Need to hire someone with a lathe to make....

[dlbarr]

....a tool for swageing HBWC boolits for a 45/70.

I have the plans and an article on how it's done. Just need someone who has a lathe and willingness to take on the project. Please PM if you're open to receiving the info. Thanks.

[myg30]

You might try also posting in the want to buy section. Lots of machinists on here.

Mike

[SOFMatchstaff]

What final weight are you looking for?

[dlbarr]

What final weight are you looking for?

143gr.

This and other details are spelled out in the data I can provide.

[MOcaster]

I can't help, but just wondering, what do you need a 143 grain bullet out of a 45/70 for? That seems really light, not just for a 45/70, but any 45. Was it a typo or are you doing some really light target shooting?

[dlbarr]

Yes, I know. It's for a really light load. I've already had 100 of these swaged for me....quiet tack drivers for noisy squirrels when you're deer hunting. And for teaching the grandkids to shoot the "big gun".

Call me eccentric...

[SOFMatchstaff]

143 gr HBWC 459dia, some how that brings up a mental picture of a DONUT.... If you need a HB to seal the bore, try a Berrys 185 HBRN. They work ... and can be upset to the .460 hat I need in the trapdoor, think CH swageomatic..

[dlbarr]

143 gr HBWC 459dia, some how that brings up a mental picture of a DONUT.... If you need a HB to seal the bore, try a Berrys 185 HBRN. They work ... and can be upset to the .460 hat I need in the trapdoor, think CH swageomatic..

Thanks, appreciate the tip. That's likely the way I'll have to go. It appears I'm abit naive when it comes to this type of project... had no idea that the costs would run what they apparently do. Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond to my inquiry but I'll be needing to seek other alternatives like this one from SOFMatchstaff.

[IllinoisCoyoteHunter]

Machine work for one piece is always the most expensive.