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michaelcj · January 25, 2012, 03:41 PM

I use a Lyman M die on the case neck and have had no issues with "thin brass" or "delicate neck" with the hornet. Also helps with getting the bullet started straight [ funny that my fingers don't work as well with those 45 grain pills as they do on the 350 grain 45-70]

Favorite load: Remington Brass, Winchester small pistol primer, 12.8 grains Lil-Gun, 45 grain sierra [#1210] SP. Out of my 1951 mdl 43 Winchester these shoot 100yard cloverleaves all day.

I use a Lee Factory Crimp die at the end to put a "very light" crimp on the round.

This is by far an away my favorite round to load / AND SHOOT.

Have fun.

Mike J

January 25, 2012, 03:41 PM	#9
michaelcj Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2011 Location: Lopez Island, WA Posts: 279	I use a Lyman M die on the case neck and have had no issues with "thin brass" or "delicate neck" with the hornet. Also helps with getting the bullet started straight [ funny that my fingers don't work as well with those 45 grain pills as they do on the 350 grain 45-70] Favorite load: Remington Brass, Winchester small pistol primer, 12.8 grains Lil-Gun, 45 grain sierra [#1210] SP. Out of my 1951 mdl 43 Winchester these shoot 100yard cloverleaves all day. I use a Lee Factory Crimp die at the end to put a "very light" crimp on the round. This is by far an away my favorite round to load / AND SHOOT. Have fun. Mike J