Well, I reloaded about 140 rounds today, 40 with Lee 200gr RNFP and around 8gr of Unique. I say "around," because the Lee "perfect" **cough-cough** powder measure was all over the place.. So, they're between 8.0 and 8.7gr. Sometimes I even got +/-1gr than expected! Depending if I tapped the PM with my finger, or not. Not very happy about that. Anyway, those will be for my Pietta 1858 with the R&D cylinder. I also reloaded 100 with the Lee 255gr RNFP and between 8.0 and 8.9gr of Unique in 0.1gr increments. These will be for the Pietta SAA I am still reviewing. Each case was put on my digital scale, and the tare button pressed. Then I put the powder in, and adjusted accordingly. So, I ended up with very precise loads.. I used Winchester cases. Their weight varied by about 2gr max, with an average of 114.0. I used Liquid (goey) Alox for bullet lubrication, with a bit of crisco smeared on to make sure the grooves were all filled. Regular crimp.. I'm planing on getting a roll-crimp die. Bullets are both .452.
So, the Lee powder measure did not impress me. I am just getting back into reloading, used to have a Dillon 550, so I was spoiled. I will eventually get another one. Their other products work great.. The tiny $20 single stage press, bullet molds and sizing die kit, all good. Hopefully the Chrony F1 will work, I have read some bad comments about it.. Advise would be welcome..
My next experiments will be to get a RCBS 454-270-SAA mold, and try some pan-lubing. The Lee lube grooves are so small! I might buy some big-lube bullets too, and try them before maybe getting a mold.
Stay tuned for the chrono results, and thanks everyone for the advise!
Ya'll have a great week-end
So, the Lee powder measure did not impress me. I am just getting back into reloading, used to have a Dillon 550, so I was spoiled. I will eventually get another one. Their other products work great.. The tiny $20 single stage press, bullet molds and sizing die kit, all good. Hopefully the Chrony F1 will work, I have read some bad comments about it.. Advise would be welcome..
My next experiments will be to get a RCBS 454-270-SAA mold, and try some pan-lubing. The Lee lube grooves are so small! I might buy some big-lube bullets too, and try them before maybe getting a mold.
Stay tuned for the chrono results, and thanks everyone for the advise!
Ya'll have a great week-end
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