Hi everybody.
I'm looking for a starting point for loading my 45-70 Taylor's Sharps with 32" barrel.
In the past I've used the Lyman 535gn bullet with good success, but my mold was destroyed in our shop fire and the only one I have on hand that looks useable is the Lyman 457193BV.
I cast a bunch out of mostly pure lead, with just a little Mono-type added for the tin, They dropped at .458" and 408gn
Will the 457193BV hold enough lube for black powder? Or is is more of a smokeless bullet?
Seated to just engage the lands is 2.710"
I have new Win cases, and a wide range of primers.
For powder, I have on hand some Goex FFg, and Swiss 3 F (no 2). I thought I had some 1 1/2F Swiss, but can't find it.
I have a 24" drop tube
RCBS dies
Do I just need to drop enough powder to get 1/8" compression, seat a bullet and go with that?
Also, I've heard to go with regular pistol primers for a more gentle ignition, and also Fed 215s to get a cleaner burn...
I'm on a quest for a new lube to replace our BPCR Supreme. I only have enough was left to make maybe 15#, then that Navy surplus beeswax will be no more unless someone has some sitting on a shelf that they would part with, hint hint...
Anyway, our BP-01 is a great BP lube, but it has some Alox in it. Some shooters won't try it because of the Alox, so I'm starting on a new Alox free BP Lube.
I'd appreciate any thoughts or suggestions.