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One of the problems I am having using anything over ~.0015 with my BACo .451 bullet head is that paper in greater thickness requires that I expand the case OD to over .480. Greater than this...

Thanks Don. You always come thru with answers.

I am searching for a source of tracing paper that measures ~.0015 in thickness. I had such a piece given to me from a friend, but now I'm just about out. Papers such as Strathmore 300 always measure...

Yesterday, I posed a question on the method to cut 45-90 cases to fit my 45-70 rifle. Several responses were received, to which I have chosen a method. My question today is what length would be best...

We have a Harbor Freight here in town, so I'm going to try that route. Price is not bad and I have a 100+ cases to do. How does the oal change with re-sizing and fire forming. I will be primarily...

I have a bunch of 45-90 Starline cases left over from my 45-90, that I just sold. My Farmingdale Sharps 45-70 has a chamber measuring 2.119 in length. I would like to use the 45-90 cases and trim to...

I am wondering if the 40-90 bottleneck cartridge is more difficult to get accuracy from vs. a straight wall cartridge. I am presently working with a 45-70 and having fun and success with accuracy. I...

Sorry, I didn't know of the PP Bullet Forum - is it within this site? I am wrapping to bore diameter and first priority is developing a hunting round for buffalo. The value of providing a level of...

I have received conflicting information on using paper patched bullets in my 45-70. One piece of advice was to rub a small amount of lube onto the patched area before seating to assure that you don't...

I have used grease cookies measuring from 1/16 inch to 1/4 inch. My first wipe is with a wet patch and I feel only slight resistance - not like pushing caked fouling. I'm not seeing any leading, so I...

I have read in other posts that one can determine the adequacy of your lubricant by the presence of a residue star on the muzzle. On my 30 inch 45-70 barrel I'm not seeing anything resembling the...

Here is a picture of my fullstock flint Hawken that I built some 20 years ago. It has a Getz .54 cal barrel with a 1 in 56 twist. It shoots round balls adequately, but excels with the Lee REAL 310 gr...

Great to hear. I bought three cans of Canister that were offered on an estate sale, as I understood that this granulation was the old go-to powder. I have not been impressed though, and thus going...

A search on this topic failed to reveal anything for me. I have found the OE 2F giving me better velocity and accuracy with 500+ gr GG loads over Goex Cartridge powder in my 45-70. I haven't yet...

I have been asking several questions as a new owner of my Farmingdale 45-70. Well, I had my first range session from a bench yesterday, and was I ever pleased. I started out shooting a variety of the...

This shows my lack of knowledge, but if I was to use a .460 bullet, would that not be exceeding the size limit for a .450/.457 bore?

My error: The bore measures .450 with a .457 groove. The twist is 1:20. Would I be best served with bullet weight of 425 to 500 grains? I won't be shooting at distances over 600 yards.

I'm looking for a suggestion for a 500 gr. or so Grease Groove bullet that might be suitable for my chamber as described in the previous post. I'm initially looking for a suggested commercially cast...

I did an impact (swagged) chamber impression and found that my free-bore measures .375 with a .463 diameter, the bore is .452 and groove .457. At this point, I think I should be relieved, knowing...

I agree that Pronghorns are both my wife's and my favorite - even over elk. Cubed, breaded with Panco and seared in a hot fry pan. Back to the main topic of this post: Besides trying a cerrosafe...

Thanks for the comments so far. I plan to use only black powder. I have lots of 2F, but plan on getting some 1 1/2F. My barrel twist is 1:20, so I will likely limit the weight to 500 gr bullets. Any...

New to the forum and to black powder cartridge shooting. Just purchased a Shilo Farmingdale #3 Sporter in 45-70. 30 inch barrel with 20 inch twist. Serial # in the 3200 range. Bore .451, groove .457....