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    Forum: Gas Checks

    Thanks. I will try to make one out of a brass rod...

    Thanks. I will try to make one out of a brass rod I have. Should be able to do it on my drill press.
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    Thanks. But I am still concerned about getting...

    Thanks. But I am still concerned about getting them started on the base. Currently they are too small to sit on the base to allow me to seat them squarely. When I tried my sizer it mashed the gas...
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    22 calibre gas check fit problems

    I recently cast a bunch of Lyman 224415 55 gr bullets for use in my single shot .223.
    I am having difficulties in getting the Lyman gas checks to snap over the base. A lot of struggle and light...
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    I have loaded cast bullets for my .270, a...

    I have loaded cast bullets for my .270, a Remington ADL, for decades. The majority of the loads were using the Lee 130 grain bullet with gas check. I have also fired a couple of hundred of the...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    When I fireformed a batch, I would trim them all...

    When I fireformed a batch, I would trim them all a common length and go from there. That allows for a consistent crimp. And frankly, .085" is not a lot short. There is probably just about as much...
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    I have found that the best load for the .375...

    I have found that the best load for the .375 Winchester in Ruger No. 3 is the Hornady 220 grain FN, coupled with Reloder 7. I use the maximum load found in the manual, and this hits about 2200 fps...
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    In my .32 S&W Long, I have tried both the Lee 2R...

    In my .32 S&W Long, I have tried both the Lee 2R 100 grain, as well as 98 gr SWC (commercially cast). The flat nose bullets have been dramatically more effective than the RN bullets. The rabbits...
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    I normally try to cycle them all through. ...

    I normally try to cycle them all through. Generally, I load them in lots of 500, and probably load up a 1000 or more to start. Then every time I finish with 500, I load them again. This way I...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I formed some cases for a .22-250 Imp from .308...

    I formed some cases for a .22-250 Imp from .308 Winchester a few years ago. It was a lot of work.
    I started out by full length sizing the .308 cases in a .308 die. The next step was to push back...
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    Who did you have ream out the cylinders? I...

    Who did you have ream out the cylinders? I suspect the cylinders on my Blackhawk are also undersized, as I continually get leading.
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    Sorry, I have an S&W, but I only shoot 130 and...

    Sorry, I have an S&W, but I only shoot 130 and 150 or 158 grain in mine. I had difficulty in loading even these very fast, as the pressure built up pretty quickly. I have a couple of nice loads,...
  12. Lots of good advice in the above. I have to...

    Lots of good advice in the above. I have to admit to using a combination while deer hunting; stands in the morning and evening when the deer are moving, and then still hunting during the day.
    You...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Since I am the guy who talked about light...

    Since I am the guy who talked about light plinking loads, I should explain a bit more.
    I use a nice 120 grain jacketed bullet most of the time for deer hunting at a good velocity of around 2800...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    My bullet of choice for deer hunting and paper is...

    My bullet of choice for deer hunting and paper is the Lee 405 grain HP. It is accurate and feeds well in my Marlin.
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    Forum: Leverguns

    I have an older Rossi SRC, with a 20 inch barrel....

    I have an older Rossi SRC, with a 20 inch barrel. It works well with the Lyman 358429 bullet in .357 Magnum cases. I crimp in the normal crimp groove and it feeds without problem.
    As I understand...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I have a .25-303 Improved and I shoot two styles...

    I have a .25-303 Improved and I shoot two styles of cast bullets through it- one is a 100 grain Loverin style FN, PB,and the other is a 117 grain RN, GC.
    I am not familiar with the mould number you...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Rossi .44 lee 200 gr rfn

    I cast up a batch of these bullets for my new Rossi .44 Mag, and they have performed well as light loads. I was hoping to use the rifle and bullets for CAS, and I worked some loads down from 6 gr of...
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    Maybe I missed it, but what mould are you using,...

    Maybe I missed it, but what mould are you using, and what diameter is it supposed to cast?
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    It really depends on what you want to do and how...

    It really depends on what you want to do and how much you want to cast. I often cast in smaller batches due to time pressures and my needs.
    For example, I need some more .30 cal, 150 grain...
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    As already mentioned, your velocity level was...

    As already mentioned, your velocity level was standard with the .45-70 for many years and was effective on game. If you are happy with the performance, then I would second the comment that 'if if...
  21. Thread: Lyman 428434?

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    Well I got the pictures from the seller, and it...

    Well I got the pictures from the seller, and it is an Ideal, labelled 428434. The picture of the cavities show a Round Flat Nose, gas checked bullet. No pictures of bullets, nor weight as cast,...
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    That is good to know, as I am really looking for...

    That is good to know, as I am really looking for something in the 200 grain range. I already own the 429241, as well as the Lee 240 gr SWC with gas check.
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    Thanks for all of the input. I have asked the...

    Thanks for all of the input. I have asked the seller to send me a picture or two of the mold blocks and hopefully some pictures as well. For his original offer price, I want to make sure that...
  24. Thread: Lyman 428434?

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    Lyman 428434?

    I have been looking for a .44 mould, and I was offered a 'Lyman double cavity 428434' for a 200 grain RFN. I have been researching this mould number without success. Is anyone aware of this bullet,...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    In my .30-30 I use a Lee 150 grain FN, cast from...

    In my .30-30 I use a Lee 150 grain FN, cast from wheelweight and lead, and they are somewhat soft. Loaded around 1700 fps and they worked well on a deer. Nothing recovered except for the dead deer. ...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

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