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Glad I could actually contribute - I've learned and continue learning so much here! My return spring was heavy as well, I replaced it with a lighter one, just enough to close it after a throw. I...

I had the same issues with it moving around. I bolted a piece of wood to the bench and cut an angled slot in it that matches the back of the clamp on the measure. Works great!297756297757

Thanks for the suggestions! Looks like I have some experimenting to do.

Since I had some success with my Krag, I decided to try cast in my two 1903s, and have a couple questions about my measurements.

The 03A3's 1943 four-groove barrel pin gaged at .300, bore slug...

It appears the alloy was my problem. I ordered some Lyman #2 and kept all else the same: size the 314299 to .3115, tumble lube with 45-45-10. Groups are running the same, under 3", some closer to 2"...

I have some harder stuff on order to try.

Thanks, and for the explanation of my poorly worded humor attempt. I have read Garza's article as well and may go that route at some point.

A while back I posted about a Ruger Bisley Flattop .44 Spl. I was trying to get running, and I got a lot of great advice. I was trying .431 commercial hard cast bullets and getting lots of leading. ...

I did that when I decided to get it going. There was a lot of copper fouling, took me hours and lots of blue patches, I finally got it cleaned.

Yes, 20/1 lead/tin.

Hi all, I could use some advice with an m1898 Krag I've had for years but never fired, so decided it was about time. It has a decent bore, not super shiny but sharp rifling. I have no desire for a...

I did work up to the 7.5 gr. Unique "Skeeter" load. No signs of pressure.

The burrs on the mouths were removed with a fine file and polished, and the pins now go through as they do the other...

I do want to try a softer bullet, likely a Keith style. I'd heard about tumble lubing harder ones, I have LLA and White Lightning 45-45-10, and I'll try that!

I'd appreciate some guidance on how to proceed with my new Ruger Bisley Flattop .44 special. Bore slugs .429. The Oregon Trail bullets I have measure .4316 - 8 on my micrometer and won't fall...

Thank you everyone for your help. I will keep at it.

How hot? Last session I ran at 800, pour for two seconds, if I cut the sprue as soon as it frosts it tears the bases, so I'd wait ten seconds and cut, usually worked a bit better, and I tried...

I read of zen-like casting sessions, getting in "the zone" and pouring huge amounts of shiny perfect bullets varying .5 grain or less. My sessions are stress-filled and frustrating where I spend...

Thanks - I checked out the Shiloh forum and there is a guy discussing shooting one of these. Once my login is approved, I'll see what I can find out.

Yes, this is the paper cartridge/percussion cap model. The 1853 Sporting Rifle was made by the Sharps company in .36, .44, and .52 calibers, from 1853 to 1859.

The area in front of the...

Thanks. I may try a chamber cast, although I'm not sure it will work. I guess I've never really looked at a paper cartridge chamber before. This one, from the breechblock forward is a cylinder of...

I just acquired an M1853 Sharps sporting rifle in .36 cal. Does anyone have a resource for the proper bullet for this rifle., or at least one that may work so I can shoot it a bit? There is a lot...