whughett
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I am in the process of obtaining another ROA. Have a conversion cylinder so think I am going to set this up as cardridge only.
Questions on loading BP cartridges. I shoot 45c so have a large quanity of brass. Will earmark a hundred or so BP only. So what do I do? Stuff as much powder in as the case will hold, no air space between shot and powder. Expect the same rules apply here as in C&B.
Have .454 RB, .454 R.E.A.L (200grns) and .454 Conicial. Also .452 styles and weights for center fire 45s. Can lube the bullets of course but how about the RB's. Lubed Wads between powder and shot for short term. ? Standard LP primers? LR primers? Have both. Crimping ?
When I obtained my first ROA, (stainless) 20 years ago it came with a blued conversion cylinder and a handful of 45C loaded with RB. Friend said they were "Gallery" loads. Shot them off, years ago put the brass aside and a few years later found the brass was pretty well history. So how abouth cleaning the brass between loads? Dry tumble with corn cob or walnut media is my normal procedure. I like shiny brass, but can get beyond that.
Have a progressive as well as single stage equipment and won't be loading more than a hundred at a time. Watched a procedure on YOU TUBE with a long drop tube for the powder, is that necessary ?
Sorry about the length of this , but lots of questions.
Questions on loading BP cartridges. I shoot 45c so have a large quanity of brass. Will earmark a hundred or so BP only. So what do I do? Stuff as much powder in as the case will hold, no air space between shot and powder. Expect the same rules apply here as in C&B.
Have .454 RB, .454 R.E.A.L (200grns) and .454 Conicial. Also .452 styles and weights for center fire 45s. Can lube the bullets of course but how about the RB's. Lubed Wads between powder and shot for short term. ? Standard LP primers? LR primers? Have both. Crimping ?
When I obtained my first ROA, (stainless) 20 years ago it came with a blued conversion cylinder and a handful of 45C loaded with RB. Friend said they were "Gallery" loads. Shot them off, years ago put the brass aside and a few years later found the brass was pretty well history. So how abouth cleaning the brass between loads? Dry tumble with corn cob or walnut media is my normal procedure. I like shiny brass, but can get beyond that.
Have a progressive as well as single stage equipment and won't be loading more than a hundred at a time. Watched a procedure on YOU TUBE with a long drop tube for the powder, is that necessary ?
Sorry about the length of this , but lots of questions.