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I recently bought the Lyman .58 caliber minie ball mould for my original 1861 rifled musket. Last night I finally got the pot out and cast a pile of boolits using lead smelted from stick-on wheel...

For the 20 or so years I have been casting, I've either used wheel weights or Lyman #2. Both are hard enough for pistol loads, and even many rifle loads, especially with a gas check. But lately...

This is the answer, thank you. It is an older, Ideal mould block. So it's off to eBay for me.

I am going to buy a minie ball mould for my new-to-me 1861 Springfield, so I'll hang on to those...

I bought a used mould from a guy on this site and it did not include handles. So I bought some new handles -- Lyman mould, Lyman handles. There was nothing wrong with the mould whatsoever, but when...

I've been shooting black powder cartridges for two decades, but I've never competed. Is there a sanctioning body for BPCR I could look up and find out where / when the matches are? I have a Shiloh...

I have that exact rifle! It's a great gun. I prefer 3f because it ignites quite a bit more consistently than 2f.

I'm a retired police officer. One of the techniques I learned early in my career is that when going to peoples' houses, make friends with their dogs. Many people believe dogs can sense character...

The first time I emailed them was in October, before the announcement was made about the family tragedy. So I'd love to cut them some slack, but given the timeline it seems like they are ignoring me.

I just bought a used Shiloh Sharps "Old Reliable" model in .45-70. This one is old enough that it was made in NY, before they moved to Montana. In any event, I know the currently made guns in that...

I grew up there, and you're right. I never took a shot beyond 75 yards because of the terrain and thick timber!

I load a 200 grain RNFP over 4.0 grains of Clays. This load is awesome in a 1911!

DHDeal,

Can you please explain the following:

- "D&T for BLOCKS too!" What does this mean?

- Why 30" barrel?

- Why the number 1 over the Long Range Express?

Here is the current plan:

- Shiloh Sharps "1874 Long Range Express"
- Shotgun butt with metal butt plate
- 32 or 34 inch heavy octagonal barrel (please provide advice on length)
- semi-fancy...

I'm ordering mine soon! I've been saving my pennies for a few years.

Anyway, I'm going with .45-70 for several reasons, the most important of which is because it is proofed for **gasp** smokeless...

I've been saving my pennies and I'm getting closer to being able to plunk down the cash for one of these fine gems. I've decided on .45-70 because Shiloh guarantees that caliber for black powder as...

Dude...do you punctuate????

I don't know if there is a specific BHN where the lead is considered "hard cast" rather than soft. I do know, however, that when I cowboy action shoot, the harder, the better (within reason). We...

What is a good starting point for pressure?

1- I'm sizing nose first.

2- I'm using Star's red lube.

3- Two lube grooves, the third row is plugged with shot just like the videos told me.

I bought a Star lubrisizer from a guy on this forum; it has the heater, air attachment, and auto bullet feeder. I've been trying to set it up, and it's been nothing but frustration.

Either the...

Yes, they're great. For many tools I opt to pay a smidgen more than orange or red so I have RCBS backing its quality. Here's an example: I use an RCBS Lube-a-matic II for sizing and lubing my...

I have a few Lee moulds, and I've only had a problem once. I bought one through Midway, and when it arrived, I discovered the handles had been fastened to the mould blocks in a rather disturbing...

Wow, I need to find a way to start importing real Winchesters from Australia!!!

Sorry, I don't have any brass to give you! I've never owned a gun in that caliber, but it's on my rather long list of "guns I'd love to acquire so I can play with making lead boolits" list :) I...

Wow, that's a spendy investment for shooting cowboy action. I'm a long time cowboy action shooter. Might I suggest that with a gun that old, you are liable to wear it out? We put a lot of rounds...