Two reasons: first, it's the easiest-to-use mould in this caliber I've ever used. Once I tried his casting technique, it throws very consistent-weight bullets. Second, they shoot very well. This was at 200 yards, and that one on the right was a called flyer.
One of the other nice things about this mould: if a bullet is a bit sticky about coming out of the block, some taps on the handle pivot pin is all it takes. The Lyman I started with... sometimes the only way to get one out was to use pliers, which means it's ruined. And that's after trying every trick I've ever learned to prevent it.
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Pretty nice 200 yard group.
Ed
With the right load, which this seems to be one, and me actually doing my part, sometimes I get it done.
Could you share the load you are using? I'm about to start handloading for my .45-70 Henry single shot, and am looking for information.
That was the Brooks bullet, 525 grains, a .060 thick wad, 60.0 grains of 1.5f Swiss black powder, a Federal Large Rifle Magnum primer, in a Starline case.
No guarantees how it'd shoot in your rifle, they can be picky.
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