Lee 456-220-1r in a ML rifle

[Black Jaque Janaviac]

Has anyone tried the Lee 456-220-1r as a conical in a .45 ML rifle? I don't mean putting it in a sabot, but to shoot it much the same as a Lee REAL conical.

If I understand the design, it also has a taper towards the base to allow easier loading.

[azrednek]

I did it years ago, likely mid 70's. I just can't recall if the result was good or bad. My Lee 456 mold when cast with pure clip-ons drops closer to 452.

[fixit]

I’m a big believer in using 45 caliber handgun bullets for 45 caliber muzzleloader‘s. I have a CVA round ball twist Kentucky rifle that I hunted with a 255 grain lee RF for a few years. According to standard wisdom, That bullet is not supposed to stabilize in a 1 in 66 twist, but it did stabilize and actually shot fairly well! I would imagine the 252 grain swc would be a good choice in a muzzleloader also.

[Good Cheer]

Has anyone tried the Lee 456-220-1r as a conical in a .45 ML rifle? I don't mean putting it in a sabot, but to shoot it much the same as a Lee REAL conical.

If I understand the design, it also has a taper towards the base to allow easier loading.

Haven't tried that one in a rifle, just .45Colt and ACP.
The short bearing length could be pretty tough to keep straight muzzleloading it.
The SWC's though, not bad.
216475

[Black Jaque Janaviac]

Is that teflon tape 'round those boolits? How many wraps do you use? Do you pull it - snap - instead of cutting it?

[kens]

What is your twist rate, and depth of rifling?
I have slow twist and deep grooves:
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?356192-Chrono-d-Balls-Bullets-amp-Boolits-in-slow-twist-barrel

[Black Jaque Janaviac]

Mine is just a Cabela's (Investarms) sporterized Hawken. So it's probably a 1:48" twist, shallow groove.

[Good Cheer]

Is that teflon tape 'round those boolits? How many wraps do you use? Do you pull it - snap - instead of cutting it?

Those are two layer wet paper patched for my .458 bore New Englander.