Thread: 45-70 reloading casts - what is there?

After some research I've found that for the 500gr to work in the 1:20 twist barrel I need to load upwards of 1400fps. If this is untrue I'm happy to be corrected. I was thinking about using reloader 7 powder but am open to recommendations, I was also wondering what you guys would recommend for lube and if I should be using gas checks or not[/QUOTE]

Your mould is cut for gas checks generally they shoot better with checks than without, I have some Hornady .45 GC I can let you have to try how many would you like?
you need some way of crimping them on I use a Lee push through size die to put the GC's on before running them through the Lube sizer, their .45 cal die is .457"
you really need a .459" but they are easy to polish out a couple of thou I did some of mine with 600 grit wet and dry and a Phillips screw driver in an hour or so
the Lee bullet lube is easy to use and is ok for the velocity you are going.