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You can load them backwards, but you don't need to if you're loading "midrange" (target-velocity) loads or for defense/protection. They don't have to expand because they're already full-caliber and...

Jim: I'm new here and back to casting (after three decades or so).

I hope you don't mind a somewhat unrelated question: Where did that sprue cutter lever come from??? I NEED A COUPLE OF THOSE...

No slam, no harm meant.

a) You can't use moon clips (1/3, 1/2 or full) in the Ruger. Only in guns designed for them. Check out the gap on the back of a 1917 Colt or Smith, or a 1955(?) Target/25-2...

Okay, I've searched but can't seem to find this.

Everyone says 'the boolit should be sized to your revolver's cylinder throats.'

Okay, I give.

Does that mean it barely slides through the...

The throats on those breech-seat rifles are usually specially cut to seat special tapered bullets with many "rings" that look sort of like Lee tumble-lube bullets. Each ring from the nose down...

How does one use Bullplate on the plunger? Where does one put it? Just paint it on? Let dry? Etc?

If you DON'T have a .38, the acquisition pretty much requires you get one. I was at a gun show and saw old RCBS custom dies in .17 Mach IV for $10. Had to buy them. Then had to buy a .17 Mach IV...

The plugged holes aren't leaking and that's not what I'm asking. Guess I don't write so good. I think the last two posters might have it right; too much heat making the lube too soft and, therefore,...

Sorry, I left that part out. Yes, the double holes are filled with shot. I have the punch adjusted well, so that the lube is centered in and flowing only into the lube groove. I moved it up and down...

I'm still getting the hang of my Star, and would like to ask a couple of things from you veterans. Basically, I'm getting both too much lube and not enough, both at the same time.

I use a little...

I have an elevated level. They thought it was because I shoot a lot of Bullseye, inhaling smoke. It might add to it, but it might have something to do with casting musket balls in my basement without...

Gang:

I just tried Red Dot in the .45 Colt for the first time and I need to know if you guys actually chrono-ed your loads. 6.0-gr. gave me 707 fps avg., and 6.5 gave me 756 fps avg., each of 12...

Hey, just found this thread;

I inherited a PILE of ancient primers, so thanks for the 'splainin'.

One I haven't seen mentioned is a "shotshell" primer that looks like a rifle primer. Are these...

Okay. Two more questions;

1) I saw on some of the galleries two different kinds of HP pin systems; one that is remeniscent of Lymans, where the pin is removable and has a wood knob on it, the...

I'm in, and whole hog. I'll get funds in the mail tomorrow for a 5-holer.

Best,

96wa6

Question, though. I've always liked two holes in my game, one entry and one exit. What's the thought...

Aha! Groove diameter! Uhm, ideally, what should it be? Like .001" under cyl. throats?

96wa6

Hi, gang. Lurker here.

I have a question about sizing cast slugs for .45 Colt. I have 3: a Ruger Bisley 5-1/2", a Smith Mountain Revolver, and a Smith 25-7.

The Ruger has throats from .450 to...

Hey, a subject I know something about! Newby here. Bullseye shooting is my main sport. I was coached by a gunsmith who was once Chief Pistolsmith of the Army Marksmanship Unit for 13 years. I learned...