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Old 01-24-2016, 05:05 AM
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wildeboer
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Originally Posted by muzzlestuffer
you should be about .010 thou under sized of the barrel and really shouldn't size more that about .003 thou difference from size cast to final size you probably should get a new mold in that case. are you shooting round ball i should have asked that question first. 3f is ok but i would try both they say 3f for .45 cal and smaller but not always the better choice you just have to experiment with load combinations if your planning on target shooting 50-80 gr max if hunting 80-max load depending on game,possible distances and of course accuracy.
I will post a pic later tonight of the rifle.
Roundball won't be practical in a 1:24 twist except with a light charge which means I wont be able to hunt or shoot longer ranges with the rifle.
The .457/405gr bullet is a flat based design, being that undersized(.010 thou) I'm scared of blow-by or am I wrong? I thought the bullet must match or closely match the barrel.
Reason for my post as I'm used to my sidelocks and inlines are bit new to me.

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