Lee 255RF and B.P.

deerslayer303 · February 1, 2022, 12:48 PM

Hey Ya'll,
Quick question, does the Lee 255 RF bullet tote enough lube to load with Black and fired out of a pistol? The lube groove is kinda small. I am working on getting the Lyman 454190 clone mold from accurate. But, I have a bunch of Lee bullets made up and well, Trail Boss just isn't the same. Hope all of you are doing well in this new year. Happy Shooting!

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Hawg · February 1, 2022, 01:06 PM

They will work out of a revolver as long as you use bp lube.

deerslayer303 · February 1, 2022, 01:09 PM

Ok Thanks Hawg. Didn't want to mess around and lead that barrel.

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Hawg · February 1, 2022, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by deerslayer303

Ok Thanks Hawg. Didn't want to mess around and lead that barrel.

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I use a Lee 200 grain RNFP in my 44-40. I used them in my Rossi 92 carbine without any leading. If you do get leading a piece of copper Chore Boy scrubbing pad wrapped around a bronze brush will remove it in short order.

Pathfinder45 · February 4, 2022, 03:10 AM

I use the Lee 255 RF in a Ruger Vaquero and 24" Marlin Cowboy. It's my favorite bullet.

deerslayer303 · February 4, 2022, 11:27 AM

Hawg,
I gotta see if I can find that Chore boy pad locally to have it on hand just in case. I see it online. Where do you buy yours?

Pathfinder45,
I'm not one to have a bunch of different molds for one gun, I like to find something that works and go with it. Although, I am going to get the 454190 mold, as I've read that is the closest to the original bullet for the 45 Colt. Most of my molds are Lee. They work well for me, do the job as intended and don't cost alot.

Hawg · February 4, 2022, 10:10 PM

Walmart

Pathfinder45 · February 5, 2022, 03:10 PM

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rclark · February 5, 2022, 09:41 PM

Just make sure the Chore Boy pads are 'pure' copper. There is a lot of copper plated pads out there that shouldn't be used!

February 1, 2022, 12:48 PM	#1
deerslayer303 Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2011 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 2,653	Lee 255RF and B.P. Hey Ya'll, Quick question, does the Lee 255 RF bullet tote enough lube to load with Black and fired out of a pistol? The lube groove is kinda small. I am working on getting the Lyman 454190 clone mold from accurate. But, I have a bunch of Lee bullets made up and well, Trail Boss just isn't the same. Hope all of you are doing well in this new year. Happy Shooting! Sent from my E6910 using Tapatalk

February 4, 2022, 11:27 AM	#6
deerslayer303 Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2011 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 2,653	Hawg, I gotta see if I can find that Chore boy pad locally to have it on hand just in case. I see it online. Where do you buy yours? Pathfinder45, I'm not one to have a bunch of different molds for one gun, I like to find something that works and go with it. Although, I am going to get the 454190 mold, as I've read that is the closest to the original bullet for the 45 Colt. Most of my molds are Lee. They work well for me, do the job as intended and don't cost alot. __________________ "I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery." - Thomas Jefferson

February 5, 2022, 03:10 PM	#8
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	Deleted. Last edited by Pathfinder45; February 5, 2022 at 03:12 PM. Reason: Duplicate post

February 5, 2022, 09:41 PM	#9
rclark Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2009 Location: Butte, MT Posts: 2,622	Just make sure the Chore Boy pads are 'pure' copper. There is a lot of copper plated pads out there that shouldn't be used! __________________ A clinger and deplorable, MAGA, and life NRA member. When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. Single Action .45 Colt (Sometimes colloquially referred to by its alias as the .45 'Long' Colt or .45LC). Don't leave home without it. That said, the .44Spec is right up their too... but the .45 Colt is still the king.

February 1, 2022, 01:06 PM	#2
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	They will work out of a revolver as long as you use bp lube.

February 1, 2022, 01:09 PM	#3
deerslayer303 Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2011 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 2,653	Ok Thanks Hawg. Didn't want to mess around and lead that barrel. Sent from my E6910 using Tapatalk

February 4, 2022, 03:10 AM	#5
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	I use the Lee 255 RF in a Ruger Vaquero and 24" Marlin Cowboy. It's my favorite bullet.

February 4, 2022, 10:10 PM	#7
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	Walmart