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mikld · July 25, 2011, 12:37 PM

Lots of good info so far, and I would suggest you measure the cylinder throats of your gun and size the bullets to the same size or perhaps .001" smaller. Leading at the throats may be from small bullets allowing gas blow by melting the side of the bullets.

July 25, 2011, 12:37 PM	#6
mikld Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon! Posts: 2,891	Lots of good info so far, and I would suggest you measure the cylinder throats of your gun and size the bullets to the same size or perhaps .001" smaller. Leading at the throats may be from small bullets allowing gas blow by melting the side of the bullets. __________________ My Anchor is holding fast! I've learned how to stand on my own two knees...