Yes you can have one made...several shops can add a gc to an existing mold...but...unless you are pushing the bullet really fast...it isn't necessary and can be a pita. I had one done for a 45 acp...
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Yes you can have one made...several shops can add a gc to an existing mold...but...unless you are pushing the bullet really fast...it isn't necessary and can be a pita. I had one done for a 45 acp...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I finally got around to shooting this week. Slapped on a simmons 1.5 x 4 scope & secured it. Loaded 80 grains of BH 209 (It really is as clean as they say...3 patches & done...though it is hard to...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I got a wild hair & ordered the CVA Optimal Pistol...50 cal black powder...looks similiar to Thompson Contender...(they are legal for deer here). Rated to handle 100 grains of black powder with 209...
I have the new Lipsey's SS flattop convertable....shoots great & Ruger fixed all throat issues.... Hard to get my self to shoot the acp when the 45 colt is some much fun!!!
Forum: Rimfire Area
I bought one Friday...fed it a bunch of Winchester bulk & it ate it up.... Best little light gun I've shot....even my wife loves it...one grip to fit her hand & one to fit mine. Really like the...
I have the same gun in 5 1/2" and have that group buy mold...you need it in .452. I have it in hollow point...shoots great out of that gun. There may have been extras made in the group buy or...
Forum: Leverguns
Had an original Marlin 39A (was stolen)...great balance...good shooter. Have a Henry (for kids)...nice for $$$...not best out there. Have used Browning BL-22 for $325...my favorite...I LOVE the...
VA...shooting same bullet with 10 of Unique...Using this saturday too...max distance for me is more like 35 yards...beyond that I'll have a single shot 38-55 with Lyman peep sights...just sitting in...
tek4260... You're correct...can't use Ruger Only loads...CAN use Plus P loads as Pierce describes in his article...those will be just fine for what I want to do. Mine is the midsized ss with micro...
I finally bought a Ruger 45 colt in the flattop stainless... 5 1/2 barrel...shot it Sunday with handloads & loved it. Loaded a 255 grain Lee (only mold I have so far) with 10 grains of Unique for...
I'm glad you guys brought up this discussion...I have been a bowhunter for 35 years and would've shot my 45 colt just like my bow if not for this post...because of the conversations & a review of the...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Anybody know where I can find the 45 LC barrel for the H&R 1871 "Buffalo Classic"...or whatever it is called in the 45 lc configuration. Have it in 45/70 & 38/55...thought the little 45 would fun...
Forum: Leverguns
1+ on XS...have on winnie 94AE in .357...Looove those sights.
Forum: Leverguns
I have the same sights on a Winnie 94 .357...these old eyes love them...really nice front white blade. Super solid. 1+ on these!
Forum: Leverguns
Will be at a gov't auction tomorrow... I know the people putting it on... There will be a Marlin 1894 45 LC Cowboy Comp. on the auction block. My friend indicated it was primo (as are a bunch of...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
You might try dixie gun works (google for website)...have quite a few....they are a little pricey then I remember...have a Thompson Cherokee .32 and .45 barrel that I built from a kit...was pretty...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Can someone tell me if the LC45 is drilled & tapped for sights other than the current sights? Another set of holes where you might add a receiver sight? Thanks, Scott
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I have both the 45/70 and 38/55....Have shot deer with both (under 100 lb Oklahoma deer...little)....the 38/55 killed it just fine...the 45/70 at 20 yards messed it up more than I had imagined! I...
Just need a little advice from those who know... I need a better priming method...have been using a RCBS hand priming tool and it works fine...but there has got to be a better, faster, easier on the...
Markbo...how much work was it to add the sights...have the same gun & due to age...can't see factory "cowboy" sights....Any help would be appreciated!
Just recieved my 452 200r gc mold from Accurate Molds (really nice job).... anyone have any data for reloading this bullet for a 460 Rowland or experience with it...can't find any data.... Will be...
I am using the Lyman "devastor" hollow point mold...readily available (Midway USA has them). With my watercooled wheel weights & GC they weigh in at 270 grains and have a huge hollow point. 20.2 of...
I had assumed that IllinoisCH had also sized them to .452 as he stated above when referring to the 45 BD bullets...fired from same gun as 45 BD's that he said shot great. Would assume that leading...
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 |