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Special Interests - Groups & Societies => The Winchester Model 1876 => Topic started by: quigleysharps4570 on December 05, 2007, 01:40:17 AM

Title: Bullets/Moulds
Post by: quigleysharps4570 on December 05, 2007, 01:40:17 AM

Was curious as to what bullets or bullet moulds everyone is using for their 45-60's?

Title: Re: Bullets/Moulds
Post by: Hell-Er High Water on December 05, 2007, 10:36:10 AM

In both my 45-75 and my shooting pardner's 45-60 we are using the RCBS 45-325-FN-U bullet with good results with both black powder and smokeless.

Out of No. 2 alloy, this bullet drops from my mould at 335 gr +/-.

When crimped in the crimping groove this bullet gives an overall cartridge length of 2.250" in both cartridges.

The RCBS two cavity mould produces bullets at a pretty good rate to support both of our shooting habits.

HHW

Title: Re: Bullets/Moulds
Post by: Grizzly Adams on December 05, 2007, 08:13:31 PM

I am casting my 45-60 and 45-75 bullets from original Winchester molds.  They are single cavity, of course, but I got lots of time!   The molds can sometimes be found on e-bay and other auction sites. :)

Title: Re: Bullets/Moulds
Post by: Tommy tornado on December 05, 2007, 08:42:22 PM

I have a hollow point Lyman that I am going to use for hunting, and then I am going to purchase a 292 (I think Lyman) grain mould in the coming months.

Title: Re: Bullets/Moulds
Post by: quigleysharps4570 on December 05, 2007, 11:38:09 PM

Thanks guys.
Might give that RCBS one a try HHW.
Grizz I'd sure like to see pics of the bullet and mould...seeings how you've lots of time...shouldn't be a problem.  :)
Been eyeballing that hollow point mould myself TT.

Title: Re: Bullets/Moulds
Post by: Grizzly Adams on December 06, 2007, 05:57:29 PM

Quote from: quigleysharps4570 on December 05, 2007, 11:38:09 PM

Thanks guys.
Might give that RCBS one a try HHW.
Grizz I'd sure like to see pics of the bullet and mould...seeings how you've lots of time...shouldn't be a problem.  :)
Been eyeballing that hollow point mould myself TT.

Don't have a pic on hand of the mold, but here is the bullet. ;)  Check out Buck's pic of his SRC.  He shows both the mold and the reloading tool.

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/grizzly3674/45-75.jpg)

Buffalo Arms bullet #457122 on the left, and original Win 350 on the right.  By the way, the Buffalo Arms bullet is cast as a solid point.

Title: Re: Bullets/Moulds
Post by: Tommy tornado on December 06, 2007, 08:04:19 PM

Griz that looks a lot like my Lyman bullet but it will have a hollow point.  I can try posting pictures some time in the next couple of weeks.  I got the mould for free (sort of) using my Cabela's points on it.

Title: Re: Bullets/Moulds
Post by: Grizzly Adams on December 06, 2007, 08:18:26 PM

Hi, Tommy.

Yep, very close.  The old Winnie bullet seems to carry a bit more lube that the Lyman version on the left.  There are also small differences in some diminsions.  How important?  Who iknows!?  I do know they shot well.

I would like to see the pics of your bullet.  Curious about that HP! 

Title: Re: Bullets/Moulds
Post by: quigleysharps4570 on December 07, 2007, 11:06:51 AM

Thanks for the pic Grizz...would also like to see that HP bullet.

Title: Re: Bullets/Moulds
Post by: john boy on December 07, 2007, 01:28:03 PM

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...would also like to see that HP bullet.

The Lyman 457122 HP is pictured here:
http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,17947.0.html

Title: Re: Bullets/Moulds
Post by: quigleysharps4570 on December 07, 2007, 03:04:11 PM

Thank you JB.