I am having problems getting moderate loads for my unshaved 455 Webley and 455 Smith's. So far using 250 gn semi wade cutter flat top, flat bottom bullets I have 5 gn Unique, 6 gn Blue Dot, and 4.4 gn Herco, these are the powders I use. At the gun Smith the other day he showed me a 455 Webley that had blown up. The cylinder and upper ramp were blown apart. Made me a bit nervous. Can anyone in their experience verify if these are moderate loads ?
And as a side note I just received all the equipment to cast the 455 bullets, 265 gn HB RN. I have about 450-- 200 gn bullets I intend to melt down. I have found them to be very inaccurate. My question" can I melt them without wiping the lub away first ? The lub is a waxy orange coloured stuff. Will the lub just burn off or form part of the droth ? Appreciate your experience. 455 Don
And as a side note I just received all the equipment to cast the 455 bullets, 265 gn HB RN. I have about 450-- 200 gn bullets I intend to melt down. I have found them to be very inaccurate. My question" can I melt them without wiping the lub away first ? The lub is a waxy orange coloured stuff. Will the lub just burn off or form part of the droth ? Appreciate your experience. 455 Don