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Thank you for clearing that up for me. I did not slug my .357 but do use a .358 sizer.

I am new to casting and have some basic questions I will be needing more clarification on. The one in mind right now is about the final size of the cast bullet. When you slug a barrel and measure...

Actually what I have discovered with this 38 spl load was that as I reduced the charge weight from 11 grs to 9.5 the amount of unburnt powder decreased. I also changed from Winchester magnum primers...

Two things that I found over the years that helped me, along with all the things mentioned on the first couple of pages, was

1) To be completely honest with myself. After proving that most of my...

Ha Ha, Although they are big enough to get a good sight picture on, I was out numbered 5,000 to 1.

I looked at some reviews for the black stuff and did not see anything that made me want to try it. Fortunately I did not order it, it came with the Lyman sizer.

Rained the last two days here,...

The more I think about what I have observed and take things I thought were not important into account I am starting to thing my problem could be due to unburned power flakes between the yoke and the...

These are good points to consider, and I have already eliminated the ejector.


I think I will try a different powder with the same lube to see if that helps and if not, then change the lube.
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Since my 686 is new and I haven't done so yet, I think I will measure the cylinder barrel gap. That is where the problem seems to be.

It has been brought to my attention that I failed to mention...

I am almost that way with my 6mm deer rifle. Shoot it maybe 5-6 time a year and clean it every 10 years. Always hits where I want it too.

This is my first try at loading some of my cast bullets and 4227 was the only powder on hand that would fill the case the most of what was listed in the manual. I have been looking for 2400 but I am...

I had to re-read this to get what he was saying. I see where the star extractor does not need to be removed. I clean this area and lube during my cleanings.

I shot 30 rounds through it today after...

Thanks guys, I will give these tips a try. As far as cleaning I know how to get the cylinder off the swing out arm but haven't figured out how to get the star ejector out of it yet. Does it just...

It doesn't really feel sticky, maybe sooty. This is the first time using 4227. I started with 11gr, really dirty "Unburnt powder left behind" accuracy not so good. Dropped to 10,5 little bit better,...

The area under the extractor star is clean. It seems to be on the front of the cylinder since I can wipe it with my finger and it works better for a while. Does lube build up in this area? Could the...

Hi guys, a newbie here with a question. I have just started casting boolits and shooting them. I am using a Lee 158 gr SWC with gas check mold, sizing through a Lyman 4500 using .358" sizer and...