Maybe this isn't feasible but will ask anyway. I'm all set with what I need to load BP 45/70 and have been on the lookout for a single shot - not in a rush at this point but I still keep it in the back of my mind - one will show up eventually. Anyway . . . . I have the Lee 405 grain HB mold and will be casting some up in a few weeks to take back to AZ with me this winter where my loading stuff is at for the 45/70. As I was looking and searching for some things today, I ran across the Lee 456-220-1R mold that they made for use in the Ruger Old Army and I was just wondering if anyone has used this out of a 45/70 for a lighter weight boolit - and if so, is it worth trying?
I'm not wanting to put a bunch into a rifle as I'm primarily just wanting to plink and kill cans - have always liked the history of the 45/70 cartridge though so we'll see. I may just get a Henry single shot so I can play with both BP and lighter smokeless loads - not looking to get fancy or shoot at long ranges - I'm old and past all of that. I'm not sure what the bore size is on the Henry, but saw the above boolit today and just got to wondering. If it's a no-go - any suggestions for a lighter weight boolit mold to keep an eye out for?
Thanks.