[High Noon]

Upon returning from the elk hunt, the numbers 45 and 70 started eating their way through my brain. Crawling through the thick timber with a long, scoped 30-06 reminded me of my ex wife; can't see the forest from the trees and all sorts of little/massive hang-ups.(he-he)

The latent affect of this need has already surfaced it's head in the realization that I will need to start casting bullets. Well, I don't need to, I just want to.

My questions are what casting equipment do you like and what loads give you good results. I'm about 90% sure on purchasing a Marlin with the 18.5" barrel. Not sure what configuration yet. I know that the barrel should be slugged before ordering the molds.

Thanks

[338RUM]

Well my choice casting equipment is a Lee mold and a cast iron pot/#10 Skillet over a turkey deep frier burner. With some WW or lyno type lead. A push through sizing die from lee is also in order here along with some gas checks.

Now IDK if the Guied Gun is micro grove or not but i Know the cowboy version has the ballard cut rifling and is a top choice for CASS guys.

[High Noon]

How do you dispense from the cast iron pot? Ladle?

Scratch that dumb question! Yes it is the six groove bollard cut rifling. I don't think they manufacture the micro groove in 45-70 anymore.

[jimkim]

Give the Ranch Dog bullets a try. They are designed for Marlin rifles. 45-70 Govt & 450 Marlin : Ranch Dog Outdoors, Ranch Dog Outdoors - Lee Special Order Bullet Molds for Leverguns and semi-auto Handguns

Keep in mind this is a six cavity mould. If you're using a bottom pour pot, you WILL need a rest to sit it on.

[Purdy]

I'd just buy some already cast, sized and lubed for starters., Work up some loads and then if all goes well, start aquiring casting stuff. I have all the stuff, lead pot, molds, lubri-sizer, but I still buy some now and then , if they are priced right.

[TGF]

Quote:       Originally Posted by jimkim

Give the Ranch Dog bullets a try. They are designed for Marlin rifles. 45-70 Govt & 450 Marlin : Ranch Dog Outdoors, Ranch Dog Outdoors - Lee Special Order Bullet Molds for Leverguns and semi-auto Handguns Keep in mind this is a six cavity mould. If you're using a bottom pour pot, you WILL need a rest to sit it on.

double + infinity.

[High Noon]

Quote:       Originally Posted by TGF

double + infinity.

Wow! That is pretty definitive back up.

I would try some already cast bullets but I know where this road is going to end up. Besides, I'm going to need something to keep me busy this winter other than drinking beer and watching football. (on Sunday)

[338RUM]

I dont like ranch dog bullets just because I dont like the tumble lubing process