148 gr Star hbwc
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148 gr Star hbwc
I just got a few boxes of these. Anything different about loading them? I usually use Zero hbwc with 2.7 gr of WST.
orpheoet- Posts : 1054
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Re: 148 gr Star hbwc
Nope, 2.7 WST will work just fine.
cdrt- Posts : 836
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Re: 148 gr Star hbwc
I can say that, for my guns, a change in bullet usually means a change in charge weight of a few tenths of a grain to fine-tune the load.
Other than that, what differences would have you concerned?
Too bad you only have a few boxes--great bullets.
Other than that, what differences would have you concerned?
Too bad you only have a few boxes--great bullets.
noylj- Posts : 426
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Re: 148 gr Star hbwc
2.7 wst , the gold standard with all swaged hbwc's .
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Re: 148 gr Star hbwc
I've heard they lead barrels more than others. I was wondering if alox would be a good idea.noylj wrote:I can say that, for my guns, a change in bullet usually means a change in charge weight of a few tenths of a grain to fine-tune the load.
Other than that, what differences would have you concerned?
Too bad you only have a few boxes--great bullets.
orpheoet- Posts : 1054
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Re: 148 gr Star hbwc
I had a batch of Zero's a couple years ago that leaded horribly. I had to Rooster lube them. I say try some first to see if you need to.
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Jon Eulette- Posts : 4399
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Re: 148 gr Star hbwc
I've loaded and shot quite a few of the Zero 148 gr. HBWC bullets. I didn't notice much leading, either in my revolvers or in my S&W model 52-1.
BE Mike- Posts : 2503
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Re: 148 gr Star hbwc
There's some threads on relubing the bullets . Clean with gasoline, let dry and tumble lube in thinned alox, 45-45-?.
james r chapman- Admin
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Re: 148 gr Star hbwc
45-45-10. Ready made here. http://lsstuff.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=47
Wobbley- Admin
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Re: 148 gr Star hbwc
Can you fill in the blanks on that recipe?james r chapman wrote:There's some threads on relubing the bullets . Clean with gasoline, let dry and tumble lube in thinned alox, 45-45-?.
orpheoet- Posts : 1054
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Re: 148 gr Star hbwc
The 45-45-10 refers to equal parts (45%) of Lee Liquis Alox and Johnson paste wax then add the remaining 10% of the mix with odorless mineral spirits. Tumble the bullets to get an even coat, then spread out on wax paper or tinfoil overnight to dry. Or just buy the ready made stuff from that link in my previous post,
Wobbley- Admin
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Re: 148 gr Star hbwc
if you happen to have some Lee Liquid Alox laying around and want to try something simple to make, then mix 60%(volume) of the alox with 40% of either Johnson liquid floor wax( if you can find some as it's been discontinued) or Luxmark liquid floor wax..
I have used the Luxmark with great success. just find yourself a plastic bottle and mix the two together...
I still use some of the White label 45-45-10 and it is excellent.
I have used the Luxmark with great success. just find yourself a plastic bottle and mix the two together...
I still use some of the White label 45-45-10 and it is excellent.
jglenn21- Posts : 2603
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Re: 148 gr Star hbwc
Excellent info all. Thank you
orpheoet- Posts : 1054
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Re: 148 gr Star hbwc
Star bullets were very popular, but they went out of business many years ago. The .45 ACP bullets came with two different kinds of lube, but I'm not sure about the 148 gr. HBWC. Unless the lube has degraded, i.e. dried out and flaked off, they ought to be good to go. Many police departments bought the Star HBWC back in the day, when revolvers ruled and qualifications were shot with wadcutters. As already suggested, load some up and see how they do.orpheoet wrote:I just got a few boxes of these. Anything different about loading them? I usually use Zero hbwc with 2.7 gr of WST.
BE Mike- Posts : 2503
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Re: 148 gr Star hbwc
Miss star bullets that what I started with.
dannyd93140- Posts : 197
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Re: 148 gr Star hbwc
Mineral spirits or Naptha is much safer to clean and degrease with.james r chapman wrote:There's some threads on relubing the bullets . Clean with gasoline, let dry and tumble lube in thinned alox, 45-45-?.
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