I would like to start loading for my Springfield Trapdoor. This was my great grandfathers when he was a member of a marksmanship team in the NY National Guard around the turn of the century. I have loaded 45 colt blackpowder so I understand blackpowder loading.
At the same time, I would be loading ammo for my son's Henry lever action with smokeless powder.
The main question I have is which mold would best serve me. I am looking at three Lee molds, 405 gr flat base, 405 gr, hollow base, and the 500 gr.
I would be shooting 100 to 300 yards, but not shooting any competition. I believe that the 405 gr flat base would be fine for both the trapdoor and the son's lever action, and would be easier to cast over the hollow base.
What would be you-alls suggestion?
