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  1. my next test will be with some factory and hand...

    my next test will be with some factory and hand loads 44 mags with 240g Hornady XTP Bullets. I wanted to take the bullets out as a variable and see how the gun shoots. shooting unstable bullets that...
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    so the hammer test is a bit tricky as I am using...

    so the hammer test is a bit tricky as I am using a clear powder coat. however after a few hammer blows, the area where I have struck still fells smooth and slick and the coating appears to be staying...
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    PC question, coating scraping off?

    So question. I am loading for 44spl, and mag. For those loads I am using a heavy roll crimp to keep them in place. is there a chance the roll crimp is scraping the powder coating off as it is leaving...
  4. Got the tna range today. the struggle bus...

    Got the tna range today. the struggle bus continues. Shot my duplications of my friends loads, unstable bullets, shot my 3 loads with 3 different bulelts, all loaded to 20k PSI, unstable bullets.
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    bullets previously sized with the same alloy and...

    bullets previously sized with the same alloy and my lee .430 sizer yielded bullets that were .430.
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    bullet sizing problems

    So I picked up a Henry 44mag/spl rifle. I slugged the barrel, came up with .4312.

    So I ordered a .432 sizer insert for my lee App press.

    The bullets are dropping at .4321 from my friends NOE...
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    You say the 210s do not group well. What size...

    You say the 210s do not group well. What size group are we talking? What kind of groups are you getting with the 240s? is the 240s are shooting well, why not just use those?
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    So I got a micrometer in today. Had been using my...

    So I got a micrometer in today. Had been using my calipers, figured relative size would be ok. measured my slugged bullet. to my surprise, it came in at .4312. so my measurements with my calipers...
  9. so my recommendation would be Hodgdon Clays. I...

    so my recommendation would be Hodgdon Clays. I did some testing a while back. I was testing some 38spl in a 6in barrel GP 100 and a 1.87in barrel Ruger LCR, a very light snubbie. I had worked up some...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I have had good luck with the lee molds. They...

    I have had good luck with the lee molds. They have a decent looking 95g mold, flat point bullet. as long as it feeds you should be fine.

    as stated, lighter bullets generally use more powder, so...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I have some of the NOE expanders for other...

    I have some of the NOE expanders for other calibers, had a few issues with them, generally found that just flaring worked as well and was easier to set up. I will order a set for my 44 and see how it...
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    Well, that did not go as planned. I sized to .430...

    Well, that did not go as planned. I sized to .430 and then coated a small batch for testing. Results, bullets came out at .432 to .433........ And I cant put gas checks on now cause they will go back...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Going to coat a few tomorrow, see exactly how...

    Going to coat a few tomorrow, see exactly how much width I am adding. But I would prefer to coat then size as I feel it will be more consistent.
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    Bullets are over stable if anything based on...

    Bullets are over stable if anything based on bergers bullet stability calculator.

    Per Henry its a 1:20 twist, I also checked when cleaning and my rod makes 1 full revolution when going through the...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    cast bullet size for rifles?

    So for revolvers I understand you want to be right at or .001 over throat diameter to get a good seal and prevent gas cutting.

    And in general for cast bullets you want to be .001 over the groove...
  16. OK! Barrel is slugged. cast 2 bullets with pure...

    OK! Barrel is slugged. cast 2 bullets with pure lead fishing line sinkers. They came out a touch small, .427. gave them a couple gentle love taps with a hammer until they got up to .436. Used an old...
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    What barrel length? I have a 6in GP 100. I...

    What barrel length?

    I have a 6in GP 100. I have played with everything from 120s up to 182s For lighter bullets, 120 and 125s I have had great luck with Power Pistol. For my 158s and 182s I...
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    I'm still looking, but the shop I stopped at...

    I'm still looking, but the shop I stopped at saturday did not have any 2400, I do really want to try it. Im hoping to swing by the other shop wed or thurs.
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    well, my case flare tool should be in here in a...

    well, my case flare tool should be in here in a few days. I decided to start with HP-38 as i have that on hand. I struck out on 2400 but there is one other shop I can look at next week for it.

    I...
  20. so I think I may have figured it out. I will know...

    so I think I may have figured it out. I will know next range session. my friend is using the same bullets, with heavier charges. I ran the numbers through GRT and his came in around 17 to 20k psi....
  21. Yes, all bullets PC's and cast by me, in the same...

    Yes, all bullets PC's and cast by me, in the same batch actually, including the SWCs

    side note, the 240s that shot fine were in 44 mag cases as full 44 mag pressure, near max charge of H110

    I...
  22. I chronograph my loads. I have found velocities...

    I chronograph my loads. I have found velocities from manuals, and even quick load and gordons reloading tool to almost never be right.

    I considered the gas cutting, though it was more of an issue...
  23. I was thinking that too. My concern is, while...

    I was thinking that too. My concern is, while they are powder coated, they are also plain base and already going 1322 fps and I am not sure how much harder I can push them before they start having...
  24. on the struggle bus with 44spl in a 44 mag henry

    so I have a Henry steel side gate 20in barrel in 44mag/spl, 1:20 twist. I have been on the struggle bus. Been working loads up for a couple months now testing powders and I just cant seem to get...
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    I have been through the manual twice. also...

    I have been through the manual twice. also watched and tried several youtube tutorials, so far nothing has worked.
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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