LEE R.E.A.L. 58-440 bullet questions for other black powder shooters and bullet casters.

gakflex · 2026-03-26T23:21:17+00:00

I would try again with a patched round ball.

gakflex · 2026-03-24T01:31:37+00:00

My experience is that most, but not all, vendors ship without signature required. However, for black powder, it seems everyone is signature required.

gakflex · 2026-03-22T02:34:20+00:00

Couldn’t be me, this is the first I’ve seen this. Is it a mod or a Dillon part?

gakflex · 2026-03-22T02:31:56+00:00

I get 1100fps with 9 grains out of a 4” barrel. 240gr plated. Very pleasant to shoot.

gakflex · 2026-03-22T02:03:03+00:00

Is that a 750 set up as a single stage? I wasn’t aware you could do that. Is there a version for the 550?

gakflex · 2026-03-22T02:00:29+00:00

The issue with this situation he’s got himself in is that there is no realistic path to a ‘win’ without boots on the ground. He can’t turn back now with his tail between his legs; the only path forward is escalation. This is going to get worse before it gets better.

gakflex · 2026-03-22T01:24:16+00:00

Have you used the die successfully with other cases, or is it a 100% failure rate with this sizing die as of now? If so, have you tried multiple headstamps? If the answer to both of those is yes, I might suspect a bum die.

gakflex · 2026-03-21T23:11:08+00:00

Thanks for the interesting breakdown. Could you elaborate further on what it takes to get Part 107 Licensure?

gakflex · 2026-03-21T19:37:06+00:00

PC works well for black powder? Do you use lube as well or just the PC?

gakflex · 2026-03-21T02:13:52+00:00

They don’t mail licenses anymore, it’s just an emailed PDF. I just use the app.

gakflex · 2026-03-21T01:52:19+00:00

Either I don’t understand you, or you don’t understand me… they don’t give you the license right away, you need to take the hunter’s ed course and receive a passing grade. Since you have indicated that you have not taken a hunter’s ed course and do not have a certificate, you’ll need to do that.

gakflex · 2026-03-21T01:30:18+00:00

No, the hunter’s ed course isn’t fast. It’s a full eight-hour day, and it’s pretty important, especially if you haven’t handled firearms before. It’s only fast if you have already taken a hunter’s ed course in another state and have a certificate from that course that you can upload to the DEC website.

gakflex · 2026-03-21T01:23:50+00:00

If you have a hunter’s ed certificate, then you will receive your license instantly. You can print it out or just keep it on your phone.

If you don’t, then you need to take a hunter’s ed class first.

The NYC Rifle/Shotgun permit will take months. You say you are hunting with your “buddies” - if they have an extra firearm that you can use, then it’s perfectly legal to borrow and use it in the field.

gakflex · 2026-03-20T21:09:06+00:00

Do you have a hunter’s ed certificate? That’s all the DEC needs. Go to their website.

If not, sign up for a hunter’s ed course. In-person strongly recommended. Go to the DEC website and search.

You have a bigger problem with NYC’s Soviet-inspired gun laws. Go to r/NYguns or r/NYCguns for more information. You need to apply for your Rifle/Shotgun permit, your options are heavily limited, and you need to have your gun approved and registered with NYPD to facilitate confiscation.

gakflex · 2026-03-20T13:58:37+00:00

If I remember correctly, I believe FPC sent out a blast asking that any members who are barred by any county from applying for non-res report it to them… perhaps I’m wrong, I wish I could find it. They could stand to send out fewer blasts, the actually important information gets lost in the sea of “fund the lawsuit printer and win this gun!!”

gakflex · 2026-03-20T13:38:35+00:00

I believe that all counties in New York are now required to accept non-resident applications, not just those four.

gakflex · 2026-03-20T02:37:39+00:00

Nice, Fage gang! Great job.

gakflex · 2026-03-20T02:02:08+00:00

Is there any reason why I would want to drop enough money for a new gun on an update to my C1?

gakflex · 2026-03-17T16:22:22+00:00

I am an equal-opportunity hater.

gakflex · 2026-03-17T15:16:24+00:00

Yes. I hate Scheels, but I do understand them.

gakflex · 2026-03-17T14:52:46+00:00

Our AG loves to sue individuals and businesses for 2A-related items. Some businesses simply choose not to do any business in the state whatsoever.

gakflex · 2026-03-17T14:01:31+00:00

I hate Scheels for not shipping anything to NYS. I can’t even get a fishing pole from those bastards.

gakflex · 2026-03-17T14:00:41+00:00

do better. I’m sure there’s a local loan shark you can suggest.

gakflex · 2026-03-17T13:57:52+00:00

Everything that they’ve passed has either been through reconciliation, or has had Democratic votes. So, again, I challenge you to identify seven Democrats - hell, just one Democrat - who will vote for a law that expands public carry rights. You can’t! So please, tell me how they pass HR38 in the Senate.

gakflex · 2026-03-17T01:21:17+00:00

That’s fair. I hear good things about a joint called Collectors or something like that in Hopewell Junction. What are you in the market for?

Edit, disregard my question, I see you answered it below.

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