Get a copy of the LYMAN manual.
Use the info for a cast bullet minus 5% or so.
Should come up with something nice to shoot.
I use the LYMAN 429421 bullet and 10gr of HS6 for a target light load.
Tom
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Might want to look into getting something rebored from a 44 mag to a 45 Colt.
Save you money and you could get it in the twist rate you wanted.
Marlin 1894 would be a good project rifle for it.
Tom
Need to sort all your wheel weights way before you melt them to keep the dreaded zinc ones out of the mix. Get zinc in the mix and it's only good for fishing weights or an anchor. Does some weird stuff to your casting mix like turn it into an oatmeal mush like mix.
Babbit is some great stuff but...