r/castboolits

Out of a 3 inch barrel

First cast 45-70 from range scrap -Update

I got around to powder coating fifty of these. I used the Eastwood lime green, not because I’m a fan of the colour, but because that’s what was available.

The powder coating took pretty well and it survived the hammer test. I ran them through the lee sizing die and loaded ten of them to try out later this weekend. I’m interested to see how they stack up for accuracy.

I’m using my standard 36.5gr of IMR 4198 to keep it consistent with the hardcast I hunted with last year.

I don't load shotshells

I got both bags for $40

Mods, I'm NOT attempting to sell anything over this subreddit!

Well, first casting ever actually. It took awhile to get the temps right and a bit longer to hit the holes. I have a lot of respect for those of you who can do more than a double mould.

The first few were pretty wrinkled, but once I got the pace and temperature right, there were more keepers than not.

Rifle is a browning 1885 High wall 45-90 34" 1:18" twist. Lube will most likely be a 50/50 crisco beeswax mix.

I've heard those limited serious BPCR 1885s from Browning have long throats and prefer creedmoor bullets, but I won't know without any bullet samples to test jam length.