Thanks guys! I'll be loading it in a Savage 23 (old model), time will tell. The 257420 does work in my particular gun, but you know, gotta try other stuff to keep it interesting. Sitting next to a '420, the 25-070 is about 0.10" shorter, which is where the weight goes. I've always been stymied when looking up loads for the '420, some manuals think it a 65 grain bullet and others a 75, my particular mould throws well over 75 grain. This Ohaus will give me something to use with the load data on the lighter end (hopefully).
Interesting thoughts on the lube Pete, I've never felt that any of my moulds was "over-lubed", but then, my experience with these little slugs is just not that great. I use a blend of bees wax (65%) and petroleum jelly (35%) and just a percent or two of carnauba wax. When you see "signs" of over lubing, what form do they take? Does accuracy fall off? Barrel fouling?
Another 25 cal mould I have is the RCBS PB which I have also read is over-lubed...why?
Chris