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Post by Lee Martin on Nov 3, 2015 19:56:14 GMT -5
Our latest LFN is a 380 gr .45-caliber. The mold arrived weeks ago but I haven’t had time to cast any:   It’s proportionally identical to our 290-.410”, 445-.475”, and 585-.510”:  These will be poured three ways: 1) Straight linotype 2) Lyman #2 lubed and gas checked 3) Lyman #2 powder coated I’m eager to see which, if any, shoots best at 100 yards. I’ll also send some to David Bradshaw in hopes he’ll sling them to 200. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" |
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cmillard
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Post by cmillard on Nov 3, 2015 21:48:36 GMT -5
lee, who made the mold for you?
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Post by lscg on Nov 4, 2015 1:39:59 GMT -5
looks great Lee! i'm very interested in seeing Mr. Bradshaw and your test results.
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Post by hoover on Nov 4, 2015 6:58:37 GMT -5
For the PC Lee, not sure if you plan to GC or not? But I would, as some mold designs, or guns, will shoot fine, while others not so. Overall, GC designed cast slugs shoot best with GCs when PC.
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Post by Markbo on Nov 5, 2015 3:06:13 GMT -5
What are you going to shoot that heavy a bullet out of Lee?
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Post by Lee Martin on Nov 5, 2015 19:24:18 GMT -5
cmillard – Mountain cut the mold. Jeff – yep, these will get gas-checked. My last lube groove is tall so it’ll need support. Markbo – I’ll shoot these in the 5-shot .45 Colt at the top of the page. Dad also just finished a .454 Casull which is identical (unfluted Bisley, 6” barrel, post sight). The only difference is his is all blue. That too will get 380’s in Colt brass. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" |
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Post by jefats on Nov 6, 2015 19:27:23 GMT -5
cmillard – Mountain cut the mold. Jeff – yep, these will get gas-checked. My last lube groove is tall so it’ll need support. Markbo – I’ll shoot these in the 5-shot .45 Colt at the top of the page. Dad also just finished a .454 Casull which is identical (unfluted Bisley, 6” barrel, post sight). The only difference is his is all blue. That too will get 380’s in Colt brass. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" Lee, I'd be interested in knowing your starting load for these in the 5 shot 45 Colt. I may want to try some in my Bowen Nimrod. Thanks |
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Post by rabbit9146 on Feb 11, 2016 9:31:31 GMT -5
Any updates?
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Post by bulasteve on Feb 11, 2016 10:20:57 GMT -5
If ya could get the deer to line up just so, you could fill your tags and freezer with one shot !
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Post by Lee Martin on Feb 11, 2016 19:36:01 GMT -5
Haven't cast any yet. I pour mine in the driveway and it's been awful cold of late. Hopefully I can get some made when the weather warms-up. Stay tuned...I'll be sure to post how they shoot. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" |
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Post by Odin on Jan 26, 2020 21:27:34 GMT -5
Haven't cast any yet. I pour mine in the driveway and it's been awful cold of late. Hopefully I can get some made when the weather warms-up. Stay tuned...I'll be sure to post how they shoot. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" Lee, could you share load data for this bullet (plus expected velocities)? I'd like to run it in a long-cylindered 45 Colt, but I suspect that some might want to try it in the standard 5.5-inch Bisley. I figure H110 would be the powder of choice. |
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Post by Lee Martin on Jan 29, 2020 19:12:18 GMT -5
Start at 19.0 grains of H110 and work up. Depending on the brass, you'll cap out around 20.5. Velocity will be about 1,200 fps. If you order the 380 gr LFN mold shown above, try them at 50 and 100 yards. They fly good. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" |
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