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I use the older Lee bullet sizing system that pushes the bullets up into the red plastic container. It’s not fancy, but I only tumble lube. It works. However, I see that Lee has a new kit out that...

I shoot pistol with bullets cast from range lead, which are relatively soft. Pretty much random alloy, but I know it’s not hard. My bullets are shot at velocities of 800 to 950 fps. My preference is...

You can knock the carbide ring out and just use the crimp part.
(You can also remove the crimp cylinder and just use the carbide ring as a deeper resizer for range pickup brass as needed.)

Thanks. I appreciate the detailed reply. I’ll see about seating the Lyman round nose bullet further out.

ETA: The specs in the manual seemed awfully long for my magazines. Mostly 8 rd Checkmate...

Thank you for the comments. I purchased a Lee 452-228-1R for a test. It did not set me back much. I am used to Lyman molds, but I can try this out before I spend more money on another round nose 45....

I am using the Lyman/Ideal 452374 for a RN .45. But the bullet seems “pointier” than the 230 gn RN that I prefer. Is there a similar mould that would cast a slightly shorter but less less pointed RN...

I can only speak to 9mm range pick up from Glocks which have the same bulge. I use the FCD as a resizing die, with the crimp tube removed, as step 1. (I toss the crimp tube.) The carbide ring is at...

I am unable to find Johnson’s paste wax at a reasonable price. I can find MinWax at my local lumber store for $10 per can. I am shooting revolvers, 38spl, 44spl, and 45LC, 800 to 950 FPS. I have...

I have come to appreciate Johnson’s Paste Wax thinned with mineral spirits as a tumble lube for Keith bullets. It is a little smokey but seems to work fine. My loads are not fast - under 1000 fps -...

The Lyman T-Mag II was being compared to the Redding press. The T-Mag had perceived play in the turret. I think the play was accommodated in the design, and was not an issue in resizing, given that...

About 50/50. I had a new barrel and cylinder put on a .45 Vaquero that I had purchased used. Good job all around.

Sent in a .45 Blackhawk, which had a visibly bad barrel. The new barrel had the...

“I'd like to simplify my life with one round that will work well in both guns, preferably +P….”


I have a Ruger Vaquero in .44 Spl and a Rossi 92 in .44 Mag. My shared load is the Keith 429421 in...

I assumed you have purchased a rifle, but I see people are still posting. I have the new stainless Rossi 92 in 44 magnum. I have found the following to be applicable to my particular rifle.

The...

The debate between starting on a single stage or a progressive press comes up whenever someone asks about how to get into reloading. First, people tend to recommend a course of instruction that...

I have a Rossi 44 magnum, stainless 92. Mine is the current production model.
I found that 44 special with the Keith semi wadcutter feeds fine. I also use the RCBS carbide dies, and crimp with the...

I have used the Lyman Keith SWC bullet on a .44 Spl in a .44 Mag Rossi 92, latest model, with no feeding problems. But can see where the RNFP would work better in a longer case. The rifle thinks the...

Shot this last Sunday with apx 170 gn cast from range lead, over 5.0 gn of Unique, at 15 and 50 yards, two hands unsupported. The bullets ranged from 169-172 gn. I find range lead to be pretty soft,...

“38 Spl with 5.0 grs Unique and the 358429…
I’m estimating about 900 fps +/- from a 4 5/8 in Ruger BH.”

Doing the same. 5 gn Unique, bullets weigh 169-171, made from range scrap. To be fired from...

Thanks. Read the data. I am not trying to shoot past the Van Allen belt. Will try 5 gn Unique in .38 Spl. For 5 and 5.5 inch barrels. Just trying to find some vintage loads to match the bullet.

So the Lyman Cast Bullet 3rd Ed. lists the max load for .38 spl for 358429 (169 gn) as Unique, 5.0 gn, for 860 fps. The Lyman Cast Bullet 4th Ed. lists the max load for 358429 as Unique, 4.2 gn, for...

One nice consequence of the initial shift to 9 mm semi autos for police departments, and among the general public, is that it put a lot of really nice Smith and Wesson revolvers into the used market...

jonp: “This is a golden opportunity to help him out before he gets hurt.”

I am surprised more people didn’t suggest that you offer to walk him through your own reloading, and may be become his...

It’s interesting: post a general question and you get answers all over the board. Narrow it down to a particular bullet and you get powder, weight, velocity, seating depth, and the reasons therefore,...

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I ended up with a pile of Lyman alox sticks (and no lube/sizer) so I melted them and combined them with equal part JPW. I apply it once after sizing, softened with a solvent, tumbled....

Well I hope you all forgive me. I bought a new (fingers crossed) Lyman 311467 mould and the Lee .311 sizing die. The mould is listed at 177 gn. I have some Lyman #2 I will add to my softer scrap...