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Just got an 16.25" 480 Ruger TC Encore barrel. So far I have just shot factory Hornady ammo. Looking to do some loading for it. Just wondering if anyone has loaded heavy bullets for it, 400 grains? Anyone loading cast bullets for it, what weight? What is your go to powder?
I have a 20” lever action rifle in 480 Ruger. I load 400gr hornady XTP, and 410gr wfn cast performance gas checked hard cast lead bullets. Lil’ Gun has been the best powder for both out of my rifle.Quote:
Originally Posted by muforester
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480 lever gun, where did you find that? I would love to have one. Do you know what twist your barrel is?
No idea what twist it is. It is a puma92, they got bought by Rossi, and now don’t offer the 454 or 480 anymore. I’m sure there are some used or old stock floating around.Quote:
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Where did you find the 410 grain cast bullets?
Cast Performance makes them. I used to buy them at Cabelas, but I don’t think they carry them anymore. Midway has them tho. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...113c23e1da.pngQuote:
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Might want to check with Missouri Bullet Company. They have a ton of stuff. Just checked GB, they only have a 454 Casull and a 45LC version of that lever action. A 480 Ruger one would be sweet. :)
MO bullet company has some 340 grain bullets, but no 400 or 410. Right now I am shooting Hornady factory ammo. I have some 325 grain speer bullets I am going to load.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ledslnger
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You could try calling MBC. My buddy just placed a custom order with them. He asked me if I needed something so I had him grab me some generic stuff. He is having some stuff sized to his spec for an old SAA. They might have a mold for it but haven't ran anything for a while.
I ordered some of these last night from Midway.Attachment 437
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Very nice. Those should be great. Keep us posted with your results.
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Will do. I have shot a lot of Hunters Supply bullets. They shoot good and I have never had a leading problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffreyDeGraff
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I’ve never shot any, but have heard excellent reviews of them.
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Midway gouged me on some stuff; well they tried. Cancelled my order then raised the price $20 after they said they didn’t have an idea when it would come back into inventory. Don’t like that stuff do I took my business elsewhere.
That's unfortunate. I have had a few other folks tell me they have had problems with them too. So far they have treated right so I will stick with them for now. I had some problems with Natchez a few years ago. I didnt order from them for a few years. Tried them again a while back and they have really improved their customer service.Quote:
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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...608de29c78.jpg 385gr hollow point
That’s quite beautiful. Who makes that?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ronlavigne
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I was wondering the same thing. Where did you find those?Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffreyDeGraff
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I cast them. MP mold.Quote:
Originally Posted by muforester
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Natchez and Cheaperthandirtbags both gouged a ton of people during the rimfire ammo shortage. I haven't dealt with either of them since that time. They can go rot.Quote:
Originally Posted by muforester