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Resurrecting an old thread to see if there's any renewed interest.

I'm frustrated with all the information out there about loading for the 1889. Seems like there are a ton of one-off recipes...

Nothing crazy about wanting to feed your 1889 the diet that nature intended! :grin:

Having recently acquired a Swiss 1889 Schmidt Rubin I've been reading up on its unusual specs and requirements for hand loading.

A few folks here have in the past mentioned the idea of making a...

I'm in for one - late to the game but better late than never!

completeusability at gee, maihl.

It's been forever, but I finally finished a test batch for the Dutch Beaumont. Pic attached.

For reference, here are the specs:

New Bertram brass, which out of the box was slightly too short...

Thanks Larry; that sounds like an interesting recipe - yes, please do post the directions if you don't mind.

Myth: it's easy to get cheap or free wheel weights.

Fact: maybe for many of you 15 years ago, and maybe for some of you now. But it sure ain't for me :-)

I removed the stock wood round grip, made a new one out of a piece of broom handle then put a lead weight into the center (simpler than it sounds - see pic).

This has helped with dripping, though...

Thanks everyone for the replies - that's helpful.

To address some of the questions posed:

- I plan to use 5744 smokeless powder.

- The bore slugs at about .455 at the muzzle. Wouldn't I...

Hi all,

I tracked down a nice condition Dutch Beaumont a few months back and have been itching to build some rounds for her.

I've got the brass (betram, crazy expensive), the dies (CH4D, also...

I have some extra cruise missiles. Happy to send ya some if you want to try them. PM me.

I'm in for one if it becomes available...

Anyone but me noticed this post reads kind of like a haiku?

Hey, that gives me an idea.

My Lee bottom pour
Countless silver droplets fall
Annoying but cheap

:D

+1 to this question - that's a neat idea; I'm very curious to know how you did that.

What shortcomings of the Lee are causing you to want to change? That may make a difference in your choice.

For example, I use a Lee and was thinking about switching to RCBS because the Lee's...

Thanks, T. I contacted Red River Rick and he seems confident that he's got a handle that'll work with my H&G 4-cav #130. But I'll double check with him just to be sure.

Thanks fellas. I'll check in with Red River Rick & BallistiCast and see what they can do. Much obliged!

Just wondering if there's such a thing as aftermarket replacement handles for Hensley & Gibbs moulds? I have a 4-cav with no handles that Id like to try casting with...

I gotta get up early otherwise I'd be sitting up with popcorn at the ready, too :-)

I just started a thread on my similar experiences with getting two good Lee moulds in a row. It seems there may be more to this than just luck. I think I'm not alone in hoping that Lee has addressed...

No, using the Wilson .40 case holder (the non "Q" type) I was able to just place the non-sized brass in and trim. Their rifle case holders are more secure than the pistol ones, but it was a good...

I may well be mistaken but I think the only way to get a soft nose design is to shorten the case. Here are a couple of pics of some soft noses I was experimenting with this morning, using the same...

Wow - that's one heck of a review. Nicely done! I can't wait to try out the BTS dies...

Very impressive tool. I wish I had your metalworking skills, Pathfinder. Heck, I wish I had -anyone's- metalworking skills :-)

So would regular old chilled shot work? Better for them to be on the harder or softer side? I'd assume softer = better for swaging unless you have a really heavy-duty setup. I'm tempted to go buy a...