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Thanks all. I’m loading these for a Marlin 336 microgroove. I ended up seating deeper. I tried loaded the dummy test round and it was very difficult to close the action. It also left the start of...

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Just loading my first batch of 170 gr powder coated bullets for my 30-30. I have the die adjusted so it’s currently seating at 2.545, spec is 2.55 so it’s a RCH under OAL spec. But,...

Not talking about lead balls, I'm using the Lee REAL bullet mold for a conical bullet that is supposed to cut the rifling when loaded. When I shoot round ball I use a patch so that's not the...

As the title asks, has anyone ever tried powder coating muzzleloader bullets, particularly Lee REAL bullets?

Does it work?

1972 Lee Loader for .357 magnum. Currently running a Lee Classic Turret press for .45GAP, 9mm, .38/.357, 30-30 and .308.

The only thing I didn't like was the price was what I consider outrageous - $19 for a sleeve of 100 so that works out to $190 for a brick. I'll start using a flintlock or recycle my spent primers...

I reloaded some 30-30 with 100gr plinker bullets and used regular large pistol primers. They all fired with absolutely no problem.

Now here's the next question. I stopped at my LGS and all they...

Thanks all, I appreciate your input. I’ll start at the minimum load and see how it goes.

I've done all my homework. I've read all the threads I could find here about casting for my Marlin 336 .30-.30. I just placed my order with Arsenal Molds for their .311, 170gr Ranch Dog clone. I...

Thanks all for your input. I still have a lot to learn!

OK, just tried something. The second half of the batch I cast today was in the oven when I wrote the original post. I put them back in at 400 for 20 minutes along with some of the ones that had the...

I just cast a couple hundred 158g SWC. I water quenched them and when finished dried them all. I saw an Elvis Ammo video about using 250 degrees to bake the powder coat instead of 400. It made...

I just started my foray into casting and powder coating my bullets. My .38 cal 158g SWC came out really well. I have an Arsenal mold - highly recommend them, very well built. I used Eastwood Ford...

Thanks for all the replies, I definitely came to the right place to ask questions!

To answer a couple of your questions, I've been reloading for about 45 years. Right now I reload 9mm, .38/.357...

Question for the collective. I don't cast my own bullets, haven't had a need to as I can usually find what I'm looking for. But, who knows what the future holds. I realize trying to buy the...