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jonp,

Not sure if I have missed something in this thread, but why not start with a chamber/throat cast (or pound cast) and bore slugs for your particular rifle?

Bob

Just thought I'd take a look myself. All pertinent numbers are different. ??

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018143059?pid=249081 Product #: 249081 Manufacturer #: 340630 UPC #: 037084406305...

What brand are those wonderful refried beans? Please! I'm always making my own, as I just can't find a canned brand I'm really crazy about. Making them is okay, but it would be nice to find some...

I agree with Hairtrigger. At least you'll be shooting instead of looking. It's a little work but it works out just fine. I did this around 6 years ago myself.

If you can get to the breech, jam an oversize for the caliber brass-bristle brush, screwed on a cleaning rod, into the chamber. Then pull out the offending front part of the casing. In my experience,...

I agree with others: I really stand by my Lee Classic Turret Press. Due to long-term injuries I cannot sit or stand in one place long enough to use my Rockchucker press any longer. Period. Just takes...

Please pardon me if I seem out of step with the discussion concerning nodes, which I am enjoying following tremendously. I am truly a neophyte regarding the search for nodes. However, I am not seeing...

Okay, I'm just looking at the general characteristics of both powders. H110 has issues with detonation if you go below a certain point, and pressures that climb drastically if above a certain point....

Just stating that H110 has a narrow range with consequences, and 5744 has a very wide range of useful pressures. I like both, but they are drastically different to be next to each other on burn...

I agree.

5744 would be a good powder for this cartridge. I shoot a lot of it, and it is greatly misunderstood. Its burning characteristic, over a very wide pressure range, means it will leave some...

Thank you all for your kind thoughts. Means a lot to me...

I lost my Dad on March1, 2021, and it's been hard to deal with. He served for freedom in the 9th Division, and was wounded by a M42 nest the afternoon before St. Lo fell. He was put back into his...

I use straight COWW plus 2% tin for my 200gr SWC in my NM .45. Very accurate...

Thanks for the help. I'm going to try to work on the bottom of the sprue plate as described. I'll see if that makes any difference before I even contemplate anything else.

My H&G mold's sprue plate needs some help. The sprue holes are not sharp, and they just don't want to cut the lead. They've never been that great, but I have used that mold a lot (!), and now need to...

Just picked this thread back up again...

Back in the day, all my Dad and I cast minnies with was plumbers lead (pure ?). No added tin... We never shot round balls out of the Zouave, as we were...

Thanks guys. I was all but convinced I was going to get the spring compressor from Track of the Wolf the other day, but calmer heads have convinced me to let sleeping dogs alone. I took the lock out...

My Dad bought this Italian made NAVY ARMS .58 Zouave around '65, and we used to shoot the heck out of it. It is what got us involved in casting to start (minnie balls). I don't remember him buying...

The socialists are not scared of: 1) high unemployment (more dependency on the Federal government - they WANT IT), 2) high gas prices (it keeps consumption down - they WANT IT), 3) riots in the...

Craig,

You don't say how "reduced" you want, but just for the joy of shooting, I shoot mouse fart loads in my 30-06 with Bullseye and cast boolits. It's a grin a minute! Search mouse fart loads...

No guarantees, but try Green Mountain. You might have to contact them, as they have a lot to offer on their website, so the answer may not be obvious just by looking.

Welcome aboard Terry!

I suggest you slug the bore and cast the chamber for the throat dimensions. This will give you a precise answer, and the throat dimensions will give you a leg up on a mold if...

As stated previously, I recommend you separate your COWW and SOWW. Keeping them separate will give you better adaptability to your needs later.

A rather early add-on:

The photo of the firing pin on the Numrich Arms website shows a more pronounced "point" compared to the more rounded ends on the firing pins in my 311A. If that photo is...

Okay, to this point in time, as a response to all:

1) The action is very tight. No side play that I can discern. There is still a certain stiffness, but I will examine this issue very closely. I...