Loading .455 Mk II
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BruceHMX
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Excellent guns and ammo. You might want to take a look at this thread. Bill Benny makes not only the Navy wadcutters but now the 262gr LRN. He's first rate and ships fast.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/reloading/182798-455-webley-reloaders.html
http://smith-wessonforum.com/reloading/182798-455-webley-reloaders.html
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CptCurl
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It is great to have proper bullets and the very fine Hornady brass for the .455 Mk. II.
I was excited to find this bullet.
I'm in the process of trying various loads to find one to shoot to the sights.
I was excited to find this bullet.
I'm in the process of trying various loads to find one to shoot to the sights.
Ordered the Lee dies and Hornady bullets yesterday from Graphs. Already bought some Hdy brass when it came out, as well as custom made brass from 45 LC brass, bought years ago (expensive.) Have a Webley Mark I Navy model with modified cylinder, and a Enfield Mark VI with non modified cylinder. Both pistols have cylinder throats around .450-.451.
Previously tried loads using a 200 lrnfp, but POI at 25 yards was well off. Tried some of the HDY factory loads, but velocity was real low.
Previously tried loads using a 200 lrnfp, but POI at 25 yards was well off. Tried some of the HDY factory loads, but velocity was real low.
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CptCurl
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An update.
On my leisurely quest to find a good working load for my S&W .455 H.E. I have assembled loads using Red Dot and Unique. I had noticed right much variation in results, and this past weekend I learned why. It's clear that a crimp will be necessary for proper ignition and burn. Last Sunday my uncrimped bullets were backing out of the cases under recoil.
So I'm back to the loading bench and will apply a crimp to my next "try loads." Stay tuned for future updates.
On my leisurely quest to find a good working load for my S&W .455 H.E. I have assembled loads using Red Dot and Unique. I had noticed right much variation in results, and this past weekend I learned why. It's clear that a crimp will be necessary for proper ignition and burn. Last Sunday my uncrimped bullets were backing out of the cases under recoil.
So I'm back to the loading bench and will apply a crimp to my next "try loads." Stay tuned for future updates.
