RepackboxLoad DataInline FabricationSnyders Jerky
WidenersMidSouth Shooters SupplyRotoMetals2Titan Reloading
Reloading Everything Lee Precision
Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: Question bullet

  1. 12-12-2017, 10:14 AM #1
    Nikkisdad
    Nikkisdad is offline
    Boolit Bub Nikkisdad's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Rome, NY
    Posts
    50

    Question bullet

    I have come across several hundred of these bullets that i believe are Lyman # 457483. My question is are these GC designed or can they be loaded say with 2400/25gns, they average 390 grains. Would like to shoot them up for a plinking load - thanks guy's.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 12-12-2017, 10:30 AM #2
    OS OK
    OS OK is offline
    Boolit Grand Master OS OK's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2015
    Location
    El Dorado County, N. Ca.
    Posts
    6,234
    457483
    378g (GC)
    a m e r i c a n p r a v d a

    Be a Patriot . . . expose their lies!

    “In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” G. Orwell
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 12-12-2017, 12:58 PM #3
    Nikkisdad
    Nikkisdad is offline
    Boolit Bub Nikkisdad's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Rome, NY
    Posts
    50
    Thank you, I thought so. Can they be safely shot without the GC?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 12-12-2017, 02:13 PM #4
    runfiverun
    runfiverun is offline
    Banned
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    soda springs Id.
    Posts
    28,088
    they can but 8-900 fps would be the window they would most likely work in.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 12-12-2017, 04:59 PM #5
    gwpercle
    gwpercle is offline
    Boolit Grand Master

    gwpercle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    Posts
    9,298
    How do you know what round the OP is talking about reloading...You must have psychic powers !
    Certified Cajun
    Proud Member of The Basket of Deplorables
    " Let's Go Brandon !"
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 12-12-2017, 07:06 PM #6
    Oklahoma Rebel
    Oklahoma Rebel is offline
    Boolit Master Oklahoma Rebel's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2015
    Location
    outside of Sand Springs, N.E. OK
    Posts
    2,353
    run, did you mean 1800-1900?
    An armed man in a citizen.
    An unarmed man is a subject.
    A disarmed man is a slave.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 12-13-2017, 08:03 AM #7
    Nikkisdad
    Nikkisdad is offline
    Boolit Bub Nikkisdad's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Rome, NY
    Posts
    50
    45-70 guy's 1-18 twist rate using smokeless.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 12-13-2017, 02:19 PM #8
    45-70 Chevroner
    45-70 Chevroner is offline
    Boolit Master
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Arizona
    Posts
    1,776
    It really would not make any difference what cartridge he is shooting, because any cartridge of that caliber would do just fine at 8- 900 fps.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 12-14-2017, 02:43 PM #9
    Larry Gibson
    Larry Gibson is offline
    Boolit Grand Master


    Larry Gibson's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Lake Havasu City, Arizona
    Posts
    21,326
    Quote Originally Posted by Nikkisdad View Post
    I have come across several hundred of these bullets that i believe are Lyman # 457483. My question is are these GC designed or can they be loaded say with 2400/25gns, they average 390 grains. Would like to shoot them up for a plinking load - thanks guy's.
    Been shooting that bullet in the 45-70 for 47+ years. Runfiverun is essentially correct. With 2400 powder you will find using a GC is best. W/o a GC try 8 - 10 gr Unique. Tilting the barrel up to position the powder uniformly will help.
    Larry Gibson

    “Deficient observation is merely a form of ignorance and responsible for the many morbid notions and foolish ideas prevailing.”
    ― Nikola Tesla
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

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