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Colorado Redneck · December 19, 2010, 11:29 PM

In loading several different recipes, there was an opportunity to compare the results. Using the flat tipped seating plug really helped.

Seating 180 gr XTP it worked about perfectly. Seating 240 gr. XTP was nearly as good, but in 44 special that bullet seated as close to perfect as I have done. Something about the 44 spec brass? And the XTP has a relatively flat bottom with a sharp 90 degree shoulder. The Lasercast bullets have a slight bevel and do not sit vertically in the case mouth most of the time. I tried to make them sit upright but it was rather futile. And time consuming.

Mama Santy Clause is getting me a membership to an indoor shooting range for Christmas. And a Millet Red Dot for the 629 Smith. She likes to go too.

Thanks again for the comments and advice.

December 19, 2010, 11:29 PM	#15
Colorado Redneck Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Location: Northeast Colorado Posts: 2,006	In loading several different recipes, there was an opportunity to compare the results. Using the flat tipped seating plug really helped. Seating 180 gr XTP it worked about perfectly. Seating 240 gr. XTP was nearly as good, but in 44 special that bullet seated as close to perfect as I have done. Something about the 44 spec brass? And the XTP has a relatively flat bottom with a sharp 90 degree shoulder. The Lasercast bullets have a slight bevel and do not sit vertically in the case mouth most of the time. I tried to make them sit upright but it was rather futile. And time consuming. Mama Santy Clause is getting me a membership to an indoor shooting range for Christmas. And a Millet Red Dot for the 629 Smith. She likes to go too. Thanks again for the comments and advice.