saeco 530 /535

[slap head]

bought a shiloh #1 sporter from a good friend about a year ago.the dam gun shoots too good now i have no excuse when i miss.have shot a couple of bears with it [405 grain lyman]and have had recovery trails of o feet .gun came with 5 molds , 100 win brass ,100 rem brass and everything else needed to reload black powder.all my shooting has been with the 405 lyman.my question is has anyone had any luck with the 535/530 grain saeco molds ihave one and would like to try my hand at long range shooting [405 grain seems to loose it after 200 yards.thanks .

[Smokin]

slap head,

It is my opinion that the SAECO 745 will probably work better in more rifles than will any other off the shelf mould. It holds an accuracy edge over the Lyman Postell in my rifles for the shooting I've done up to 800 yards with the .45 calibers. Long range shooting with a .45-2.6" has been done to best effect with the semi-custom Paul Jones Creedmoor. The newer Postells seem to be good moulds and that bullet holds more lube than does the 745. Considering that the Lyman and SEACO moulds are 1/3-1/2 the cost of the Jones or other custom moulds, this makes them a good place to start. My vote goes to the SAECO 745. Good luck, Smokin

[slap head]

Smokin thanks for the info started working on a load this morning.Our local range is good out to 600 yards from what i have red here my shiloh 1874 in 45-70 should begood out to that. Thanks again Slaphead

[Ken Hartlein]

Hey Smokin, have you ever used the Saeco 645 mold, I think it's a 480 grain???