45-70 size die
- Thread starter Tazzy
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Rickster66
Regular
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- Montreal, Quebec
Congrats on the new SBL. Great rifle and calibre. I picked mine up a few months ago. Most will recommend the larger .459 for the 45-70 without having slugged the barrel first to verify your actual bore size. You should "slug" your barrel then go up .001-002 from that size for your final sized projectiles. Powder coating would not affect the size decision.
I have tried .457 and .459 in my gbl and both shoot the same. My barrel slugged at .4565
Only place i know that sells .459 push through size die is Track Of The Wolf.
Only place i know that sells .459 push through size die is Track Of The Wolf.
Accuracy was inch at 50 yards for me, but i did give some to a fellow cgn to try and he shot 1/2 inch at 50 yards with different powder.
Bullet used was Lee 457-405f (mold drops them at .458 + powdercoat its about .461) sized to .459
Track of the worlf only charged $16 shipping ( 2 dies) which is very good coming from the US.
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I'm having a hard time finding one. Even Amazon is sold out.
It is easy to do i agree, but in this case not finding one locally means getting it shipped. The .457 and .459 will cost the same.
Track of the wolf also sell .460 now.
You cast, powder coat then size.
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1. Shoot lead bullets at higher velocity and avoid leading.
2. Cleaner shooting, less smoke than lube.
3. Cleaner barrel.
4. You dont need to worry how hard or soft the lead bullet is.
5. Looks nicer than plane old lead.
2. Cleaner shooting, less smoke than lube.
3. Cleaner barrel.
4. You dont need to worry how hard or soft the lead bullet is.
5. Looks nicer than plane old lead.
Backordered.
That sounds good. The Cabelas at home doesn't have any.
