73 Springfield

[Sfc Hawk]

hawk what a wonderful picture.
that is a pretty big mule, and looks honest.
I envy you . the picture says a lot.
my last justins were over $200.00 aust and that was a long time ago.
keep safe,
bruce.

Bruce, she's about 16 hands which makes it a little hard getting her loaded but she'll stand there and wait. Thanks

[bruce moulds]

on the contrary, thank you.
you have made an old man happy with your sharing.
keep safe,
bruce.

[Sfc Hawk]

on the contrary, thank you.
you have made an old man happy with your sharing.
keep safe,
bruce.

Your very welcome Bruce

[Mike]

Hawk, Just because I love hearing details, I'd like to know which bullet and powder charge you used in your trapdoor for that antelope shot. Shoot sharp, Mike

Mike, I start with Winchester brass and drill the primer flash hole to .096. I use Federal 215 mag primers with 70 grs.of FFg Goex BP.
I use a compression plug to compress the black power to the proper seating depth. I want all gease groves and band covered just like the old 1873 cartridge. The bullet is cast from a Lee M1873 hollow base mold (405gr) 20-1 lead. Lube is 50 50 bees wax and olive oil, Bullet is thumbed in and firm taper crimp applied, and thats about it. I don't resize my brass but sometimes expand the mouth a small amout so the bullet slides right in without force.

Thanks, Hawk, I have that same mould. Maybe I should use it more often. Shoot sharp, Mike