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TXGunNut · October 25, 2011, 10:13 PM

Most if not all GG's (including mine) are Ballard rifled, I think at least some 1895's are Micro Groove. Consensus over on CB is that the MG barrels like an oversize boolit but suspect a soft alloy helps too. Suspect your Lee 405 is very close to the Lyman 457193. Thinking hard about a Ranch Dog (Lee custom) die in .460 but can't decide which weight.
Guess I'll try the 330 Gould boolit one more time, took a closer look @ Sunday's targets and still think it could work. Be a shame to melt the things down.
Loaded BP 45-90's tonight, still thinking about .45-70 loads.

October 25, 2011, 10:13 PM	#15
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	Most if not all GG's (including mine) are Ballard rifled, I think at least some 1895's are Micro Groove. Consensus over on CB is that the MG barrels like an oversize boolit but suspect a soft alloy helps too. Suspect your Lee 405 is very close to the Lyman 457193. Thinking hard about a Ranch Dog (Lee custom) die in .460 but can't decide which weight. Guess I'll try the 330 Gould boolit one more time, took a closer look @ Sunday's targets and still think it could work. Be a shame to melt the things down. Loaded BP 45-90's tonight, still thinking about .45-70 loads. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.