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Joat · March 20, 2009, 11:06 AM

I've shot cowboy action shooting for about 8 years and EVERY 45 colt lever action rifle that I have had, shot, or seen has left some soot/powder burns on the case when used with light loads. The only time I got clean brass out of my marlin 1895 was when I took it deer hunting and use heavy hunting loads.

The light(er) loads used most of the time do not generate enough pressure to swell the case and prevent the gas from blowing back into the action.

joat

March 20, 2009, 11:06 AM	#4
Joat Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2008 Location: Dayton, TX Posts: 383	I've shot cowboy action shooting for about 8 years and EVERY 45 colt lever action rifle that I have had, shot, or seen has left some soot/powder burns on the case when used with light loads. The only time I got clean brass out of my marlin 1895 was when I took it deer hunting and use heavy hunting loads. The light(er) loads used most of the time do not generate enough pressure to swell the case and prevent the gas from blowing back into the action. joat __________________ All things being equal, fat people use more soap. (I know I am one.) High speed, low drag does not even come close to describing ME.