Simple process if you are familiar with reloading. First buy 500 good 240 grain cast bullets. No need for them to be "hard cast". But the "hard cast" will not hurt.
Start out with 18.0 grains of 2400, and apply a good heavy crimp. I crimp in a separate stage from seating. It takes a little longer, but IMO you get better ammo. A heavy crimp is necessary for a couple of reasons, but those should be self evident to you.
You can work up to 20 grains of 2400 without any pressure problems(been my experience in lever action 44 magnums). 2400 is a great powder because it is not case sensitive. You can get away with less powder if you burn a faster powder, but I prefer better case fill.
Personally I cast my own bullets from straight WW for my revolver cartridge chamberings in rifles. I can cast and load over 1,000 rounds for under $100. So I get to shoot alot for a really good price.
Be careful with that rifle. They are highly addictive!!
Just keep in mind that it is a bad bad bad idea to mix jacketed and cast bullets. You can do it. But be sure that you remove every sinlge bit of fouling before you change from one to another. Tom.
Last edited by HOGGHEAD; 07/29/10.
