Go to Harbor Freight and buy anyone of these Dial Calipers.  They will be better than what it sounds like you have been working with.

https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-dial-caliper-63730.html

https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-fractional-dial-caliper-63655.html?_br_psugg_q=dial+caliper

https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-dial-caliper-57445.html

Now for pulling bullets there are several ways.  The two easiest and cheapest are -- 1. If you have a reloading press.  the cheapest way is go to Harbor Freight and buy an electrical wire stripper like this --  https://www.harborfreight.com/8-in-four-way-wire-crimperstripper-tool-63307.html ---   https://www.harborfreight.com/electrical-crimper-and-stripper-57595.html

With no die in the press put your bullet in the shell holder and raise it to the top of the stroke.  The lead bullet should rise above the threads and to the top of the press.  Then take the 'cheap wire stripper', spread them apart so that the teeth of the bottom section of the handles, that section that would strip different diameter wires are lined up around the lead bullet and the tool lays flat on the top of press.  Squeeze the teeth into the lead (Only) but not real hard.  Now while holding the handles in one hand use the other to slowly raise the press handle which will pull the casing from the lead bullet.  Go real slow since they are loaded with powder.  Also, do not touch the press die threads or you may damage them.

If your press stroke will not get the lead above the top of the press then go to this approach.


2. Buy an impact hammer from Amazon -- https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Bullet-Different-Expandable-Collets/dp/B07WDNH81Q/ref=sr_1_3?crid=19XQD7MD9PUR9&keywords=franklin+friction+bullet+puller&qid=1679522118&sprefix=frankland+friction+bullet+puller%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-3

PS -- I had to use method #1 when method #2 would not remove the bullets.

Howdy all, well we endured an inch and a half of "possible light showers" yesterday with temps in the 40s. Today is still overcast but in the 70s and muggy. Thankfully had a yard guy out on Monday to repair some yard damage fro the winter. Now to pick out a couple of bushes to replace the destroyed ones.

It depends on your intended use.  The Lee Shaver sight is great for long range work with its fine windage and elevation adjustment.  I put one on my .44-77 rolling block. But on my Uberti M1876, I put an exact reproduction of the original Winchester sporting tang sight.  For my use (informal shooting out to 200 yards) it works just fine and looks right on the rifle.

King,
SiringoMN was kind enough to post the makeup of those Steinel cartridges for Cimarron in 50-95…Montana Bullet projos at .509 over 18 grains of Trail Boss was how I was reading his information. Like him I think that’s a good way to get headstamped brass in 50-95…..it’s pricey but you can shoot it 
Only problem is the undersized bullets might make for large patterns instead of tight groups…..

Well Heck 

I should also reflect . .  I don't like Uberti.  Piffel Squeak


People ARE Hazardous to Yer Health

  I have read that before. I have had pretty good luck so far with them.