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Looking for conical for 36 BP Remi 58. I have come across a very nice Lyman, it is number 375083 or 37583, a little 145 grainer. The LEE BP mould is 130. This extra 15 grains shouldn't be too much for it should it? Two grease rings also, but it seems a little longer in OAL than the LEE...

I found this quote on an ad for a Witness in 40 S&W on an auction site - - "You can easily convert your Witness steel or polymer frame pistol to shoot .22 LR, 9x 19mm, 10 mm, .38 Super, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP. No matter what your need, one gun can do it all. No other platform gives you the...

I recently picked up a smaller projo mould for my S&W Model 10 to plink with. It is the Lyman 358345. A lot of the crimp grooves in the leadheads for the wheelguns are smaller than the grease grooves, just enough to roll the top of the case into. These two look the same. For those that load...

I shoot a couple of Remi 58's in 36 and 44, a Ruger OA, finally got to the range with my 58 long gun, but now have a cunundrum. Last weekend while in the local BassPro, I picked up some fffg GOEX for the frizzen on the flinter. Now I think I read somewhere that it really needs ffffg for best...

I thought this was a good analogy of what's taking place and places blame where it should be. By Charlie Reese Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them. Have you ever wondered why, if both the Democrats and the Republicans are against...

I cast nearly everything I shoot in c/f pistol and rifle. Have been getting more into BP lately just for the change. Have always shot WW in the 36's, 44's, 45's using my own homemade grease. I recently picked up the 575213 mould for the 58 cal, a 505 grainer I think with a very deep hollow...

My son, currently in Iraq, has asked me for my opinion on a personal home weapon, don't think he is referring to carry weapon. Hopefully he will be home in December, and he is "planning" I assume. He likely will move to a burb of San Fransisco, guess he is tired of us Okies; seriously his gf...

Been watching for a spell. Couldn't ever "pull the trigger" on one as each time I would see another that looked better or cheaper at auction. This one made by Ranson. I see alot of them are Zoli's. Is there a big difference? Bought it strictly as a shooter, I believe in shooting them, not...

I have owned a Model 10 bull barell for some time. I see that they are referred to as Model 10-4, 10-5, etc. What exactly does the second number signify. Where model number is stamped on mine (beside the serial number) it is stamped 10-10. Is this just a double stamp or is there a model...

Just got a new '58 Remi in 36 after shooting the 44 a while. Was doing a novel thing and actually reading the book that came with it and found where it recommended always using a patch with round balls and referenced .350 balls with it. I have always used an oversize RB (.451)in the 44, making...

I own a 45 BP long rifle, JUKAR kit gun at one time I am sure. Have not had a chance to fire it yet, but am watching for a mold for it. Would rather shoot the conicals than balls, just a personal thing. One on auction is a 45 cal, 280 grain minie, but it states it is a .445, suitable for the...

I have a couple, from way back in the 70's and have come across a couple more recently, mostly for parts to keep mine going, but I went ahead and completely disassmebled them, painted (and or blued certain parts) and reassembled. Am missing the innards on the re-prime station ( the parts that...

Found this while surfing for BP moulds on the bay and it's listed as HP, but I just don't see how. The pin is not movable. It more appears to me to be a convert-a-point mould, like RN to FRN to SP. It is a Cramer #41 two cavity. I tried to post a pic, but if it didn't take, it is auction...

I have gotten the BP bug biting pretty hard recently, milsurp ammo getting too pricy to shoot, and I might need to conserve it for better use someday. Been a smokeless shooter, mostly tin can plinker, no tack driving, bullet caster, and reloader since the mid 60's, and recently found more...

I have had a Ruger OA for some time, but shoot mostly the projo from the LEE mould cast at 456, I think the mould design was made for this pistol specifically. Although many call it a 44, it shoots 45's. I recently picked up a Remington 1858 New Army in 44. It is truly 44, cylinder mics at...

I have seen comments on the use of lead shot in casting bullets/balls, but can't right off hand remember if it was the arsenic in the shot that made it too hard, too soft, not fill out right, ad infinitum. I have had about 75# +/- of old shot that is turning white, mixed sizes, but mostly 7-1/2...

Long time lurker/surfer, first time poster. Traditionally been a centerfire shooter/reloader for many years. Built all the AK/FAL/etc kits I care to, and now seem to have fallen for the BP curse. Just more toys to collect cause I can't get rid of what I have. Picked up a Jukar CVA Kentucky...