I'm a new member to the forum and I have been casting handgun bullets for decades. I have zero XP with casting for rifles.
Is there a preference for bullet nose shape and diameter in relation to the throat?
I will be loading for an '86 in 45-70. I've read that I should be shooting a gas check bullet, but there is something that really irks me about doubling the bullet cost by adding a gas check. Seems the alternatives are plain base or paper patch. Thinking 350-375 gr bullet.
Any tips or advice would be much appreciated.