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Comment on Metallic cartridge reloading w/ black powder? by falphil

falphil — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 21:45:10 +0000

Yes, but research the correct loading; it’s a different technique.

I once saw a guy load up 30 rounds of 45ACP with black powder and shoot them in his full auto Thompson. It made more smoke than a 1962 Chevy from Mexico, but it functioned flawlessly. It was a pain to clean, though.

Comment on Metallic cartridge reloading w/ black powder? by John

John — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 20:58:36 +0000

Yes, it is possible. There have been metallic cartridges loaded with black powder before, and there are books on the subject telling you how to do it as well.

Comment on Metallic cartridge reloading w/ black powder? by Matt M

Matt M — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 20:56:01 +0000

A lot of cartridges were orignally loaded using black powder when created.

Yes, it is possible to load pretty much any cartridge with the proper amount and type of black powder. The trick is finding/working up load data and choosing a suitable granulated black powder.

Just be aware that the increased fouling will greatly reduce the amount of shots that can be fired without cleaning. I once read a forum about a man using 7.62×39 reloads with black powder in an AKM. After finding a loading that would cycle the action, he tested the loading to see how many rounds could be reliably fired. The AK managed to fire about 100 rounds before the crud from the black powder built up bad enough to prevent semi-auto function.

Comment on Metallic cartridge reloading w/ black powder? by Andy

Andy — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 20:38:32 +0000

Yes. All most all Cartridges made before 1900 were black powder cartridges to start with. These can easily be load today with black powder as they were then.

Modern cartridge made for the new fangled smokeless powder is another story. While it would be possible it may not be safe. Metallic black powder reloading books are out there and should be consulted before loading black powder into cartridges. Things like using drop tubes, safety precautions when working with black powder and propper cleaning of brass after firing need to be looked into.

Comment on Metallic cartridge reloading w/ black powder? by Grizzly II

Grizzly II — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 20:32:59 +0000

I’ve done this myself, for big bore revolvers. I don’t know how well it would work in recoil operated auto-loaders, but it sure would have to gum up the works in any gas-operated weapon.
I’ve used regular black and Pyrodex both, with excellent results, one just has to be as diligent in cleaning as with any regular black powder weapon.
I’ve also made Pyrodex ‘blanks’ for antique and modern weapons for re-enactors that also functioned great.
In fact, I had one brother who had an antique Colt SAA in .44-40 who traded me some of his dearest antique Harley parts for a steady supply of ammo. He wouldn’t shoot his collector’s piece with modern smokeless cartridges.

Comment on Metallic cartridge reloading w/ black powder? by boker_magnum

boker_magnum — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 19:50:07 +0000

Many metallic cartridges began life as blackpowder cartridges. the 45 Colt, the 30-30, 45-70, 38-40 just to name a few. If you can safely extrapolate cup pressure, velocity and grain weight using blackpowder v/s smokeless there’s not an issue. Keep in mind that blackpowder will never deliver the performance the cartridge is capable of, if the cartridge was originally designed as a smokeless powder cartridge. The original load data used for blackpowder cartridges is still readily available.

Comment on has anyone used the LEE DELUXE TURRET PRESS KIT? by beedsarefunak

beedsarefunak — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 04:01:14 +0000

I own one and I’m satisfied with it and it works with my RCBS dies. The only gripe I have is the plastic “gear’ on the turret shaft, but it hasn’t given out after several years of use. The powder index disks are pretty accurate for a volume measure, bit static will cause some gains of powder to stick to the plastic when the unit is new. I found if you wash the hopper and disks with dish soap and dry them it reduces that.

Here is a review of the Lee turrent press but its not the deluxe model with the added primer feed etc;
http://www.realguns.com/archives/122.htm
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The 4 hole model will turn out many types of handgun ammo fast, but on some large rifle casings its not near as fast, but has the torque needed for full length sizing. Check around and you can get the press, powder weight measure, 1 set of dies for a caliber, chamfer tool, case length trimmer and a primer pocket cleaner all in a kit for around $130.

For large rifle cases I prefer RCBS presses but the Lee is awesome for small cases. IMOHO

Comment on has anyone used the LEE DELUXE TURRET PRESS KIT? by bikermog

bikermog — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 03:25:17 +0000

I started reloading on a lee turret press back in the 80’s, and still use lee presses for all my reloading today. Lee presses are an excellent value for the money.

I have also used the lee auto disk powder measure for just as long, and the only complaint i have with it is you cant always get the exact charge you want. that is easily remedied by using the adjustable powder measure disk that can pe purchased separately.

Comment on has anyone used the LEE DELUXE TURRET PRESS KIT? by JASON S

JASON S — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 03:24:32 +0000

I use the Lee press that you are referring to and I’ve been doing so for years. I initally started out only reloading pistol rounds, but this year started reloading rifle as well. I do have the auto disk powder measure and it is exceptional! I use it for both .380 and .45ACP and have NEVER had an issue with the accuracy. When loading rifle you will need a larger power dispenser, so I use the Lee Powder Measure which was around $20, it again is a great product and provides great consistency across the board. With my Lee press I do .380ACP, .45 ACP, .223 Remington, and 7MM Mauser. I love the Lee stuff because is is very economical and does the job very well. I have never used any other brands of reloading equipment, but you cannot beat this stuff for the price. Good luck!