If you’re using a Ruger Blackhawk you can hot rod them quite a bit! Since you don’t state what gun you’re using I wouldn’t use more than 8.5 grains of Unique with any projectile!
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Type: Posts; User: Bakebfr480
Forum: Cast Boolits
If you’re using a Ruger Blackhawk you can hot rod them quite a bit! Since you don’t state what gun you’re using I wouldn’t use more than 8.5 grains of Unique with any projectile!
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
In the 3rd photo the top weight with the clip is zinc.
I’d go with BP and the heaviest bullet you have. I load 70 grains of Swiss 1 1/2 with a Hoch 550 grain Creedmoor bullet in my 4 Sharps rifles. Excellent accuracy at all ranges to 1000 yards.
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Disassemble it and run a cleaning patch saturated with alcohol through it.
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I have 3 Pedersoli 1874’s in various configurations…….also a C. Sharps and 2 Shilohs. I shoot the C. Sharps the most but the Pedersolis can keep up with the 2 MT made ones as far as accuracy goes....
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
It seems that today anyone who can assemble an AR calls himself a gunsmith……..NOT. I used to work in a gun shop who had a very well known Rifle builder/gunsmith. In fact he trained most of the people...
Forum: Our Town
I’ve always wanted to participate but I just can’t bring myself to dress like that!
Forum: Leverguns
One of my favorite lightweight bullets in my 45/70’s.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
3 Lyman 55’s, 2 RCBS Uniflows and an Ohaus Duo-measure!
Forum: Reloading Equipment
How much did it cost you………it looks good!
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Are you going to clean them before you lubricate them?
8.5 grains of Unique with Elmer’s 454424 works great in my 25-5’s.
Forum: Our Town
Just wondering how many people here are members of the Cast Bullet Association? I’ve been a member for over 15 years and I really enjoy Fouling Shot magazine!
Forum: Factory Rifles
3 days ago I acquired a Uberti 1878 Remington clone in 45 Colt!
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Does yours have the 6.5 Carcano sleeve installed?
Forum: Reloading Equipment
IMHO I think Stars are woefully overrated, not to mention overpriced!
| 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 |