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I've used Hornady gas checks and they work fine for 30-30 loads.

I've shot Black Powder Cartridge Silhouette for many years, and have always used the Belding & Mull powder measure. I have found it to be very accurate when metering powder. I recently purchased a...

The Lyman reloading manuals are an excellent source for 45-70 loads and specifically list loads for the trapdoors. I agree with the other posters that you should shoot the rifle and enjoy it. You...

You can often buy a used Lyman M die at a gun show for $5.00. I buy a 3 foot length of the appropriate thread size and turn it down in a lathe to make various size compression dies.

I have also formed hundreds of 40-65 cases. I prefer to use new Winchester 45-70 cases and size them in a special 40-65 form die. The Shiloh and Winchester 40-65 chambers are not the same. The key...

Yes, follow the instructions for turning in the seating die until the desired crimp is obtained.

Buy a tube of VO5 Conditioning Hairdressing at WalMart and you'll be set for years. Add some lanolin if your in a very hot climate.

A Savage 110 bolt action rifle. To date, I have changed calibers three times. Savage prefit barrels are easy to change and often available at reasonable prices or can be purchased from custom...

I have received the best results in several different caliber rifles from 38-50 to 50-70 by using 20-1. It is much easier to duplicate mixtures when dealing with only two components--pure lead and...

I've used a few different ones over the years and now use the Forster model. It does not dig into the jacketed or cast bullets as others have. Look for a used one with additional collets included.

You might want to just consider buying 50-100 once fired 30-06 brass cases from a number of websites or at gun shows.
The prices can be really a bargain. It will save the need to form and then fire...

My intent is to go with a traditional paper patch bullet for use in a black powder cartridge silhouette rifle. Thanks again montana_charlie for the additional information.

Again, thanks to all of you who have responded to my question. montana_charlie I appreciate your reference, as the molds I have all have the old pin style and not the newer one. I didn't even know...

The article below uses a "D-bit or reamer" to cut the paper patch bullet. Grade 8 bolts are ground down to the profile of the bullet. I have a lathe and chucking reamers which could cut the body...

Has anyone tried to remove a Lee bullet mold from their handles for the purpose of setting it up in a lathe for reboring to a paper patch bullet? I know there are some excellent discussions of doing...

Thank you to all who have responded to my question. Lots of great ideas and information. I have the Fiskars paper cutter and will incorporate it along with the other procedures mentioned here. ...

Thanks for the reply. Buffalo Arms is out of the 40 caliber and no idea when they will be back in stock.

I've been unable to find a 40 caliber paper patching template like the 45 caliber Tom Ballard that I have.
Does anyone have the dimensions of a 40 template or know who makes them. Thanks.

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Was that a black powder load or smokeless? Also, what kind of sights are on your rifle. Thanks.

If you look at the results of the Black Powder Cartridge Silhouette, Creedmoor and Midrange results from Raton, you will notice that Paul Jones, and Brooks moulds are at the top of the list. In...

Are you referring to stopping black bears or grizzly? I think I would want a bullet with a wide flat meplate, heavy weight for caliber, and standard linotype with a
Bh of 22.

What type of alloy would be preferred for the 357 Magnum in a rifle for deer, shooting a 158gr. load? I would assume straight linotype would give the best penetration and an exit hole at reasonable...

I use the Lee turret press exclusively for handgun calibers and simply change the
turret head for different calibers. Dies stay adjusted in the separate turrets. I particularly like the Lee Auto...

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