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Loaded up a test batch of a new alloy for the colt last night, even had help from the mrs..
she was my powder charge girl.
Gtta say, she checks the powder charges every 3rd round. ( i only do...

Thanks for the help. Think i finish off that mix today, something to do

Guess ill recover some undamaged boolits tomorrow. Thanks for tips

Was just wondering if cupping was common. Just started casting 45lc
Barrel leading didnt seam to be a prblm

I agree with hp246, 452-230 (lee mold) has worked pretty well so far. Still tinkering with loads

Finally finished a boolit trap, so i could get some more feedback on my current unique powder loads. I've been shooting 230gr rn (cast from wheel weights) in front of 7.8gr of unique powder lite by...

45lc is a great choice. I shoot 250 gr lrnfp in front of 9.5 to 10.0gr of Unique through a
Ruger New Model Blackhawk 7 1/2 barrel, and the northern wisc whitetails hate it.
When hunting thick...

Working on some ideas for a bullet trap next, see if i can salvage some lead.
i will update when i get the bugs wrked out

Oiled up the firearms,(rust is evil) and cleaned the work area.
Might even fire up the pot tonight. Find out if first session was lucky or good.

Range session went great, found that 8.0 gr of unique was a comfortable load to shoot and didnt have any problems. And to be honest, it was a "hoot"! I'm addicted.....oh well

Are the rounds hanging up in the gun?
I've owned 2 AR-15's and have never found the need for small base dies, but every situation is different. I use just a standard .223/5.56 Lee three die set

First time casting. Cast about 60 rounds of 45cal. 230gr round nose for my New model Blackhawk.
New lee production IV bottom pour pot and double cavity mold worked great, with only first two boolits...

Thanks to the information and tips from this forum, my first casting session was a success. Only 2 out of 60 bullets went back into pot.

Plan to put some of them, down range tomorrow.
Have no...