Recent content by rodneyc

Well that was a lively and informative discussion! With not having a proper thermometer I am assuming that if your bullets do not frost that you're at or about at the proper temp? Where would you look for sulpher or a less smelly alternative? I have heard that parrafin will work...

I just read an article that said (a) that you are unable to by lead weights from tire shops due to EPA laws, and (b) that what you do find has zinc in it making it unacceptable for bullet casting. What does the zinc do?

Hey, thanks for the responses. I just ordered the Lyman 49 manual and read an article "Taffin tests the 44-40, and he says about the same as above. He also said cases seemed to be tight in his loads so we'll load a few and see. Thanks, Rod.

My dad just gave me my grandads 44-40 new service revolver and I want to load for it. I want to know if there is anything in particular to look out for when reloading. I have the lee dies and factory crimp already. I had loaded some rounds before using .427 hardcast bullets but it seemed it...