I was wondering what you Handloaders use to throw powder.

[FROGO207]

Yes the FTF could be a high seated primer. Did you try to fire that round again? Did it fire the second time? If so it could be a high primer. The leading could be a slightly too low pressure and/or a too hard bullet for your particular firearm. A too hard lead bullet and a starting charge might not orbituate your bullet causing that leading. Lead bullets can be a bit finicky to get working well but when OK they are a good inexpensive way to shoot. BTW I had problems with one revolver and lead bullets when I started. Ended up having the too small throats of the cylinder reamed to stop leading in my Ruger 357.

 

[Master Blaster]

Get a bottle of Lee Liquid alox, put 100 bullets in a mayo jar add a half teaspoon of alox, shake well until coated. Spread them out and let them dry overnight, then load as usual. you should find your leading problem has disappeared.

 

[roadcoder]

It all depends on the powder. If I'm using a generic powder, I use the RCBS chargemaster or a scale and trickler. If I'm using something that meters especially well like Vihtavuori I can use almost any method and get good results.

 

[ksimons]

I have two Lyman 55's. one new and one about 35 years old. I check the drop about every 15 loads or so with most a +- of .05 gn. Very happy with them.