Thanks for the responses. My cylinder throats allow a +.358 gauge to enter, so they are at least .3583 in diameter. A -.359 gauge won't pass through, so they are .3588 maximum in diameter. They all...
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Forum: Cast Boolits
Thanks for the responses. My cylinder throats allow a +.358 gauge to enter, so they are at least .3583 in diameter. A -.359 gauge won't pass through, so they are .3588 maximum in diameter. They all...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Hello, I ordered some lead bullets from Matt's Bullets for my GP100. I've measured my cylinder throats to somewhere between .358 and .359 with pin gauges. However, I messed up my order and received...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Sir, you have a fine powder measure. If you look on the bottom of the measuring cylinder you’ll find the measurements for black powder. I believe they are in drams. I’ve had better luck measuring...
Whenever I first read about this cartridge I thought that someone re-invented the 35/30-30. But now what enters my mind is, "It'd be fun to play with cast boolits in that cartridge." I've been...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Hello from Central TN. It looks like you have found a combination that works.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I have had a Boss since the late 1990's. It has done anything I needed it to do. I've loaded both .375 H&H and .45-70 cases on it. Mine is mounted on a piece of hardwood and I clamp it in different...
Forum: Cast Boolits
A couple of you folks use the term "Cold Pot." what exactly is that? Thanks.
Forum: Factory Rifles
Considering that it's a small ring action built during the Great War I'd be careful and not load it with maximum loads. I'd also be proud to own it.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Well, the title says it all. I want a rifle to launch .45 caliber cast boolits down range. The Marlin lever guns have gotten so expensive, I'm considering a .458 x 2 and using one of my Mauser...
Forum: Casting Equipment
Gary, I have one with a homemade lube in it. Wanted to clean it out so I know what I'm sending down my barrel.
Forum: Casting Equipment
Onty, I bought a used one about a year ago because it was the only thing available at the time. The dies and top punches are more expensive than the Lyman/RCBS offerings but cheaper than the Star. I...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I don't have a pot big enough to submerge my Saeco lube sizer so I can clean out the old lube. It's always been a struggle, especially if the lube has hardened. I've tried a heat gun, a propane...
Forum: Completed Deals
Hello, PM inbound on the RCBS and Lyman moulds.
Forum: Our Town
I will buy something used if it has been taken care of. Used not abused. I've found out the hard way that if I buy the latter, by the time I've bought the parts to fix it, I have more money in it...
Forum: Boolit Lube !
Hello, I'm a newbie luber. I've been using White Label 2500+ in my Saeco with no issues other than the bullets tend to stick a bit when I store them. So far I'm only casting low velocity handgun...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I’m looking at Lyman 450 lubesizers. I’ve found them painted both Orange and Gray. I assume the gray ones are older, but maybe not. Are there any things to be aware of when buying a used 450? Are old...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I finally got a chance to cast using my new MP aluminum mould and ended with wrinkled bullets. I've tried different lead temperatures, heated the mould, cooled the mould, cleaned it twice with brake...
Forum: Cast Boolits
As wmitty posted above, this is the type of info we used to be able to glean from shooting magazines. Larry, thanks for sharing it, we are lucky to have your knowledge on this forum. Keep up the good...
Forum: Cast Boolits
unique, the Lyman 55 was introduced in 1947. It was a modernized version of the old Ideal Number 5 made from 1903 to 1947. I believe the main difference is the number 5 had a hopper cast integrally...
Forum: Cast Boolits
The Bullseye granules are fine enough that I believe you could use any measure with good luck. I have two Redding measures, a Hornady/ Pacific pistol measure with the brass inserts, an RCBS Little...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I just received my first aluminum mould, an MP and can't wait to start melting some lead. Is there any mould prep or seasoning I should do before I begin. I have a brass NOE and have performed the...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I've seen folks post about using 2 cycle oil for sprue plate lube. I have some partial containers of synthetic auto oil, 4 cycle obviously, that I'd like to use. Has anyone tried this?
Forum: Cast Boolits
I appreciate the thoughtful responses. I'm just learning about casting although I began reloading in 75 or 76. I have Lyman, Saeco, and RCBS moulds and the SAECO ones seem to be the most...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Today I discovered my Saeco 45 mould required the lead to be hotter and the spout to be pressed into the sprue plate funnel. My Lyman mould wasn't too picky about temps but absolutely required to be...
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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 |
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