Today at the Bench.....

[Harter]

Keep tabs on annual consumption . Stock that going forward times 2-5 when the shelves are full and prices come down .
I use the 1 to try , if it works buy 2 more , when I open the 1st of the 2 I buy 2 more , method . When I get to whatever my target is say 10 for example I buy #11 when I'm using #12 so I have 10 always on hand . It hurts a lot going in but it's sure nice when parts aren't available for going on 2 yr to have enough to hold out for a second term .

[JeffreyDeGraff]

Ive been slow at the bench lately. I’m having a new bench being made, and I’m waiting to get all set up before I do any more loading. I picked up a new Frankford M press, and a new Lee turret press to go along with my 30 year old Rock Chucker. I also got a package today with all my In-Line Fabrication stuff for the new bench. Can’t wait to get back at it.


JTD

[Harter]

No loading but I cast a few . About 7-8# worth which would be a lot but I was chewing it 1600 gr at a time in the big 3 hole NOE version of the 458132 Postell at 535 gr per hole . That's just over 4 pours per pound for those counting , throwing the sprues back . I love the mould but it's a single feed deal in the 45-70 1895 . After the operator error and visible defect cull I had 35/48 from 535.2-534.5 gr with no particular groups to suggest any particular cavity .

I poured some 45-500 FP RCBs single , this one only gulps up 1-1/4 oz every pour .
I ended up with 25/32 after culls and 530.8-531.4 gr it is a single but I must be out of practice or something .

I poured a new to me 454424 round groove HP I've had for about yr for the first time . I think there was a little oil in it maybe . I only got 25/35 For keepers . 245.3-246.8 it's for a 45 Colts and Schofield +p+ revolvers so it only needs to be perfect for 50 yd or so .

Also it's not as much fun to cast singles as it used to be fortunately I don't plan on a steady diet of 245 gr HPs in the pistols or 500 gr RNFPs in the 45-70 so that helps me feel better about it .

[muforester]

Put together my first test loads for my 32-40. I can't wait to try them.

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[JeffreyDeGraff]

Put together my first test loads for my 32-40. I can't wait to try them.

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I hope you get to shoot it this weekend!!!! Dang that’s a beautiful rifle.


JTD

[Flyeralan]

That is one beautiful rifle, do let us know how it shoots.

[muforester]

That is one beautiful rifle, do let us know how it shoots.

The 32-40 shot decent. I tried two different cast bullets and a jacketed bullet. The cast bullets didnt shoot very well but the jacketed bullets shot well. Had a little trouble with brass sticking in the chamber. Finally figured out I hadn't sized the brass down far enough. Next round of testing should go better.

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[Mowgli Terry]

I did get the 700 Mountain Rifle running. The major triumph did come at the bench. I had been using Imperial wax to size the Winchester plated brass. It was very hard to size on the best day. Swapped over to the recent RCBS Lube and the problem went away. I have an abundance of plated cases that are once fired. All the others needed to be trashed. Temporary use only with the plated brass.

Also. the hunt for 8mm brass will start shortly. The Husqvarna 260 with FN action is working out very well using PPU bullets. The range pickup PPU brass formed up nicely to 9.3x57.

For the handguns is loading 41 Magnum using the Lee 195 gr. grease grove bullet. The gun is a 1980's vintage Blackhawk. I've got bullets set aside for PC.

[JeffreyDeGraff]

I did get the 700 Mountain Rifle running. The major triumph did come at the bench. I had been using Imperial wax to size the Winchester plated brass. It was very hard to size on the best day. Swapped over to the recent RCBS Lube and the problem went away. I have an abundance of plated cases that are once fired. All the others needed to be trashed. Temporary use only with the plated brass.

Also. the hunt for 8mm brass will start shortly. The Husqvarna 260 with FN action is working out very well using PPU bullets. The range pickup PPU brass formed up nicely to 9.3x57.

For the handguns is loading 41 Magnum using the Lee 195 gr. grease grove bullet. The gun is a 1980's vintage Blackhawk. I've got bullets set aside for PC.

Rcbs lube is slick, interesting that it made sizing easier than imperial wax. I’m still looking for dies for my 9.3x57. What powder are you going to use in the 41 mag?


JTD

[Mowgli Terry]

Rcbs lube is slick, interesting that it made sizing easier than imperial wax. I’m still looking for dies for my 9.3x57. What powder are you going to use in the 41 mag?


JTD

My Hornady dies are working very well for 9.3x57. I've got both Husqvarna rifles shooting with decent results. The most recent loads were made up with IMR4064. My dies were a gift. I have no idea about the vendor.

41 Magnum: I had started out with Shooter's World Powders. The first rounds was with Ultimate Pistol. This powder did work well. The burning rate information and data takes me out of my comfort zone. There is no Lovex date on this powder. The last small run was done with SW Heavy Pistol-similar to Accurate #9. There is data from SW or Lovex for 41 Magnum. I'm having to ration large pistol primers.

I would have lost money on a bet about the RCBS lube. The nickle plated brass is a different critter.