Hello All,
Hoping to find someone with vast knowledge on BPCR Reloading Essentials. I just placed my order for a Shiloh Sharps Hartford Model, 45-70, 28" barrel. I will be using it for the pure joy of shooting black powder ammunition and hunting.
I have years of experience reloading smokeless cartridges but zero experience reloading BPCR. Here are my questions:
1. I'm looking at the RCBS Leagacy "Cowboy" dies.
Is this a good choice or is there a better set out there?
2. All my smokeless powder reloading manuals (Hornady, Nosler, Speer, etc.) give me detailed information on reloading certain bullets with various powder charges, C.O.A.L. etc.
Is there a BPCR Manual or is it just working up loads in increments until the right pet load is found for a particular rifle?
3. I'm a bit confused on compression depths.
Can someone explain in detail how to achieve, measure, eliminate space between bullet and powder, etc.
4. Is a grease cookie the way to go or just use a plain old veggie wad to keep it simple?
Lastly, would someone please provide a BPCR Reloading list of essential items and best place to purchase them.
Thanks for all your help!
Hoping to find someone with vast knowledge on BPCR Reloading Essentials. I just placed my order for a Shiloh Sharps Hartford Model, 45-70, 28" barrel. I will be using it for the pure joy of shooting black powder ammunition and hunting.
I have years of experience reloading smokeless cartridges but zero experience reloading BPCR. Here are my questions:
1. I'm looking at the RCBS Leagacy "Cowboy" dies.
Is this a good choice or is there a better set out there?
2. All my smokeless powder reloading manuals (Hornady, Nosler, Speer, etc.) give me detailed information on reloading certain bullets with various powder charges, C.O.A.L. etc.
Is there a BPCR Manual or is it just working up loads in increments until the right pet load is found for a particular rifle?
3. I'm a bit confused on compression depths.
Can someone explain in detail how to achieve, measure, eliminate space between bullet and powder, etc.
4. Is a grease cookie the way to go or just use a plain old veggie wad to keep it simple?
Lastly, would someone please provide a BPCR Reloading list of essential items and best place to purchase them.
Thanks for all your help!