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DO NOT SHOOT 375 Win ammo in a vintage or repro 38-55 gun! Having said that, if you have a modern Marlin or Winchester in 375 Win, you can safely reload and shoot the short case 38-55 with great...

Thanks Ken, that's sounds like what I need. Going there right now.

Thanks to Pressman and dsh1106. Sorry to you others for the confusion...I was referring to the Lyman Ideal 45 lube sizer. Information is much appreciated.

I tried a search....nothing. Do any of you have a copy or .pdf of Lyman 45 manual? 'Preciate if you would send me a copy.

So, jimb16, to be clear, you're talking about the chamber /throat dimensions...that's what I'm interested in, not bore. Thanks

Thanks Tazman, I sent a request to Lyman just in case. I really need to know where that heat element is in the plate. Haven't heard back from them yet.

I've cleaned it up and I got a heater plate. Anyone here ever mounted a Lyman 45 to the Lyman universal heater plate? I don't want to drill into the heater element. Anyone have a 'template' that...

Sagebrush7, you still make GC's? I'm in central AL, near Lake Martin. I'd like to try a few of these if they are softer than traditional jacket material. If they are just a bit harder than 'pure'...

I'm about to order some more .45 gc's. Gator checks have a better price point than Hornady but are advertised as 'gilding metal copper'. Gilding metal has a fair amount of tin in it and is 'hard'...

Mike69 454 seems a bit 'big' for 45 Colt chamber but...if it works and it's not difficult to close the action...hey! And MyFlatline, to differ is OK. Wouldn't it be boring if we all agreed? ...

Hunting loads to me means, heavy-for-bore bullet at the highest REASONABLE velocity with REASONABLE accuracy within 100 yds. Ideally, I'd like to use the same bullet I cast for my Ruger Bisley 45. ...

Thanks MyFlatline. All information is helpful. I plan on loading hunting loads primarily... at least right now. Did you ever do a chamber cast? Got throat dimensions? I plan on using IMR 4227 but...

I did a cursory search but didn't find much. Any you guys who own Henrys do a cast of your chamber? I was hoping someone with a 45 carbine might share their numbers with me so I don't have to buy...

Do you think there will be a problem trying to paper patch a minne style...with lube grooves? I see most of these bullets folks are patchin' are 'slicks'. Well, I'm gonna try it see how it works. ...

Thanks Don.

Pure lead is what I've always used in charcoal burners. My understanding is that 'bore' is that measurement between the lands...cause that is where the barrel maker 'bored' the hole through the...

Thanks for all the replies. Great info. I guess I should have made it clear from the onset, that I am primarily interested in patching a bullet for a .58 muzzle loader. It's a TC, not a Civil War...

So, I'm a member and I've been watchin this about paper patchin. I want to try it. So, there's gotta be room between the bullet and the barrel for the paper, right? I know you can make up the...

Most everybody on this sight reloads, right? We know that for best accuracy, the bullet should fit the throat, right? I would like to know what you guys are finding is the nominal /average chamber...

I too have emailed Mr. Pilant at Starline and was told the same thing, "We hope to add some new calibers and 375 Winchester is near the top of the list. R&D and tooling is considerable and it would...

Thanks for everyone's input. I do have a hot plate nearby, it is the coil element type. I may use some firebrick and build an 'oven' around it to heat soak the mould before I start next time. ...

Finally got around to my first session with my 350-460 NOE. I had prepped by degreasing and going thru a heat /cool cycle twice. Used a stiff tooth brush to brush with the vent lines. A little Bull...

I am trying to load some 350gr .460's for my 45-70 GG. I have Lyman dies (30yr old). The bullet will not pass into the seater stem area. The dummy round will not enter into the neck /roll crimp area...

Thanks for those replies. I did make the purchase. I got 16lbs @ $15 / lb !!!

Got a chance to buy 16lbs of H2400 at a goood price, but is it the best choice for heavy 45 colt loads?
I'm setting up for 300+ cast and have some H110 on hand. Is 2400 dirty, temp sensitive... ...