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    Quote Originally Posted by DukeInFlorida View Post
    Not to ruin your fun, but lots of folks back in the day died from lead poisoning from their pewter ware. Lead was commonly used in the day.
    From WIKI:
    Pewter is a malleable metal alloy. It is traditionally composed of 85–99% tin, mixed with copper, antimony, bismuth, and sometimes lead, although the use of lead is less common today. Silver is also sometimes used. Copper and antimony act as hardeners while lead is more common in the lower grades of pewter, which have a bluish tint. Pewter has a low melting point, around 170–230 °C (338–446 °F), depending on the exact mixture of metals.

    So, just use straight/pure TIN. Very expensive at today's tin costs. But, fun all the same.
    Thank you very much for the information but that post was meant to be mostly "Tongue in cheek" due to the cavernous HP. The fact that it can be taken as serious only proves how large they will be. Can't wait to get my hands on it. Thank you for taking your time to honcho this group buy and the others popping up.

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    Has anyone worked up load data for this monster? There is a little at handloads.com for 600gr+ loads but not much.

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    Best thing, when you cannot find load data, is to call the powder manufacturer. They have a vested interest in keeping you safe.
    I use Trail Boss for light on the wrist loads. Use of Trail Boss is highly described in lots of places. You can check on Hodgdons site for a pdf file that describes it.
    I also use Lil Gun powder, from Alliant. You can call them, and get reliable starting and max load data.

    Numbers for tech support:
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    2) Alliant - 800-379-1732

    Keep those numbers handy. They are also useful for any questions you have about powders, bullet load data, and general questions.


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    I'm terribly sorry, but due to an unexpected surgery (medical bills), I must withdraw from this buy. If anyone wants my spot, you're more than welcome to it.
    "If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. That's ridiculous. If I have a gun, what do I have to be paranoid about."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Moonie View Post
    Has anyone worked up load data for this monster? There is a little at handloads.com for 600gr+ loads but not much.
    I have. What velocity are you looking for, out of what gun and what barrel length?
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Ross View Post
    I have. What velocity are you looking for, out of what gun and what barrel length?
    mild to wild, Encore pistol 15" barrel.

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    36.0 BLC-2 920 FPS 34,000 PSI

    29.0 4198 1040 FPS 44,000 PSI

    28.0 WW296 1100 FPS 50,000 PSI

    The above three loads have been tested and chronographed by me in a factory 8 3/8" S&W. This was for a full solid bullet similar to the MiHec but weighing 725 grains. All will be safe with the somewhat lighter slug. Pressure estimates are from Quickload, which has been accurate to within 2% in its predictions when compared with my loads that S&W pressure tested for me.

    Let me know if you want lower pressure recommendations with this bullet.

    You will likely see 100-140 FPS more speed from your 15" Encore.

    Edited to add: If you have some rifle powders laying around, you can try using any powder slower than 4198 and putting as much in the case as you can while still being able to seat this bullet to the crimp groove.

    Some powders loaded thusly will leave lots of scorched powder residue at these lower pressure levels, but others work beautifully. BLC-2 is one such powder, and gives the lowest ES numbers I have yet seen, almost always in single digits for ten shots. H335 and H322 do very well also. These are fine choices if you can be content with loads that top out around 800-900 FPS and 30,000-ish PSI.
    Last edited by John Ross; 02-02-2018 at 08:29 AM.
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    I was thinking AA1680 and CFE-Black would be good powders for this heavyweight in the longer barrel of the Encore pistol.

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    Sorry that you are out. I have removed your name from the list.
    Best of health, and quick healing.

    Quote Originally Posted by kentuckycajun View Post
    I'm terribly sorry, but due to an unexpected surgery (medical bills), I must withdraw from this buy. If anyone wants my spot, you're more than welcome to it.


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    Any chance I can grab the number 25 spot? 1@ 2 cavity mold with all pins - thomasherron2 at gimbal dot com.

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    Oh no, i'm too late

    Any chance, that i got exceptionally a mold?

    Best regards,
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    Please give my mold/spot to Kawacharles. Extenuating circumstances and medical bills. Sorry!

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    Received and paid the paypal, thanks MiHec. FYI guys the exchange rate must have changed as it billed me $103.95. Still a bargain.

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    If anyone else has to drop out I would buy.

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    Received and paid! Can't wait to receive this one.

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    I will get some money in my account tomorrow and get you paid, sir.
    And thanks!

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    Remember guys, it's coming from Slovenia, it will take a while to clear customs, it will certainly be worth the wait however.

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    I can't decide which product of Slovenia is prettier...

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