Yes that was measured from a cast of the chamber. i did it twice just to make sure i did it right the first time.
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Forum: Cast Boolits
Yes that was measured from a cast of the chamber. i did it twice just to make sure i did it right the first time.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Im looking at the NOE website right now. will probably order one here in a few min. will probably get both bushing .459 ad .460 to see which one my rifle likes better
Forum: Cast Boolits
I have the NOE die 460-396-RF-AE2-2. it works great. My 45-70 has a .4595 chamber, and with the Alloy im using the mold drops between .459 and .460. if i was just going to lube and load that would be...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Thanks to Misery-Whip sending me some to try, and taking the time to try and see what works in my Henry. if i keep the flat top bullits COAL under 1.6. and it didnt matter if it was 300 gr or 255gr...
Forum: Cast Boolits
i want to thank everyone for there advice and knowledge. i ordered the LEE 255 and the 300 gr molds. I will try them both and see what works best in my rifle. then i will probably upgrade to a better...
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you are correct the HSM is 325gr. i was looking at the wrong box when i saw the 400gr. and they are just a little bit too long to cycle in my Henry. im just waiting for my molds to show up now. i got...
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i have a 45-70 also that i will be casting for. but wanted to start with the 45 colt first to get the hang of things. the 400 gr are loaded over the counter bear loads i believe HSM brand.
if the...
Forum: Cast Boolits
im not stuck on the 300gr.. im more interested in what will work flawlessly in my rifle. i had 5 hogs just standing there laughing at me trying to get a round chambered in my rifle... but my never...
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thats the problem im having with the 400gr bear loads. they hang up....
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Good evening everyone. be gentle im a virgin when it comes to casting. I have been reloading for 30 years. just never cast my own. The first I want to cast for is 45 Colt. I have the Henry Bigboy X,...
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 |