Hello Gents-
I have a pretty nice looking second model Maynard on the way to me. I've been a bullet caster and handloader since about 1970, so I'm not unfamiliar with load development, but would welcome some experienced input from this group. I'm not a skirmisher, but will be using the Maynard for recreational shooting and hopefully a bit of hunting at my new home in northern Georgia.
A couple of questions please: Is there a mold you've had particularly good success with? I saw an image of a Romano mold and liked the looks of it, but have yet to learn if they are still available. Secondly, while my intention is to use the full capacity brass cases, what accuracy differences have you experienced with the use of the plastic cases? I think it might be nice to have some "disposable" cases.
I might add that I do have a mold which may be suitable - a Lyman .50-70 mold (515139?) I purchased years ago. It's 2,200 miles away at the moment and I'll need to cast a few samples to check the diameter and of course I'll slug the barrel of the Maynard as well. But I'd like to find a mold which will shoot well AND look as period correct as possible.
Thanks in advance for any guidance you might give! Jim...
IMG_4050A by Jim QRB, on Flickr
(not my photo)
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