Lee HB boolit in 1895

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hornetguy
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Lee HB boolit in 1895

Post by hornetguy »

Does anybody use the Lee hollow base boolit in the Marlin 45-70's? I would think that for low to moderate loads, it ought to be pretty nice, with the bore sealing quality it should have.

I assume it would not be advisable for heavier loads, possibly blowing the skirt off? Or, is it tougher than that?

I'm just working up some ideas for my new favorite rifle.. I don't want to get too complex with 14 different loads... But I'd like to have a "mild" load for plinkin around, and a slightly heavier load for Texas deer and hogs. Later, probably a heavier load for elk, or whatever comes along.

thanks for any advice....
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gon2shoot
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Post by gon2shoot »

I'd like to hear what you come up with, I'm changing alloy's to try to get there. what I've got is too hard.
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guido4198
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Post by guido4198 »

Have you tried a 50/50 wheel weight/straight lead alloy..??
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Old Time Hunter
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Post by Old Time Hunter »

It is the only boolit that works consistantly in my original Springfield Trapdoors using FFg BP. No need for a wad, just pack in 65-70 grains of FFg, compress to an COL of 2.550, and you're set to go....oh, yea forgot to tell you to lube 'em with either Alox or SPG.
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