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Good to know!

In researching the Keith designs I stumbled upon this article, thought it an interesting enough read to share http://lasc.us/Fryxell_Book_Chapter_12_KeithSWC.htm

Thank you, makes plenty of sense to add to a cast load

On gas checks, I see these offered on more “premium” ammo. I’m not familiar with the advantages however, what makes it an applicable addition to these loads? Thanks for the education

Great info I appreciate you going into some depth on the selection. In short it seems nothing inherently wrong with the 255 weight, but if using in pistol and rifle both , a Keith style 255 may have issues feeding in the rifle action correct? For hardness, do you have any preferences or recommendations?

Is the 225g simply what you started with and found no need to change or is there a reason why you prefer it to 255 ?

I’ve been hearing the info on increases and shortages on ammo and components, have kicked myself too many times over the past 10 years and especially in the last 2-3 sitting and waiting for Olde Eynsford and Swiss and Goex to be in stock. Not going to keep making that mistake, I’ll be picking up some Unique in short order

Sounds like a winner to me if it’s covering all these bases

Good to know, got a couple of those lying around, will have to give it a whirl

Color me ignorant, what are the common modifications folks like to do on the bonds?

Mouse fart shooters have to eat too, certainly there’s some guns pulling double duty and putting meat on the table! I prefer cast bullets personally, I’ll look into the Lyman manual as well as the mold you mentioned. Are you running the mold bullet you mentioned with APP or other powder?

Thank you, I did some reading on unique and many seem to like the 8g loading. I appreciate the recommendation on the Keith 255 as well. 75 is about what we max around here unless on a field, which is a different rifle hunt anyway

Thanks to all, I’m likely going to send it out to have the work done given the numbers quoted it’s cheap insurance to ensure it’s done correctly and can get the pistol a once over while it’s there

Thank you I’ll check these out

@The Original Lumpy Gritz Only Goex for muzzleloader and some VV N340 for .45ACP and Varget for center fire rifle at the moment

Do you have a recommendation on Colt barrel sources?

Thanks

If a common bullet and powder is applicable in both I’d have nothing against considering loading them up or down for some cost savings if I found myself really going through target rounds. Any suggestions?

250g lead is what I’ve used to present, just not been loading my own. I appreciate the recommendation on Unique for this

@Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 I certainly agree that a hunting load isn’t necessary for plinking, and if I was going through boxes every weekend I’d absolutely look at them in separate buckets. At my current rate I’m doing good to hit the woods a few times a year and go plinking every other month due to time availability

Thanks for the info regarding SAAMI spec @Abilene, SASS # 27489 And @Garrison Joe, SASS #60708. This was my main concern on selecting an appropriate load for both. The overall idea is to consolidate components for the caliber. I’d like to arrive at a single bullet and powder. All my target/plinking shooting is either paper or cans, milk jugs etc. Just average Joe shooting and would like to do more of it cheaper and with a “practice with what you’ll use for real” philosophy

I’ve never used APP, what’s the advantage vs smokeless? I’m understanding it performs similar to BP but without the cleaning woes?

Would you suspect that the professional smiths using this method are using thermoblocking compound to prevent heat travel or annealing and reheat treating after performing the work?

Interested in recommendations for an all around .45lc pet load. Will be used in Winchester 1873 deluxe sporting rifle and 4 3/4” colt SAA. Looking for a load that is suitable to use for deer and for target in both that won’t cause issues in the toggle action due to pressure.

Thanks @Ranger Dan, what would be the argument for/against setting the barrel back with the method you described vs tig welding the cone and recutting on lathe to fit?