Martini Henry Mk IV bullet casting

[daz339]

I wouldn,t paper patch either.
Use a blow tube between shots and pull through after every 10 rounds and you,ll be fine.
I take up the free space in the cartridge with Kapok.4 oz (in old money) will last forever.
Regards John

[loiner1965]

I wouldn,t paper patch either.
Use a blow tube between shots and pull through after every 10 rounds and you,ll be fine.
I take up the free space in the cartridge with Kapok.4 oz (in old money) will last forever.
Regards John

i would use kapok too but swidds uses oatmeal with very good results...i was told not to use a filler as it can create more pressure due to its weight with blackpowder etc...but each to his own

[davederrick]

I've got a Lee Melter, but I think the bigger MH bullet is too much to ladle out in 1 go. I might get a Production Pot so I can pour from the bottom.

[harricook]

I'm running the 20lb production pot - easily handles 600 grain Enfield Minies - I can mold a lot very quickly

Cheers

Roy
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[swidds]

Just remembered lee stamp the moulds with the model no.

I've got the 90376 mould. 500grn bullets it produces..sound great when hitting the sand bank :-)

[davederrick]

I've got the 90376 mould.

Isn't that a .457 mold ? (Linky) I thought you didn't patch ?

[davederrick]

Found this article "Introduction to Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Loading" By Chuck Raithel
says on Page 37 to use a .446
(He also says Lee molds aren't that good).