Webley reloading

Rod WMG · 03-26-2006, 07:47 PM

Now that I own the .455 and .38 chamberings I'm getting ready to start reloading these. I have dies, bullets, and cases on order and am exploring powder charge suggestions. If I can find any combo which shoots to POA I'll be happy.

I'm doing some research and measuring and finding that the .45 Colt case may work in the .455 if cut down to length. I've read that the rim diameter must be thinned, but measurements argue against that. I'm going to get my .455 cases (Mark II) in before I commit to cutting down cases, but, if so, I might be able to get a longer case than the Mk II to work. That will reduce pressure and might be of value.

Also, Huntington's has a listing for proper bullets for the old loading supposedly. Will have to try them if the freight isn't prohibitive.

Now, to locate a good hollow base bullet for the .38.

03-26-2006, 07:47 PM	#1
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Webley reloading Now that I own the .455 and .38 chamberings I'm getting ready to start reloading these. I have dies, bullets, and cases on order and am exploring powder charge suggestions. If I can find any combo which shoots to POA I'll be happy. I'm doing some research and measuring and finding that the .45 Colt case may work in the .455 if cut down to length. I've read that the rim diameter must be thinned, but measurements argue against that. I'm going to get my .455 cases (Mark II) in before I commit to cutting down cases, but, if so, I might be able to get a longer case than the Mk II to work. That will reduce pressure and might be of value. Also, Huntington's has a listing for proper bullets for the old loading supposedly. Will have to try them if the freight isn't prohibitive. Now, to locate a good hollow base bullet for the .38.

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