Ok, the expander dies from c&h are here(great service by the way ) - Will a wax bullet work for fireforming? I have a bunch of wax bullets for fast draw and was wondering if they would work, or what else can I use instead of lead bullets? What powder am I supposed to use, I plan I only shooting bp and I know that wont work so please spare the lecture on filling the case with bp. I have only a little smokeless on hand - reloader 15- imr 4831- and xmr 4350 -- will any of those work?
thanks
John
Hi, John.
You will get a much better result by just using a lead bullet. As for powder, you can certainly use BP to fire form the cases. Be aware that I may take four or five firing before you beat that 348 brass into shape! Be prepared for a slight coke bottle effect with the first firing. Don't worry it's not a problem and it goes away!
As for smokeless powders, I usually use H4895 or 5744. I have no experience with any of the others you named. Of the group, my choice, if it is all I had, would be the 4831. Okdee has used it in the 45-60. See his thread.
Good luck, John.