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Offline Marshal Deadwood

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What grain bullet ?
« on: October 04, 2011, 10:11:45 PM »
What grain bullet did the govt use in their 50-70 ammunition ? And,,what/who's mold closest duplicates that today ?

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Re: What grain bullet ?
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2011, 11:28:58 AM »
The original bullet weight is 450 grains.The Lyman 515141 is a long time standard as to the original pattern bullet although weights will vary with the lead/tin mixture used.Also NEI #378A .515-450-PB is another choice.There may be others available.

 

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