What did you do at your reloading bench today?

[Kissmybrass]

This gun stuff is mighty addicting -

[NHshtr]

using 9.0 grs. of Unique with the 240 gr. MB Smasher

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RP

I hear and read a lot about Unique in a lot of different calibers, rifle and pistol. Seems you need 1/3 or even 1/4 of what you would usually use in other powders. So is that OK to have all of that air space in the cartridge? Do they ever misfire?
D

I use Unique in .45 Colt, .45 auto and .38 spl. Works real well in those. But, in a .45-70 case, I'll let the guys here who load those give you the complete answer. That'a a good size case.

I was curious about Unique as well. I found a 44 Rem. Mag load for the 250 cast using Unique on the Alliant website (Reloader's Guide). They show a max charge of 11.0 grains for a lever action.
.44 Rem. Mag. 250-gr cast (Keith), Unique, CCI 300 primer, Speer case, 1.710" min OAL, 11.0 gr max charge, 1211 fps velocity. Page 63.
But they don't show a Unique load for the 45-70. They suggest Reloder 10X with a 300 grain FNHP in a lever action rifle, Page 95.
You can look them up here. https://www.alliantpowder.com/resources ... oCrops.pdf
Hope that helps.

[Shakey Jake]

I loaded up some 158gr Nosler bullets using 2400 for when I get the 686 plus in.
Jake

[Kissmybrass]

I loaded up some 158gr Nosler bullets using 2400 for when I get the 686 plus in.
Jake

Nice Revolver! Holds 7, right?

[Shakey Jake]

I loaded up some 158gr Nosler bullets using 2400 for when I get the 686 plus in.
Jake

Nice Revolver! Holds 7, right?

Yep, holds 7!
Jake

[Headhog]

Was going to go to the range today and take my AR10 only to realize I was low on 308 ammo. So decided to put together 100 rounds of 308 and will go on Wednesday. Those should keep me busy for awhile.

Paul

[Kissmybrass]

50 more 45-70s!
30 Missouri coated and 20 Grizzly gas checks. 300 grammas

(I now see the benefits of an automatic powder measure)

[Kissmybrass]

Anybody else matchin' their ammo with their dies?

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lolololol

[Rifletom]

Like that 'brass. What dies are those?

[Kissmybrass]

RCBS 45-70 Cowboy series. Bought them from Big Al through this forum
He threw in the shell holder too! (I couldn't find one anywhere) Great guy!