One just has to take into account the type of round they are using and load accordingly. In the 450NE 3/14" and all straight walled express cartridges, it is imperative to use a filler (or wad) in order to ensure uniform ignition of powder loadings under say, 85 grains. A popular powder with doubles is RL-15 and you must use a filler. I avoid them, instead I use H-4831 which with 100 grains, just about fills the case once the bullet is place.
Now I do shoot a 45/60 lever with smokeless (30grains of H-4198) and there is a lot of spare room in the case, so on occasion, I have placed a wad of tissue paper (cut to diameter) to keep the powder up against the primer. Should I cease and desist? J
Last edited by jorgeI; 06/17/15.
