Update on my Webley adventure
It took 12 days for Graf's to get the Starline brass shipped
, and 4 days to arrive after that , but it did arrive.
( an observation , not really a complaint , but additional brass is in route from Buffalo Arms and will arrive within the first week )
In the mean time my Chronograph arrived and I set about to work up my load...
I have also purchased Bear Creek Supply .454 260 grain hollow base Webley bullets (see photos) BTW 2 days shipping
I'm impressed with the consistency and quality of Bear Creek's product ( moly coated bullets )
They are .80 shorter than Springfield Slim cast bullets , set at the same depth it makes the OAL of the final bullet .80 shorter
than the SS bullet when it is crimped at original .455 cartridge OAL
Note: the point of crimp
<---- in 3rd & 4th. photos However the shape is blunter
Powder is the same weight of Trail Boss
Slims bullets chronograph average - 652 FPS
The Bear Creek - 626 FPS ( which I allude to the slicker moly coat )
Springfield Slim also ships fast ...2 days ( I also like the historic shape of his bullets )
FYI SS bullets are .452 @ 262 grains ( recovered bullets show they bump to .454 and engage rifling nicely )
* all shots at 7 yards with the chrono at 10ft out from the muzzle