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I had the same problem with the Lee Safety Prime. But now it works perfectly after I fixed it, following the instructions in this video. https://youtu.be/Kx1uC6cFyGA

I cast the same bullet for .45 acp. I use an OAL of 1.258 with 5.9 grains of Unique. That gives me a velocity of 806 to 833 fps, which is close to factory hardball. The feeding and function is...

I'm almost surprised that it's still legal to buy cap guns and squirt guns. Doesn't that promote violence? Isn't that child endangerment? :roll:

Good, thanks for the answers everyone. I've had my powderhorn half full for at least a few years, and wanted to make sure.

Is it ok to store blackpowder in a powderhorn for years? Could it eat through the horn or cause any kind of damage?

The Lee expanding die and NOE plugs don't cost much either.

I have the Lee Pro 4-20 pot and I'm glad I got it. The occasional drip is not an issue. A ladle pot would be an extra hassle, in my opinion. And I wouldn't want anything smaller than the Lee...

I use the regular cheap steel muffin pans, not the aluminum. And I use the Frankford Arsenal Drop Out mold release spray in the muffin pans. You only have to use it once, and I've never had a...

I should have guessed that everyone else had already been there and done that with the dowels. :) This was the first time I shot mine.

The other day I accidentally shot one of the "rabbit ear" rods from the top of my chronograph. It was badly twisted and bent, and I would have to heat up the rod to straighten it out again. But I...

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In the Lee manual the pressure listed is 32,100 psi, and it is for 125gr lead bullets, with 4.9 gr of Bullseye, 1.150 O.A.L.
Lyman has 31,400 psi for 3.9 gr of Bullseye, O.A.L. 1.115

Thanks, I'll stay away from the high end then. I wonder why the Lee manual suggests such a heavy load.

I've cast some of the Lee 9mm 125 gr lead round-nose tumble lube bullets. I looked in my Lee 2nd Edition reloading manual and see that for Bullseye powder it gives the starting load of 4.7 gr, and...

Your proposed study sounds interesting, Texantothecore. Maybe you could try it with a cold temperature, and then a hot temperature with both iron and aluminum moulds. Such as 700 degrees compared...

A Japanese reloader would admire your efficient use of space. :grin:

I've had a similar problem with some of my Lee moulds not closing properly. And I realized that the large hinge bolt for the handles was loose! So I tightened them up and that solved the problem. ...

I'm 43 and have been casting for 3 or 4 years. Been reloading for about 10.

Skinny 1950, sorry I misunderstood you. Yes, I load blackpowder in .45 Colt with the double-disk kit too. I use the Lee Classic Cast Turret press, and that's what I started with. It hasn't been...

I've heard of people using the Perfect Powder Measure for blackpowder. I might get one sometime, to use for my .45-70.

One common load for .45 Colt is 8 grains of Unique power, with a 250 grain lead bullet. That doesn't take up much space in the brass case. 23 grains would blow up your gun and kill you. Do you...

I use the Lee Classic cast turret press with the Lee Auto Disk powder measure. And I now use this for reloading .45 Colt with blackpowder. It works really well, and quick! I've read about the...

It looks like you're getting the hang of it Jal5. Do you have a lead thermometer? I consider a thermometer to be a necessary part of my equipment. Maybe you could try sizing some of the bullets to...

I have a Uberti 1851 Navy .36, and I bought the Ampco nipples for it. They use the Remington #10 caps. And I'm going to order some of those same nipples for the 1860 Army, so I should be all set...

I'm buying a new Uberti 1860 Army and want to buy a Lee mould for the balls. Is .454 the best size in the Lee moulds? What are your experiences? Thanks.