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45-55-405 Gov. - Klaus - 11-26-2012
Good Moriing all around,
last weekend i went to my Range for a practise Trial with my Roller and his new rear and frontsight configuration ( Full Buckhorn and Penny Front)
.Unfortunately our 100m Range was occupied by a Muzzeloader Competition and so i remained on 50m. I wanted to try some new Match like a Shilhoutte Shooting for short ranges. For this time i shot 10 Round standing freehand on a PIG and 10 Rounds kneeling Freehand on Chicken target.
It fits very well with my approved load about 70 grs Black and Lyman 457125 Bullet
But during the shoot i had the thought that for this short distance ( up to 100 meters the fully charge and the 525 grainer are waste of Powder and Lead. I remebered a charge for the Trapdoor Carbine with 55 grs Black and a 405 grains Bullet.
So i investigate and found out that the Lee 459 405 HB was a nearly perfect Bullet like the Original Goverment Bullet for the reduced Load.
Have you gents any experiences with the Carbine load in your Rifles ?
thy for any advise
Klaus
RE: 45-55-405 Gov. - Kurt - 11-26-2012
Good Morning Klaus.
This would also make a fine close range bullet you shoot at. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/632793/lyman-1-cavity-bullet-mold-457124-45-caliber-458-459-diameter-385-grain-round-nose
Kurt
RE: 45-55-405 Gov. - Klaus - 11-27-2012
(11-26-2012, 11:03 AM)Kurt Wrote: Good Morning Klaus.
This would also make a fine close range bullet you shoot at. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/632793/lyman-1-cavity-bullet-mold-457124-45-caliber-458-459-diameter-385-grain-round-nose
Kurt
Hi Kurt,
hope you are well.
thx for the advise
Yes i was looking at a Lyman Mould before
457193 was my favorite but i think i will go with the Lee for a while
have a nice day
Klaus
RE: 45-55-405 Gov. - Kurt - 11-27-2012
Yes Klaus all is well. Thank you for asking.
Yes the little 193 is a fine little shooting flat nose bullet for mid range shooting.
Kurt