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Realizing this is an older post, I can’t help but post my first attempt ay casting the MP-452-200. I doped 297 bullets in approx. 90 minutes while using a comfortable and relaxing cadence. My PID was...

I have had a Marlin 1895cb for 5-6 years. It is the “dreaded” Remlin. Despite all the internet criticism, it is a fine rifle. Fit and finish is very good. Runs beautifully, and, with its 26”...

An man I know just went through these procedures 8 months ago at age 78. Went in for a carotid clean up when the blockages were discovered. Recuperation takes time and effort. 4 months after initial...

Joined in Prayers for a child. What a wonderful way to start the day. Happy to hear she is recovering due to our Lords help. We are all His children,

I ordered a Nextgen set from Brownells, should be here by the 19th. I will give them a try. My current RCBS dies work well in MY S&W and Ruger RedHawks and another Blackhawk. My issue is my F/A 83,...

Dave, have you perhaps noticed that many cartridge case manufacturers, and virtually all loading manuals recommend sizing new brass? Even Lapua and Starline, 2 of the best manufactures, state that...

I have read Brian Pearce explain several times why he prefers the dual ring carbide sizing die to fully size large cases such as .45 Colt and .454 Casull. My Freedom Arms 83 cylinders in 45 Colt and...

Rotometals Superhard is a gift to bullet casters. It can be alloyed with COWW or STOWW to male alloys from BHN 10 to 20 and up. The L.A.S.C. Website Carrie’s articles by Fryxell and Riddel,on tyhis...

I cast approx. 250 or so M-P Mold 45-270SAA bullets with Lyman #2 alloy. Switched over to Lyman .44 SW 429244g/c and dropped another 200 with the same alloy. Opened my newly arrived M-P Molds 476-400...

Great post, appreciate it. I love finding new molds for the .44. This one is really interesting.

Received my first PID from Hatch this weekend. Waited until todays warm 38 degrees to go out in the garage and set up the auto tune. Hatch’s instruction are to the point and easy to follow. It took...

Depends entirely on the powder. I load up to 20 calibers with approx 22 different powders. They all vary. Some are superb in my Redding BR3, some are superb in my RCBS Chargemaster. I run both...

TAZMAN, I cast only handgun bullets so far, from .357 up to .475. I water quench virtually all of my casts. I think I am correct in saying the hardening from quenching has more to do with antimony...

I copied the entire book off the LASC site and printed it at home. Put it in a 3 ring binder. It is approx 187 pages, if I recall. I have also done the same with most of Mr Fryxell’s other casting...

I normally allow 48 to 72 hours for hardening before sizing and lubing. I will normally size and lube sound 200, and put the remainder in a jar properly labeled, until I need them. Curious about the...

I bought a Starrett dial caliper 10n years ago simply because it was less cost than the Miutoyo. It has been flawless. I’m sure you will never regret your decision with either one. Dial calipers...

Wonderful news. I read last year of a new primer manufacturer building in Texas to open in mid-late 2023. I can’t find further information.

I’ve read every Catton book. Considering the fact that he had to collect his data LONG before computers and the internet were even thought of, it was a stellar achievement.

I use the empty kitty litter rectangular empty pails with lids to store ingots. About 40# per pail. Mark the front of each pail with the particular alloy. The stack 3-4 high and take up very little...

I’ve been lurking about 2 years. Began reading everything I could find about casting. Lyman Cast handbook was a good start, you tube videos, especially Fortune Cookie 45, and a few others were...

Man, what I would give for a Ben Forkin revolver.

I have ordered 3 brass molds from M-P. The longest wait time was 4 days from ordering to my mailbox. From his business in Slovenia! I am very impressed! P.S.The molds are perfect and cast beautifully.

I attempted the same. Never received it. Later, I found one on EBay.

I believe, generally speaking, that you will have a greater spread of deviation, between Magnum and std. primers velocity in your loads. I suspect it won’t be much unless are a benchrest or target...

I have the heavy tin cloth coat. They are waterproof if you wax them yearly. Tough as hell, but hardly worth the cost. Plain old Carharts do just about as well at 1/3rd the price.