Guys,
I am getting a new (to me) stainless Ruger Blackhawk with 7 1/2" barrel. This is a full size frame, not the Lipsey's mid-size frame flat top.
I want to load around 800-1000 rds of 250gr moving around 800-900fps and then 200 rds of 250-300gr moving around 1100-1200fps.
I have got the brass on the way, but I have questions about the rest.
Q #1. Do I need to/how do I slug the barrel to find our what size bullets to buy? .451 or .452?
Q #2. How do I get the least amount of leading problems? Am I worried about this?
I assume for the lighter loads I will use lead bullets. Do I need gas-checked/copper bottom bullets? I like the semi wad-cutter or wide flat nose. They just seem to knock stuff down pretty well.
For the hotter loads I will probably use jacketed hollow pts.
I usually use my brother's loading room/equipment with his help. He is the expert loader, not me. I would like to get a good idea of what I am building so I don't waste a bunch of his time in his loading room.
Q #3: Basically, am I on the right track? Do you see any major problems I may run into?
Thanks for your advice.
Mac
I am getting a new (to me) stainless Ruger Blackhawk with 7 1/2" barrel. This is a full size frame, not the Lipsey's mid-size frame flat top.
I want to load around 800-1000 rds of 250gr moving around 800-900fps and then 200 rds of 250-300gr moving around 1100-1200fps.
I have got the brass on the way, but I have questions about the rest.
Q #1. Do I need to/how do I slug the barrel to find our what size bullets to buy? .451 or .452?
Q #2. How do I get the least amount of leading problems? Am I worried about this?
I assume for the lighter loads I will use lead bullets. Do I need gas-checked/copper bottom bullets? I like the semi wad-cutter or wide flat nose. They just seem to knock stuff down pretty well.
For the hotter loads I will probably use jacketed hollow pts.
I usually use my brother's loading room/equipment with his help. He is the expert loader, not me. I would like to get a good idea of what I am building so I don't waste a bunch of his time in his loading room.
Q #3: Basically, am I on the right track? Do you see any major problems I may run into?
Thanks for your advice.
Mac