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Lee 36 caliber conicals for Pietta 1851 ?

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kyron4

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Any issues loading or shooting the .375" conicals cast from the Lee mold in a 36 cailber Pietta 1851 ? -Thanks

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Works very well....

Only problem that I have comes from pressure casting. This technique can cause a little flash(finning) to form at the base of the bullet. Slowly fill, ladle etc.
Keep your melt temp down below 650 and these cast great and shoot better.
 
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