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Interesting thread. Most posts here are dealing with the report of the rifle with a given load.
Question I have is how good of a killer would a 300 - 310 grain soft lead slug be at a muzzle...

I also have a model 1950 which will more then likely be using a225 to 255 grain bullet which will probably shoot to the sights a lot better. I have molds from 160 to the 304 so lot of options.
I...

I also have a model 1950 which will more then likely be using a225 to 255 grain bullet which will probably shoot to the sights a lot better. I have molds from 160 to the 304 so lot of options.
I...

That Is interesting, I was assuming that the strength would be the same. Be nice to know just to know.
I started with the 625 loadings using a NOE 452-304-RF and bullseye in auto cases. Got up...

When you cast up a few please post pictures

Then a range report. I’m hoping to get time to load and test my two light weights.

Although I’m going to cheat and use a Marlin.

I was looking for a light weight bullet for my Marlin 45-70 and a 458x2 bolt action. I had Jard at Arsenal Molds cut his 453-230 Gr RF for me. He offers custom diameters in any of his designs. The...

There’s a Fouling Shot article on this subject by Marshall, which I believe is this article but expanded with a little bit more information. Why I bring this up is Frank goes on to mention the NEI...

I’ll be watching this thread as well. I haven’t done much with cast yet, with just a few with the LEE mold which drops at about 230 powder coated. Picked up a 2 cavity LBT mold # 350 250 which...

I’ve owned model 71’s in the past, never really warmed up to the rifle. I like just about all Winchester levers but only some 86’s so I’m going to chalk it up to a personal flaw. I’ve owned 2...

Larry pretty much covered what I wanted to say. 30-30, 32SPL, but I would add the 30-40 in that mix. 1-12 twist was my first thought but that would need to be worked out with bullet length and weight...

Murf205
That is awesome way to carry a big six gun

Okay I’m going to make a suggestion based on this posting. I have a Smith 1950 (new model 22-4) in 45ACP. Yeah I know it’s not a LC, but if you could find one in long colt, yes different model, not...

Well I have to agree with Out Post on the old school thought, as that kind of load will take care of business most places.

I’ve been a 44 Mag and SPL fan since I picked my first Ruger Flat top in...

Try NOE, I picked one up there a while back, 454 273 wad cutter. Have not had time to cast with it yet, but, looks nice.. There are 3 different weights listed, mine is the heaviest.

It would be nice if NOE would offer their expanders with a powder through option.

Froggie, thanks! I had never heard of the Lyman powder die. I will be ordering one or two.
What I did was make a riser out of plywood to mount a RCBS powder stand on with wing nuts for quick...

In my loading room I used plywood and then hung rock on it. No need to make something to span from stud to stud just screw right in anywhere. In my shop it's painted plywood, OSB gets rough over...

I have older COWW, maybe 30 - 40 years old. Made up some test loads couple months ago, BHN 12-13. Finally got around to testing these loads in my 303 Savage and had some good results, but also so...

YET, Just look at Oregon and Washington. Ten years ago we were looking to buy a place in one or the other to be near the kids and grandkids. Not anymore. The Democratic leadership has ruined those...

Well if you use a alloy that is relatively consistent, your bullets will be of a consistent weight, and that is what you need to use in you're equation. If your throwing what ever will melt together,...

I end up about 600 to 700 degrees for bulk melt to make ingots. For casting I will rarely approach 750 it's just not needed. Keep in mind that zinc melts at 785 degrees.

Buffalo Arms has 25-20 brass as of this morning.

https://www.buffaloarms.com/25-20-wcf-cases-by-winchester-bags-of-50-2520win

This is exactly my point. While I'd love a Magma Master Pot, I don't have $600 to spend for a lead pot, when I can spend $75 for a Lee and had reliable operation for 40 years. If I have the 600...

Really wished someone would offer a PID setup for sale because It's Greek to me.

I admit, I'm a lowly ladle caster.
Some people are just fussy. I understand not wanting to fuss around, but as other poster have pointed out, there are different remedies for the Lee bottom pour...