile back, not for use in new Vaquero revolvers or any other Colt style weapon. Blackhawk or old style Vaquero only.
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I use 6.0 gr BE under 16-18 BH 158 gr cast bullets. As was already stated, bullet diameter is probably the culprit behind your leading, although 20 is a bit hard.
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I use #9 for my .357 loads. I like it because it's clean burning, meters consistently, and I can use standard small pistol primers. Additionally, #9 is a low flash powder, very suitable for low light...
Forum: Gas Checks
You know Dusty, that's a good point. I bet my Lyman has the info in it already, I think I'll go take a look.
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I was around 9 or so when Dad let me fire his Marlin Model 90 O/U in 16 ga. Kicked like hell, still does. When he died in '91 it was passed on to me and when I die it'll probably go to one of my...
Forum: Gas Checks
Hmm, I was afraid of that. Perhaps I should elaborate a bit. I'm interested in loading for my Mosin and given the fast that most bores run around .312" I thought I would have a bigger selection of...
Forum: Gas Checks
Assuming I have a proper bullet fit, how fast can I push a gas checked bullet?
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BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |