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Doc Hoy · May 6, 2012, 08:28 AM

Great response.....

(Hoy's definition of a great response is one which clearly answers a question or promotes more questions. This one fits the latter.)

The first question is....

What is a good BP load for .45 LC (Sorry guys...I guess I just like the name.) and for .44-40?

I saw a video in which the narrator recommended 25 to 30 with cormeal filled to the top. Bullet compression to the first lube ring.

The second question is....

Since I am too cheap to buy bullets, what is a good mold for a relatively light projectile?

I might add that the narrator (or maybe a different source) recommended wheel weights exclusively for cartridge bullets.

May 6, 2012, 08:28 AM	#13
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	DG Great response..... (Hoy's definition of a great response is one which clearly answers a question or promotes more questions. This one fits the latter.) The first question is.... What is a good BP load for .45 LC (Sorry guys...I guess I just like the name.) and for .44-40? I saw a video in which the narrator recommended 25 to 30 with cormeal filled to the top. Bullet compression to the first lube ring. The second question is.... Since I am too cheap to buy bullets, what is a good mold for a relatively light projectile? I might add that the narrator (or maybe a different source) recommended wheel weights exclusively for cartridge bullets. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.