What did you do at your reloading bench today?

Post by **dasmoeturhead** » Wed May 13, 2020 2:23 pm

Grunt67 wrote: ↑
Tue May 12, 2020 11:18 pm

BigAl52 wrote: ↑
Tue May 12, 2020 10:38 pm
Grunt those look like some pretty mean torpedos
They're a bit hefty too. Still waiting for a buffalo to show up in
the back yard. LOL

Hahaha, that be something.

Post by **RanchRoper** » Wed May 13, 2020 2:42 pm

Gorgeous revolver! You will love shooting it.

Post by **Rifletom** » Wed May 13, 2020 4:59 pm

Hotdog, got back from my local candy store and now have my Missouri 180gr coated rnfp bullets! They have plenty of primers(all!) and powder. Didn't need any, but, man he is stocked!! What a place! Heading towards the bench shortly. Yea!

Post by **runnin n gunnin** » Wed May 13, 2020 9:00 pm

OK troops, dig in, this is a long one.

It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood in Arizona, 82 degrees, clear, 15% humidity, 5MPH breeze.

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On Page 76 I showed the 45-70 Missouri Buffalo 405 grain bullets that I loaded, well today was range day to chrono the rounds.

To start, Jugs had to Pay !

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I Chronoed both 45-70 and 45 Colt out of the Henry's.

The 45-70s were shot at 40 yards (I normally don't shoot less than 50, got lazy) The first two strings were Missouri Buffalo 405 grain and the second two strings were Hunters Cast 405 grains, 5 rounds per load Here are the results:

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I then transitioned to the 45 Colt. Again, same distance. First string is Hunters Cast 250 grn with IMR4198 and the second is Hunters Cast H322. Here are the results:

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Oh yeah, I also brought along my saddle pal to put some rounds down range also.

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Post by **BigAl52** » Wed May 13, 2020 10:35 pm

Looks like fun R N G I like the red jugs. Some of those loads look like keepers from the looks of the groups. How much Unique were u usin in the Colt

Post by **JEBar** » Wed May 13, 2020 11:01 pm

nice groups .... in addition to a successful test, building memories that will last a lifetime .... outstanding

Post by **runnin n gunnin** » Wed May 13, 2020 11:14 pm

For the .45 Henry I was shooting 250 grain Hornady XTP JHP, 7.0 grains of Unique and the second group was 6.0 grains of Bullseye.

JEBar, thanks, we do try and make memories, I remember doing the same thing with my Grandfather. And I have to brag a little, JR looks bad ass sportin his wrangler in his gun belt (unloaded of course).

I am really pleased with those Missouri Bullets, and am looking forward to shooting the 180 grain .357 through the Chrono in the next few days.

Post by **Grunt67** » Thu May 14, 2020 7:34 pm

Some good shootin, RNG. Looks like we have a winner.

Post by **Grunt67** » Thu May 14, 2020 7:36 pm

Did finish loading the batch of 50, 45/70 this am, before I tackles the chainsaw. Got plenty more to go with both, LOL

Post by **runnin n gunnin** » Thu May 14, 2020 8:00 pm

Thanks '67, I look forward to seeing how your hand loads perform !

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