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    Excellent advice, Mr. Gianni! Thank you.

    Excellent advice, Mr. Gianni! Thank you.
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    In the words of Steve Urkel - "Did I say that?" ...

    In the words of Steve Urkel - "Did I say that?"

    Gents, thank you for being so light-hearted and kind with your answers! I have no idea why I talked about my .45 Colt when I was dealing with my...
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    C429-240-SWC (Keith, GC) top loads?

    Hello, all.

    I can't find any specific load data for this gas check round, apparently a favorite with the .44-40 crowd, as it would apply to a .44 Magnum loading.

    The cast bullet is a...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Some other .452 lead loads have seemed reasonably...

    Some other .452 lead loads have seemed reasonably accurate; but I guess it's time to slug the bore to make sure.

    Yes, my iron-sighted handgun loads, matched up with my bespectacled peepers and 4...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Jerry, I am not set up to cast or size. I...

    Jerry,

    I am not set up to cast or size. I have Lee Liquid Alox and could use that, if necessary. I am hoping for some pre-lubed pills, sized .452, at around BHN 11 or 12 - soft enough to expand...
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    Fugowii, I neglected to set up my "thread...

    Fugowii, I neglected to set up my "thread notification" and have just now seen this reply; I have not yet had the chance to start casting, so I have not been a very frequent visitor or poster at this...
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    Who casts HP 255gr #454424 (45 Colt)?

    Hi, all -

    Does anybody cast and sell the Keith style 255 gr. SWC hollowpoint? I have searched the sites of several commercial casters, and have found none with the HP version of the 255...
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    Tips and information are just what I needed. ...

    Tips and information are just what I needed. Thanks, Dale53.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Y'all have been very helpful. Perhaps in time...

    Y'all have been very helpful. Perhaps in time I'll be able to contribute something significant to return the favor. Best wishes to all.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Thank you, all. I have decided to take up...

    Thank you, all. I have decided to take up casting, using the handy and inexpensive Lee Bullet Sizing Die setup and Lee Liquid Allox or similar stuff.

    Nicholst55, the all-copper thing is...
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    Many thanks on the additional welcomes, info, and...

    Many thanks on the additional welcomes, info, and humor. :lol:

    I live near Fresno and worked there for many years. I am recently retired.

    The Fresno area is located in the infamous Condor...
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    Guys, What informative - and hilarious -...

    Guys,

    What informative - and hilarious - posts! I didn't see these until right now. I must have failed to check the appropriate box to alert me to answers to my posting; or something.

    Based...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I'm a relatively experienced reloader but "new...

    I'm a relatively experienced reloader but "new guy" on this forum (not very many posts, no casting experience or exposure); so I sure don't want to offend anybody or their expertise.

    The source...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    That is what I am thinking. I don't care to...

    That is what I am thinking. I don't care to shoot magnum speed loads in my .45. The idea of less pressure and blast with a big, relatively slow bullet appeals to me, and it's one of the main...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Thanks fellas. Right now, location, time...

    Thanks fellas.

    Right now, location, time constraints and ventilation limitations prevent this city boy from casting in a small back yard, so I thought there were some other handloaders here who...
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    BulletWorks 45 Colt 250 load?

    BulletWorks (www.TheBulletWorks.net) offers 1,000 250 gr. RNFP lubed .45 Colt boolits at 9 cents each. Their BHN is around 19, per the owner. For me, that seems viable, although I would prefer the...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Thank you, all. It all makes sense. Since I...

    Thank you, all. It all makes sense.

    Since I just wanted to try out the new gun with mild loads, I used range brass of various types. Initially, accuracy was not my main concern; just how the...
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    Take a gander at CylinderSmith.com. Just had my...

    Take a gander at CylinderSmith.com. Just had my Ruger Convertible Blackhawk .45 Colt/ACP done (cylinder throats reamed to correct size, reblued) for $61.00, postage paid.

    My Taurus SS6 - a...
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    45 ACP Handloads don't fit cylinder

    Handloaders,

    I have run across a problem, and I want to be cautions before applying my proposed solution.

    I have a factory new Ruger New Model Blackhawk Convertible 45 Colt / 45 ACP. The...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    LoadData.com has a jillion cast loads. If you...

    LoadData.com has a jillion cast loads.

    If you check, they frequently have introductory specials where you can visit their site and have full access to loads for free, for a limited time. But...
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    DK17HMR - With your permission, I would like to...

    DK17HMR - With your permission, I would like to reprint this verbatim in the LeverGuns.com blogsite. OK with all?
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    Dad-gum it, Junior - you are one of my heroes! ...

    Dad-gum it, Junior - you are one of my heroes! Thanks for the answers.

    I have pored over your site, including "Reloading and Bullet Casting;" and with the above information I have decided to...
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    Cast Bullet Equipment 101 - ?

    Hi, casters.

    When I first started reloading, I read, read, read; then, I bought the RCBS Starter Kit. Then, I ended up buying tons more stuff, such as case trimmers and things that nobody...
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    Good stuff - thanks, all! :-D

    Good stuff - thanks, all!
    :-D
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Good stuff - thanks, all! :-D

    Good stuff - thanks, all!
    :-D
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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