Originally Posted by
Dale53
If the bullet is the correct size for the particular revolver, there is little need for a hollow base. Hollow base bullets are a royal pain in the tuckus to cast AND one at a time.
I much prefer a proper solid base bullet in a four or six cavity mould. NOW we're talking.
If 200 gr is your pleasure and you are considering black powder maybe the Big Lube 200 gr bullet is the answer (we'll find out shortly as one of the group has a mould on the way).
If the original weight bullet is desired (250-260 grs) then you can hardly do better than the Lyman 452664. The lube groove is plenty big enough for black powder and this bullet is available from Lyman in a four cavity mould. It also has a large enough meplat for hunting, if that is your pleasure. All in all, a VERY good bullet with both black and smokeless.
I have shot several thousand of the Lyman 452664 with absolutely excellent results.
Dale53