Hey Gang.
I just picked up a Lyman 420 grain mould for my .45/70.
After my casting and lubing/sizing at .458 dia, I shoved a couple of bullets through my .451 sizer. They came out really nice. I then made up a few dummy loads to see if they would fit in the .45 Colt cases. They bulged a bit about half way down, where the case wall starts to thicken, but still chambered fine in my Blackhawk.
Has anyone ever tried a load with a bullet this heavy?
Should I even bother?
I'm using Starline brass and was thinking of using H-110 powder.
Any suggestions from the super-experienced would be great.
Thanks a bunch.
I just picked up a Lyman 420 grain mould for my .45/70.
After my casting and lubing/sizing at .458 dia, I shoved a couple of bullets through my .451 sizer. They came out really nice. I then made up a few dummy loads to see if they would fit in the .45 Colt cases. They bulged a bit about half way down, where the case wall starts to thicken, but still chambered fine in my Blackhawk.
Has anyone ever tried a load with a bullet this heavy?
Should I even bother?
I'm using Starline brass and was thinking of using H-110 powder.
Any suggestions from the super-experienced would be great.
Thanks a bunch.
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